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• Russia 'ready' for war with Europe, Putin says, as Ukraine peace talks fail to deliver breakthrough - Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on threats toward Europe ahead of peace talks with the U.S., saying Moscow was "ready" for war.
• Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84 - He emerged out of obscurity when his cargo plane was shot down while illegally ferrying arms to Nicaraguan rebels, setting off a scandal that tarnished the Reagan and Bush White Houses.
• Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade - MH370 mystery continues as new search launches for missing Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished in 2014 with 239 passengers and crew aboard Boeing 777.
• CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026 - China's top leaders are expected to discuss economic plans for the year ahead during an annual meeting next week.
• Children with brain tumours 'face uneven NHS care' - A mother whose 13-year-old son died in 2022 says children across the UK should get the same care.
• European stocks set for positive open as global markets push higher - European stocks are expected to open in positive territory on Wednesday as global markets move higher.
• Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country - President Trump has a history of insulting people from African countries, but the outburst was shocking in its unapologetic bigotry. Vice President JD Vance banged the table in encouragement.
• West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling - West Virginia's Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling allowing religious exemptions from school vaccines, leading the state board to reinstate its vaccination policy.
• German president's UK state visit will celebrate strategic ties and recall historic scars - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will be greeted by brass bands and royalty Wednesday when he arrives for a U.K. state visit that will celebrate the close ties between the countries while also remembering the scars of the past. Kin
• Federal Judge Bars Some Warrantless Immigration Arrests in D.C. - The judge found that immigration agents were likely acting illegally when making arrests without a warrant.
• Critics Quash Trump Cabinet Secretary's Joy Following Her 'Cruel' Comments - Social media users likened Brooke Rollins' remarks to a line straight out of "Hunger Games."
• Marco Rubio says Trump will not be 'suckered' by Maduro like Biden - Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the Trump administration continues striking down alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
• Texas Tech restricts teaching of race and gender, faculty could be disciplined for violating rule - Texas Tech enacts new classroom restrictions on race and gender topics, with faculty potentially facing discipline for violating the policy.
• Homan vows to enforce immigration laws in Twin Cities 'without apology' amid mayor opposition - White House "border czar" Tom Homan vows immigration enforcement in Minneapolis after the city's mayor called raids "not American" and "terrorizing" to certain groups.
• Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest - In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look to conquer both growing domestic and overseas markets.China's internet-based infrastructure, such as
• Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: FT - Anthropic, the AI startup behind the popular Claude chatbot, is reportedly in talks to launch one of the largest initial public offerings ever as 2025.
• Trail cameras capture incredibly rare footage of elusive mountain family: 'A glimpse into their secret lives' - "They almost look fake!"
• DOJ sues six states for refusing to turn over voter registration rolls, warns ‘open defiance’ of federal law - Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal lawsuits against six states that failed to comply with voter roll transparency requirements under federal election laws.
• Former ESPN star blasts Ole Miss after Pete Golding revealed as Lane Kiffin’s chosen successor - Former ESPN host and current podcaster Bomani Jones took issue with Ole Miss deciding to promote Pete Golding, saying his picture alone showed he “isn’t a head coach."
• Ex-MSNBC host condemns Latino ICE agents, saying they betray 'own community' by deporting criminal migrants - Krystal Ball appeared on the 'I've Had It' podcast to condemn Latino Americans serving as ICE officers, arguing they lack a moral compass and self-preservation.
• Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee House Race After a Trump-Led Rescue Mission - Matt Van Epps fended off a Democrat to protect Republicans’ slim House majority, but the relatively close margin in a red district sent the party a warning shot before the 2026 midterms.
• Tennessee voters make final call in House special election testing Trump's power - Republican Matt Van Epps has won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House, maintaining his party’s grip on the district with help from President Donald Trump. A military veteran and former state gener
• Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory - Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.
• NYC alleged dine-and-dash influencer Pei Chung evicted from luxury apartment as she sits in jail - Brooklyn influencer Pei Chung evicted from luxury apartment by landlord Eliot Spitzer after owing thousands in rent while reportedly facing dine-and-dash charges.
• Trump Appears to Fight Sleep During Cabinet Meeting - President Trump began the meeting by criticizing media coverage about him showing signs of fatigue. Last month, he appeared to doze off during a meeting in the Oval Office.
• Illegal immigrant gang member killed police K-9 'Spike' before officers returned fire in California: source - Gang member who fatally shot police K-9 'Spike' was Salvadoran national in U.S. illegally, ICE confirms. Suspect killed in shootout with officers.
• Young progressive beats out establishment candidate in Jersey City mayoral race, echoing Mamdani - Former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey loses Jersey City mayoral runoff to councilman James Solomon, marking another failed political comeback attempt.
• Los Angeles city council candidate pledges to live in trailer outside drug-infested park - Los Angeles City Council candidate Raul Claros revealed that he plans to live in a trailer at MacArthur Park until crime is addressed if he's elected.
• Rates lower again: Mortgage lenders with the best rates this week, Dec. 1, 2025 - The mortgage lenders with the best rates this week include Citi, Navy Federal, PenFed, and more. Discover more about lenders offering the lowest rates.
• The glaring ‘hypocrisy’ behind Trump’s war on drugs - The Trump administration’s pardon of convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández raises questions about its war on “narcoterrorism.”
• Andrew faces final humiliation as King Charles erases royal legacy completely with 'not much sympathy': expert - Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been stripped of his remaining royal titles by King Charles following his Jeffrey Epstein allegations.
• Australia's economic growth misses estimates, rising 2.1% in the third quarter - Australia's economic grew less than expected in the third quarter, still accelerating at the fastest pace in about two years, driven by investment and consumer demand.
• Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data - The Justice Department on Tuesday sued six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain detailed voter data and other election information. The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wa
• Man who claims he took iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo speaks out as AP stands by photographer credited for decades - A Vietnamese stringer is speaking out for the first time claiming to have taken the iconic "Napalm Girl" photo in the new Netflix documentary "The Stringer."
• Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro, Trump call - Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.
• Immigration Officials Target Afghans for Deportation in Wake of D.C. Shooting - The stepped-up enforcement comes as the Trump administration has also moved to reassess the vetting of Afghans who came to the country under the Biden administration.
• Asia-Pacific markets rise after Wall Street's tech-fueled recovery - Bitcoin climbed over 7% to cross the $90,000 mark after a sharp sell-off a day earlier.
• Renowned astronomers push to protect Chile's cherished night sky from an industrial project - Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel for astronomers who flock to study the origins of the universe in this inhospitable desert along the Pacific coast. A rare confluence of factors makes the Atacama a
• U.S. Pauses Immigration Applications From Nations on Travel Ban List - The pause, which will halt green card and U.S. citizenship processing for broad swaths of people, deepens a remarkable crackdown on legal immigration pathways in recent days.
• Pastor announces gender transition during service with congregation: 'Giving up pretending to be a man' - Methodist pastor in Rochester announces transgender transition during Sunday service, revealing plans to identify as Phillippa and use she/her pronouns.
• 'Forrest,' the last escaped monkey from Mississippi highway crash, finds new life at New Jersey sanctuary - Research monkey finds safety at New Jersey sanctuary after escaping Mississippi crash that killed seven research primates, sparking animal testing debate.
• Illegal immigrant allegedly driving drunk at extreme speed killed woman in violent crash: DHS - Illegal immigrant Eduardo Parra-Corral charged with vehicular homicide after drunk driving crash killed Colorado woman, sparking sanctuary policy debate.
• Trump doubles down on voiding Biden autopen actions, including pardons and commutations - President Donald Trump said all "Documents, Proclamations, Executive Orders, Memorandums, or Contracts" signed by former President Biden's autopen are "void," including pardons and commutations.
• Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike - The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers Sept. 2.
• Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gives surprising answer when asked about fans calling for his job - Pittsburgh Steelers fans were booing and calling for Mike Tomlin's job during the team's loss to the Buffalo Bills, and the veteran coach had an interesting response to the jeers.
• The best suspension trainers of 2025, tested and reviewed by a strength coach - We had a strength coach put nine popular suspension trainers to the test to determine whether TRX workout straps were really the best. We were surprised, and you might be too.
• Tiger Woods offers first public comments since latest back surgery amid growing concern over golf return - Tiger Woods told reporters he remains hopeful about a return to golf following his latest back surgery, but the 15-time major winner admitted there’s no timetable.
• Trump's pardon of a convicted trafficker undermines his drug war narrative - President Trump's pardon of former Honduran president and convicted trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández sparked outrage and intensified criticism of his aggressive, politically charged campaign across Latin America.
• Condé Nast still reviewing scandal-plagued Olivia Nuzzi as contract nears expiration amid mounting allegations - Condé Nast continues reviewing scandal claims about Vanity Fair's Olivia Nuzzi amid allegations of improper relationships with political figures and journalism ethical breaches.
• Serena Williams takes step toward potential tennis comeback: report - Tennis legend Serena Williams, who at 44, has taken step toward potentially competing again as she has registered for drug testing for the first time since 2022.