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Book recommendations from members of Congress
Members of Congress have shared their favorite books of the year, ranging from biographies to children's books to books on art and intelligence, showing that books provide a bipartisan connection and that policymakers continue to rely on them for guidance.
Top Immigration Official Admits They’re Arresting U.S. Citizens
Border Patrol has been arresting U.S. citizens, according to the agency’s leader. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino told Fox News Tuesday that his underlings had in fact arrested American citizens, claiming that they had cuffed U.S. nationals for assaulting border patrol
Buzzy, Brooklyn-based biz Food52 goes belly up as rival makes bid to buy it
Looks like it's cooked to a crisp.
Streaming platform DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling
DAZN announced last month it had no choice but to let its contract expire under Belgian law because it was impossible to fulfil the distribution condition of the deal.
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the
Will banks be open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day?
Need to cash some checks, exchange some currency or grab a handful of complimentary lollipops before the New Year?
Microplastics are leaking invisible chemical clouds into water
Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives this process, causing different plastics to release distinct and evolving mixtures of
Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision
Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.
In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
Analysis | Why is this director of a Palestinian community center imprisoned by Israel without charges?
Khaled Daoud, a highly esteemed, chronically ill educator from a refugee camp near Bethlehem, is wasting away in an Israeli prison. His story exemplifies all that is wrong with Israel's widespread policy of administrative detention
Lauren Boebert Hints Trump Vetoed Key Project Over Her Epstein Vote
Colorado MAGA Representative Lauren Boebert is claiming that President Donald Trump killed a massive clean water project in her district as punishment for her voting to release the Epstein files, even after Trump pressed her not to. The Arkansas Valley Conduit was a project
Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
Scientists just found the best places to look for ancient life on Mars
Mars once had sprawling river systems that rivaled major watersheds on Earth, and scientists have now identified the biggest ones for the first time. Researchers mapped 16 massive drainage basins where water likely flowed long enough to support life. Even though these areas
Authorities investigating damage to undersea telecom cables between Finland and Estonia
Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications.
Subterranean steam rooms to floating bathhouses: The Nordics’ most extraordinary saunas
"The Nordics are redefining wellness in ways that feel both ancient and thrillingly modern,” says Off the Map Travel.
Washington Monument light show planned for NYE in honor of America's 250 birthday
For the first time ever, the Washington Monument will be illuminated on all four sides with a large-scale projection light show beginning on New Year’s Eve.
AI turns out to be the issue that could break Trump's movement
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the states have already begun to push back.
Trump claims his 'real' approval rating is 64 percent
President Trump claimed Tuesday that his “real” approval rating is at 64 percent, despite polls showing it is below 50 percent. “The polls are rigged even more than the writers," Trump said in a late-night Truth Social post. "The real number is 64%, and why not, our Country is
NewJeans’ Label Sues Ousted Member Danielle, ex-CEO for $30 Million
The lawsuit comes days after Ador terminated Danielle’s contract as other members of the girl group returned following a prolonged dispute
Trump's Colorado veto draws Boebert's ire
President Trump issued two vetoes this week, the first of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan bills and drawing pushback from Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). Trump vetoed legislation that aimed to complete a project that would deliver water to southeastern Colorado and
Gold and silver wind down record-setting year on tumultuous note
Both metals plunged Monday after surging to all-time highs in the thin, post-Christmas market, only to rebound Tuesday as dip buyers rushed back in.
Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Leaders called on people in both Somalia and Somaliland to oppose the recognition. In Istanbul, Somali President Mohamud joined Turkish President Erdogan and said the recognition creates 'conditions that embolden violent extremist groups,' causing 'cascading insecurity for
Kent Hendricks: 52 Things I Learned in 2025. Incl. “Birders in the...
Kent Hendricks: 52 Things I Learned in 2025 . Incl. “Birders in the United States spend $107 billion per year, including $93B on binoculars, feeders, cameras, and other equipment; and $14B on travel. That’s more than the GDP of New Hampshire.” 💬 Join the discussion on
Queen Camilla says she was assaulted on a train as a teenager
In a radio discussion about violence against women, Queen Camilla for the first time described fighting off an attempted sexual assault as a teenager in Britain.
Travis Kelce Would Rather ‘Get Brazilian Waxed’ Than Watch His Dating Show ‘Catching Kelce’
The NFL player appeared on a reality show in 2016 — and has seemingly regretted it ever since
Africa: Senegal Conclude Group D With Comfortable Win Over Benin As Both Progress to Round of 16
[CAF] Tunisia qualify as Tanzania keep knockout hopes alive DR Congo face Botswana, Benin meet Senegal All the action from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
Anker’s HDMI Switch Crashes Below $10 With Final Discount, Compatible With TV, Laptop, PC, Xbox, Playstation, Projector, and More
For a limited time, you can save 38% on this HDMI switch from Anker, allowing you to hook up more gaming consoles to your TV. The post Anker’s HDMI Switch Crashes Below $10 With Final Discount, Compatible With TV, Laptop, PC, Xbox, Playstation, Projector, and More appeared
Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.
The most-played video games of 2025 for Polygon's writers and editors
While these may not be our GOTY picks, these are the games we played the most this year.
How the climate crisis showed up in Americans’ lives this year: ‘The shift has been swift and stark’
Guardian US readers share how global heating and biodiversity loss affected their lives in ways that don’t always make the headlines The past year was another one of record-setting heat and catastrophic storms. But across the US, the climate crisis showed up in smaller, deeply
Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries broke records
Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.
I'm not waiting 5 years for everyone to realize The Outer Worlds 2 is another Obsidian classic—I'm giving it its flowers now
Haters begone, I've got builds to plan.
Dylan Gossett’s Texas-Inspired Songs Are Finding Fans Outside the Lone Star State
"If the North knows me, guess I'm doing alright," he sings on "Windy City," a track featured on the new deluxe edition of his Westward album