Jimmy Kimmel criticizes Trump, jokes about tyranny in UK Christmas message, warns of rising tyranny in US.
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Jimmy Kimmel delivered an "Alternative Christmas Message" in the U.K., where he criticized President Trump and declared victory over him. Kimmel taunted Trump over his show being back on air and mentioned that tyranny is booming in the United States. The late-night TV host's remarks were part of a humorous alternative to the monarch's televised holiday address on British public broadcaster Channel 4. Kimmel's message came after a feud with the White House earlier in the year.
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Jimmy Kimmel says tyranny rising under Trump, taunts president over show's returnwww.foxnews.com
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Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britainwww.npr.org
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Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming’ as he renews attacks on Trump in UK Christmas addressnypost.com
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Jimmy Kimmel says tyranny is ‘booming’ in US during Britain’s alternative Christmas messagewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in Americawww.nytimes.com
Nigeria shared intelligence for US airstrikes on ISIS. Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes in Nigeria. Holiday shopping exceeds expectations. Trump criticizes Epstein associates in Christmas message.
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Nigeria shared intelligence with the U.S. before Christmas airstrikes against ISIS targets accused of killing Christians. The U.S. launched a deadly strike against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, as announced by President Trump on social media. Holiday spending exceeded expectations this year. Trump's Christmas message included a greeting and a reference to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Nigeria says it shared intelligence to support US strikes on ISISwww.foxnews.com
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U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria. And, holiday shopping was higher than expectedwww.npr.org
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Trump rails against ‘the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein’ in latest Christmas messagenypost.com
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Trump Discloses Christmas Day Strike Against ISIS in Nigeriawww.wsj.com
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What to Know About U.S. Military Action in Nigeriawww.nytimes.com
National average price for regular gas at Christmas is the lowest since 2020.
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The national average price for a gallon of regular gas dropped to $2.847 on Christmas Day, marking the fifth consecutive week of falling prices at the pumps. This is the lowest national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline on a Christmas Day since 2020.
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Cheapest national average price for regular gas at Christmas since 2020www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Cheapest national average price for regular gas at Christmas since 2020www.washingtonexaminer.com
Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump administration of dishonesty regarding border encounter numbers.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett from Texas has expressed skepticism about the accuracy of border data provided by the Trump administration. She accused the administration of not being truthful in reporting numbers and challenged their claims of success at the border. Crockett also criticized the administration's immigration enforcement as inhumane during an interview with NBC News.
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Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump admin of dishonesty about border encounter numbersnypost.com
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Crockett accuses Trump administration of dishonesty over border encounter numberswww.foxnews.com
6 killed in mosque blast in Syria, according to government and state media reports.
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No group has claimed responsibility for an explosion that occurred on a day when many worshipers attend mosques for Friday prayers.
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6 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, Government Sayswww.nytimes.com
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5 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, State Media Reportswww.nytimes.com
January Social Security payments start in 19 days, with a $994 direct payment in five days.
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The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, capped at $5,108, will be issued in 19 days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14. The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21. January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, up to $994, will be issued to recipients in five days, on Dec. 31.
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First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 19 dayswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in five dayswww.washingtonexaminer.com
Ukrainian President Zelensky to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Positive talks with US. Russia may reject peace plan. Closer to peace deal.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced a planned meeting with President Trump in the near future to discuss peace talks. Zelensky is optimistic about negotiations after a recent conversation with U.S. envoys, with progress being made towards a revised draft that includes security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelensky believes the U.S. is committed to reaching a final agreement to end the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv's full support for a peace deal.
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Trump, Zelensky set for Sunday meeting at Mar-a-Lago: reportnypost.com
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Zelensky Says He’ll Meet With Trump in the ‘Near Future’www.nytimes.com
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Zelenskyy encouraged by 'very good' Christmas talks with USwww.foxnews.com
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WATCH: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says all sides 'much closer' to peace dealabcnews.go.com
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Zelensky offers demilitarized zone in Donetsk as US pushes Ukraine and Russia to compromisewww.washingtonexaminer.com
Lina Khan assists Mamdani in reducing costs for New Yorkers, with Ms. Rachel joining his inauguration committee.
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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of New York City has ambitious plans that will take time to implement. Meanwhile, Lina Khan, the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, has ideas for making a quick impact. Mamdani has named educator and YouTube star Ms. Rachel to his inauguration committee, a move that has stirred some controversy. The committee will assist in planning and hosting the upcoming inauguration on January 1, 2026.
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With Help of Lina Khan, Mamdani Looks to Quickly Cut Costs for New Yorkerswww.nytimes.com
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Ms. Rachel named to Mamdani’s inauguration committeewww.washingtonexaminer.com
Southern California experienced record-breaking holiday rain, leading to flooding risks and mudslide concerns. Another storm is expected, intensifying the drought-to-deluge cycle.
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Scientists are linking extreme weather swings to climate change, warning of increasing "hydroclimate whiplash" patterns globally. California, already dealing with heavy rain and mudslides, faced another powerful storm on Christmas Day, leading to evacuation warnings and high surf advisories. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department issued an evacuation warning for Wrightwood. Rainfall amounts between 1 to 4 inches are expected in different parts of Los Angeles County. Despite less intense precipitation on Christmas Day, the risk of flooding and mudslides persists in some areas. Southern California remains at risk of deadly floods as heavy rains are forecasted to continue through the week.
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Behind SoCal's wettest Christmas holiday ever, an intensifying drought-to-deluge cyclewww.latimes.com
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New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surfwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Heavy Rains and Floods Threaten California on Christmas Daywww.nytimes.com
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WATCH: Flood emergency in Californiaabcnews.go.com
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Watch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern Californiawww.bbc.com
UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim, weeks after takeoff failure. Death toll rises to 15, confirmed by Kentucky Gov. Beshear.
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The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, has increased to 15 after a man injured in the incident passed away on Christmas Day. Alain Rodriguez Colina, who was injured when the cargo plane crashed into his workplace, died more than a month after the crash. The incident occurred during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4 when an engine separated from the wing.
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UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failurewww.foxnews.com
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Death Toll in UPS Plane Crash Rises to 15www.nytimes.com
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15th victim of UPS plane crash dies, according to Kentucky Gov. Beshearabcnews.go.com
2025's top economic policies, political feuds in Washington, major political events, Trump's impact, and Asia's highlights and challenges.
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In 2025, significant changes were made to economic policy in the United States, including landmark tax legislation and President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. Trump's victory in the 2024 election was influenced by voter dissatisfaction with inflation. His second term in 2025 was marked by political controversies such as the longest government shutdown in history and mass deportation operations. The year is ending with Trump back in the White House for his second term, with protests, a government shutdown, and ongoing election cycle being key events. Overall, 2025 has been a historic year with both highs and lows, and its impact is yet to be fully determined.
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The top economic policy developments of 2025 that will shape the years to comewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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The iciest moments of 2025: The 5 political feuds that froze Washingtonwww.foxnews.com
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Opinion | 2025: The Year of Trumpwww.wsj.com
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Asia’s year in review: Who had it best — and who had it worst — in 2025www.cnbc.com
North and South Korea engage in a nuclear submarine arms race. North Korea showcases progress on its nuclear-powered submarine.
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North Korea's state media released photos of a nuclear submarine hull, with leader Kim Jong Un criticizing South Korea's plans to build its own submarines as "an offensive act." The images show progress on a nuclear-powered submarine, as Kim toured a shipyard showcasing an 8,700-ton-class vessel. This development comes amid North Korea's recent test of a new surface-to-air missile and the visit of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarine to South Korea.
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Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Koreawww.npr.org
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Kim Jong Un swipes at South Korea’s progress building a nuclear submarine while inspecting his ownwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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North Korea releases images of development of nuclear-powered submarinewww.foxnews.com
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​North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarinewww.nytimes.com
The Trump-class battleship may struggle to compete with China's navy.
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The text mentions that building a battleship would be too expensive, even if it were possible. The speaker acknowledges the effort to build more ships but believes that the new battleship and cutter are insufficient.
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The Trump-class battleship faces a large obstacle in its way: reality.www.cnbc.com
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Opinion | Can Trump’s Navy Match China’s?www.wsj.com
Summary: The text discusses the Hindu Right's century-long journey to influence India's politics, highlighting five key moments in their rise to power.
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (R.S.S.) and its prominent member, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are leading efforts to transform secular India into a Hindu-first society, marginalizing minorities. Despite facing bans and criticism, the R.S.S. is playing a significant role in reshaping India's secular republic into a Hindu nation.
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From Pariah to Power: The Hindu Right’s 100-Year Quest to Reshape Indiawww.nytimes.com
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5 Key Moments in the Rise of India’s Hindu-First Powerhousewww.nytimes.com
Travis Kelce fails to score in potential last home game as Broncos beat Chiefs; Taylor Swift attends to support him.
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Travis Kelce is being hailed as a legend regardless of the outcome of what might be his last home game. Taylor Swift was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium watching her possible fiancé play for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Travis Kelce held without touchdown in possible final home game as Broncos narrowly top Chiefswww.foxnews.com
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Taylor Swift shows up to support Travis Kelce in possible final home gamewww.foxnews.com
King Charles calls for 'digital detox' and reconciliation in Christmas speech, emphasizing compassion and diversity.
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King Charles III is encouraging a "digital detox" in his Christmas speech, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and prioritizing family and community in today's fast-paced world. This year's message is more focused on looking outward compared to last year, when he thanked medical workers for their support during his and his daughter-in-law's cancer diagnoses.
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King Charles urges 'digital detox,' reconciliation in Christmas speech after year of royal dramawww.foxnews.com
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King Charles Urges ‘Compassion’ and Finding Strength in Diversity in Annual Christmas Messagewww.nytimes.com