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Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt - Reuters
Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt  ReutersJapan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions  The GuardianJapan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China  ABC NewsJapan Plans to Reduce Sales of Super-Long Government Bonds ...[read more]

Asian Stocks Set for Muted Open in Holiday Trade: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
Asian Stocks Set for Muted Open in Holiday Trade: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.comGold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president  CNNSilver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records  CNBCPrecious metals have been on a heated pre-holiday run. Why this strategist is calling that ‘un...[read more]

US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump - BBC
US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump  BBCTrump says US military struck ISIS terrorists in Nigeria  CNNLIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest  Al JazeeraU.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians  The ...[read more]

NFL Playoff Bracket 2025-26: Standings, Scenarios After Broncos vs. Chiefs - Bleacher Report
NFL Playoff Bracket 2025-26: Standings, Scenarios After Broncos vs. Chiefs  Bleacher ReportTracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles  ESPNNFL playoff picture: Broncos move closer to AFC West title and keep pace for No. 1 seed; Lions eliminated and...[read more]

Death Toll in UPS Plane Crash Rises to 15 - The New York Times
Death Toll in UPS Plane Crash Rises to 15  The New York Times15th victim of deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville identified  WDRBMayor Greenberg announces 15th victim of UPS plane crash more than 7 weeks after incident  WAVE NewsGreenberg announces death of 15th victim in UPS Flight 2976 crash  T...[read more]

19 states sue to block Kennedy's plan to curb trans care - Axios
19 states sue to block Kennedy's plan to curb trans care  Axios19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care  NPRDemocratic-led states sue HHS over proposal targeting hospitals that offer transgender care to minors  CNN19 States Sue to Block White House Plan to End ...[read more]

Thursday Night Football: Chiefs lead Broncos 7-6 at halftime - NBC Sports
Thursday Night Football: Chiefs lead Broncos 7-6 at halftime  NBC SportsBroncos-Chiefs on Christmas Day: What We Learned from Denver's 20-13 win  NFL.comBo Nix, Broncos survive scare in Kansas City on Christmas to maintain lead in AFC race  Yahoo SportsBroncos snap Arrowhead skid with gritty win ...[read more]

RECAP: Lions at Vikings - Detroit Lions
RECAP: Lions at Vikings  Detroit LionsVikings dominate Lions despite woeful passing game  ESPNPackers clinch spot in NFC playoffs following Lions' loss to Vikings; Detroit eliminated  NFL.comA preseason Super Bowl favorite has been eliminated from playoff contention  NBC NewsLions' alarming loss ...[read more]

US 'Powerball' lottery winner scoops $1.8 billion jackpot - DW
US 'Powerball' lottery winner scoops $1.8 billion jackpot  DWSingle ticket wins $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve  Cincinnati Enquirer$1.8 billion Powerball winner could remain anonymous for some time under Arkansas law  CNNArkansas Powerball lottery player wins $1.817bn jackpot on ...[read more]

‘Stranger Things’: The Duffer Brothers on Vol. 2’s Major Reveals and What to Expect From the Series Finale: “We’re Not Trying to Shock or Upset Anyone” - The Hollywood Reporter
‘Stranger Things’: The Duffer Brothers on Vol. 2’s Major Reveals and What to Expect From the Series Finale: “We’re Not Trying to Shock or Upset Anyone”  The Hollywood ReporterStranger Things season five vol 2 review – the fact that this isn’t unbearable is a miracle  The GuardianHere's when 'Stra...[read more]