Josh MartinBusiness reporter Getty Images Retail sales fell unexpectedly in November as Black Friday discounts failed to boost spending, official figures show. Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts at retailers across November did not lift Black Friday spending as much as in recent years, the Office for National Statistics […]
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After years of speculation, DOJ faces Friday deadline to release remaining Epstein files
After years of legal battles and online speculation, the Justice Department on Friday faces a deadline to release the remainder of its investigative files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose connection to the rich and powerful and 2019 death by suicide has generated scores of conspiracy theories. Congress last month passed the Epstein […]
It’s the last news quiz of the year! Will you go out on top? : NPR
From left: an incorrect quiz answer, a quiz question, a correct quiz answer Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; John Lamparski/Getty Images; Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; John Lamparski/Getty Images; Hulton Archive/Getty Images This week, the president delivered a speech that interrupted the Survivor finale. Rude! There will also not be another news […]
US to host Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials for Gaza ceasefire talks | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The United States Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will hold talks in Miami, Florida, with senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye as efforts continue to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, even as Israel repeatedly violates the truce on the ground. A White House official told Al Jazeera Arabic on Friday that […]
AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is “likely” to displace people from jobs in a similar way seen during the Industrial Revolution, the governor of the Bank of England has said. Andrew Bailey said the UK needed to have the “training, education, [and] skills in place” so workers could shift into jobs that use […]
Video Car crashes through California hardware store
Car crashes through California hardware store A car crashed through a hardware store wall in Redwood City, CA, narrowly missing employees at the registers and sparking a fire. Officials say the driver likely confused the gas and brake pedals. December 18, 2025 Source link
Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead in New Hampshire : NPR
Crime scene tape outside of the Barus and Holley building on the campus of Brown University on Dec. 16. Boston Globe/via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Boston Globe/via Getty Images The suspect in the shooting Saturday at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine was found dead in a New Hampshire storage […]
EU delays trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc as farmers protest | International Trade News
EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy. The European Union has delayed a massive free-trade deal with South American countries amid protests by EU farmers and as last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail the agreement. European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho confirmed on […]
Fans in Tokyo Visit Twin Pandas Before They Head to China
new video loaded: Fans in Tokyo Visit Twin Pandas Before They Head to China Thousands of people have flocked to Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to see two giant pandas before they leave for China. There were fears in Japan that the twins would not be replaced amid political disputes between the countries. By Jake Lucas […]
Australia news live: Albanese announces national gun buyback scheme in wake of Bondi beach terror attack | Australia news
Albanese announces national gun buyback scheme Albanese has announced a national buyback scheme for firearms. The government will establish a national gun buyback scheme to purchase surplus, newly banned and illegal firearms – the largest buyback since the Howard government initiated one in 1996. Australia’s gun laws were substantially reformed after the Port Arthur tragedy. […]