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Associated Press

Trump: U.S. Hit ISIS Targets in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out coordinated airstrikes with Nigeria against Islamic State militants in Sokoto state, citing the group’s attacks on Christians and vowing the U.S. would not allow “radical Islamic terrorism” to prosper.

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DOJ: One Million More Epstein Files

The Justice Department says it is reviewing more than one million newly uncovered documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, with lawyers working to make required redactions before releasing the materials under federal law and court orders.

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Euro Weekly News

King Charles Urges "Digital Detox"

In his Christmas address, King Charles III urged Britain and the Commonwealth to embrace a “digital detox,” encouraging people to step away from technology and focus on reflection, community, and hope amid an increasingly fast-paced and divided world.

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Al Jazeera

Pope Leo Laments Gaza Suffering

Pope Leo XIV used his first Christmas sermon to highlight the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, lamenting global wars that leave “rubble and open wounds” and urging compassion for displaced and defenceless populations worldwide.

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NBC News

Trump in Festivus Rant

President Donald Trump marked Christmas Day with more than 100 overnight posts on Truth Social attacking political opponents, reviving false claims about the 2020 election, and promoting his record on the economy and foreign policy.

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The Sun

5 Dead in Kilimanjaro Copter Crash

Five people, including two Czech tourists, a local guide and doctor, and the pilot, were killed after a helicopter on a reported medical rescue mission crashed at 15,400 feet along a popular climbing route on Mount Kilimanjaro, authorities said.

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FOX 32 Chicago

Costco Lobsters "Fell Off a Truck"

A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters destined for Illinois and Minnesota Costco stores was hijacked en route, with authorities investigating a suspected nationwide cargo theft ring.

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Arkansas Online

Arkansan Wins $1.8B Powerball

A single ticket sold in Cabot, Arkansas, claimed Wednesday night’s $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in state history and the largest prize of 2025.

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Axios

Weight-Loss Drugs Jeopardize Gyms

The rising popularity of weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s is prompting gyms to adapt programs and services, but experts remain uncertain whether the trend will boost or reduce member workouts.

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Euronews

Kim Inspects New Nuke Submarine

North Korea released images of a nearly completed nuclear-powered submarine, signaling rapid progress on its first missile-equipped stealth vessel, escalating regional security concerns.

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WGN TV

Teens Charged in Assault Case

Three 18-year-old men from the Chicago suburbs have been charged with sexually assaulting a female classmate at an offsite Roselle graduation party, with trials and pre-trial conditions set as the FBI investigates.

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Study Finds

Rethinking ADHD Medications

A brain study of nearly 12,000 children reveals that ADHD medications work by boosting wakefulness and motivation rather than directly improving attention, challenging decades of assumptions about how these drugs function.

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The Washington Post

Tips We Learned From Super Agers

Super agers—people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond with exceptional health and memory—credit longevity to healthy eating, consistent exercise, social connection, resilience after setbacks, and maintaining a positive attitude.

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New York Post

Barkley Slams NFL Xmas Games

Charles Barkley slammed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as “greedy” for scheduling Christmas games that compete with the NBA’s long-standing holiday showcase, arguing the league is trying to steal the day from basketball fans.

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CBS News

California's Severe Holiday Storm

California braces for more heavy rain, mudslides, and debris flows as storms batter burn scar zones, causing evacuations, flooding, and at least two storm-related deaths.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Aussies Want Pro-Palestine Marches Banned

A majority of Australians back tougher visa screening and hate speech laws, while nearly half support a royal commission into antisemitism following the deadly Bondi terror attack.

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NewsNation Now

South Park Writer Owns Key Websites

“South Park” writer Toby Morton bought the Trump-Kennedy Center domain names to satirically protest Trump’s renaming of the Center and highlight its cultural influence.

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Wall Street Journal

In Hoc Anno Domini

In his 1949 editorial, Vermont Royster reflects on Saul of Tarsus’s journey to Damascus, noting the stability and order imposed across the Roman world under Caesar.

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NBC Sports

Rodgers Wants Fan Code of Conduct

Aaron Rodgers criticized fans who believe buying a ticket lets them say anything, emphasizing that verbal abuse in stadiums wouldn’t occur face-to-face and should follow proper security protocols.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Beloved Holiday Classic Is Also Honest

Kevin Doughten argues that “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is both the funniest and most honest holiday movie, capturing Clark Griswold’s hapless pursuit of the perfect Christmas amid family chaos.

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