On Saturday, December 27, 2025, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 32 km off the coast of Yilan, Taiwan. The earthquake, with a depth of 73 km, was felt across northern Taiwan, including in Taipei. While there were no immediate reports of major damage, over 3,000 homes in Yilan briefly lost power. Taiwan’s location near two tectonic plates makes it particularly susceptible to earthquakes, as demonstrated by past events, including a 2016 quake that resulted in over 100 fatalities and a 1999 quake that killed more than 2,000 people.
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In Lakeland, Florida, a man fatally shot his wife, critically injured his stepdaughter, and then took his own life following an argument over the television channel. Jason Kenney, 47, and Crystal Kenney, 38, began arguing after she expressed a desire to change the channel from “Monday Night Football,” where Kenney had been drinking. The argument escalated, leading Kenney to shoot his wife and stepdaughter, while the couple’s baby was unharmed. The shooter then fled the scene, contacted his sister, and was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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AP News reports the passing of Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, at the age of 85, due to complications from kidney disease. Holland, who was next in line to become the church president after President Dallin H. Oaks, was known for his impactful sermons and long tenure within the church. He previously served as the president of Brigham Young University, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and influence within the church. Holland’s death leaves a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve, which will be filled by Oaks in the coming months.
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Actor Mario Rodriguez filed a lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging repeated unwanted sexual advances, including sexual battery and assault, over several years. The lawsuit, filed in California, seeks at least $77 million in damages and also names Lionsgate, the distributor of “Boo! A Madea Halloween,” accusing the studio of ignoring Perry’s alleged misconduct. The complaint details alleged incidents at Perry’s home, beginning in 2014, and describes additional encounters in subsequent years. Rodriguez’s lawsuit follows a similar suit filed in June by another actor, Derek Dixon.
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An 18-year-old has been charged with performing Nazi salutes at two Canberra shopping centers and placing “propaganda-style stickers” in public spaces. The individual is also facing charges of trespassing at the Australian National University and damaging commonwealth property. A search warrant executed at his residence resulted in the seizure of electronic devices and other items. Authorities emphasized that antisemitism is not tolerated and the actions caused pain and anguish. The AFP’s counter-terrorism team, established to address threats to social cohesion, is investigating.
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The FBI is permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building, its headquarters since 1975, due to safety and modernization concerns. Director Kash Patel announced the move on Friday, citing a scrapped plan for a new headquarters costing billions. The FBI will relocate to the nearby Reagan Building once necessary safety and infrastructure upgrades are completed. While most headquarters staff will relocate, some will be reassigned to the field.
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In response to the U.S.’s recent announcement of a significant arms sale to Taiwan, China has imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives. These sanctions involve asset freezes and prohibitions on business dealings within China. The move comes as China views Taiwan as its own and strongly opposes any actions that could be interpreted as supporting its independence. Beijing has warned that companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan will face consequences, further escalating tensions regarding the island’s status and U.S.-China relations.
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A Texas federal judge issued a temporary block on Senate Bill 2420, the App Store Accountability Act, which would have mandated age verification for app downloads and parental consent for minors’ in-app purchases. The plaintiffs, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) and two high school students, argued that the law imposed unconstitutional content-based restrictions on speech and parental rights. Judge Robert Pitman sided with the plaintiffs, citing the law’s likely unconstitutionality, while also acknowledging the importance of child safety online. This decision follows a similar ruling earlier in the year that blocked parts of the SCOPE Act, further highlighting ongoing legal challenges to Texas’ efforts to regulate minors’ access to online content.
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On Monday, Houston police recovered two bodies from local bayous, bringing the year’s total to 33 bayou-related deaths, nearly matching last year’s total. One body was found in Buffalo Bayou and the other near Brays Bayou, with the latter significantly decomposed. The Harris County medical examiner’s office will conduct autopsies to determine the identities and causes of death for both individuals. These discoveries follow increased attention on bayou-related deaths, which have seen over 200 bodies found in the past nine years.
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