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Dec 2, 2025 — The Los Angeles Lakers saw a seven-game winning streak end Monday with a 125-108 home loss to the Phoenix Suns, a game in which Luka Doncic committed nine turnovers and took responsibility. Doncic scored 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds but said his nine giveaways were decisive. The Suns converted many … Read more
President Vladimir V. Putin will receive Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as the United States advances a revised proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, is expected to present a U.S.-backed text that American officials say was adjusted after talks with Ukrainian diplomats in Miami two … Read more
Lead On Monday in New York, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won best feature and Iranian director Jafar Panahi collected three awards at the 35th annual Gotham Awards, held at Cipriani Wall Street. The Gothams, run by the Gotham Film & Media Institute, are known for spotlighting smaller films and doling out tributes … Read more
Lead Two of the world’s largest fast-fashion marketplaces, Shein and Temu, are under intensified scrutiny in the United States after senior politicians urged formal probes into allegations including forced labour and intellectual property theft. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a state-level investigation into Shein this week, while Senator Tom Cotton asked federal authorities … Read more
Lead: Early press screenings of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, shown to film journalists ahead of its Dec. 19, 2025 theatrical release, generated strong praise for the sequel’s scope and technical ambition. Critics repeatedly highlighted jaw‑dropping visuals and immersive 3D as the film’s standout achievements, while noting mixed opinions about the screenplay. The new … Read more
Lead On Monday, U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas urged federal law enforcement to probe online retailers Shein and Temu for alleged large-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting. In a letter seen by Reuters, Cotton asked the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to open inquiries into the two platforms, which ship most … Read more
Updated Dec. 1, 2025 — New Jersey school districts announced closures and delayed openings for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as a storm is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet and a light glaze of ice during the morning commute. The National Weather Service projects the highest snowfall totals of 4 to 6 inches … Read more
Lead: On December 1, 2025, Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre hosted the world premiere of Avatar: Fire & Ash, the latest chapter in James Cameron’s Avatar saga. Director James Cameron attended with principal cast members including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña and Sigourney Weaver, as dozens of cast, crew and guests walked the red carpet. The film—set to … Read more
On Dec. 1, 2025, the White House posted a memo from Dr. Sean P. Barbabella summarizing results of “advanced imaging” performed during President Trump’s executive physical. The memo noted tests of the president’s cardiovascular system and abdominal region and concluded he “remains in excellent overall health.” Mr. Trump has said he underwent M.R.I. scans in … Read more
Vladimir Putin’s visit ties India in knots Lead: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to India has intensified a long-running diplomatic dilemma for New Delhi, forcing a delicate balancing act between an established partnership with Moscow and growing expectations from Western capitals. The trip, held in India’s political heartland, included high-level meetings and public messaging … Read more
Lead: On Dec. 2, 2025, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first three-panel, two-hinge consumer smartphone, signaling a new experiment in foldable form factors. The company said the device will go on sale in South Korea on Dec. 12 at 3.59 million won (about $2,450). Samsung confirmed plans to offer the TriFold in … Read more
Lead New England extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 33-15 victory over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, improving the Patriots’ NFL-best record to 11-2. The Patriots outgained the Giants 395 to 239 and scored via offense, special teams and a reliable kicking game. Key plays included a 94-yard punt … Read more
Lead Updated at 9:31 p.m. ET on December 1, 2025: As Cyber Monday winds down, major U.S. retailers — including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target — are closing their biggest holiday sales, while Home Depot extends select deals through Dec. 3. Mashable’s shopping desk has been tracking live price drops, inventory alerts, and new … Read more
Lead: Week 13 reshuffled the NFL playoff map: the Chicago Bears vaulted to the top of the NFC after a gritty win over the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles and a surprising Los Angeles Rams loss. In the AFC, the New England Patriots sit as the conference’s No. 1 seed, riding a 10-game winning streak into … Read more
Lead: On Sept. 2, 2024, the U.S. military struck a vessel it said originated in Venezuela in what the White House portrayed as an anti-narcotics operation. In the weeks that followed the administration announced additional strikes and framed the campaign as necessary to stop drugs reaching U.S. shores. Recent reporting and congressional questions have focused … Read more
