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Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile Strike on Ukrainian Facilities in Retaliatory Operation
Dec 13, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Russia has conducted a significant military operation against Ukrainian infrastructure, employing advanced hypersonic missile technology including Kinzhal systems. Moscow officials claim the strike specifically targeted military and energy facilities as direct retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian targets.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Continues Despite Trump's Ceasefire Claims
Dec 13, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Border hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia persist despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire agreement. Both nations continue military operations with Thailand conducting airstrikes and Cambodia firing BM-21 rockets, resulting in dozens of casualties and displacing hundreds of thousands. Thai officials have explicitly denied agreeing to a ceasefire while Cambodia remains silent on Trump's mediation claims.
Trump Dismisses Newly Released Epstein Photos As House Democrats Reveal Images With Powerful Figures
Dec 13, 2025 08:16 pm CST
House Democrats have released 19 previously unseen photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing the sex offender with high-profile figures including Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. Trump dismissed the images as "no big deal," claiming Epstein "has photos with everybody." The release comes ahead of the December 19 deadline for the administration to release complete Epstein files, intensifying the controversy surrounding Epstein's connections to powerful individuals.
California Funeral Home Faces Lawsuit After Mistakenly Giving Family Their Son's Brain Instead of Clothing
Dec 13, 2025 05:45 pm CST
A San Jose funeral home is facing legal action after mistakenly giving a father his deceased son's brain instead of requested clothing. The lawsuit alleges the funeral director later improperly stored the brain in the facility's courtyard for months, highlighting serious misconduct in handling human remains at Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel.
US Intelligence Restrictions During Gaza War: Inside the Biden Administration's Temporary Suspension of Critical Data to Israel
Dec 13, 2025 05:25 pm CST
The Biden administration temporarily withheld critical intelligence from Israel during the Gaza war, including suspending drone feed access and restricting targeting information. This rare action stemmed from growing concerns about civilian casualties and prisoner treatment, revealing tensions within the US-Israel security relationship despite continued overall cooperation. Intelligence sharing resumed after Israel provided assurances of compliance with international law.
Zelensky Debunks Russian Claims with Frontline Visit to Kupiansk: Visual Proof of Ukrainian Control
Dec 13, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky personally visited the disputed city of Kupiansk, providing visual evidence contradicting Russian claims of control. His frontline appearance showcases Ukraine's continued military presence in the strategic Kharkiv Oblast location, challenging statements made by Russian leadership about territorial gains in the region.
Operation Golden Dynamite: Inside Maria Corina Machado's Daring Escape from Venezuela to Accept Nobel Peace Prize
Dec 13, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado embarked on a perilous journey through rough seas and complete darkness to escape government surveillance and accept her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. This exclusive account details how US special forces veteran Bryan Stern and the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation executed "Operation Golden Dynamite," a high-stakes mission to extract Machado from Venezuela while evading President Maduro's security forces.
Iranian Woman Executed for Murdering Four-Year-Old Stepdaughter Under Islamic Law of Retribution
Dec 13, 2025 03:24 pm CST
A woman in northwestern Iran was executed after being convicted of killing her four-year-old stepdaughter under qisas, the Islamic law of retribution. The execution, carried out at dawn on Saturday, was demanded by the victim's mother and upheld by Iran's Supreme Court. Iran remains the world's second highest implementer of capital punishment after China, according to human rights organizations.
SpaceX IPO: Inside Elon Musk's Historic $30 Billion Public Offering and Space Industry Revolution
Dec 13, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Elon Musk plans to take SpaceX public in what could become the largest IPO in history, potentially raising over $30 billion and valuing the company at $1.5 trillion. This strategic move aims to fuel ambitious projects like Mars colonization and space-based AI data centers while transforming the rapidly growing space industry. Experts analyze the timing, implications, and challenges of this landmark transition for the world's most innovative aerospace company.
Indian-Origin Tech Entrepreneur Vikram Beri Arrested After Tesla Crash and Winery Arson Attempt
Dec 13, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Vikram Beri, a 42-year-old Indian-origin millionaire and founder of BetterLYF Wellness, was arrested after allegedly attempting arson at a California winery and crashing his Tesla while fleeing the scene. The Menlo Park entrepreneur, who also serves as president of Fieldking USA, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest following the December 8 incident at Garrod Farms Estate Winery & Stables in Saratoga.