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• Inside the bunker that was a secret for five decades and designed to hold all of Congress after a nuclear strike – that you can visit today - The underground stronghold under the grounds of a sprawling property in West Virginia contains all the necessary facilities for federal lawmakers to continue to carry out their duties – all from behind 25-tonne blast doors
• Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes - The neighbors renewed a commitment to stop violent clashes along their border, after an October truce for which President Donald Trump claimed credit unraveled.
• DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI app for finding local food - DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered social app that recommends restaurants through conversational search, now testing in San Francisco and New York.
• Dem rep blasts Chiefs owner after team announces Kansas move - A Democrat congressman ripped Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt on Friday night after the organization announced its plan to move out of Missouri.
• In Which I Try Valiantly to Cheer You Up - OK, 2025 wasn’t the best year ever. But we’re arguably still in the best decade in the history of humanity.
• DAVID MARCUS: Ben Sasse is dying, but his letter to America will live forever - Former Republican senator Ben Sasse's letter announcing his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis moves readers with its grace and philosophical depth.
• Good Calls - This week, we close out the year with your best advice of 2025.
• Where a Saudi company pumps desert groundwater, Arizona considers imposing limits - Fondomonte, a subsidiary of a Saudi dairy company, grows hay in the Arizona desert by pumping groundwater. State officials are considering imposing regulation and limiting pumping.
• Sports teams that were crowned champions in 2025 - Complete recap of 2025's biggest sports champions, from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl revenge to the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA title run.
• One year on from the UK's grand AI plan: Has its infrastructure buildout been a success? - Hefty financial commitments from tech giants are positive signals, but big challenges remain for the U.K. to fulfil its ambitions.
• New Yorkers Wake Up to Snow, Though Not as Much as Forecast - Predictions were revised down on Friday. Central Park still saw more than 2 inches of snow, with higher totals outside of New York City.
• Park Chan-wook and the Funny Thing About Stomach-Churning Horror - When American studios wouldn’t back his film about a laid-off manager committing gruesome murders, the director returned to Korea. Now he has a hit on his hands.
• Trump’s Second-Term Promises: What He’s Done So Far on Immigration, Trade, DEI and More - President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system.
• Big snake news in 2025: Naples woman won top prize in python competition - The annual Florida Python Challenge was held in July this year and when all of the counting was completed, a woman from Naples claimed the top prize.
• Russian attack pummels Kyiv as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks make clear Russia does not want to end the war and that the world must do more to pressure Moscow.
• How much snow fell in Utica? See totals, forecast, search by address - Snowfall can vary as you may get a few inches while others at higher elevations could get a foot. Check here to see how much fell in the last storm.
• Florida man allegedly steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for children - A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly trespassed in an avocado grove and stole roughly 400 pounds of the fruit in order to sell them for money to buy Christmas gifts.
• ‘Perception vs. reality’: Trump’s economy picks up speed — but voters aren’t buying it yet - Economist Stephen Moore says economic momentum is building under President Donald Trump, but lingering voter pessimism and cost-of-living concerns are creating a messaging challenge.
• South Korea’s hottest new dance clubs open at 9 (a.m.) - In South Korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol.
• Buildings damaged in Kyiv after Russia attacks city with missiles and drones, causing injuries - Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, wounding at least 11 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.
• California Drops Lawsuit Over $4 Billion Federal Cut to High-Speed Rail Project - California sued after the Trump administration cut grants for the long-planned project. The state says it will seek private investors instead.
• Democrats should avoid impeaching Trump at all costs | Opinion - Should they win a House majority less than a year from now, Democrats should use their newfound power with restraint.
• In Myanmar, the Election Is Called Fake, but the Human Suffering Is Real - A coup set off a brutal civil war and made a poor country poorer. Now its military rulers are seeking a veneer of legitimacy by holding elections.
• Trump overturned decades of US trade policy in 2025. See the impact of his tariffs, in four charts - Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide open economy. Trump has argued that his steep new import taxes are
• Russia Attacks Kyiv Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting - The assault began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and was continuing into the morning.
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• Europe at 'fork in the road' between AI competition and climate: fund managers - As power-hungry infrastructure scales and demand for electricity surges, friction between competition and climate goals becomes harder to ignore.
• Kennedy Center president demands $1M from jazz musician who canceled Christmas Eve show - Kennedy Center president seeks $1 million from jazz musician Chuck Redd after he canceled his Christmas Eve show over Trump renaming controversy.
• Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy - Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day’s catch. Lionfish, with their red and oran
• 'I've found a sword – and there's a hand on the end of it' - Dave Derby began detecting in 1964 and his finds include a Saxon warrior and a Roman villa.
• Sure, the newspaper informed. But as it fades, those who used it for other things must adjust, too - The sun would rise over the Rockies, and Robin Gammons would run to the front porch to grab the morning paper before school. When one of the three kids made honor roll, won a basketball game or dressed a freshly slain bison for the History
• Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting - Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. Only Thailand had employed airstrikes in the fighting, hitting sites in Cambodia as recently
• Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert - The musician Chuck Redd called off the annual Christmas Eve performances after the Kennedy Center board added President Trump’s name to the performing arts center.
• China revises aviation law to regulate drones, tighten safety rules - BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China passed a revised law that for the first time formally regulates unmanned aircraft, a move set to reshape the country's fast-growing drone and low-altitude economy
• Abby Phillip Turns the Tables After Scott Jennings Defends Trump Renaming Kennedy Center for Himself: ‘I’m Glad You Said That, Because…’ - CNN's Abby Phillip caught Scott Jennings a bit off-guard on Friday's CNN NewsNight, after the Republican strategist defended President Donald Trump's renaming of the Kennedy Center for himself.
• Karoline Leavitt Says She’s Expecting Her Second Child - The White House press secretary announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with a daughter who was due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son.
• West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Mega Millions, Daily 3 on Dec. 26, 2025 - Were you a lucky winner? Check your tickets for lottery draw games in West Virginia here.
• Thailand and Cambodia Reach Cease-Fire in Brutal Border War - The 72-hour cease-fire could pave the way for an end to the fighting, which has killed dozens and displaced thousands over nearly three weeks.
• Must-have winter yard tools: Chainsaws, snow blowers and pet-safe ice melts - Winter yard tools help you move snow, trim branches or fallen trees and get your lawn ready for warmer weather.
• Should You Invest $500 in Archer Aviation Right Now? - Archer Aviation could start generating revenue as early as next year.
• Mom vacationing in north Georgia says she was kicked out of restaurant for breastfeeding - A young mom is speaking out after she says she was asked to leave a Blue Ridge restaurant while breastfeeding her baby.
• Scientists make stunning discovery using 3D modeling of Earth's interior: 'Advances our understanding' - Now, scientists will have better tools.
• Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces - Separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of targeting their forces with airstrikes, something not formally acknowledged by the kingdom after it warned the forces to withdraw from governorates they recently took over. Th
• Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after breaking into two luxury Florida homes - Nude man allegedly breaks into two luxury Golden Beach homes on Christmas night, found hiding in $12 million residence garage after consuming drinks.
• Minnesota wide receiver makes incredible diving catch to win bowl game - Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith made an incredible diving touchdown catch to win the Rate Bowl over the New Mexico Lobos.
• Former Florida law enforcement officer accused of forcing 6-year-old underwater in hotel pool: report - Former law enforcement officer Tiffany Lee Griffith has been charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly holding a 6-year-old underwater at a Florida hotel.
• Man opens fire at Tucson-area Goodwill store, wounding 2 workers - The Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help to identify a person of interest in the shooting.
• California family revives beloved Christmas tradition with surprise sleepover visit - A California family surprised grandparents with a heartwarming Christmas sleepover at home, reviving a 25-year tradition in a viral video.
• Researchers uncover promising breakthrough for future airlines and flights: 'Major near-term step' - "Efficiency could be improved."
• Texas' top running back to enter transfer portal - Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner will enter the transfer portal at the start of next year, according to his agent. He led the team in rushing yards in 2024 and 2025.
• Las Vegas Strip casinos get sobering visitor news - Post-pandemic, the Las Vegas Strip went through a boom period. People had been stuck in their homes and were eager to get back to having fun. That's why 2022 was a record year for Las Vegas. "Total economic output related to visitor spendin