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Lead Recent reporting by the Financial Times says Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring the sale of parts of its studio assets, a move that has prompted alarm across Hollywood. Potential buyers named in the reports include Netflix and Paramount, though no binding offers have been announced. The rumours have rippled through studios, talent agencies and … Read more

Lead: U.S. equity futures eased Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve cut its policy rate, as disappointing results from Oracle triggered a sell-off in AI-related technology names. S&P 500 futures fell about 0.3% while Nasdaq 100 futures slid roughly 0.5%; Dow futures were up about 30 points. Oracle plunged in premarket trading after reporting … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky convened an urgent video conference on Dec. 11, 2025 with officials from roughly 30 partner countries—the self-styled “Coalition of the Willing”—to coordinate Kyiv’s stance in peace talks as U.S. President Donald Trump increased pressure for a rapid settlement. The meeting aimed to rally diplomatic and security backing after Trump urged Kyiv … Read more

Lead: On Dec. 11, 2025, former King Juan Carlos I of Spain published a memoir titled Reconciliation as he seeks to reassert his public role after years in self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi. The 87-year-old author frames the book as a reflection on Spain’s democratic transition and a response to scandals that led to his … Read more

Lead: On December 11, 2025, Amnesty International published a report accusing Hamas of crimes against humanity for the October 7, 2023 attacks and for the treatment of captives taken that day. The organization cites alleged killings, sexual violence, torture and patterns of conduct it says meet legal thresholds for international crimes. The release has intensified … Read more

Lead: The Powerball jackpot climbed to $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s draw, making it the second-largest U.S. lottery prize of 2025 so far. The six numbers drawn were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69 and the red Powerball 22. A successful claimant can choose a 30-year annuity or a … Read more

Lead: On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Chicago Sun-Times horoscope reports a Moon Alert-free day with the Moon in Virgo, signaling a generally grounded mood across the zodiac. Daily entries emphasize imagination, group activity and heightened sympathy for others, while a few signs are cautioned about practical money decisions. Work-related travel and short trips are … Read more

Lead: The University of Michigan’s head football coach, Sherrone Moore, was fired on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2025, after a university probe found credible evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Hours later, jail records showed a person believed to be Moore was being held at Washtenaw County Jail in Ann Arbor, Mich. Pittsfield … Read more

Lead: On December 10, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the formal launch of a new immigration pathway dubbed the “Trump Gold Card,” unveiled at a White House roundtable. The program, posted on trumpcard.gov the same day, allows foreign nationals to pay a $1 million contribution plus a $15,000 DHS processing fee for an expedited route … Read more

On Dec. 10, 2025, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and bipartisan Senate aviation leaders warned that a provision in the new annual defense bill could weaken safety protections around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, increasing the risk of midair collisions in the capital’s already congested airspace. The caution follows an investigation into … Read more

Lead: Today is Human Rights Day, observed globally to mark December 10, 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR emerged amid the aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust, as nations sought common standards to prevent future atrocities. Seventy-seven years later the declaration remains … Read more

The Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys released their first injury reports of the week as they prepare for Sunday Night Football at AT&T Stadium. The lists mix veteran rest days with several players working through niggles: notable entries include Jordan Addison (Achilles, limited), T.J. Hockenson (shin, DNP) and Ty Chandler (knee, full participation). On the … Read more

Lead: Mexican senators approved a new tariff package on Wednesday that will impose duties of up to 50% on a wide range of imported goods, many originating in China. The measures, backed by President Claudia Sheinbaum as a way to stimulate domestic production, are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026. The levies cover … Read more

Lead: Sony Pictures has decided to move ahead with a third film in the 28 Years Later cycle after early screenings of the most recent installment, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, drew positive fan responses, according to people familiar with the project. Series screenwriter Alex Garland is writing the script, and Cillian Murphy is … Read more

Western Washington on Dec. 11, 2025, moved into emergency mode as a powerful atmospheric river pushed rivers toward record levels, prompting officials to warn that thousands could face evacuation orders. State and local authorities reported widespread threats along the Skagit, Snohomish and Puyallup river systems, and Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency, saying lives … Read more