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At least five people were killed when an explosion hit a mosque in Nigeria during evening prayers. Police say early evidence suggests a suicide attack, citing fragments of what appeared to be a suicide vest found at the scene.

The headline looks back at nine legendary artists who recorded some of the most loved Christmas songs and have since passed away, noting that their festive hits continue to endure through their music.

A woman in her 20s has died following a crash on the M2 on Christmas Eve. Police have informed her next of kin.

Queen’s previously unreleased Christmas track “Not For Sale (Polar Bear),” recorded during the 1974 sessions for the band’s second album, has been aired publicly for the first time and is set to appear on the 2026 reissue of “Queen II.”

The headline asks how deeply Egypt’s military is embedded in the country’s economy, noting its long-standing role in controlling major household brands and industries. With interests ranging from pasta to petrol, the military’s reach raises questions about how this shapes competition, investment, and overall economic direction in the region’s most populous country.

On Dec. 25, 2020, an RV exploded in downtown Nashville, killing the vehicle’s driver and injuring eight other people.

Dec. 25 features several notable birthdays, including actor Terry Hu turning 30 and actor CCH Pounder turning 73.

Kent's idyllic coastal walk is a 10-mile route through Dover's White Cliff Country, offering a full-day outing along dramatic coastline scenery with three castle landmarks along the way.

“What Is My Favorite Color Quiz” invites users to answer a set of personality and preference questions to predict which color they might like most. It also offers a brief overview of color psychology, describing common emotional associations tied to colors such as red, blue, green, white, and black.

Lucinda Hawksley, who says she is Charles Dickens’s great-great-great-granddaughter, argues that Dickens would be considered socially progressive today, and she offers that perspective as a message to people celebrating Christmas this year.

The headline, “US Justice Department finds million more potential Epstein files,” comes as the Justice Department delays releasing all Epstein-related files after missing the original congressionally mandated deadline that was set for last Friday.

Resurfaced clips of Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield are being shared online, including his stripped-back 1996 TV performance of Wham!’s “Last Christmas” and a 2010 radio session featuring another rendition, plus a duet of “Fairytale of New York” with KT Tunstall with slightly altered lyrics. The renewed attention comes as “Last Christmas” remains a perennial seasonal hit, newly cemented by its recent Christmas number-one success.

Best of 2025: Top five defining moments in the European Parliament — a year shaped by shifting alliances, repeated efforts to unseat the European Commission president, and another corruption investigation, culminating in five standout moments that defined 2025.

Gas Explosion at Bucks County Nursing Home Kills Resident and Employee

A suspected gas explosion partially collapsed a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, killing a resident and an employee. Twenty others were injured.

Actor Pat Finn, known for roles on Friends and The Middle, dies at 60

Pat Finn, an actor recognized for appearances on Friends and The Middle, has died at 60. He was also an improvisational performer and worked across numerous sitcoms in the 1990s and 2000s.

AccuWeather: Mostly quiet Christmas before a winter storm hits the Philadelphia area Friday

AccuWeather says Christmas Day in the Philadelphia region should be mostly cloudy and largely calm, with only a chance of a brief morning shower, before a winter storm moves in on Friday.

A Little-Known White House Aide Plays a Key Role Enforcing Trump’s Agenda

Trump’s “enforcer” is emerging as James Blair, a top but little-known White House adviser who has become a focal point for internal GOP pressure. During a summer meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump reportedly berated House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris over objections to the president’s tax-and-spending legislation and told him to fall in line before leaving abruptly. Afterward, Harris confronted Blair, accusing him of trying to recruit a primary challenger against him, while Blair said he was simply carrying out the president’s wishes.

If Jesus Were Born Today, Would He Survive America’s Police State?

“If Jesus Were Born Today, Would He Survive The American Police State?” argues that the Nativity story began under a repressive empire and says similar dynamics now exist in the United States. It contends that modern surveillance, immigration enforcement, data collection, militarized policing, and the criminalization of homelessness and dissent would likely label Jesus and his family as suspicious or extremist, exposing them to detention or violence. The piece urges churches and Christians to apply Jesus’ teachings on mercy, justice, and peace to contemporary issues, and warns against blending Christianity with nationalism, militarism, and unquestioning loyalty to government power.

Trump-backed candidate wins narrowly in Honduran election

A Trump-backed candidate has won a closely contested election in Honduras. Rival Salvador Nasralla says he will not accept the result but is urging his supporters to stay calm.

Delaware State Police identify trooper killed in shooting at New Castle County DMV

Delaware State Police said the trooper killed in a shooting at a DMV facility in New Castle County on Tuesday afternoon was identified as Cpl. Matthew T. Snook.

Christmas Eve Fire Damages Multiple Homes in Chester, Delaware County

A two-alarm fire broke out on Christmas Eve in Chester, Delaware County, prompting a response from local firefighters and causing damage to multiple homes.

Fire Spreads to Four Homes in Chester, Displacing Residents

Multiple people were displaced after a fast-moving fire spread across the roofs of four homes in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Christmas Eve. The blaze began shortly before 5:30 p.m. on the 900 block of West 7th Street and was brought under control by firefighters from multiple departments. The homes sustained significant damage, with ceilings collapsing in two residences. At least eight people were displaced, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

3D-Printed Mesh Attachment Lets a Camera Produce Pixel-Art-Like Images

A mesh “lens” lets your camera make pixel-art-like images by swapping glass for a 3D-printed fine grid mounted like a lens. The grid forms parallel tubes that channel light onto the sensor, producing grainy, pixel-art-style close-ups but offering no real focus and only working at a distance of a few centimeters. The creator demonstrates the effect on objects like money, a plant, and an eye, and sells the STL file for others to print.

Russia says its S-500 air defense system is finally “operational”

Moscow claims the long-delayed S-500 Prometheus can swat advanced aerial threats, including ballistic missiles and even U.S. F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters, thanks to long range, rapid reaction, and multi-band radar meant to sniff out stealth. The key word is “claims,” since the performance isn’t independently verified—but you can practically hear the press release doing push-ups.

China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” reshapes Western Pacific planning

China’s Chengdu J-20 is central to Beijing’s fifth-generation ambitions, giving the PLA Air Force a stealthier, longer-range platform that strengthens anti-access and area-denial pressure around Taiwan. Assessments still tend to rate it behind the U.S. F-22 and F-35 overall, but it’s increasingly treated as a real factor in war planning rather than a parade-ground prop.

Have we forgotten how to do Christmas?

A cultural lament argues classic Christmas films carry “instructions” for family, tradition, and meaning that modern life has misplaced under a pile of receipts. It contrasts the American ideal in It’s a Wonderful Life with the ritual-rich, extended-family Christmas in the opening of Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander, suggesting today’s holiday has become an anxious, consumer-driven performance—and proposing older stories as a way back to something more communal and humane.

Christmas as “magical thinking” in a tech-saturated age

Another essay says mid-December still invites enchantment, even in a supposedly disenchanted era, with angels, stars, and stories that refuse to stay in the rational box. It traces religion’s uneasy relationship with magic, contrasts hopeful “white” magic with coercive “black” magic, and warns that modern technology can act like dark magic when people rely on powerful systems they don’t understand—then frames Christmas imagery as a language of hope and light amid darkness.

The mystery of Britain’s “Orthobros”

Britain is seeing a sharp rise in Eastern Orthodox conversions, especially among men in their 20s, with mass baptisms expanding from a handful to hundreds. Clergy and researchers debate whether the surge is driven by online “Orthobro” influencers blending traditionalist aesthetics with reactionary politics, or by sincere seekers looking for spiritual depth and structure. Church leaders say they welcome genuine converts, warn off ideological tourism, and worry their limited online presence leaves the loudest microphone to unofficial, more extreme voices.

Ezra Pound’s surprisingly devotional Christmas modernism

A literary piece argues early modernism wasn’t purely secular, pointing to Ezra Pound’s 1908 work—especially A Quinzaine for this Yule—which opens with prayers and uses medieval diction, Marian imagery, and Gospel scenes. Through recurring water and light metaphors, it links art and devotion, treating Christmas as the moment divine truth enters human history, and re-reads “Make it new” as renewing prayer and strengthening old dreams rather than burning tradition down for sport.

Russia’s Yasen-Class Attack Submarine Operating Near the United States with Mach 9 Zircon Missiles

Russia’s Yasen-class nuclear attack submarines are being positioned as a key element of its blue-water navy. The newest boat, Perm, is described as having a quieter, long-endurance reactor, advanced sonar, and a large weapons load including Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles, with the notable addition of the Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic missile, often cited at around Mach 9. The report also references a 2024 port call by a sister Yasen submarine as part of broader Russian naval signaling.

Florida woman accused of threatening to shoot Trump fails to pause criminal case

“Be there soon”: Miranda Perez, a Florida woman accused of posting a Facebook threat to go to Trump’s golf course and “be the next shooter,” was found competent to proceed in Palm Beach County court, so her case will continue despite a defense effort to halt it. Perez is charged with making a written or electronic threat to kill or cause bodily harm, has pleaded not guilty, and a status check is set for Jan. 5, 2026. Authorities linked the account to Perez using photos matching her ID and noted a prior 2019 case involving alleged threats on Facebook about a local elementary school, which was later dismissed after she was deemed incompetent at the time.

Military Quote of the Day: Niccolò Machiavelli on Being Loved and Feared

“Military Quote of the Day” highlights Niccolò Machiavelli’s view that leaders ideally should be both loved and feared, but often must choose. The summary notes that Machiavelli, the Florentine diplomat and author of The Prince, formed his unsentimental approach while navigating Italy’s brutal power struggles, watching popes, princes, and mercenaries build and destroy states during his rise from minor official to a top post in Florence’s war and diplomacy administration.

Officials find about one million additional documents that may be linked to the Epstein case

Officials say they have identified roughly one million more documents that could be relevant to the Epstein case. The US Department of Justice said reviewing the material may delay any release by a few more weeks.

Blind Item Claims Tina Turner's Widower Quickly Began Dating Again

A blind-item post alleges that Erwin Bach, widower of singer Tina Turner, began seeing a new girlfriend soon after her death and claims he had frequent hookups with other women even during their marriage.

Will Arnett shares what inspired his new film, "Is This Thing On?"

Will Arnett discusses the inspiration behind his new movie, "Is This Thing On?", which is now playing in theaters.

Amateur Codebreaker Claims to Have Identified the Black Dahlia and Zodiac Killer

An amateur codebreaker says he has solved both the Black Dahlia murder and the Zodiac killings by tying them to a single suspect, former USC premed student and WWII veteran Marvin Margolis. Margolis was questioned after Elizabeth Short’s 1947 murder and later admitted he had lived with her briefly before leaving for Chicago and changing his name. Decades later, the Zodiac’s 1970 “Z13” cipher—long considered too short to crack—was tackled by Alex Baber using AI to generate and filter 71 million possible 13-letter names against public records, which he says narrowed to one identity: “Marvin Merrill,” a name he links back to Margolis.

First-look images and trailer released for Dawn French sitcom featuring Craig Roberts and Mandip Gill

First-look photos and a trailer have been released for BBC’s six-part sitcom Can You Keep a Secret?, starring Dawn French alongside Mark Heap, Welsh actor Craig Roberts, and Doctor Who’s Mandip Gill. French plays Debbie Fendon, who and her husband William exploit a mistaken death declaration by hiding out to claim life insurance, dragging their son Harry into a scheme complicated by his police officer wife. The series is set and filmed in the West Country and premieres on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on January 7.

Two endangered African penguin chicks hatch at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey

Two endangered African penguin chicks, Oscar and Duffy, have hatched at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey, becoming the 51st and 52nd chicks born there. The aquarium called the hatchings a notable conservation milestone as African penguins were recently reclassified as critically endangered due to habitat loss and other environmental pressures, with experts warning the species could be functionally extinct by 2035 without continued conservation efforts.

Gas Explosion at Bucks County Nursing Home Kills Two and Injures Others

A suspected gas explosion partially collapsed a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, killing one resident and one employee and sending 20 people to the hospital.

NORAD Santa Tracker: Track Santa Claus’ Journey Around the World Live

NORAD’s Santa Tracker follows Santa Claus’ flight around the world on Christmas Eve, letting viewers watch his route in real time.

Two Aldi Holiday Sweets Recalled Nationwide

Silvestri Sweets Inc. of Geneva, Illinois, expanded its voluntary recall of two varieties of Choceur-branded Holiday Barks sold at Aldi.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Declares a State of Economic and Social Emergency

Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a state of economic and social emergency, saying the country faces an urgent situation that requires special measures.

Europe Defends Digital Regulations After US Imposes Visa Ban on Thierry Breton

Europe is defending its digital regulations after the Trump administration imposed a visa ban on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton. Brussels and Paris condemned the move, which Washington justified by claiming Breton’s role in enforcing EU digital rules amounted to censorship, escalating tensions over tech regulation.

More shoppers visited UK high streets and retail parks for last-minute Christmas shopping

More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases on Christmas Eve, giving UK retailers a boost amid a difficult year. Early data from MRI Software showed footfall was up 2.4% by 1pm versus the same time last year and 20.5% higher than a week earlier, with retail parks leading the rise at 6.6% year-on-year. High streets and shopping centres also saw modest annual increases, while Wales and London recorded notable gains.

'Love Actually' and the Psychology Behind Holiday Comfort Movies

“Love Actually” and similar holiday romantic comedies work as comfort viewing by feeding fantasies of ideal relationships, a kinder world, and the perfectly happy holiday season, according to experts.

More Than 100 Creative Ways to Say Good Night

“More Than 100 Creative Ways to Say Good Night” offers alternatives to “good night,” organized by tone and audience, including classic, romantic or flirty, funny, and professional options. It also includes suggestions for saying good night to guys, girls, friends, and kids, plus short goodnight texts, Spanish phrases, and a selection of poetic, quote-style lines.

Snapdragon X Elite Laptop Performance on Linux Ends 2025 on a Downturn

End-of-year Linux benchmarks on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite running Ubuntu 25.10 with the latest X1E Concept packages and an X1 Elite–optimized kernel updated to Linux 6.18 show performance regressions versus results from a few months earlier. The findings suggest AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra laptops currently offer a better overall Linux experience.

Governors are urged to act quickly to avert a large-scale homelessness crisis

Governors are being called on to take immediate steps to prevent a potential surge in homelessness, as administrators running homelessness programs report growing alarm about what could happen next.

Zelensky Says Significant Progress Has Been Made on Finalizing a Peace Plan

Zelensky said significant progress has been made in finalizing a peace plan after weeks of talks, as U.S. officials prepared to present a revised proposal to the Kremlin addressing concerns raised by both Ukraine and Russia.

Patrick Christys and Emily Carver share a new photo of baby George ahead of their first Christmas as a family

GB News presenters Patrick Christys and Emily Carver shared a new photo of their son, George, during the Christmas Eve edition of Breakfast as they prepare for their first Christmas as a family. The picture shows George in a basket by a fire with the family dog, Bob, nearby, as the couple joked about Bob adjusting to the new arrival and read festive messages from viewers.

Take a Festive Quiz on Christmas Number One Singles

Take a festive quiz on Christmas number one singles and see how many you can remember, testing whether you recall the chart positions these timeless classics reached when they were first released.

Sean "Diddy" Combs Asks Federal Appeals Court for Immediate Release from Prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs is seeking immediate release from prison after his lawyers urged a federal appeals court in New York on Tuesday night to order him freed.

Wandsworth updates residents on possible council tax rise amid government changes

Wandsworth Council has issued an update on a potential council tax increase following changes in government plans. Under the proposals, the council could raise council tax by more than 5% without holding a resident referendum.

Save 20% on New Political Wire Memberships

Political Wire is offering 20% off an annual plan for new members, which includes exclusive analysis, trending news, bonus newsletters, access to the Trial Balloon podcast, and an ad-free experience. Gift memberships are also available at 20% off.

Two Dead After Suspected Gas Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home

Two people were killed and at least 20 others injured after a powerful explosion tore through the Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon. Utility crews were inside responding to a reported gas leak when two explosions sparked a fire and caused part of the building to collapse, prompting a major rescue effort. All residents have since been accounted for. PECO shut off gas and electric service but said it is not yet known whether natural gas or its equipment played a role, and officials have not released the identities of those killed.

Quote of the Day: U.S. General George S. Patton on Fighting for a Cause

“Better to fight for something than live for nothing” highlights U.S. General George S. Patton’s reputation as a highly quotable and polarizing commander—celebrated as a battlefield innovator and known as a demanding disciplinarian. It notes that he was born in 1885, overcame dyslexia, attended VMI and West Point, competed in the 1912 Olympics, participated in the Pancho Villa Expedition, and later played a role in early U.S. tank warfare during World War I.

India Delivers First WhAP 8×8 Armored Vehicles to Morocco

Tata Advanced Systems Limited has delivered the first batch of WhAP 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army. The WhAP 8×8 is a modular wheeled armored platform jointly developed by Tata Advanced Systems and India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Benjamin Franklin Quote of the Day: Money Cannot Create Happiness

In the Quote of the Day, Benjamin Franklin argues that money has never made anyone truly happy and never will. The point reflects his own life: born into poverty in Boston, largely self-educated, apprenticed as a printer, and later rising to prominence while emphasizing virtue, free speech, and public morality over the pursuit of wealth.

British 13-year-old boy reportedly stabbed to death in Portugal

Reports say a 13-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Portugal.

Izuchukwu: Provincial pride makes interprovincial derbies special

Lock Cormac Izuchukwu says Irish interprovincial derbies feel special because they’re driven by pride in representing each province, as Ulster prepare to face Connacht this weekend.

On Dec. 24, 1923, Coolidge Lights the First National Christmas Tree

On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree on the White House lawn.

Famous birthdays for Dec. 24 include Louis Tomlinson and Ricky Martin

Famous birthdays for Dec. 24 include musician Louis Tomlinson turning 34 and musician Ricky Martin turning 54.

Why Can’t I Sleep? Quiz

“Why Can’t I Sleep? Quiz” is an interactive questionnaire designed to help people identify potential causes of poor sleep, such as habits, bedroom environment, stress, or longer-term sleep problems. It asks about routines, recent changes, nighttime awakenings, and daytime fatigue, then offers research-backed tips on improving sleep through consistent schedules, better sleep hygiene, a more comfortable bedroom setup, stress reduction, and seeking medical advice if problems persist.

Merton bin collection dates changed for Christmas and New Year

Merton residents in areas including Wimbledon, Morden and Mitcham should expect changes to their usual bin collection days over the Christmas and New Year period.

Home security expert shares nine tips to keep your home safe during Christmas

A home security expert shares nine tips to help keep your home safe over Christmas, as about one in 100 UK homes are burgled each year.

Discussion: What Are People Using for Serial Consoles Today?

In a NANOG post dated Dec. 23, Saku Ytti argues that “security” is often used as a convenient catch-all objection, typically without comparing the cost of protections to the actual risk or defining metrics to evaluate whether security investments work. The result, he suggests, is a one-way ratchet where organizations keep adding security controls without rolling them back when they fail to deliver measurable benefit.

Record Snowfall Covers Italy’s Prato Nevoso Ski Resort Ahead of the Holidays

Record snowfall has blanketed Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of the holiday season, with exceptionally heavy accumulation making road access difficult and creating challenging travel conditions.

Bomb in Moscow Kills Two Police Officers and a Man Near Site of Russian General’s Recent Death

A bomb detonated in Moscow, killing two police officers and one man near the location where a Russian general was killed by a car bomb two days earlier.

England hit by another injury setback before the Boxing Day Ashes Test against Australia

England have suffered another major blow ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test, with Jofra Archer ruled out of the final two matches with a left-side strain. Already 2-0 down, Ben Stokes’ side will now be without both express pace options after Mark Wood’s earlier injury, losing their most effective and economical bowler as well as a useful lower-order batter. Gus Atkinson is tipped to replace Archer, while England may reshuffle the batting order and consider changes including Will Jacks and spinner Shoaib Bashir, as selection uncertainty and off-field scrutiny continue to surround the tour.

16-year-old stabbed a man multiple times outside Barnes station in a reported frenzied attack

A 16-year-old repeatedly stabbed a man outside Barnes station in September last year, leaving the victim needing lifesaving surgery.

Baxter says versatile Olly Woodburn could earn a new contract

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says veteran back Olly Woodburn’s strong recent performances may be enough to merit a new contract with the club.

Two dead and 20 hospitalized after explosion at a Bucks County nursing home

A suspected gas explosion caused a partial collapse at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, killing two people and sending 20 others to the hospital.

Libya's Military Chief Dies in Plane Crash in Turkey

Libya's military chief was killed in a plane crash in Turkey after the aircraft reportedly suffered a technical malfunction. Four other officials and three crew members were also on board, and there were no survivors.

British 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in Portugal; suspect dies in house explosion

A 13-year-old British boy was killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal, on Tuesday. Police suspect his mother’s former partner, a 43-year-old Portuguese man, who allegedly barricaded himself in the home and later died in a gas explosion as emergency crews arrived. The boy’s British mother was injured and is receiving medical and psychological care, and a GNR officer suffered minor injuries. Investigators say the family had prior domestic violence reports and are continuing forensic work and inquiries.

Government Surveillance Systems Are Expanding Watchlists That Can Include Ordinary People

“The Surveillance State Is Making a Naughty List — And You’re On It” argues that government surveillance and data-sharing increasingly sort people into opaque watchlists and risk scores using tools like phone location tracking, facial recognition, license-plate readers, purchase histories, and predictive algorithms. It says these systems can lead to intensified monitoring, travel restrictions, financial scrutiny, or law-enforcement encounters, often without notice or a clear way to challenge errors. The piece highlights immigration enforcement and interagency data exchanges—such as TSA passenger data shared with ICE—as key drivers of the broader surveillance infrastructure, warning that normalizing constant monitoring erodes privacy and constitutional limits.

AccuWeather Forecast: Calm Weather for Christmas in the Philadelphia Region

AccuWeather reports mostly dry conditions in the Philadelphia region over the next two days, with a winter storm expected to affect the area on Friday.

South Korea plans to rename North Korean defectors as migrants

South Korea is moving to replace the term “North Korean defectors” with “North Korean migrants,” with the Unification Ministry saying it will quickly decide on and implement the change.

Police arrest Ashlee Buzzard in the death of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard

Police in Utah arrested Ashlee Buzzard on Tuesday after the body of her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, was discovered.

U.S. nuclear submarine USS Greenville docks in Busan, South Korea

The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Greenville docked Tuesday at the Busan Naval Operations Base, according to South Korean officials.

On Dec. 23, 1948, former Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo was executed

On Dec. 23, 1948, former Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and six other Japanese war leaders were hanged in Tokyo after being sentenced by the Allied War Crimes Commission.

Police arrest TikTok user after fatal pedestrian crash

Police in Zion, a Chicago suburb, arrested a TikTok user after a pedestrian was killed in a crash. Authorities say video evidence shows the driver ran a red light before hitting the pedestrian.

Shoppers Praise Victoria Beckham Hand Cream Set

Shoppers are enthusiastically endorsing a Victoria Beckham hand cream set, with one calling it an “amazing collection” and saying they will not use any other hand cream again.

Stateless defectors face gaps in South Korea’s protection system

Rights advocates say some North Korea–born people of Chinese descent can become effectively stateless in South Korea after authorities classify them as “non-protected,” leaving them without key legal safeguards and support.

The Trump-Class Battleship May Be Another Montana-Class Battleship

The headline reflects comparisons between Trump’s newly announced Trump-class “Golden Fleet” and the U.S. Navy’s never-built Montana-class battleships—very large, heavily armed ships conceived in 1940 but made obsolete by World War II’s shift toward aircraft carriers, submarines, and escorts, leading to the Montana program’s cancellation before any ships were built.

Be Cautious When Buying ESP32-C3 Super Mini Boards Without Built-In Flash

Some “Super Mini” boards sold online use an ESP32-C3 variant with no built-in flash memory, meaning there’s nowhere to store your program. Espressif’s datasheet lists multiple ESP32-C3 versions—some end-of-life or not recommended for new designs—while the flash-equipped FH4/FH4X parts are the safer picks. The problem is that many listings don’t clearly state the exact chip variant; you often have to rely on chip markings in photos. If you end up with a flash-less board, it can be salvaged by wiring external flash, but that’s an extra hassle most buyers aren’t expecting.

More Than 150 Love Paragraphs to Make Him Feel Special

This offers a large collection of ready-to-send messages for a male partner, organized by tone and situation—heartfelt, romantic, “I love you,” long, short, deep, cute, funny, missing-you, good-morning, and good-night. It also includes tips on writing your own, such as being sincere, mentioning specific qualities and shared memories, and ending with affectionate anticipation.

Explosion at Bucks County Nursing Home Traps Residents in Rubble

An apparent gas explosion caused a partial collapse at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, leaving an unknown number of people trapped in the debris.

Benjamin Roberts: Perseverance, the Kennedy Center Honors, and American Identity

In “Never Giving Up: The Kennedy Center Honors And American Identity,” Benjamin Roberts argues that the honorees celebrated at the Kennedy Center—spanning figures like KISS, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, and Sylvester Stallone—reflect an older, cross-regional American cultural mix grounded in perseverance, individualism, and creative risk. He contrasts that era’s shared mass culture and stronger norms of free expression with today’s fragmented, audience-managed celebrity culture. The piece also highlights President Donald Trump’s remarks linking the honorees to “the fabric of America,” while noting Trump’s claimed involvement in the selection process.

Brooks Koepka Becomes the First Major Champion to Leave LIV Golf

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf, becoming the first major winner to depart the league, citing a desire to prioritise his family’s needs.

Wage garnishment for borrowers in default on student loans to resume next year

The U.S. Department of Education says it plans to restart wage garnishment next year for people who have defaulted on their federal student loans.

F-35 vs. FCAS: Why NATO May Continue Buying the Controversial Fighter Jet

The F-35 Lightning II remains NATO’s most advanced fighter aircraft while also drawing criticism over high costs, low availability, and U.S. control of key software, data, and maintenance—raising sovereignty concerns in countries such as Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and Canada. European efforts to develop alternatives through sixth-generation programs like FCAS and GCAP aim for greater autonomy, but their timelines and uncertainty may keep many NATO members reliant on the F-35 for the near term.

AccuWeather Forecast: Calm Weather Expected for Christmas in the Philadelphia Region

AccuWeather reports mostly dry conditions in the Philadelphia area over the next two days, with quieter weather for Christmas before a winter storm arrives and impacts the region on Friday.

Grand jury declines to indict in Kentucky State University campus shooting

A grand jury declined to indict a man accused of killing one student and seriously injuring another during a shooting on the Kentucky State University campus on Dec. 9.

Gas explosion traps people inside nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Authorities report that a gas explosion occurred at a nursing home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, trapping people inside the building.

Morgan Geyser, convicted in the 'Slender Man' stabbing, returned to institutional care

A Wisconsin judge revoked the conditional release of Morgan Geyser, 23, who was convicted in the 'Slender Man' stabbing, after she ran away from a Wisconsin group home in November and was found a day later.

No Charges Filed Over Bob Vylan’s IDF Chants at Glastonbury

No charges will be brought over chants involving Bob Vylan referencing the IDF at Glastonbury, after Avon and Somerset Police said the incident did not meet the criminal threshold for prosecution.

House Republicans Face Growing Internal Turmoil

Speaker Mike Johnson faces mounting doubts from within his conference, including accusations of misleading claims and a weakened hold on leadership. A group of vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats to force a vote on extending health-care subsidies, while retirement announcements continue to grow, with at least 25 Republicans saying they will not seek reelection. Prominent Republicans have also publicly criticized Johnson’s effectiveness, underscoring the party’s internal frustration and instability.

U.S. Deploys Troops and Aircraft to the Caribbean

Washington is deploying special-operations aircraft, troops, and equipment to the region, expanding its options for potential military action involving Venezuela. The move comes as President Trump increases pressure on Nicolás Maduro, including ordering a blockade of oil tankers and declaring Venezuelan airspace effectively closed, while not ruling out airstrikes.

Explosion and Fire at Pennsylvania Nursing Home; Reports of People Trapped

An explosion followed by a fire was reported Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Lake Nursing Home on Tower Road in Bristol Township, Bucks County. Emergency crews responded around 2:30 p.m., and state emergency officials said there were reports of people trapped inside. Residents were urged to avoid the area as responders worked at the scene.

Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash in Turkey

Libya’s army chief, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed in a plane crash in Turkey after a jet departing Ankara lost contact. Four other people were also on board.

Manchester City in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City are in advanced discussions with Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo over a potential January transfer, with Semenyo expected to make a final decision on his future soon.

TV Coverage Is Likely to Favour Reform UK in the Senedd Election, but Plaid Cymru Has Other Ways to Reach Voters

TV coverage in the run-up to next May’s Senedd election is likely to give Reform UK a visibility advantage over Plaid Cymru, with Cardiff University research finding Reform heavily referenced on BBC and ITV’s News at Ten in 2025 while Plaid was barely mentioned. Polling suggests Plaid and Reform could be competing for the most seats, but the same survey indicates Plaid supporters are less dependent on television and more likely to use apps, websites, and social media, potentially reducing the impact of the TV imbalance. Researchers also warn that many people in Wales mainly consume UK-wide news that rarely covers Welsh politics, contributing to information gaps across social groups.

Mexican Navy plane crashes off the Texas coast, killing five

A Mexican Navy aircraft crashed off the coast near Galveston, Texas, killing all five people on board, according to the Mexican military.