Blake Butera, the Nationals’ new manager, is no stranger to working with young players. Abrams may be on the trade block, but the kipper sees potential. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/09/nationals-mlb-winter-meetings-cj-abrams/ Author : Andrew Golden Publish date : 2025-12-10 00:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FIRST ON FOX: Although the federal government’s spending on citizens has never been greater, Americans continue to feel the burden of an affordability crisis.Conservative fiscal watchdog group Open The Books, which keeps track of various metrics on government growth and spending, identified in their latest report that, since 1916, per capita government spending, or how much money the government spends on average per person in the United States, is 9,800% bigger. In 1916, the government spent an average of $208.36 per person in today's dollars, according to Open The Books. Since then, the fiscal watchdog group says the trend line has
The measure is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard children from the harms of the platforms. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/world/asia/australia-social-media-ban-under-16.html Author : Victoria Kim Publish date : 2025-12-09 22:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In the time-honored tradition of Mariah Carey, he’s on tour belting holiday tunes. Only his are hysterical. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/09/matt-rogers-christmas-december-930-club/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2025-12-09 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept, resulting in the suspension of his medical license ahead of a hearing. Hassan-James Abbas, a 32-year-old surgical resident at the University of Toledo, allegedly administered the drugs in secret.On Dec. 3, a Lucas County grand jury indicted him on six felony charges, including abduction, tampering with evidence, unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, disrupting public services, identity fraud, and deception to obtain a dangerous drug, according to court documents.MEDICAL GROUPS URGE KENNEDY, FDA TO REEXAMINE BROAD APPROVAL OF ABORTION
Brigitte Macron used a slur to criticize protesters who had interrupted a show by a French comedian accused of rape in 2021, in a case that was dismissed. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/world/europe/france-brigitte-macron-feminists-slur.html Author : Ségolène Le Stradic Publish date : 2025-12-09 19:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“Recipes From the American South” by culinary historian Michael W. Twitty is a comprehensive look at the food from the region. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/12/09/shrimp-pilau-michael-twitty-recipes-american-south-cookbook/ Author : Aaron Hutcherson Publish date : 2025-12-09 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Tens of thousands of Syrians flooded the streets of Damascus on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. The celebrations came a year after former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled the capital as rebel forces swept through the country in a lightning offensive that ended five decades of Assad family rule and opened a new chapter in Syrian history.A wave of transformations and historic firsts has since redrawn Syria's political landscape, culminating in a diplomatic breakthrough with the United States that saw President Donald Trump host interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in an unprecedented White House visit.The long-standing
President Trump said Nvidia can export some chips. But years of U.S. restrictions have propelled China to make everything it needs for advanced A.I. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/business/china-gains-trump-nvidia-chips.html Author : Meaghan Tobin Publish date : 2025-12-09 17:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Black Friday shopping patterns reveal a widening income gap in the U.S., with the wealthiest households spending more and lower-income families pulling back. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/09/holiday-shopping-economy-black-friday/ Author : Abha Bhattarai Publish date : 2025-12-09 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pointing to new data from the state of California that shows the cost of taxpayer-funded ambulance transport potentially rising by 383%.The Trump administration is using the shocking statistic to further blast Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for providing healthcare services through state-funded Medi-Cal and federally funded Medicaid to illegal immigrants.DHS and the White House have both been critical of illegal migrants receiving healthcare benefits, mainly through emergency services. The topic served as the center of discourse that contributed to the recent government shutdown. "President Trump consistently promised to protect Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries,"
The country is barring children under 16 from social media, with a sweeping federal law that is one of the first attempts at a nationwide regulation. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/world/asia/australia-social-media-ban-how-what.html Author : Victoria Kim Publish date : 2025-12-09 13:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The report found that more than a quarter of abortions in the first half of 2025 were provided via telehealth, continuing the trend toward medication abortion over other methods . Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/09/medication-abortion-pill-access-report/ Author : Praveena Somasundaram Publish date : 2025-12-09 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios opened a meeting of G7 tech ministers by urging governments to clear regulatory obstacles to artificial intelligence adoption, warning that sweeping new rule books or outdated oversight frameworks risk slowing the innovation needed to unlock AI-driven productivity.Kratsios, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy director, spoke Tuesday at the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting in Montréal, Quebec."The United States is committed to promoting private-sector-led development of AI systems, applications, and infrastructure, to protect and foster innovation. This primarily requires us to throw off regulatory burdens that weigh down
We dig into a case in front of the justices this week. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/briefing/the-supreme-court-considers-presidential-power.html Author : Sam Sifton Publish date : 2025-12-09 12:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Relations between the U.S. and Europe hit a low point as President Donald Trump’s security strategy slams Europe but largely ignores threats from Russia and China. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/09/europe-trump-sour-transatlantic-relations/ Author : Ellen Francis Publish date : 2025-12-09 12:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
As the West African country of Mali teeters on becoming the first nation on the continent to be ruled by an al Qaeda–linked terror organization, a State Department spokesperson warned American citizens to leave or not travel there.On the situation in Mali, the spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Do Not Travel for any reason due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest and health risks," while cautioning, "U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Mali, and those currently in Mali should depart immediately."The U.S. embassy in Mali also posted on their website, "U.S. citizens should depart using commercial aviation, as overland routes to neighboring
A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/science/archaeology-roman-empire-roads.html Author : Franz Lidz Publish date : 2025-12-09 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In a statement, Habba said she resigned “to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/08/alina-habba-trumps-embattled-new-jersey-prosecutor-says-she-will-leave-role/ Author : Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein Publish date : 2025-12-09 00:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The FBI is looking for a Michigan-born woman who allegedly orchestrated a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in Southern California.Investigators say that Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, is wanted on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the alleged scheme carried out in Los Angeles and Orange counties between July 2017 and May 2018, the FBI said."Beginning in approximately July 2017 and continuing to May of 2018, McDonnell is alleged to have knowingly, and with intent to defraud, devised and participated in a scheme to obtain money, funds, assets, and property owned by Banc of California," the FBI said.SHE
Hundreds of thousands of people fled a deadly border conflict, the authorities said, some sheltering at a racetrack in Thailand and some near temples in Cambodia. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/world/asia/thailand-cambodia-border-conflict-evacuation.html Author : Sui-Lee Wee Publish date : 2025-12-09 06:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Michael Ramirez cartoon on Tim Walz and Minnesota welfare fraud. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/08/michael-ramirez-cartoon-walz-minnesota-welfare-fraud/ Author : Michael Ramirez Publish date : 2025-12-08 22:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Los Angeles Chargers forced Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to commit a career-high in turnovers, including a game-winning interception in overtime near the end zone to seal a 22-19 victory on "Monday Night Football."Both the Eagles and Chargers came into this game with an 8-4 record, but it’s the latter who helped their playoff chances as they move to 9-4.Meanwhile, the Eagles, still owners of the NFC East lead, moved to 8-5.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was a turnover-filled game for both of these teams, but it was Hurts who had five total turnovers as he
The attorney general said he had asked Interpol to detain Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from a U.S. prison last week. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/world/americas/honduras-hernandez-arrest-warrant.html Author : Annie Correal Publish date : 2025-12-09 04:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser praised Smith for her service but did not offer a reason for her departure. Smith said she resigned to spend more time with family. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/08/dc-police-chief-pamela-smith-stepping-down/ Author : Jenny Gathright, Meagan Flynn, Emma Uber, Leo Sands Publish date : 2025-12-08 22:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.