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Bison return to Illinois' Kane County after 200 years, a crucial step for conservation and Indigenous connection
From their cozy homes in suburban Burlington, children curiously watch their new neighbors through windows and brainstorm nicknames.
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin to resign as chair of opposition bloc PN
The Perikatan Nasional coalition is made up of Parti Islam Se-Malaysia and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia among others. Muhyiddin is the president of Bersatu.
Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects ‘acted alone’
Currently, no evidence suggests the alleged offenders were part of a broader terrorist cell.
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin resigns as Perikatan coalition chief
He will resign from his post on Jan 1, 2026.
Pine beetles are poised to decimate Colorado Front Range forests: 'Our ability to stop the spread is very limited'
Vast swaths of the ponderosa pine forests that blanket Colorado's Front Range mountains could turn rust-colored and die over the next five years as pine beetles begin to spread aggressively, new federal forecasts show.
Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80
She died after a prolonged illness, her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.
Mariah Carey Celebrates ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Extending Historic Hot 100 Record
The iconic holiday song has spent 22 weeks at Number One
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
The two-day war games, code-named "Justice Mission 2025", have been slammed by Taipei as "military intimidation" by Beijing.
'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
Trump shrugged off the drills which come two weeks after the US announced an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.
The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town
A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt.
You Might Be Misreading Your Dog
Our own emotions may play a major role when gauging Fido’s feelings The post You Might Be Misreading Your Dog appeared first on Nautilus .
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups
The former far-right leader receives second treatment in three days for chronic hiccups.
Photographing the hidden world of slime mould
Meet Barry Webb and his award-winning images of the tiny world of slime mould.
Naan: How the 'world's best bread' travelled from Islamic courts to our plates
Naan, a leavened flatbread, was once the food of nobility but is now a global culinary delight.
China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in its biggest war games to date
This marks China’s sixth major round of war games since 2022.
Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.
Explainer-What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
TAIPEI, Dec 30 - China said on Tuesday it would \"never hesitate to combat separatism\" as it held a second day of war games around Taiwan, describing the drills it calls \"Justice Mission 2025\" as a warning against independence and foreign interference.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Hits Streaming — How to Watch Part Two at Home
When and where to stream Jon M. Chu's 2025 film adaptation online.
Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.
Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.
North Korea’s Kim says new rocket launchers can ‘annihilate the enemy’
This comes a day after Pyongyang carried out a test-fire of two strategic long-range cruise missiles.
Woman stabbed at Tokyo apartment, suspect held in Chiba
The attacker had allegedly been a customer at the salon where the victim worked.
US military says it killed 2 'narco-terrorists' in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said Monday it had targeted another alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two “narco-terrorists” as it continued its counternarcotics campaign off the coast of South America. The U.S. forces blew up the vessel, which was operated by a
Israeli recognition of Somaliland prompts global outcry, emergency U.N. meeting
Israel’s diplomatic move makes it an outlier in the international community.
The world wants more ube. Philippine farmers are struggling to keep up
Ube exports have quadrupled in recent years to about 200 tonnes annually.
5 takeaways on Trump-Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were in lockstep on Monday during a press conference following their lunch meeting at Mar-a-Lago, ramping up pressure on Hamas to disarm and threatening to renew attacks on Iran if it seeks to build up its ballistic
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Boeing was given an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. "This contract provides for the
Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Israel defended on Monday its formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, but several countries at the United Nations questioned whether the move aimed to relocate Palestinians from Gaza or to establish
Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
The president said it was a dock area "where they load the boats up with drugs".
None of us are at good at action RPGs as the Path of Exile 2 player who beat one of its toughest bosses without any gear: 'What did I just witness?'
No weapons, no armor, and no healing flasks.
Screen time these holidays doesn't need to be a bad thing
With five weeks of school summer holidays (that's around 25 days of weekday activities to organize), being online is a major attraction for most kids and a concern for most parents and caregivers.
General Motors stock on track to beat auto rivals like Tesla, Ford in 2025
The stock has soared more than 55% so far this year to a record price of more than $80 a share as of Friday’s close – setting the automaker up for its best year since it exited bankruptcy in 2009.
The fashion lover’s guide to 10 standout Thai brands you should know now and where to shop
From quiet luxury to Y2K nostalgia, these are the Thai fashion brands that those in the know can’t stop buying.
Pompeo: Putin has 'conceded literally nothing' in Ukraine peace talks
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has “conceded literally nothing” in talks to end the war in Ukraine. “The adversary here, Vladimir Putin, has — to best I can tell — conceded literally nothing to date. And while they say there's
‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Has 1.1 Million RSVPs in Movie Theaters, Says Ross Duffer: ‘3,500 Showtimes Are Completely Full’
The “Stranger Things” series finale is shaping up to be a major theatrical event. 1.1 million people have RSVP’d to watch the final episode of the Netflix sci-fi series in theaters on New Year’s Eve, according to an Instagram post from co-creator Ross Duffer, who also said that
Joe Rogan Says Donald Trump Attacking Rob Reiner After His Death Is ‘So Disappointing’ and ‘Not Funny’: ‘There’s No Justification For What He Did’
Joe Rogan is the latest industry heavyweight speaking out against Donald Trump’s repeated attacks against Rob Reiner after the director’s tragic death. Trump alleged that Reiner’s death was “due to the anger he caused others” from being outspokenly anti-Trump. Reiner’s son,
Virginia's 'data center alley' gives glimpse into America's AI future
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Virginia's 'data center alley' gives glimpse into America's AI future As data centers hurtle to the forefront of the national debate over AI and energy costs, northern Virginia offers a preview of the political fights that will
Ex-Kiss Guitarist Claims $250 CD Single ‘Is Worth More Than Most Entire Albums’
Vinnie Vincent has been sparring with fans on social media over what he feels his music is worth
First round of Rural Health Fund payments divvied out
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story First round of Rural Health Fund payments divvied out The Trump administration on Monday issued the first round of payments from its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program
K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.
New York state to hike overtime thresholds starting Jan. 1
The new adjustments – which the State Department of Labor releases annually – will largely apply to employees who work in an executive or administrative capacity.
























