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Russia Reports Slow but Steady Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks, Accuses Europe of Undermining Effort
Moscow said U.S.-led negotiations are inching forward and accused European allies of undermining the effort, as Ukraine said key disputes remain unresolved.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China’s Military
The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.
Christmas Day Sports: A Look at the Premier Holiday Matchups
This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more than 12 hours.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Revocation of Attorney’s Security Clearance
The ruling marks another setback on Trump’s efforts to revoke security clearances of officials involved in the Biden laptop coverup, Steele Dossier, and more.
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2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
Tina Peters Asks Colorado Appeals Court to Recognize Trump’s Pardon
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement
Two agents were injured while trying to apprehend a Cuban national, who allegedly struck the officers with his vehicle.
US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat
Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.
Retail Investing Soars Amid Low Savings—What it Means for Equity Markets
Retail trading accounted for 20 percent to 25 percent of total activity this year, according to trading data from J.P. Morgan.
Pay Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans to Begin in January
The Department of Education’s latest measure follows months of reforms and crackdowns in the federal student loan program.
Trump Says of Cocaine Facilities in Colombia: Petro ‘Better Close Them Up Fast’
The Colombian president suggested that U.S. land in the southwest should be up for negotiation after Trump accused Venezuela of stealing U.S. land and assets.
1,030 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in ICE Operation Honoring Laken Riley
Arrested individuals include illegals alleged to have committed assaults, including a sexual exploitation of a child.
21 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Admin Over CFPB Funding
The CFPB was established in 2011 under President Barack Obama in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis to oversee consumer financial protection.
Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Record-Breaking AmericaFest
More than 30,000 people attended the event, which came just months after the assassination of Turning Point USA’s founder.
US Department of State Issues Travel Advisory Against 2 Middle Eastern Countries
Americans in Yemen have been targeted by Houthi terrorists ‘just because they are U.S. citizens,’ the department warned.
