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According to the Conference Board, consumer confidence in the economy declined in December, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop and approaching levels seen when tariffs were implemented. Concerns over high prices and President Trump’s tariffs were significant factors, though short-term expectations for income and job markets remained stable but below levels that could signal a recession. Notably, assessments of the current economic situation plummeted, and perceptions of the job market also worsened, as indicated by a decrease in those saying jobs were plentiful and an increase in those saying jobs were hard to get. AP News reported that despite the overall pessimism, the proportion of those surveyed who thought a recession in the next year was unlikely grew.
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It has recently been reported that Prince Andrew, a known hunting enthusiast, has surrendered his firearms license, restricting his ability to use or transport guns without supervision. This decision comes as he prepares to move to an undisclosed property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, owned by his brother, King Charles III. The move is expected in the new year, following the stripping of his titles due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a connection that was again highlighted by the recent release of photos from the Epstein files, in which Andrew was pictured. While the prince has consistently denied any wrongdoing, the developments have prompted this significant change.
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Former Senator Ben Sasse revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and acknowledges the prognosis as terminal. Sasse, who previously served as a U.S. Senator for Nebraska and later as the president of the University of Florida, emphasized that he is ready to fight. His diagnosis highlights the aggressive nature of pancreatic cancer, which has a low survival rate due to the fact that it is often diagnosed in its advanced stages, with many patients facing advanced disease at the time of diagnosis.
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The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s plan to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois, siding with local officials who opposed the move. The court determined the administration did not provide sufficient justification under federal law for deploying troops to protect federal agents involved in immigration enforcement. This decision, considered a rare defeat for the Trump administration, likely sets precedents for similar challenges against deployments in other cities. The court’s ruling centered on the interpretation of the law, concluding the president could not federalize the Guard to execute laws.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen, will spend Christmas with his family after a judge ordered government attorneys to clarify their plans regarding his immigration status. This order comes after Abrego Garcia’s mistaken deportation and subsequent re-entry into the U.S., where he faces human smuggling charges. The court has repeatedly criticized the government’s shifting deportation plans, as they have suggested multiple countries but failed to follow through with the only one Abrego Garcia has agreed to. A temporary restraining order currently prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining him.
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The University of Oklahoma has removed a teaching assistant from their instructional duties following a controversy over a failing grade given to a student. The student, Samantha Fulnecky, received an F on an essay about gender norms, which she claimed was due to religious discrimination. An investigation revealed that the teaching assistant was arbitrary in their grading standards, leading to the decision. Fulnecky’s grade appeal was resolved in her favor, while the university stated they do not release findings from discrimination investigations.
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US Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files, and the immediate reaction is a mix of frustration, anger, and a pervasive sense of disbelief. These new documents, the latest installment in the saga of Jeffrey Epstein, have been met with skepticism regarding their release, specifically how they were released. This isn’t just about the contents of the files, but how the Department of Justice is choosing to handle them.
The initial impression from many seems to be that the DOJ is more interested in protecting certain individuals than in providing true transparency. The claim that the documents contain “untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump” and the assertion that if they were credible, they’d have been “weaponized” already, seems to be a clear attempt to manage the narrative.… Continue reading
The Metropolitan Police has announced two additional charges against Russell Brand, including one count of rape and one count of sexual assault, stemming from allegations made by two more women. These new charges come after Brand previously pleaded not guilty to five earlier charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault involving four other women. Brand, aged 50, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20, 2026, to address these latest allegations.
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CBS News delayed the broadcast of a “60 Minutes” report, “Inside CECOT,” focusing on deportees sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison under the Trump administration, while it aired in Canada. The report includes interviews with deportees who described torture and abuse at the CECOT facility, where they were incarcerated after being deported from the U.S. The segment also featured a clip of President Trump praising the prison facilities in El Salvador, alongside Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to the facility. The decision to delay the broadcast in the U.S. has been criticized by the reporter, Sharyn Alfonsi, and others, who accused the network of political motivations, despite the segment receiving internal clearance.
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