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Today: December 15, 2025
Today: December 15, 2025

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Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraud

The Treasury Department is targeting businesses used to send money abroad as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up investigations into fraud within Minnesota's Somali community

Treasury rachets up investigations targeting Minnesota's Somali community for fraud
Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right

Chile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future

Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
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Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says

A senior Kremlin official says Russian police and the National Guard will stay on in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas even if a peace settlement ends the war

Russian police and National Guard will stay in Ukraine's Donbas postwar, a Kremlin official says
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High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
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Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins

Killing the penny was just the start. Trump is rewriting the rules on America’s coins
Business|Economy|Sports

Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on

Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors

Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on
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Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa

The Atlantic hurricane season may be over

Hunger and makeshift shelters persist in north Caribbean nearly 2 months after Hurricane Melissa
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet

The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to choke off Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s access to oil revenues

US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump

A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries

Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
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Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas

Every year the annual National Finals Rodeo draws thousands to Las Vegas for two weeks of rodeo competitions

Threat of equine virus looms over major rodeo event in Las Vegas
Business|Economy

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now

Tariffs are taxes on imports, but the costs don’t stay at the border.

Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
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Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending — sometimes too much

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season
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Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities

When foundations make grants to DAFs, the digital trail normally created instead becomes a dead end.

Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?

How many data centers will be built – and how much electricity they’ll need – is uncertain. Being prepared costs money, but so does being unprepared.

Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species

Sharks have had a tough time since the 1970s, when overfishing, habitat loss and a growing trade in their fins began to cut their populations. ‘Jaws’ didn’t help.

Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species
Economy|US

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt grew defensive over the White House’s handling of the economy in exchanges with reporters Thursday, standing by President Donald Trump’s comments that parents should “give up” certain products this Christmas if they have affordability concerns and insisting things have improved under Trump’s watch. The exchange kicked off when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked about the president's comment Tuesday to an audience in Pennsylvania about cutting back on purchases. “You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice,” the president said.

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy
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Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A national strike called by Italy’s largest trade union in protest against the government’s budget plans has widely disrupted transportation, health and school services across the country

Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services
Economy

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Russia's Central Bank sues Belgian financial institution as EU mulls using Moscow's frozen assets

Russia’s Central Bank says it has filed a lawsuit against Belgian financial institution Euroclear

Russia's Central Bank sues Belgian financial institution as EU mulls using Moscow's frozen assets
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Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering

The longtime leader of the Black Lives Matter movement in Oklahoma City has been indicted for fraud and money laundering

Oklahoma Black Lives Matter leader indicted for fraud, money laundering
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House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump

House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump

House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump
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US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years

US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years

US lottery jackpots used to never reach $1 billion. They’ve done it 12 times in the last 5 years
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Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue

Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.

Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
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Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves

Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal

Ford turns to stepped-up tech and cooperation with police to thwart F-150 pickup thieves
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A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services

A strike called by Portugal’s two main trade union confederations has caused severe travel disruption and forced the cancellation of many medical appointments and school classes

A major strike in Portugal severely disrupts travel and public services
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US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker

US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker

US sanctions Maduro family members and ships it says move Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing tanker
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
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Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism

Honduras’ governing LIBRE party experienced a spectacular collapse in the presidential election, going from more than 50% of the vote four years ago to less than 20% this time

Spectacular loss by Honduras' governing party spurs reflection and criticism
Crime|Economy|Election

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress

Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

President Donald Trump has successfully harnessed voter anxiety over the economy, immigration and crime to retake the White House

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development

Having stable access to nutritious food sets children up for better mental and physical health into adulthood.

SNAP benefits have been cut and disrupted – causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?

Trump’s security strategy is making a hard pivot on China. Why now?
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects

A Canadian Conservative lawmaker has defected from his party and joined Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals

Canada's Liberals are one shy of a majority government after another Conservative defects
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to restore billions in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding

Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
Business|Economy|Technology

Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees

A federal appeals court on Thursday backed a ruling that held Apple in civil contempt for brazenly defying an order designed to open its iPhone app store to other payment systems besides its own, but the decision also reopened a door for the company to collect commission from the rival options

Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
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China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks

China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over 30 years

China's new 'condom tax' draws skepticism and worries over health risks
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state

In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 election

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI

Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
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New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look

The U.S. Mint has unveiled designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence

New coins will commemorate 250th anniversary of American independence. Here's how they'll look
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The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

The Senate has rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year

The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion stablecoin fraud

Onetime cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a $40 billion crash revealed his crypto ecosystem to be a fraud

Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion stablecoin fraud
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How the IRS' crime-fighting force took on immigration and other issues in 2025

The IRS Criminal Investigations unit is doing more than just cracking down on tax evaders

How the IRS' crime-fighting force took on immigration and other issues in 2025
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Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

Senators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash
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Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say

A grand jury has declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James

Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP sources say
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A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled

A presidentially appointed council's meeting to announce reforms to FEMA was unexpectedly canceled, according to two people familiar with the matter

A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
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The US stock market hits record highs, even as worries about an AI bubble continue

Wall Street set records, even as a sell-off for Oracle and worries about a potential bubble in artificial-intelligence technology weighed on the market

The US stock market hits record highs, even as worries about an AI bubble continue
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro's 3 nephews as pressure campaign ratchets up
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After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall

After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
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Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree

A Hollywood director has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding

Director convicted of scamming $11M from Netflix and going on lavish spending spree
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|US

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI

The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
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Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proposing changes to the Financial Stability Oversight Council

Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for looser regulations for the U.S. financial system
Economy|Health|Political

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans

Hopes for solving a major health insurance issue are fading in Washington

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here's what's at stake for Americans
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums

A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
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Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year
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Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says negotiators are tackling territorial issues in U.S.-led peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
Business|Economy

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems

American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
Economy|Political|World

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone

Bulgaria’s government has resigned as mass protests gripped the country just weeks before it’s due to join the eurozone

Bulgaria's government resigns after mass protests and just weeks before nation due to join eurozone
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Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’

Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
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How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities

Central Hillsborough Healthy Start offers a model of community care that helps to prevent premature births.

How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities
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Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia. How much can it increase the pressure?
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities

Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

The Trump administration has made several efforts to support the coal industry, but even if coal were free, the economics aren’t in its favor.

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
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US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000 last week as concerns about labor market persist

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week, but remain in the same historically healthy range of the past few years despite growing concern over the health of the labor market

US jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000 last week as concerns about labor market persist
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection

A diverse team of researchers, concerned that the global elder care crisis cannot be addressed by the market or the state alone, are seeking creative solutions.

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
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EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling
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Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say

Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee

Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
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Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability

Republicans worry Trump is missing the mark on affordability
Business|Economy|Finance

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden

Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden
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Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal

Pentagon did not conduct routine investigation on whether Hegseth damaged national security by sharing strike plans on Signal
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It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact

It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact

It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact