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• Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

  14-12-2025 16:40 via article.wn.com
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
  
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• MIT professor dies after being shot ‘multiple times’ inside his Brookline home

  16-12-2025 21:15 via independent.co.uk
  
  He’d been with the prestigious university since 2016
  
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• Doctor who helped provide ketamine to Matthew Perry avoids prison for role in Friends’ star death

  16-12-2025 21:13 via independent.co.uk
  
  Perry died in October 2023 from a drug overdose
  
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• Why was the Clinton hearing on Epstein Files delayed today? Here’s what we know

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  The much-anticipated congressional depositions of former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, connected to the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s files, were delayed on December 15. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton deposition for Epstein files delayed REUTERS/Kylie Cooper(REUTERS) Originally set to be heard this week, the testimony has now been postponed to January 13 and 14, 2026. The perpetual hearing date was sent to the Clintons' legal team
  
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• When will the Epstein files be released? What we know as DOJ deadline approaches

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  As the Justice Department approaches a key deadline to release its long-awaited records on Jeffrey Epstein, survivors of the disgraced financier are bracing for what could be the most expansive public disclosure yet. WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 18: A protester holds a placard after the House voted 427-1 to approve the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the release of documents and files at the US Capitol on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images via AFP) President Donald Trump signed t
  
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• Under Ukraine security guarantees, Western troops could repel Russian forces post-ceasefire, says Germany's Merz

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  BERLIN, - Under post-ceasefire guarantees provided by the United States and Europe to Ukraine, peacekeepers could in certain circumstances repel Russian forces, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ZDF public television in an interview, adding that this remained a far-off prospect. Under Ukraine security guarantees, Western troops could repel Russian forces post-ceasefire, says Germany's Merz Pressed by interviewers for details on the possible security guarantees floated by the United States in
  
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• Trump will travel to Delaware for return of National Guard members killed in Syria, White ...

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is traveling to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed Saturday in an attack in the Syrian desert that is testing the rapprochement between Washington and Damascus. Trump will travel to Delaware for return of National Guard members killed in Syria, White House says The two guardsmen killed in the attack were Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Na
  
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• Thousands protest Slovak leader Fico over whistleblower office closure and penal code changes

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Thousands rallied across Slovakia on Tuesday to protest the latest moves by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to dismantle an independent office that protects those who report corruption and other criminal activities and amend the penal code. Thousands protest Slovak leader Fico over whistleblower office closure and penal code changes Rallies took place in 10 communities, including the capital, Bratislava, where the...
  
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• Slovaks rally against government moves they see damaging rule of law

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  Dec 16 - Thousands of people took part in rallies across Slovakia on Tuesday to protest against changes to the judicial system that opposition politicians and critics say are destroying the rule of law in the European Union member, Slovak media said. Slovaks rally against government moves they see damaging rule of law Protesters filled much of a central square in the capital...
  
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• Montreal Children’s Hospitals Ask Parents to Avoid ER for Minor Health Issues

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  Two paediatric hospitals in Montreal are advising parents against bringing children who do not need immediate medical...
  
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• Lukashenko Says Belarus Would Welcome Venezuela’s Maduro If He Steps Down

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  Venezuelan leader Nicol�s Maduro would be welcome in Belarus if he were ever to step down from office, Belarusian...
  
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• Canada Condemns Hong Kong’s Conviction of Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  The Canadian government has condemned Hong Kong’s conviction of pro-democracy activist and publisher Jimmy Lai,...
  
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• A driver is found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after a week of ...

  16-12-2025 21:12 via article.wn.com
  TUKWILA, Wash. — A man who drove past warning signs was found dead early Tuesday in a car submerged in floodwaters near Seattle, officials said, in the first reported death following a week of heavy rain and flooding in the region. A driver is found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after a week of heavy rain and flooding Rescue swimmers found the driver and his vehicle in about 6 feet of water in a ditch in the Snohomish area northeast of Seattle, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s O
  
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• Why you need human-in-the-loop in AI workflows

  16-12-2025 21:10 via article.wn.com
  Zapier reports that integrating humans into AI workflows (HITL) ensures oversight, addresses ambiguity, and enhances decision-making, preventing errors. ......
  
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• What should I look for in an expense management system?

  16-12-2025 21:10 via article.wn.com
  Brex reports that choosing the right expense management system enhances financial health and efficiency, automates processes, and supports growth. ......
  
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• Trapped, starving and afraid in besieged Sudan city

  16-12-2025 21:10 via article.wn.com
  In Kadugli, a besieged city in Sudan's Kordofan region, escalating violence and worsening famine have left civilians trapped in a state of constant fear, according to testimonies gathered by AFP news agency. Two and a half years of war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have ravaged the South Kordofan state capital, with strikes intensifying in recent weeks. The latest, a drone strike on a United Nations peacekeeping base on Saturday, killed six Bangladeshi troops. AFP ha
  
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• Kai Cenat gets real about mental health struggles in emotional birthday message

  16-12-2025 21:10 via article.wn.com
  Kai Cenat made the most of his 24th birthday and used it to spread a rather unique and genuine message among fans. Instead of celebrating on a full-blown “W” stream, the famous Twitch streamer made a video that featured him talking about his mental health issues. In the video that went viral on various social media platforms, Kai thanked fans for their unconditional support but added that the stress associated with...
  
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• 77 ways to spend your FSA dollars before the deadline

  16-12-2025 21:10 via article.wn.com
  GoodRx reports 77 ways to spend your FSA dollars before the deadline, highlighting eligible dental, vision, and medical expenses. ......
  
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• 2025 in review: 10 housing predictions that came true, and 3 that didn’t

  16-12-2025 21:10 via article.wn.com
  NewHomeSource reports that most housing predictions for 2025 were accurate, with stabilized mortgage rates, increased inventory, and ongoing challenges for first-time buyers. ......
  
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• Last pennies ever minted fetches $16.7 million at auction

  16-12-2025 21:07 via article.wn.com
  History was hammered into copper one last time, as America’s final circulating pennies shattered auction records. Stack’s Bowers Galleries, a California auction house, announced that the 232 sets of three coins that were sold on behalf of the United States Mint garnered $16.76-million. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE Each set featured a 2025 penny from the Philadelphia Mint, a 2025-D penny from the Denver Mint, and...
  
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• EU’s Tech Regulation: Privacy For The Powerful, Surveillance For The Rest

  16-12-2025 21:04 via article.wn.com
  EU’s Tech Regulation: Privacy For The Powerful, Surveillance For The Rest Protecting kids is a weak pretext for total digital surveillance. What’s worse, the EU’s monitoring exempted its own politicians from scrutiny. Their privacy matters, but not yours. Elen Irazabal Arana, Nikolai G. Wenzel | The Daily Economy Last month, we lamented California’s Frontier AI Act of 2025. The Act favors compliance over risk management, while shielding bureaucrats and lawmakers from resp
  
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• Syria dismantles IS cell amid recent security escalation

  16-12-2025 21:03 via article.wn.com
  DAMASCUS, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Syrian security forces have dismantled an Islamic State (IS) cell responsible for a series of deadly attacks on security and military patrols in the country's northwest, the interior authorities said on Tuesday, amid a recent uptick in security incidents across the country. In a statement, the authorities said the Internal Security Command in Idlib province, working in coordination with the Counterterrorism...
  
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• Iran detains dual national accused of spying for Israel during war

  16-12-2025 21:03 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Iran has arrested a dual national holding Swedish citizenship on charges of spying during the 12-day war with Israel in June, a judiciary spokesman said on Tuesday. At a weekly...
  
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• Eight EU states discuss security, defense at Helsinki meeting

  16-12-2025 21:03 via article.wn.com
  HELSINKI, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Leaders from eight European Union (EU) member states met in Helsinki on Tuesday...
  
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• BBC says it will defend itself against Trump’s $10bn lawsuit

  16-12-2025 21:02 via article.wn.com
  The BBC says it will defend itself against the $10 billion lawsuit...
  
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• BBC lawsuit shows Trump ‘wants to be seen as battling the press’ – Brian Stelter

  16-12-2025 21:02 via article.wn.com
  We spoke with CNN’s Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter as the BBC vows to defend itself against the $10 billion lawsuit that US President Donald Trump has filed against it. ......
  
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• Russia Ukraine War Hanukkah

  16-12-2025 21:00 via article.wn.com
  People pass by a menorah to celebrate Hanukkah in Independence Square, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. ......
  
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• Fans celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday in Britain and beyond

  16-12-2025 21:00 via article.wn.com
  Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating...
  
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• EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds

  16-12-2025 21:00 via article.wn.com
  The European Union is moving to dial back its total ban on cars with gas or diesel engines by 2035. Tuesday's proposal would replace a mandatory reduction of emissions by 100% by that date with a 90% reduction. That would ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola beginnt ihre weltweite Reise im Vorfeld der FIFA ...

  16-12-2025 20:59 via article.wn.com
  ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dez 16, 2025-- ......
  
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