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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched an aggressive, large-scale recruitment campaign involving significant changes to hiring and training standards, which has drawn sharp criticism from various sources over potential risks of misconduct and poor agent quality. 

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A significant energy-sector corruption scandal has recently emerged in Ukraine, leading to high-profile resignations and investigations into President Zelenskyy's inner circle. The scandal, ongoing as of December 2025, has generated domestic political pressure and raised concerns among international partners providing aid during the war.  The most impactful event was the resignation of Andriy Yermak, President Zelenskyy's chief of staff and widely considered the second most powerful person in Ukraine, after his home was raided by the state anti-corruption body.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has addressed questions regarding a controversial September 2, 2025, military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, which resulted in the deaths of survivors after a follow-up strike was ordered. During a cabinet meeting, Hegseth defended the mission, stating he "did not personally see survivors" when he watched the initial strike live and invoking the concept of the "fog of war". 


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Michael Chernus stated that the larger purpose of telling John Wayne Gacy's story in the Peacock series Devil in Disguise was to shift the focus from the killer to the victims and the systemic failures that allowed his crimes to continue for so long. The primary goal was to "shed light on who some of these victims were" and honor their stories and lives before they were tragically cut short. The show names each episode after a victim to reinforce this focus.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning that Russia is "ready" for war if Europe seeks one, just hours before engaging in nearly five hours of unsuccessful peace talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on December 2-3, 2025. Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin accused European leaders of attempting to undermine US-led peace efforts in Ukraine by presenting demands that are unacceptable to Russia. He stated that Russia is not planning to go to war with Europe, but if Europe initiates one, Russia is prepared. Putin also warned that a European-started war could escalate to a point where negotiations would no longer be possible. He claimed that changes made by Europeans to the US draft peace plan were intended to completely block the peace process. 

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Trying to get kids to spend less time online is an uphill battle. It can be hard to keep track of parental controls, especially when they function differently across devices and apps. Is there a single, foolproof way to stay on top of it all? Nicki Petrossi, says it’s not that simple – but she does have some concrete tips for managing your kids’ screen time. It is possible to control kids' screen time using a combination of practical strategies, family rules, and technical controls. Consistency and involving children in the process are key to successfully managing screen time and fostering healthier habits.

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According to a memo released by White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella on December 1, 2025, advanced imaging scans (MRI) of President Trump's heart and abdomen showed "perfectly normal" results. Imaging was "perfectly normal," with "no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels". Heart chambers were normal in size, vessel walls appeared smooth and healthy, and there were no signs of inflammation or clotting.

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In response to a shooting in Washington D.C. that left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured, President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigration rhetoric and announced a series of strict immigration crackdowns. The suspect in the attack was identified as an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 under the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome program. 

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The debate centers on whether carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a viable primary solution for Canada's emissions or an unproven technology that delays the transition to renewable energy.  Critics, including professor Mark Winfield from York University and groups like Environmental Defence and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), contend that the new deal sends a signal that Canada is "deprioritizing" climate change action. They point out that current CCUS projects capture only a tiny fraction (about 0.5%) of Canada's total emissions, are expensive, energy-intensive, and unproven at the necessary scale.

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The sentiment that the "era of reconciliation is over" was expressed by Indigenous activist and University of Toronto lecturer Riley Yesno in response to the new energy agreement between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. 
The agreement, which aims to facilitate a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, has drawn sharp criticism from several First Nations chiefs in British Columbia, who reiterate that their "answer is still no" to the project.


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