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President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing The New York Times after a recent report that revisited his past proximity to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the newspaper a “serious threat” and accused it of publishing “lies” and “purposeful misrepresentations.” The comments are the latest escalation in a … Read more
Gold and silver started the week with a bang, jumping to new record highs as investors piled into precious metals. The move extends a powerful run that has already made 2025 a standout year for both markets. For anyone watching inflation, interest rates, or global risk, these price moves are more than a headline. They … Read more
Some employees at Apple and Google who work in the U.S. on work visas are being advised to avoid leaving the country, even for short trips. The reason is simple: returning may not be simple anymore. According to internal memos reviewed by NPR, both companies have warned certain visa holders that international travel could result … Read more
Flu activity is rising across the United States, and health officials say the peak may still be ahead as holiday travel and gatherings increase. According to reporting from ABC News, at least 1,900 deaths have been reported so far this season, along with more than 49,000 hospitalizations. Those numbers are a serious reminder that influenza … Read more
Federal employees will get an extended break around Christmas in 2025. President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting the federal workforce time off on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26. Since Christmas Day falls on Thursday, Dec. 25, the move creates a five-day weekend for many federal workers (from Wednesday through Sunday). This … Read more
A 24-year-old man has been charged with committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, and dozens of other offenses after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities say the attack, carried out alongside his father, has become one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent Australian history. … Read more
NASA engineers are working to restore contact with the MAVEN spacecraft, a long-running Mars mission that has helped scientists understand how the Red Planet lost most of its atmosphere. On December 6, 2025, MAVEN went behind Mars as part of its normal orbit. Before it slipped out of view, the spacecraft’s systems looked healthy and … Read more
A new mutation of the influenza A(H3N2) virus is driving an early rise in flu cases across Texas. Doctors are seeing more people in clinics and emergency rooms, and hospitalizations are climbing faster than usual for this time of year. Health officials are watching the situation closely, especially for older adults and people with health … Read more
Flights in and out of Denver International Airport faced big delays on Friday after an equipment outage at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility. The problem affected how air traffic controllers manage incoming planes, which slowed the entire system and created a ripple effect for travelers. According to an FAA advisory, flights arriving into Denver … Read more
Central Illinois faces a blast of extreme cold tonight and into Sunday morning, with life-threatening wind chills expected across much of the region. Residents in communities such as McLean, De Witt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, and Shelby counties should prepare for some of the coldest conditions seen this early in … Read more