Prosecutors said Brian J. Cole told the FBI that he planted the explosives on Jan. 5, 2021, because he was frustrated with the workings of the U.S. political system Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/28/capitol-bomb-suspect-confession-prosecutors/ Author : Martin Weil Publish date : 2025-12-29 00:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Pornhub is dealing with fresh fallout after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a massive user data leak. The group says it stole 94GB of data tied to more than 200 million records and is now attempting to extort the company for a Bitcoin ransom.According to reporting from BleepingComputer, the hackers say they will publish the data if their demands are not met. Pornhub has acknowledged the situation but maintains its core systems were not breached.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll
The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/europe/what-is-in-the-20-point-ukraine-peace-plan.html Author : Constant Méheut Publish date : 2025-12-28 22:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
From the Luka Doncic trade to WNBA players’ bold statement to a bonkers college football coaching carousel. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2025/sports-moments-2025/ Author : Ava Wallace Publish date : 2025-12-27 21:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Three different Week 17 games in the NFL set up two extremely important matchups for the regular-season finale across the league next week.The NFC South and AFC North divisions will both be decided by who wins, as the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pittsburgh Steelers all lost on Sunday.The first two teams, the Panthers and Bucs, are division rivals who both knew what was at stake when they entered their contests against the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins respectively.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFor the Panthers, a win at home against the Seahawks meant winning the NFC
Days after a bombing at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area, members of the religious minority in Syria demonstrated for better protections. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/middleeast/syria-protests-alawite-two-killed.html Author : Raja Abdulrahim Publish date : 2025-12-28 18:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The beloved show is not a paean to good government so much as it is a wrenching exploration of how politics corrupts even well-meaning people. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/12/28/west-wing-reappraisal/ Author : Becca Rothfeld Publish date : 2025-12-28 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young made an incredible play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward dropped back to pass in the second quarter, but the Saints’ pass rush quickly descended on him. Ward tried to make a move around one defender but didn’t see Young in his blind spot.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMYoung ripped the ball out of Ward’s hands and took the ball to the end zone for a Saints touchdown. It helped cut their deficit to 13-10.Young, the No. 2 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, joined the Saints
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine brings a revised 20-point peace proposal, as well as doubts about whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/europe/zelensky-trump-ukraine-russia-talks.html Author : Cassandra Vinograd Publish date : 2025-12-28 17:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
All you need is 20 minutes to prepare this gnocchi with brown butter and sage that feels worthy of a celebration. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/12/28/brown-butter-gnocchi-sage/ Author : Aaron Hutcherson Publish date : 2025-12-28 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Dutch women’s speed skating hopeful Jutta Leerdam bounced back on Sunday in the 500-meter race as she hoped to make the Olympic team for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.Leerdam finished in second place behind Femke Kok in the race. Kok, who set the women’s 500-meter world record in November, had a time of 36.873. Leerdam finished with a time of 37.242.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was a much better than Friday’s result.Leerdam, who is the fiancée of boxer Jake Paul, crashed and fell on the ice during the 1,000-meter event. She was seen in tears as she
The host of our Cooking newsletter offers a few suggestions for New Year’s Day breakfasts. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/briefing/make-ahead-breakfast-ideas.html Author : Melissa Clark Publish date : 2025-12-28 14:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Who will President Donald Trump choose as the chair of the Federal Reserve? Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/27/federal-reserve-chair-independence-mclean/ Author : Bethany McLean Publish date : 2025-12-27 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo caused some postgame consternation on Saturday night immediately after a 112-103 win over the Chicago Bulls.Antetokounmpo scored game-high 29 points but the final two points game in the closing seconds is what set his opponents off. The two-time MVP dribbled the ball down the court and performed a windmill dunk before time expired.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBulls players were not happy with the Bucks star and got in his face after the game. The pushing and shoving continued as Bucks and Bulls players left their benches to break up the fracas. Tensions
After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way? Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/middleeast/future-of-mideast.html Author : Roger Cohen, David Guttenfelder, Saher Alghorra, Daniel Berehulak and Nanna Heitmann Publish date : 2025-12-28 11:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Veronica Garcia overcame poverty to become a high school track champion — twice. It made her famous for all the wrong reasons. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/28/transgender-female-athlete-competition-trump/ Author : Casey Parks Publish date : 2025-12-28 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday in the latest effort to close out four years of war.Zelenskyy will meet Trump in Florida at the president's Mar-a-Lago estate, where he has spent much of his time over the holiday period. Ukraine's leader emphasized the need to negotiate from a position of strength in a public statement released prior to their meeting.Russian and Ukrainian negotiations have repeatedly broken down over where the final territorial lines will fall in a peace agreement."Ukraine is willing to do whatever it takes to stop this war," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "For
As the year drew to a close, we reached out to Opinion columnists and contributors for personal lists. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/opinion/the-year-in-lists.html Author : Publish date : 2025-12-28 08:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The neighbors renewed a commitment to stop violent clashes along their border, after an October truce for which President Donald Trump claimed credit unraveled. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/27/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-border-clashes/ Author : Victoria Bisset Publish date : 2025-12-27 12:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is engaged in what he described as a "total war" with the U.S., Israel and Europe.In an interview published Saturday by Iranian state media, Pezeshkian said that he believes the Western powers want to bring Iran "to its knees," The Times of Israel reported."In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe," Pezeshkian said. "They want to bring our country to its knees."Pezeshkian argued that the current conflict is more complex than the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s, saying his country is now under pressure "from every
The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls. Still, some see them as the most pragmatic way to try to improve conditions. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/world/asia/myanmar-election.html Author : Sui-Lee Wee Publish date : 2025-12-28 07:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Explicitly sectarian religious messages for Christmas on official government social media accounts drew complaints from advocates for church-state separation. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/26/trump-officials-religious-christmas-messages/ Author : Azi Paybarah Publish date : 2025-12-27 19:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Honduran national had an "unlucky" encounter with Border Patrol enforcement on Friday.The woman allegedly ran a red light in Slidell, Louisiana, and rammed into an Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) vehicle, U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino wrote on X.ICE AGENTS OPEN FIRE ON VAN DRIVER WHO ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO RUN THEM OVER ON CHRISTMAS EVE"Apparently she never learned the lesson that red means stop," Bovino wrote. "Not ‘accelerate and collide with a government vehicle actively enforcing federal law.’"No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, according to the post, but Bovino said she was "certainly taken
Workers at facilities that stock shipped goods say customs officers who inspect merchandise are helping immigration agents arrest migrants. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/nyregion/immigration-arrests-import-warehouses-new-jersey.html Author : Ana Ley Publish date : 2025-12-28 04:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria are welcome but insufficient. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/27/nigeria-strikes-isis-mali-bamako-jnim/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-12-27 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.