The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/25/inflation-job-market-impact-charts/ Author : Abha Bhattarai, Rachel Lerman Publish date : 2025-12-25 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Getting a brand-new iPhone should be a moment you enjoy. You open the box. You power it on. Everything feels secure. Unfortunately, scammers know that moment too. Over the past few weeks, we've heard from a number of people who received unexpected phone calls shortly after activating a new iPhone. The callers claimed to be from a major carrier. They said a shipping mistake was made. They insisted the phone needed to be returned right away. One message stood out because it shows exactly how convincing and aggressive this scam can be.That second early morning call was the giveaway. Pressure is
The holidays usually bring home huge numbers from the Venezuelan diaspora. But this year, after international airlines halted almost all service, many people are spending Christmas alone and on edge. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/world/americas/venezuela-christmas-closed-airspace.html Author : Annie Correal Publish date : 2025-12-25 16:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Profession of faith, political statement or simple fashion accessory, the ancient symbol is a way for individuals to say something publicly about what they value. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/interactive/2025/crosses-religion-fashion-identity-christianity/ Author : Michelle Boorstein Publish date : 2025-12-25 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Jake Paul offered a glimpse into how he intends to spend his recovery time away from the boxing ring.The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered a broken jaw in last week’s knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The bout was carried live by streaming service Netflix.During his recovery, Paul will focus on supporting his fiancée, Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam, as she ramps up for next year’s Winter Games. He also admitted he is developing a serious case of "baby fever."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I’m gonna take some time off to go support Jutta at the Olympics," Paul said
The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/world/europe/russia-ukraine-peace-plan.html Author : Ivan Nechepurenko Publish date : 2025-12-25 13:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Authorities have “used U.S. pressure as an excuse to deploy the military, label critics as ‘traitors’ and arrest dozens,” a Human Rights Watch researcher says. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/25/maduro-venezuela-crackdown-dissent-trump/ Author : Ana Herrero, Matthew Brown Publish date : 2025-12-25 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Pope Leo XIV appealed Thursday in his Christmas Day message for peace in conflict-scarred regions, calling for an end to violence in the Middle East and Ukraine.Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his first Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Latin for "to the city and to the world," Pope Leo prayed for "justice, peace, and stability for Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, and Syria."The pontiff then turned to the Russia-Ukraine war, calling on believers to pray for the "tormented people" of Ukraine. "May the clamor of weapons cease, and may the parties involved, with the support and commitment
Much of Southern California remained at risk of potentially deadly floods on Thursday, as heavy rains showed little sign of easing through the week. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/weather/rain-flooding-los-angeles-storm.html Author : Francesca Regalado Publish date : 2025-12-25 10:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) are two of the chamber’s staunchest believers in the value of constituency services. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/25/collins-ossoff-constituency-services/ Author : Dan Merica Publish date : 2025-12-25 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
It was the year of the UFO in 2025. From new-age documentaries to decades-old mysterious reports coming to light, both experts and civilians have been baffled by a slew of new information regarding otherworldly objects appearing over the country’s skies. Here is a look at the most compelling, out-of-this-world UFO headlines from 2025, as questions continue to swirl regarding the validity of such claims, and whether we are truly alone in the universe.Earlier this year, scientists at California’s Palomar Observatory discovered several instances of transient, star-like flashes in photographs taken over 70 years ago that may hold the key to answers
The debut followed the North’s first test of a new surface-to-air missile and the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub for a port call in South Korea. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/world/asia/north-korea-nuclear-submarine.html Author : Choe Sang-Hun Publish date : 2025-12-25 05:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The decision risks the president invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the regular military. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/24/supreme-court-trump-chicago/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-12-24 18:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Late December, for many people, is a time for family and holiday cheer. It's no different for folks on Capitol Hill, which is currently a ghost town after lawmakers went home to their various districts to celebrate their favorite end-of-year traditions.For some, like Reps. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., and Byron Donalds, R-Mo., that means annual Christmas traditions with loved ones."So, Christmas Eve is Spanish bean soup and Cuban sandwiches," Donalds told Fox News Digital. "And Christmas Day we just spend time, and Christmas night will be some basketball, some football, and maybe a fire."Burlison described a "special" Christmas scavenger hunt his
Populist rhetoric is numbing us to the plight of others. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/opinion/filippo-grandi-united-nations.html Author : Filippo Grandi Publish date : 2025-12-25 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Federal immigration agents fired at a vehicle in Glen Burnie on Wednesday after a driver allegedly tried to run them over, officials said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/24/ice-glen-burnie-shooting/ Author : Michael Brice-Saddler Publish date : 2025-12-24 21:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Kate Middleton played piano with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, in a sweet mother-daughter duet.The surprise moment aired on her Christmas Eve "Together at Christmas" carol service as the opening segment.In the clip, the Princess of Wales sat beside her daughter for a rendition of "Holm Sound" by Erland Cooper.She shared the moment on the @PrinceandPrincessofWales social media page Wednesday.PRINCE WILLIAM EAGER TO DITCH OUTDATED ROYAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AS KING CHARLES RESISTS THE CHANGE: EXPERT"Love and connection through music. A special duet playing Holm Sound by @erlandcooper to open this year's 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service," the post was captioned. "Watch
Since the cease-fire took effect, Israel says it has targeted only militants. But death can come for Gazans while on a family outing or sleeping in a tent. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/middleeast/gaza-killings-israel-cease-fire.html Author : David M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Saher Alghorra Publish date : 2025-12-25 02:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The annual holiday basketball quintuple-header features the top six teams in the Western Conference and is loaded with star power. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/24/nba-christmas-games/ Author : Ben Golliver Publish date : 2025-12-24 18:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
While football fans may enjoy some NFL football on Christmas Day, not all players share the same thoughts.Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed on his "St. Brown Podcast" with his older brother, Equanimeous, that he isn’t a fan of having to work on the holidays.The Lions, who play yearly on Thanksgiving Day, will play at U.S. Bank Stadium against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The two biggest holidays I feel like in the United States, we played on both of them." Amon-Ra told his brother."And I don’t even have kids yet. If
Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/business/media/larry-david-ellison-warner-bros-discovery-cbs.html Author : Theodore Schleifer Publish date : 2025-12-25 01:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Whitney Museum of American Art’s ambitious effort to rewrite art history is largely a grab bag of disparate stuff. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2025/12/24/sixties-surreal-review/ Author : Philip Kennicott Publish date : 2025-12-24 12:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Nasry Asfura has won the 2025 Honduras presidential election, delivering victory for the right-of-center National Party of Honduras (PNH) and shifting the political landscape of Central America. The 40.3% to 39.5% result in favor of Asfura over Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla arrived after the vote-counting process had been delayed for days by technical glitches and claims by other candidates of vote-rigging. Rixi Moncada, the candidate of the ruling LIBRE party, came in a distant third.The results of the race were so tight and the ballot processing system was so chaotic, that about 15% of the tally sheets, which accounted for
Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election and vote counting that experienced technical problems and claims of fraud. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/world/americas/honduras-election-results-asfura.html Author : Annie Correal and Jeff Ernst Publish date : 2025-12-24 22:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A roundup of the most-read Carolyn Hax columns of 2025 includes a woman’s birthday obsession, a flight-tracking in-law and a petty inheritance decision. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/12/24/carolyn-hax-most-read-2025/ Author : Carolyn Hax, Haben Kelati Publish date : 2025-12-24 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.