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SEATTLE, December 24, 2025: Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 suspected job applications linked to North Korean operatives over the past 18 months, according to the company’s chief security officer, who detailed an escalating effort by the tech giant to counter foreign infiltration attempts targeting its global workforce. Stephen Schmidt, Amazon’s Chief Security Officer, said in a recent briefing that the company’s security division uncovered repeated attempts by individuals believed to be acting on behalf of North Korea to obtain employment through its remote hiring programs. The findings followed an extensive internal review that identified falsified credentials, stolen identities, and inconsistent digital…

LOS ANGELES, December 23, 2025: Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally acclaimed Call of Duty video game franchise and a prominent figure in the interactive entertainment industry, died on Sunday following a car crash in Southern California. He was 55. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Zampella was driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles on the afternoon of December 21 when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire. Emergency responders pronounced Zampella dead at the scene. A passenger in the car also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities…

California faces deadly flooding after a Pacific storm kills one, floods highways, and triggers evacuations across multiple counties.

The U.S. Senate voted 77–20 to approve a $900.6 billion defense policy bill funding Pentagon programs for fiscal 2026.

MIAMI, December 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, accusing the network of defamation and deceptive trade practices over what he claims was a manipulated edit of his January 6, 2021, speech. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Miami, alleges that the BBC’s documentary misrepresented Trump’s remarks in a way that falsely implied he incited the violence at the U.S. Capitol. According to the 33-page complaint, the case centers on a segment aired in the BBC’s investigative program “Panorama,” which examined the events surrounding the Capitol unrest. The filing asserts…

NEW YORK, December 15, 2025: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has called on young people across the globe to reaffirm their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect amid growing social and geopolitical divisions. The appeal comes as international tensions, conflict, and humanitarian crises continue to challenge global stability and cohesion. UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos said youth play a crucial role in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies, stressing that their participation in decision-making is essential for sustainable peace. Addressing recent developments affecting intercultural relations, Moratinos emphasized that fostering trust among communities and promoting dialogue across divides are key to…

Trump declared inflation “no longer a problem” in Pennsylvania, while turning his economic address into a critique of U.S. immigration policies.

MINNEAPOLIS, December 10, 2025: A broad winter storm moving across Minnesota on Tuesday brought measurable snowfall to much of the state, slowing travel and creating challenging driving conditions from the Twin Cities to the northern counties. The National Weather Service reported 3.4 inches of snow at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport by late evening, marking one of the more significant snowfalls of the early winter season for the metro area. Snowfall varied across the region, with the heaviest accumulations recorded in portions of central and northern Minnesota. St. Cloud received approximately 4 inches of snow, while areas such as Chanhassen, southwest of Minneapolis, reported closer…

NEW YORK, December 10, 2025: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday appealed to governments worldwide to increase support for the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), warning that a sharp drop in contributions is jeopardizing critical humanitarian operations. Speaking at the annual high-level pledging conference in New York, Guterres described the CERF as a “global emergency lifeline” that has consistently enabled the UN to deliver rapid and equitable relief during the world’s most pressing crises. The event followed the launch of the UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Appeal, which seeks $23 billion to assist 87 million people across 50 countries facing acute humanitarian needs. Established in…

The EU fined X €120m for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, citing failures in paid verification, ad oversight and researcher data access.