Seattle experienced dramatically less rainfall and had only a few localized road floods. That’s due to the city’s unique geographic landscape.
Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump’s cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’…
Running in Antarctica — backward? Why not, these racers say
Ice, ice, baby! A group of marathon runners awaiting a flight out of Antarctica staged a backward mile run on Dec. 15. While some competitors slipped and stumbled on their way to the finish line, the eventual victor hailing from Montreal called the sub…
Suspect used wine bottle to beat his landlord to death after being kicked out, Florida cops say
Julian Trevino, 17, was charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of John Torneo
US Senate passes $901bn defence bill
Legislation reflects Democrats’ efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration’s military action.
Safonov saves four penalties as PSG beat Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
Champions League title holders Paris Saint-Germain defeated Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday to clinch their first FIFA Intercontinental Cup title and wrap up the calendar year with a record six trophies.
‘I am concerned’: Regional leaders urge calm amid US-Venezuela tensions
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to intervene for peace, while Brazil’s Lula volunteered to mediate talks.
Pornhub is being extorted by ShinyHunters after the search and watch history of its Premium members was reportedly stolen in a recent Mixpanel data breach (Lawrence Abrams/BleepingComputer)
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer:
Pornhub is being extorted by ShinyHunters after the search and watch history of its Premium members was reportedly stolen in a recent Mixpanel data breach — Adult video platform PornHub is being e…
California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led compan…
Trump to deliver primetime address as polls suggest some voters are souring on his presidency
U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address to the country Wednesday evening as polls suggest his popularity has slumped in recent weeks as persistent cost-of-living challenges turn some voters off his presidency.