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Heavy snowfall blankets western Pennsylvania | Live First Alert Weather - CBS News
Heavy snowfall blankets western Pennsylvania | Live First Alert Weather CBS NewsLive updates: First Alert in effect as winter storm brings snow NBC10 PhiladelphiaSnow blankets Philadelphia region as dangerous cold and strong winds move in FOX 29 PhiladelphiaBitter cold moves in for Sunday WTAEWinter storm causes slick roads, cancellations across Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Hong Kong's last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure - Reuters
Hong Kong's last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure ReutersHong Kong’s last major opposition party disbands amid Chinese pressure The GuardianHong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism PoliticoHong Kong’s Democratic Party Dissolves After 31 Years Bloomberg.comEnd of an era as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party disbands after 31 years scmp.com
A Trump-touted drug for autism is now in demand, but doctors see a dilemma - The Washington Post
A Trump-touted drug for autism is now in demand, but doctors see a dilemma The Washington Post
First widespread snowfall across NYC, Tri-State into Sunday - ABC7 New York
First widespread snowfall across NYC, Tri-State into Sunday ABC7 New YorkNew York Snow to End by Midday Before Temperatures Plummet Again Bloomberg.comNYC Forecast Warns of First Big Snow This Weekend as Advisories Are Issued The New York TimesHazardous weather outlook issued for possible 4 inches of snow in NY and NJ PIX11How much snow fell in NY, NJ? Yahoo
Ukraine offers to drop Nato membership demands - Financial Times
Ukraine offers to drop Nato membership demands Financial TimesUkraine's Zelenskiy ditches NATO ambition ahead of peace talks ReutersZelensky Attempts to Rewrite Trump’s Peace Plan Rather Than Reject It The Wall Street JournalTrump Wanted Ukraine to Cede Land to Russia. Ukraine Has Another Offer. The New York TimesUS proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky […]
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach - NPR
Gunmen kill at least 11 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach NPRPolice say 2 were arrested after reports of several people shot at Sydney’s Bondi Beach YahooDeadly Australian shooting targeted Jewish community, premier says ABC NewsPolice said to be raiding home of suspect in Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack The Times of IsraelA Hanukkah Attack The New […]

'Hamnet' seemed 'completely lost.' How four days saved the year's most emotional film December 14, 2025
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Chloé Zhao and more of the artists behind 'Hamnet' detail the making of the climactic sequence inside the Globe Theatre.
Emily Zemler
Josh O'Connor plays a sensitive stripper on 'SNL' and Lily Allen's 'Madeline' has a surprise December 14, 2025
The actor and star of "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" was mostly relegated to supporting roles in skits, while musical guest Lily Allen was joined by Dakota Johnson.
Omar L. Gallaga
Advice and iPads: Tyler, the Creator returns to his Hawthorne high school alma mater to give back December 14, 2025
After being named Apple Music's artist of the year, L.A. native Tyler, the Creator returned to his old high school to share words of inspiration (and gifts) with the graduating class.
Cerys Davies
Abraham Quintanilla, father of late Tejano singer Selena, dies at 86 December 13, 2025
As both her father and manager, Quintanilla played a critical role in the development of Selena's life and career — and remained a fierce defender of her legacy until his death.
Andrea Flores
'La Grazia' reunites a dependable Italian duo for a rumination on the end of a political career December 13, 2025
Director Paolo Sorrentino and actor Toni Servillo collaborate on another study of political power, this one less explosive and more contemplative.
Robert Abele
As Netflix and Paramount circle Warner Bros. Discovery, Hollywood unions voice alarm December 13, 2025
Several Hollywood unions, including the Writers Guild of America and Teamsters, have expressed serious concerns over a potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery or its assets to Netflix or Paramount.
Wendy Lee
A young musician was gunned down in Northridge. Did childhood friends set her up? December 13, 2025
Maria De La Rosa, 22, was killed when masked men opened fire on her Cadillac Escalade in Northridge. Detectives suspect her childhood friends set her up.
Matthew Ormseth, Richard Winton
What happens to CNN if President Trump gets his way? December 13, 2025
The president wants new owners and leadership at the cable network he has spent years attacking.
Stephen Battaglio
In 'Dust Bunny,' a girl hires an assassin to take out her bedroom terrors December 13, 2025
Bryan Fuller, a TV visionary, makes a belated move to film directing with this skillfully wrought but thin fantasy about a girl doing battle with monsters.
Katie Walsh
A micro-indie with a huge heart, 'Burt' tells a slender, stirring story of belated connection December 13, 2025
Directed by Joe Burke, the resourceful movie takes a keen, sympathetic interest in the granular details of unglamorous North Hollywood lives.
Robert Abele

What we know so far about Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting December 14, 2025
Eleven people have been killed in an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach.
Bondi attack on Jewish community 'sickening', Starmer says December 14, 2025
At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.
'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say December 14, 2025
Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.
Liverpool 'united as one' after Salah return - Van Dijk December 14, 2025
Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool "are absolutely united and go forward as one" after Mohamed Salah returned to the squad for Saturday's win over Brighton.
Video appears to show alleged gunmen on bridge connected to beach December 14, 2025
Police say 12 people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to a hospital - including a child.
Violence against women is a national emergency, Mahmood says December 14, 2025
Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029.
Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms shooter December 14, 2025
New South Wales Police say that 11 people were killed, plus one gunman, in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.
Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised December 14, 2025
Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.
What we know so far about the Brown University shooting December 14, 2025
Police are searching for the suspect after a gunman opened fire in a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others in Providence, Rhode Island.
Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election December 14, 2025
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025) December 14, 2025
Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.
Chris Haslam
PlayStation Portal's Latest Update Proves Sony Needs a Real Handheld Console Again December 14, 2025
Cloud gaming remains a pie-in-the-sky idea.
Matt Kamen
Samsung Galaxy XR Review: Needs More Polish December 14, 2025
A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.
Julian Chokkattu
How Do Astronomers Find Planets in Other Solar Systems? December 14, 2025
Even the best telescopes can’t see exoplanets. It’s all about watching for jiggly stars, blue shifts, and transits.
Rhett Allain
Is Your Vibrator Spying on You? December 14, 2025
Here’s everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.
Chloé Valentine
For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert December 14, 2025
If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?
Steve Nadis
Alpine A390 Review: Price, Specs, Availability December 14, 2025
Ahead of its entry into the US, the European brand with an ex-Ferrari boss and decades of motorsport success has a new EV to take on Porsche and Polestar. WIRED tries it on for size.
Jason Barlow
18 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025) December 13, 2025
From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.
Adrienne So
The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed December 13, 2025
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Kindle of 2025: Paperwhite, Scribe, or Colorsoft? December 13, 2025
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.
Nena Farrell