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American artist Jelly Roll was overcome with emotion during a Joe Rogan interview when singer Craig Morgan extended a surprise invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Morgan’s heartfelt video message, recalling their first meeting and the impact of his music, led to tears and an ecstatic reaction from Roll. Source link

Widespread industrial action across Portugal has led to significant flight cancellations, including Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi-Lisbon service and Emirates’ Dubai-Lisbon routes on December 11, 2025. The national strike, the most impactful since 2013, paralyzed airport operations, forcing airlines to suspend flights and assist thousands of affected travelers during the peak holiday season. Source link

A carpooling photo of Prime Minister Modi and President Putin became a talking point in the US Congress, highlighting concerns over the Trump administration’s India policy. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove criticized past actions, stating that coercive partnerships damage crucial alliances. She emphasized the urgent need to mend the US-India partnership for mutual prosperity and global leadership. […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House will not extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits, potentially impacting over 22 million Americans’ health insurance. Republicans plan to introduce their own healthcare legislation, while Senate Republicans are set to vote on a bill that shifts subsidies to health savings accounts and restricts coverage for abortions and gender transition […]

Colombia has recovered the first artefacts from the San José galleon, a 1708 shipwreck long dubbed the “holy grail of shipwrecks.” The cannon, porcelain and macuquinas were raised under a scientific project that aims to study, not salvage, a trove valued in the billions. The find adds new depth to an ongoing legal battle and […]

A parent of a Kentucky State University student was charged with murder and first-degree assault after a shooting on campus killed one student and critically injured another. Jacob Lee Bard, 48, fired shots in Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall, resulting in the death of 19-year-old De’Jon Fox. The investigation into the motive is ongoing. Source […]

A public feud erupted between conservative personalities Candace Owens and Laura Loomer following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Owens criticized the slain activist’s widow, Erika Kirk, for denouncing conspiracy theories, prompting Loomer to defend Erika and accuse Owens of jealousy. Authorities maintain a single suspect is in custody, yet the dispute highlights the increasingly personal fallout. Source […]

A mountaineer faces charges after his girlfriend died on Austria’s highest peak. Thomas Plamberger claims he had no choice but to leave Kerstin Gartner to seek help, citing a denied helicopter rescue. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in freezing conditions, a narrative Plamberger strongly disputes, calling it a tragic accident. Source link

A joke by FanFan at the Streamer Awards about Kai Cenat and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sparked a major controversy. The incident escalated offline, with one streamer reporting hearing violent threats against FanFan. The reporter, TheStockGuy, is now facing death threats for speaking out, highlighting the dangers of online harassment and the volatility of live-streaming events. […]

Former CIA Director John Brennan’s resurfaced interview reveals how instructors used financial leverage to pressure foreign agents into continued espionage. Brennan questioned the ethics, but was told it served national security, not blackmail. Agents’ signed acknowledgments of payments could be used to ensure cooperation, a tactic resembling historical intelligence manuals. Source link