Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics
Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Day: December 11, 2025
Trump again says land strikes on Venezuela drug shipments coming soon
This comes amid the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker this week, an act President Nicolas Maduro condemned as “naval piracy”.
US preparing to seize more tankers off Venezuela’s coast after first ship taken, sources say
Move sparks caution among shipowners amid rising US enforcement of Venezuela oil sanctions.
Dust from popular countertop material that causes incurable lung disease found in Massachusetts worker
The disease has previously resulted in dozens of deaths in California and across the country
Valkyrae’s “questions she’s never been asked” video reveals her long-term streaming plans
Streaming sensation Valkyrae revealed her long-term plans to continue gaming and streaming well into her 70s, highlighting her enduring passion. She envisions integrating new tech like the ROG Xbox Ally for portable play, from home to beach vacations….
Nearly 30,000 trafficked animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation led by Interpol – ABC News
Nearly 30,000 trafficked animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation led by Interpol ABC NewsView Full Coverage on Google News
Washington Huskies will play in last-ever LA Bowl on Saturday
UW football will take on Boise State Saturday night in what is the LA Bowl’s final hoorah, according to On3 Sports reporter Brett McMurphy. The FBS bowl game, hosted by Rob Gronkowski, airs at 5 p.m. PT on ABC. The 2026 termination of the LA Bowl playe…
Frozen assets debate: ‘this is no time for legal niceties’, analyst says
Russian frozen assets will have to be used for Ukraine at some point, Belgium’s deputy prime minister Vincent Van Peteghem said on Thursday, adding however Belgium “would not take any reckless compromises” before it agreed to any deal over this. Peter…
Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo’s South Kivu kills over 400 civilians – AP News
Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in Congo’s South Kivu kills over 400 civilians AP NewsM23 Rebels Seize Uvira in Eastern Congo The New York TimesOver 400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern Congo, despite US-mediated peace deal&nbs…
Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in South Kivu kills over 400 civilians – AP News
Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in South Kivu kills over 400 civilians AP NewsM23 Rebels Seize Uvira in Eastern Congo The New York TimesOver 400 civilians killed in fighting in eastern Congo, despite US-mediated peace deal …