Kennedy Center changed board rules so Trump’s hand-picked trustees could force through name change, report says
Current and former members said that the rule change has been a source of debate and confusion.
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Boy, 16, arrested after explosive material found at Blackpool address
Bomb disposal specialists attend scene to assess items and several properties evacuated, say Lancashire constabularyA 16-year-old boy has been arrested after explosive material was found at an address in Blackpool.Lancashire constabulary said a number …
Illustrated year in review: eight moments that shaped 2025
Wars that refused to end, a return to hardline power politics, booming tech and simmering societal anger… RFI cartoonist Mouche captured the legacy of 2025, from Donald Trump’s aggressive second term and fragile ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine, to yo…
A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
Since withdrawing from ECOWAS, the post-coup countries have inaugurated a new bank, TV station and joint military force.
Trump’s DOJ is seeking hundreds of lawyers to sift through more than 5 million Epstein files before release: report
Department of Justice reportedly looking to draft in as many as 400 more legal experts to help with review of files it was required by law to release in full on December 19
Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold
After his trip to the US, Israel’s prime minister returns home in an apparently strong position.
Everest Ransomware Leaks 1TB of Stolen ASUS Data
On December 2, 2025, Hackread.com exclusively reported that the Everest ransomware group claimed to have stolen 1TB of…
Support Grows for Imprisoned Korean Pastor After Son Speaks at AMFEST
Support is growing for a South Korean pastor whose imprisonment has raised renewed concerns about religious freedom in the country. His son spoke in Arizona at Turning Point USA’s AMFEST, sharing his father’s story with thousands of attendees. “Fi…
New Year’s Eve celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos. – CBS News
New Year’s Eve celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos. CBS NewsWelcoming 2026 around the world NJ.comNew Year celebrations: World ends 2025, welcomes 2026 with fireworks and fragile truces NBC NewsNe…
Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
At least 161 people were killed in the Tai Po fire in November.