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Red Sky in Nigerian Village Signals U.S. Strike on Alleged ISIS Camp

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

In the quiet village of Jabo, a 40‑year‑old farmer named Sanusi Madabo was preparing for bed when a sudden, bright red glow filled the sky. The light...

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Buda Police Charge 51-Year-Old Man with $1,700 Brisket Theft During Budafest

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

On Dec. 6, 2025, a 51‑year‑old man was charged by Buda police for stealing more than $1,700 worth of brisket from several grocery stores during the...

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Myanmar Holds First Voting Round in Military-Backed Election

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

At a Glance Sunday marks first voting round of Myanmar's first general election in five years. Union Solidarity and Development Party dominates the...

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Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Marty Supreme’ Takes Austin by Storm with Orange Blimps

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

At a Glance Timothée Chalamet stars in the new film Marty Supreme, released on Christmas Day. The movie is breaking box office records for...

Mark Williams collides with Jose Alvarado mid‑air with swirling basketballs and sweat highlighting intense energy

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Suns Center and Pelicans Guard Ejected After Back-to-Back Fight

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

> At a Glance > - A fight between Suns center Mark Williams and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado ended with both ejected. > - Phoenix won 123-114,...

Trump and Zelenskyy clasp hands at Mar-a-Lago entrance with warm lighting and ocean backdrop.

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Trump Meets Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to Push 90%-Ready Peace Draft Amid Russia’s Attacks

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

At a Glance Trump will host Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago to push a 90%-ready peace draft amid Russia's intensified attacks on...

Brandon Barrett Eagle Scout standing proudly before wooden scouting post with backpack full of merit badges map background

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St. Louis Scout Joins 621 Youth Who Earned Every Scouting Merit Badge Before 18

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

Only 621 scouts nationwide have earned every one of the 141 merit badges before turning 18, and Brandon Barrett of St. Louis is one of them. Barrett,...

Lone trade ship sailing away from shore with rusted steel wall looming overhead reflecting tariffs on global trade

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Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Build a Wall Around the Economy

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy, layering a wall of tariffs over...

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Kristina Mills Finishes Fifth on Survivor Season 49 After 24 Days in Fiji

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

After surviving 24 days in Fiji, Kristina Mills finished fifth on Survivor Season 49, a testament to her resilience and strategic play. The tropical...

LawConnect yacht cutting through waters with billowing sails and Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunrise.

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LawConnect Leads 80th Sydney to Hobart Race Amid Tribute and Weather Warnings

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 28, 2025

Defending champion LawConnect set sail from Sydney harbour on Friday, leading the 80th Sydney to Hobart fleet into the open sea. The Start and...