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Health care stories that resonated with our readers in 2025
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Health care stories that resonated with our readers in 2025 2025 marked some of the most dramatic turns in health care the U.S. has seen in recent history, with entire agencies
Trump gives up on National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA, Portland
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump gives up on National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA, Portland President Trump said Wednesday that his administration will end its deployment
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
Politicians and Pop Stars Go Pow! — The Year’s Top Alliances and Beefs Between Musicians and Lawmakers
It’s not as if music and politics haven’t been strange bedfellows for decades. But the bedding down got weirder than ever in 2025, when you were as likely to see music superstars pop up in the headlines of a D.C. news site like Politico as on Pitchfork. Here are some of the
Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
Minnesota day care center reports 'extensive vandalism,' blames YouTube video
A Minnesota day care center on Wednesday said they’ve faced “extreme vandalism” after Nick Shirley’s viral YouTube video shared allegations of fraud. Employees of Nokomis DayCare Center in Minneapolis told police they were broken into on Tuesday morning after Shirley claimed
Trump Mocks George and Amal Clooney For Becoming French Citizens: ‘Two of the Worst Political Prognosticators of All Time’
Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday afternoon to poke fun at George Clooney and his family for becoming French citizens. He also made sure to loop in some of his favorite political targets: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom. “Good News! George and Amal
North Korea’s Kim hails troops fighting in ‘alien land’: State media
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to support Russia’s nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year's celebrations, KCNA says
SEOUL, Jan 1 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended New Year's celebrations in Pyongyang including fireworks, patriotic songs and dances and a taekwondo demonstration, state media KCNA said on Thursday.
7 takeaways from Jack Smith’s congressional testimony
The New Year’s Eve transcript release buries details from the former special counsel’s investigation into Donald Trump.
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
Pentagon says Lockheed Martin gets $328.5 million Taiwan military sale contract
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 - The Pentagon said on Wednesday that Lockheed Martin was given a contract involving foreign military sales to Taiwan to meet what Washington calls \"an urgent operational need\" of the Taiwan Air Force.
Roberts avoids clashes with Trump in end-of-year judiciary report
Chief Justice John Roberts used his previous two annual reports to condemn politicians for intimidating judges and warn about artificial intelligence. This year, Roberts steered clear of current affairs. His 2025 Year End Report on the Judiciary, released Wednesday evening,
Court allows Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts in multiple states
A panel of federal judges on Tuesday lifted a ruling blocking Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood in multiple states. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a hold on an order from District Judge Indira Talwani that had prevented a law removing funds from Planned
Africa: AU Commission Chair Welcomes Sudan's Peace Initiative Submitted to UN Security Council
[SNA] Addis Ababa, December 30, 2025 (SUNA) - Chair of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the peace initiative submitted by the Sudanese government to the United Nations Security Council.
The 2026 'tax revolt'
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Greene backs 'tax revolt' by frustrated Trump voters Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) backed a “tax revolt” among supporters of President Trump on
Nearly half of Americans don't support Trump's Russia-Ukraine efforts
Nearly half of Americans do not support President Trump’s efforts surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a new poll. When asked in The Economist/YouGov poll about their support for “the way Donald Trump is handling the situation with Russia and Ukraine,” 49 percent of
Saks Global headed toward bankruptcy after missing debt payment: report
The largest luxury retailer in the world, which also owns Bergdorf Goodman and Saks off 5th, missed a $100 million debt payment to its bondholders on Tuesday and is in talks with creditors about financing a bankruptcy.
The Best Concerts of 2025
Some pop fans might have gone into 2025 anticipating a year’s worth of the shakes, suffering from Eras Tour withdrawal. But there was no need for anyone to go cold turkey on live music these past 12 months — not when there were major tours from contemporary chart-toppers like
Judge tosses racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters
A Georgia judge dismissed dozens of racketeering charges Tuesday against protesters who rallied in 2022 and 2023 against a planned $115 million police and firefighter training site in Atlanta dubbed "Cop City." Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer determined that Republican
J Balvin and Residente Squash Yearslong Feud: ‘We Listened to Each Other’
"The fact that two people who don’t agree on everything can find each other again feels meaningful," the musicians wrote
NYNext Guide to: Ski Travel
Look beyond the usual suspects to these thrilling, lesser known spots — from Iceland to Italy — on the rise.
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
Tom Steyer: 'We need single-payer health care'
Billionaire and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D) on Tuesday said the United States needs a single-payer health care system. "Bernie Sanders was right. We need single-payer health care," Steyer said in a video shared on social media. "In 2019, I didn't think we
Strike on 'narco-trafficking' boat convoy leaves survivors; Coast Guard notified
The U.S. military conducted strikes against a convoy of alleged drug-trafficking boats in the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) area of responsibility, killing three “narco-terrorists" and leaving multiple survivors after others jumped overboard. The U.S. military targeted
Did you catch these 10 stories in 2025? This is why they’re not to be missed
These CNA stories, from profile pieces to investigative work, offer a snapshot of what helped shape 2025 at home and abroad and made viewers feel deeply, think harder and see the world more clearly.
China wants more homegrown chips in its cars. The hard part isn’t geopolitics
China’s push to localise automotive chips is gaining ground, but mostly in mature control systems rather than high-end computing. Observers say the main hurdles are technical, not geopolitical.
Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
[The Point] The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking stability, predictability, and credible legal protection, the forum offered an opportunity to
Commentary: Moutai hangover – why China’s fanciest liquor is in a slump
The price of China’s most prestigious drink has fallen to its lowest in years. It’s a good time for its fans, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Juliana Liu.
Trump says National Guard deployments will end in Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland
President Trump said Wednesday that his administration will end its deployment of the National Guard in Chicago; Los Angeles; and Portland, Ore., vowing to return federal forces to the major, Democratic-led cities if crime spikes again. "Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were
EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability
Dec 31 (Reuters) - The European Union said on Wednesday that recent developments in the Yemeni provinces of Hadramout and Al Mahra threaten to bring new risks to the Gulf region. "The EU calls for de-escalation and avoiding steps that further threaten stability of Yemen and the
Post Malone Livestreams Painful Backflip Attempt, Teases Two New Albums For 2026
In career terms, Post Malone is awfully agile. He managed to switch from rap-adjacent pop stardom to country-adjacent pop stardom, and if that's an easy thing to do, then you try it. Unfortunately, Posty has not proven to be quite so agile in physical terms. Earlier this month,
Trump Mobile delays gold phone release, blaming government shutdown: report
Deliveries of the gold phone were delayed by the recent government shutdown Trump Mobile reps said, according to a Financial Times report.
Epstein victim: Partial files release 'incredibly frustrating'
A victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said Tuesday the partial release of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) files on the disgraced financier and the lack of naming those accused of wrongdoing were "incredibly frustrating." "This rollout — first of all, it was never
Trump administration ramps up sanctions targeting Venezuela oil trade
President Trump’s administration is ramping up pressure against Venezuela’s oil trade, sanctioning four companies operating in the country's oil industry along with four tankers connected to the firms. The Treasury Department said Wednesday it slapped sanctions on four
Chicago mayor: Trump has failed to provide 'hope for working people'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) on Tuesday slammed President Trump for not providing “hope” to working people in the Windy City or across the country. “We know that this president has failed in every single aspect to provide real opportunities and hope for working people.
Jack Smith deposition reveals plans for trial, possible charges against co-conspirators
Former special counsel Jack Smith was still contemplating whether to charge President Trump’s co-conspirators in the Jan. 6, 2021, case when the president won the election, he revealed to the House in a closed-door deposition released Wednesday. Smith also told investigators he
Fred Wilson Reflects Our World in Black and White
The artist confronts us with a colonial shadow of real and manufactured images that reflect our current existence and its distortions.
Hill spy-powers fight comes down to 1 question: What does Trump want?
Presidential engagement could shape the latest clash over Section 702 surveillance authority.
Dolly Parton Wishes Fans ‘More Blessings Than You Can Count’ in New Year’s Eve Message
The country legend said she hoped 2026 would be the "most wonderful year yet"
Israeli parliament votes down Beitar Illit annexation bill
The Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Beitar Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting the US.
India imposes excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1
India is home to an estimated 100 million smokers.
Michael Burry says he’s not shorting Tesla after calling the stock ‘ridiculously overvalued’
Tesla rattled investors this week by publishing its own compilation of analyst delivery estimates -- a move that observers described as unusual.
Chappell Roan Reflects on ‘Hardest Year,’ Says She Nearly Canceled U.S. Tour Leg
Star looked back with gratitude and said she'll focus on "taking care of myself and others" in 2026
Netflix’s Lions-Vikings Game Reached 27.5 Million Viewers on Christmas Day, Most-Streamed NFL Match in U.S. History
Netflix broke a record with one of its Christmas Day NFL games this year. 27.5 million viewers tuned in for the livestream of the Minnesota Vikings-Detroit Lions game according to Nielsen, marking the most-streamed NFL game in U.S. history. That number represents the average
Carolyn Petit’s Top 5 Games Of 2025
This year, games that did traditional things very well and games that broke the mold completely rose to the top The post Carolyn Petit’s Top 5 Games Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .