Ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors took a sharp decline this year, according to a report from the Washington Post. The poor turnout comes shortly after Donald Trump added his name to the historic forum. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, hosted by Trump, averaged 3.01
The drills forced Taiwan to cancel some domestic flights and dispatch jets and warships to monitor.
Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, died on Tuesday (Dec 30) aged 80.
Dec 31 - A handbook found during a police raid on a compound used by a cyberfraud gang in the Philippines offers detailed instructions in Chinese for conducting scams and reveals a blueprint for grooming and deception.
One man stuck on a train to Paris says staff told him there was a "50% chance we go to Paris, 50% chance we go back to London".
MANILA, Dec 31 - The Philippines Coast Guard said it deployed an aircraft on Tuesday to challenge a Chinese research ship that serves as a base for submersible vessels after it was spotted about 19 nautical miles off the coast of the northern Cagayan province.
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said he would attend the inauguration of Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani (D) despite a disparaging campaign season. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to swear in Mamdani, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is also set to introduce the newly elected
Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the chamber, Decision Desk HQ projects. Hardman, the West Des Moines mayor pro tempore, defeated Republican Lucas Loftin to fill the seat
New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use
After George Clooney said he felt that newly-named editor-in-chief Bari Weiss was “dismantling CBS News as we speak,” Weiss has responded by inviting him to visit the CBS newsroom. “Bonjour, Mr. Clooney! Big fan of your work. It sounds like you’d like to learn more about ours.
Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of multiple clinical trials. The improvement was small and short-lived, while side effects were more common. Products with little or no THC, including
North Korea is also expected to further bolster its defence capabilities in the upcoming years.
The CIA's recent drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility keeps President Trump’s options open in the country as he intensifies his pressure campaign, effectively expanding U.S. attacks onto land without committing the U.S. to an invasion of Venezuela. However, the commander
The intermittent nature of solar energy poses challenges to grid stability, making accurate ultra-short-term solar irradiance forecasting crucial for balancing supply and demand. However, traditional numerical weather prediction models often struggle with cloud initialization,
The Trump administration has ramped up scrutiny of Minnesota’s social services programs amid allegations of fraud. Independent journalist Nick Shirley released a video detailing his investigation into the issue on Friday, sparking a renewed interest into the allegations. The
Palladium is widely used in various industries and everyday products, including smartphones, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and hydrogen fuel cells. It is an essential metal that acts as an excellent catalyst even in minute quantities, reducing pollutants and enhancing
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Manolo Cabrera and Hugo Lara are selling out shows, making hits with Peso Pluma, and revolutionizing electronic music
The service, which had been operating for nine years, will be terminated from Jan 1.
Meyer Gottlieb, who headed Samuel Goldwyn Films and produced films including “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 86. Tom Rothman, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, “Meyer was a
Consumers are also purchasing gold in the form of coins, bars, or gold ETFs.
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.
From a superstar's Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here's a look back at the year India had.
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.
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
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
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
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
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The veteran actor was known for his vivid character work and signature catchphrase: “Sheee-it"
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.’
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
As 2025 comes to an end, three Post photographers reflect on their experiences covering the stories that defined their year.
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.
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
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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
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
{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
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
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
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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,