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LOS ANGELES, December 26, 2025: Los Angeles was placed under a severe flash flood warning late Wednesday as a powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, and mudslides across Southern California, severely disrupting Christmas Eve travel and prompting multiple emergency rescues. The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as the slow-moving system dumped several inches of rain within hours. Forecasters said up to eight inches of total rainfall could accumulate in some areas through the weekend, with conditions expected to remain hazardous due to saturated ground and continued runoff. Flooded roadways, overflowing storm drains,…

SEATTLE, December 24, 2025: Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 suspected job applications linked to North Korean operatives over the past 18 months, according to the company’s chief security officer, who detailed an escalating effort by the tech giant to counter foreign infiltration attempts targeting its global workforce. Stephen Schmidt, Amazon’s Chief Security Officer, said in a recent briefing that the company’s security division uncovered repeated attempts by individuals believed to be acting on behalf of North Korea to obtain employment through its remote hiring programs. The findings followed an extensive internal review that identified falsified credentials, stolen identities, and inconsistent digital…

Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in a California car crash at 55, leaving a lasting legacy across global video game development.

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec 23, 2025: One person was killed as heavy rain and flooding swept through parts of  California over the weekend, prompting widespread travel disruptions and emergency responses ahead of the Christmas holiday. The powerful storm system, driven by a Pacific atmospheric river, inundated roads, triggered mudslides, and caused power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents across the state. Authorities in Sacramento County confirmed that one fatality occurred after a vehicle was caught in floodwaters late Friday. Rescue teams responded to multiple incidents involving stranded drivers and flooded neighborhoods as rivers and creeks overflowed following hours of intense rain. Officials warned that…

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2025: The United States Senate has approved a major defense policy bill authorizing $900.6 billion in funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026. The measure, officially titled the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, received broad bipartisan support in a 77-20 vote on Wednesday, clearing one of the final hurdles before becoming law. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on December 10, will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. The administration has confirmed the President’s intention to enact the measure, which defines national defense policies and sets the spending ceiling for the…

MIAMI, December 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, accusing the network of defamation and deceptive trade practices over what he claims was a manipulated edit of his January 6, 2021, speech. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Miami, alleges that the BBC’s documentary misrepresented Trump’s remarks in a way that falsely implied he incited the violence at the U.S. Capitol. According to the 33-page complaint, the case centers on a segment aired in the BBC’s investigative program “Panorama,” which examined the events surrounding the Capitol unrest. The filing asserts…

NEW YORK, December 15, 2025: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has called on young people across the globe to reaffirm their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect amid growing social and geopolitical divisions. The appeal comes as international tensions, conflict, and humanitarian crises continue to challenge global stability and cohesion. UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos said youth play a crucial role in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies, stressing that their participation in decision-making is essential for sustainable peace. Addressing recent developments affecting intercultural relations, Moratinos emphasized that fostering trust among communities and promoting dialogue across divides are key to…

NEW YORK, December 10, 2025: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday appealed to governments worldwide to increase support for the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), warning that a sharp drop in contributions is jeopardizing critical humanitarian operations. Speaking at the annual high-level pledging conference in New York, Guterres described the CERF as a “global emergency lifeline” that has consistently enabled the UN to deliver rapid and equitable relief during the world’s most pressing crises. The event followed the launch of the UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Appeal, which seeks $23 billion to assist 87 million people across 50 countries facing acute humanitarian needs. Established in…

MOUNT POCONO, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 2025: President Donald Trump turned a planned address on inflation into a broader critique of immigration and economic management, blending economic optimism with renewed criticism of foreign nations and migration policies. The speech, delivered before a crowd of supporters in northeastern Pennsylvania, was part of a series of public appearances emphasizing what Trump described as “making America affordable again.” Speaking for more than an hour, Trump declared that inflation was “no longer a problem,” claiming his administration’s economic policies had reversed years of price instability. He said tariffs and trade measures were central to curbing costs for U.S. households and argued that previous…

MINNEAPOLIS, December 10, 2025: A broad winter storm moving across Minnesota on Tuesday brought measurable snowfall to much of the state, slowing travel and creating challenging driving conditions from the Twin Cities to the northern counties. The National Weather Service reported 3.4 inches of snow at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport by late evening, marking one of the more significant snowfalls of the early winter season for the metro area. Snowfall varied across the region, with the heaviest accumulations recorded in portions of central and northern Minnesota. St. Cloud received approximately 4 inches of snow, while areas such as Chanhassen, southwest of Minneapolis, reported closer…