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• Ukraine arrests British suspect who allegedly aided Russia’s FSB in assassination plan - U.K. citizen Ross David Cutmore detained in Ukraine for allegedly working with Russian FSB to plan assassinations and gather military intelligence.
• Holiday travel privacy risks and how to stay safe - Travel companies share passenger data with third parties during holidays, but travelers can protect themselves by removing data from broker sites and using aliases.
• Journalist Olivia Nuzzi admits she 'f---ed up' following alleged sexting affair with RFK Jr - In an interview with The Bulwark, political journalist Olivia Nuzzi admitted she had "f---ed up" following her alleged sexting affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin Steadies After ‘First Major Unlock' of Shares - The stock was volatile after insiders took profits.
• National Guard shooting suspect shouted 'Allahu Akbar,' was struck by return fire and subdued by witness: feds - The suspect accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly yelled "Allahu akbar!" during the attack, prosecutors said.
• To clear huge court backlog, U.K. aims to scrap jury trials for some crimes - The plan to forgo jury trials for defendants charged with lower-level crimes is aimed at easing an 80,000-case backlog in a court system booked as far out as 2030.
• Conservative professor slams 0 grade for Oklahoma student's biblical essay as punitive: 'very inappropriate' - University of Wisconsin professor Trevor Tomesh criticizes the zero grade given to student Samantha Fulnecky for referencing biblical views on gender roles.
• Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case - President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called a “weaponized” justice system. Trump, who has argued that his own legal troubles
• Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks - The Kremlin said Wednesday that its army's recent battlefield successes in Ukraine had bolstered its position in talks to end the fighting, as both Moscow and Kyiv prepared for more negotiations with the US. US President Donald Trump's envo
• House Republicans split over whether Trump should pursue regime change in Venezuela - House Republicans debate Venezuela regime change as a national security issue, with some cite concerns about repeating past Middle East intervention mistakes.
• Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map - Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.
• On Trump’s Insults, Somalia’s Prime Minister Says ‘It’s Better Not to Respond’ - President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as “garbage” during a White House meeting on Tuesday.
• Suicide is a leading cause of death among inmates. Can jails do more? - Before Sheriff Rocky Holcomb discussed the circumstances around the deaths of several inmates while they were in custody at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center, he insisted on playing a video. It showed staff wearing personal protective
• FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to shadowy sect, a ‘catalyst’ for jihad - FBI investigates Tablighi Jamaat connections in Washington DC attack as Afghan veteran's radicalization path emerges through disturbing family phone calls.
• FBI probes possible ties of National Guard shooter to Tablighi Jamaat, a ‘catalyst’ for jihad - FBI investigates Tablighi Jamaat connections in Washington DC attack as Afghan veteran's radicalization path emerges through disturbing family phone calls.
• Why science says smelling your own farts could be good for you - Certain amounts of hydrogen sulfide can help protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2021 study
• DHS launches new immigration crackdown operation in New Orleans - DHS launches operation in New Orleans, targeting illegal immigrants who were arrested for various crimes before being released under sanctuary policies.
• Bessent says Trump admin will be able to replicate tariffs even if it loses Supreme Court decision - The Treasury secretary cited several sections of 1962 Trade Act that give the president sweeping powers over import duties.
• Venezuela resumes accepting US deportation flights after Trump closes airspace to country - Venezuela resumed accepting U.S. deportation flights at President Donald Trump's request after initially canceling them due to an airspace closure.
• Private Employers Cut Jobs in November, in Latest Sign of a Slowdown - Data from ADP, a payroll processor, is getting added attention because of delays in official statistics caused by the government shutdown.
• Trump announces pardon for Democratic Rep Henry Cuellar - President Donald Trump announced a “full and unconditional pardon” Wednesday for Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife, Imelda.
• 88-year-old veteran who was working five days a week can finally retire after crowdfunding raises $1M for him - Ed Bambas lost his General Motors pension in 2012 and had to support his sick wife and return to work
• House Republicans back Trump's Venezuela moves for now as escalation uncertainty looms - House Republicans are backing President Donald Trump's moves against Venezuela but are cautiously seeking more information on what happens next.
• 'Dangerous and unsafe': Plane crash families file suit against UPS, GE - Families of two victims of the Nov. 4 UPS plane crash filed suit against UPS, Boeing, GE and others.
• Microsoft stock sinks on report AI product sales are missing growth goals - Microsoft stock sank after a report that multiple sales teams for the company's Azure Foundry product missed growth goals in the last fiscal year.
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• Las Vegas tourist wins big bucks with just $25 at casino on holiday outing - A tourist hit a $1.15 million jackpot on Thanksgiving Day, with just $25 bet at a Las Vegas casino. The winner struck it rich while playing Dragon Link slots at Fontainebleau.
• Reality star Steve McBee claims federal government threatened to indict entire family to force plea deal - Reality star Steve McBee Sr. claims federal prosecutors threatened to indict his family in crop insurance fraud case, forcing him to accept a plea deal.
• Exclusive 1st look at expanded Walmart drone delivery - The retail giant launched its drone delivery option for millions of shoppers.
• The Epstein scandal is a royal mess. Imagine living on Prince Andrew Way. - As Britain’s royal family strips Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his titles, ordinary places across the country are trying to downplay their links, too.
• Popular daily snack found to boost brain blood flow in older adults, new study shows - New research reveals that eating peanuts daily may boost brain health and memory in older adults. A study found a 3% increase in blood flow to key brain areas.
• 21 Wild Screenshots Of Employee Mishaps That'll Make You Never Want To Work In An Office Again - Yeah...I don't think they're getting paid enough for this. 😬
• DAVID MARCUS: GOP win shows Tennessee hasn’t been California’d, at least not yet - Tennessee election shows demographic shifts threatening GOP strongholds as Democrat Aftyn Behn nearly upset Republican Matt Van Epps in Trump district.
• FDA scrutiny of WHOOP signals challenges for niche wearable device makers - (Corrects dateline to Dec 3) By Puyaan Singh and Sneha S K Dec 3 (Reuters) - Niche fitness-tracking firms such as WHOOP are coming under increased regulatory scrutiny as technological advances blur
• Police in a Louisiana City Welcome a Federal Crackdown. Immigrants Are in Hiding. - Kenner, a suburb of New Orleans, has been transformed by an infusion of newcomers. Immigrants there have been on edge all year, particularly in recent weeks.
• 12 fun games to play while you're inside all winter - From modern board games to fast card games, puzzles, and hands-on builds, these picks will keep everyone busy during the colder months.
• Robot stuns crowd after shocking onstage reveal - Xpeng's humanoid robot moves so realistically that crowds believed it was fake, marking a major advancement in robotics technology ahead of 2026 commercial launch.
• Ilhan Omar Hits Back At Trump With 2 Pointed Sentences After His Repeated Attacks - Trump has insulted Omar's appearance, Muslim faith and birth country of Somalia on numerous occasions since Thanksgiving.
• Miscarriages, infections, neglect: The pregnant women detained by ICE - Until last year, Congress required reports on the pregnant, postpartum or nursing women in ICE custody, including ‘detailed justification’ for their detention. This requirement no longer exists, Kelly Rissman reports
• Weather Words: Sudden Stratospheric Warming - A Sudden Stratospheric Warming Event describes the rapid warming and disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex above the Arctic.
• Bipartisan deal on Obamacare subsidies fades as Republicans push HSA plan - Obamacare subsidies set to expire as Senate struggles to reach bipartisan agreement, with Republicans and Democrats divided on reform approaches.
• Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks - Economic and military pressures could force Russia’s hand. Its economy is strained but not enough to do that, analysts say. And President Vladimir V. Putin says Russia is winning the war.
• Clippers abruptly part ways with NBA star Chris Paul in stunning late-night move - The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed Chris Paul's late night announcement on social media Wednesday that the team is parting ways with the veteran NBA point guard.
• Trump’s Pardon of Honduran Ex-President Erases Top Loyalist’s Triumph - Emil Bove III’s work as a prosecutor, before he was a Trump lawyer and official, helped lead to the conviction of the Honduran ex-leader whom President Trump freed this week.
• Greek farmers block border crossing routes in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies - Farmers in northern Greece disrupted traffic at border crossings on Wednesday in an escalating protest over delayed European Union-backed subsidy payments linked to an investigation into a corruption scandal. At the weekend, hundreds of fa
• Trump administration to announce new fuel economy standards Wednesday, sources say - The oil industry group the American Petroleum Institute has lobbied the Trump administration to repeal the Biden fuel economy standards.
• Libyan man accused of murder, rape, and torture appears at the ICC - A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison appeared before judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, sitting impassively as a court official read out charges including murder, rape and
• Conservatives intervene in Wisconsin’s mid-decade redistricting push as House majority hangs in the balance - A conservative law firm has challenged Wisconsin's congressional map lawsuits, arguing that new drawing districts now would violate federal law ahead of the midterm elections.
• Incoming NYC Mayor’s Transportation Team Sparks Concern With Aggressive Anti-Car Proposals - Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s fresh transition strategy is turning heads fast, especially after tapping Ben Furnas, a big-shot from Transportation Alternatives, to spearhead his transportation, climate, and infrastructure squad. Cue the dram
• White House launches 'Media Bias Offender Tip Line,' calls on Americans to 'hold the fake news accountable' - The White House debuted its “Media Bias Offender Tip Line" on Tuesday, aiming to expose misleading news coverage through its recently launched “Media Bias Portal."
• Man charged with attacking NYU student has 16 prior arrests - The man arrested for allegedly attacking a New York University college student had 16 prior arrests, many of which were in relation to sex attacks.