December 30, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time
The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.
The American and Israeli leaders showed few signs of disagreement after meeting in Florida, giving no public indication of their growing strains over Gaza, Syria and other issues.
China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.
Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried.
The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression.
Detty December means a month of “back to back to back” partying in Nigeria’s megacity, both for locals and visiting members of the diaspora. Bring your stamina, dancing shoes and wads of cash.
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The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was “evidently” connected to President Trump’s name being added to the arts center.
The department said the state’s policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities violates federal law.
More than 500 women claimed that they had received unnecessary operations. Hospital leaders said they were not aware of a doctor’s misconduct.
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First came the scorched boat. Then the mangled bodies. Then the packets with traces of marijuana. Now, fishermen fear the ocean that feeds them.
The attack was the 30th announced by the U.S. military since early September. It came days after President Trump said the U.S. had struck a coastal site related to drugs and Venezuela.
The announcement will likely keep the United States as the biggest international aid donor next year, even as the Trump administration slashes funding for foreign assistance programs.
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A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading to injuries.
The company monitors passenger feedback for risky driver behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had prior records of complaints.
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.
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Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.
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Hours before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds an inauguration block party outside City Hall, he will officially become mayor in a small private ceremony.
Maimonides Health is a community fixture that will become part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Many of its patients are on government medical plans.
Officials in Vermont and Buffalo, N.Y., warned residents to stay off the roads as a winter weather system brought thick sheets of ice and snow. Tens of thousands of power customers faced outages.
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The actors were among more than 1,000 people honored by King Charles III in an annual tradition celebrating professional excellence and community service.
Need something to read (or watch) this New Year’s week? This quiz brings the love.
The medium has been bigger than niche for a long time. That became apparent to everyone in 2025.
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