As gold hits records, Indians opt for bars and coins over jewellery
Consumers are also purchasing gold in the form of coins, bars, or gold ETFs.
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UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan
LONDON, Dec 30 - Britain said on Tuesday that China's military exercises around Taiwan increased the risk of escalation, and reiterated a call for restraint.
Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.
Spike Lee Shares Tribute to Isiah Whitlock Jr.: ‘My Dear Beloved Brother’
Spike Lee has paid tribute to his longtime collaborator Isiah Whitlock Jr., who died on Tuesday in New York at age 71. Lee shared a photo of himself with Whitlock on Instagram on Tuesday, writing, “Today I Learned Of The Passing Of My Dear Beloved Brother ISIAH WHITLOCK. GOD
California snowpack gets a boost from series of December downpours
Water stored as snow during the winter months feeds waterways in the summer and supplies cities and farms A series of December storms delivered a welcome boost to California ’s snowpack, scientists said on Tuesday in a closely watched assessment of the state’s water resources
Celebrities Who Have Died in 2025
The entertainment industry has numerous notable figures in 2025. Hollywood was in shock after the death of director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, with figures across entertainment and politics paying their respects to the “Princess Bride” filmmaker. The film world was also
Who is Nick Shirley, YouTuber who made viral Minnesota fraud video?
YouTuber Nick Shirley became a viral sensation overnight after posting a 42-minute video documenting his hunt for fraudulent child care programs in Minnesota. Shirley’s video has been viewed more than 100 million times on the social platform X and shows him visiting day care
Russia throws wrench in peace negotiations in blaming Ukraine for attack
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia throws wrench in peace negotiations in blaming Ukraine for attack Russia declared it will take a tougher position in talks on ending its
Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Actor, Dead at 71
The veteran actor was known for his vivid character work and signature catchphrase: “Sheee-it"
Trump renews Powell threats
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens to fight Powell as end of term nears President Trump told reporters he was considering bringing a lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome
Architecture isn't neutral. It's been shaping political power for millennia
Among his other ongoing projects, US President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term on a renovation. The Oval Office has been converted into a miniature palace festooned with gold bling, the rose garden has been paved over, a triumphal arch is planned and the new
Judge links push for Abrego Garcia prosecution to top DOJ officials
Top Department of Justice (DOJ) officials may have been involved in the government's push to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia, which only came after his wrongful deportation, a federal judge overseeing the Salvadoran migrant's criminal case revealed in an order unsealed Tuesday.
Disney to pay $10M to resolve alleged violations of child privacy laws, Justice Dept. says
A federal court order in the case involving Disney Worldwide Services Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC also bars Disney from operating on YouTube in a manner that violates the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the department said.
HHS freezes child care payments to Minnesota, requires photo evidence across country
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pausing all child care payments to Minnesota, amid a sweeping federal probe into allegations of fraud within the state’s social services programs. Citing a video released Friday by independent journalist Nick Shirley
Meyer Gottlieb, Samuel Goldwyn Films Co-Founder and ‘Master and Commander’ Producer, Dies at 86
A Holocaust survivor, he also served as president of the indie company and guided the Ben Stiller-starring remake of ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.’
Media Stocks 2025: Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Soared Over 170% Amid Netflix-Paramount Bidding War
This year, David Ellison managed to do for Warner Bros. Discovery what WBD CEO David Zaslav had struggled to do for more than three years: dramatically boost the market value of the company that combined Discovery and Warner Bros. Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery, formed in
3 stories our photographers witnessed in 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, three Post photographers reflect on their experiences covering the stories that defined their year.
Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity
BERLIN, Dec 31 - Europe must assert its interests more strongly to ensure peace and prosperity in 2026 amid challenges from Russian aggression, global protectionism and changing ties with the U.S., German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in his annual address.
New ad attacks GOP over ACA enhanced subsidy lapse
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story New ad attacks GOP for ACA enhanced subsidy lapse Expect to see a lot more of these: a new digital ad from Democratic-aligned health advocacy group Protect Our Care is attacking frontline
The Emotional Cost of Parental Burnout
A burned-out parent is a less emotionally real parent The post The Emotional Cost of Parental Burnout appeared first on Nautilus .
Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Actor, Dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on “The Wire,” died on Tuesday in New York, Variety has confirmed. He was 71. His manager, Brian Liebman, shared the news on Instagram, writing: “It is with tremendous sadness that I share
Dr. Oz calls flu vaccine 'controversial of late'
Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on Tuesday called the seasonal flu vaccine "controversial of late" and advised various Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives as ways to "overcome" the virus. Appearing on Newsmax, Oz spoke on
AI fights to watch next year
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI fights to watch in 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly contentious policy issue over the past year, as lawmakers have grappled with the impact of the rapidly developing technology that has moved
ICE accuses Politico reporter of 'inciting violence against federal agents'
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claimed Tuesday that Politico reporter Josh Gerstein was “inciting violence against federal agents.” Gerstein, a senior legal affairs reporter at the outlet, said Monday on the social platform X, “At some point, the amateur effort to
Luntz: Second shutdown over health care would be 'very painful' for Republicans
Pollster Frank Luntz said Tuesday that Republicans would face an uphill battle with voters if the government shuts down in January over health care policy. “The shutdown that we experienced, the longest ever in American history, started off hurting Democrats more than
The State Of The Nintendo Switch 2 In 2025
Bigger, better, boring The post The State Of The Nintendo Switch 2 In 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
Flu activity is surging across US: Here's what to know
Flu activity is rising sharply across the country, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with some areas seeing record-high numbers of illnesses. The numbers come as experts brace for a particularly harsh season driven by a new,
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast Named Robert Downey Jr.’s ‘Convoy’ of Set Trailers ‘Downey Land,’ Says Simu Liu: ‘Chefs Had Come and Laid Out This Full Buffet’
Simu Liu said in a new interview with Collider that Robert Downey Jr. had a “convoy of trailers” on the set of “Avengers: Doomsday,” which the film’s cast and crew hilariously named “Downey Land.” Liu returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Shang-Chi in the 2026 tentpole
Most Fed officials see more rate cuts ahead as long as inflation cools, minutes reveal
Policymakers slashed interest rates earlier this month to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% with a 9-3 vote – the most dissents since 2019 as officials debate whether to prioritize inflation fears or concerns around the labor market.
How “Heated Rivalry” Sparked Thirst, Hope, and Memes
A Canadian TV show about gay hockey romance unexpectedly became a moment of tender (but sexy) relief in an increasingly unfair world.
JCPenney store deal turns ugly as buyer accuses seller of sabotaging $947M sale
Onyx Partners accused the seller, the Copper Property trust, of deliberately sabotaging the transaction so it could chase a higher price elsewhere.
New border bridge, rail link: Malaysia, Thailand eye deeper economic ties in border regions, but hurdles remain
Malaysia is building both walls and bridges along its porous northern border with Thailand, determined to deter rampant smuggling while boosting economic ties. In the second of a two-part series, CNA looks at joint economic projects in the pipeline, and how political and
Jared Leto’s ‘Tron: Ares’ Sets Streaming Debut
Greta Lee, Evan Peters and Jeff Bridges also star in director Joachim Rønning's sequel feature.
7 Kennedy Center acts that canceled amid Trump’s takeover
President Trump has overseen a series of dramatic changes at the Kennedy Center since taking office at the beginning of the year. The most significant shifts came in two waves, both of which resulted in artists canceling performances in protest of Trump’s takeover of the
Border Patrol commander: We're going to be in Chicago 'for years'
U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino said Tuesday federal immigration enforcement officers would remain in Chicago "for years," even after months of controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants in the Windy City. “If you think we’re done
Old Windows 3.x Games on the Internet Archive
Yesterday I linked to a Windows 3.x NYT crossword puzzle app from 1992 that you can play directly on the Internet Archive. I was a Windows user back in the day (my conversion to Apple didn’t happen until the early 00s) and so of course I had to see what other Win3.x games they
How Disney Entertainment Television Fosters New and Rising Talent, From ‘Camp Rock’ to ‘Percy Jackson’
Since being founded in 1996, Disney Entertainment Television has become a platform for rising actors to begin their careers on screen. As the brand is gearing up for 2026, the year marks two milestones for the company: 20 years of “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical,”
Rosetta Stone Offering $200 ‘Lifetime’ Learning Deal As New Year’s Resolutions Kick Off
Want to learn a new language for your next big trip, as part of your New Year’s resolutions, or just to improve your skillset? You’re in luck. One of the best online learning sites is Rosetta Stone, and right now, the site is offering a limited-time deal that gets you unlimited
Doechii and SZA End 2025 With the Resilient ‘Girl, Get Up’
New collaboration is produced by Jay Versace and samples Birdman and Clipse's classic, "What Happened to That Boy"
US measles cases surpass 2,000 this year
The number of recorded measles cases in the U.S. during 2025 has officially exceeded 2,000 just before the end of the year, a bleak punctuation on what has been the worst spread of measles the country has seen in decades. As of Dec. 23, the U.S. has reported 2,012 measles
Site Blocking Laws Will Always Be a Bad Idea: 2025 in Review
This year, we fought back against the return of a terrible idea that hasn’t improved with age: site blocking laws. More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down
I volunteer in a repair cafe: We can help you learn to fix your broken Christmas gift
It's a Wednesday evening in a town hall in Penryn in Cornwall, and my friend Pete and I are volunteering at our local repair cafe. We set up tables, get our tools ready, put up a sign outside and wait for people to arrive.
Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".
Bari Weiss invites George Clooney to visit CBS newsroom after star says she’s wrecking network
Weiss has come under fire for her recent decision to delay the airing of a "60 Minutes" segment devoted to the CECOT prison in El Salavador.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Environmental journalist and John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg has died at the age of 35 after battling acute myeloid leukemia.
Eric Barone makes $125,000 donation to the C# framework Stardew Valley uses, as well as 'an ongoing monthly commitment' in what the team behind it calls an 'extraordinary show of support'
MonoGame has been used to make all sorts of notable games, including Celeste and Bastion.
This indie WarioWare-like released a teaser just to show off its 'game over' music, and after hearing it, I can see why
Mindwave is shaping up to be just as groovy as its inspirations.
Russia vows tougher negotiating stance after blaming Ukraine for attack
Russia on Tuesday said it will take a tougher position in talks on ending its nearly four-year war in Ukraine after it claimed Kyiv attacked a Russian presidential residence, an accusation that Kyiv has denied. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also on Tuesday said that
U.S. operations in Syria against Islamic State kill seven, capture fighters
U.S. forces have engaged in multiple missions against the Islamic State since the killing of two U.S. soldiers in Syria earlier this month.
SoftBank completes $40B investment in OpenAI: report
SoftBank has been building one of the largest private technology investment programs in the world, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure such as data centers.
