Top world news headlines as of December 20, 2025: Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: A Russian missile strike on Odesa port killed at least 8 and wounded dozens[1]. Ukraine struck a Russian-linked…
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‘Friend slop’ made co-op gaming goofier than ever in 2025
When a friend invited me to play a new game called REPO earlier this year, I thought I was wasting my money – not because the game looked bad, but because it looked like Lethal Company. The surprise-hit 2024 co-op survival horror game has players […]
Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install
Today was the deadline for Google to reveal how it’s complying with Judge James Donato’s order to crack open Android for third-party app stores, stop illegally tying its Google Play Billing system to its app store, and let developers link to ways to download their […]
U.S. Strikes ISIS in Syria, Syria Sanctions Lifted; Major Developments Shake the Region – 12/20/2025, 8:29:15 AM
Here are some of the most significant latest world news developments reported in the last day or so: U.S. retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria The United States launched large-scale…
Rocket Lab Lands $816M Pentagon Contract for Missile Defense Satellites, Solidifying Defense Industry Role
Rocket Lab has just secured its largest defense contract to date, winning an $816 million (approximately $805 million base) award from the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) to build a…
Did a publisher’s slip-up reveal smaller Switch 2 cartridges?
On Friday, retro and arcade game publisher ININ Games surprisingly announced it’s been able to “recalculate production” on offering a physical version of R-Type Dimensions III for the Switch 2 because “Two days ago Nintendo announced two new smaller cartridge sizes for Nintendo Switch 2.” […]
Middle East Tensions Escalate with US Strikes: Dec 20, 2025
Good morning or evening, wherever you find yourself in the world, and welcome to Greenground. Today, we’re diving into the headlines shaping our world, providing context with the calm clarity that respects the human stories beneath the surface. Imagine this as a leisurely conversation between […]
Brendan Carr is a dummy
All year on The Vergecast, we’ve been tracking the many bizarre and problematic actions of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. There has been a lot to discuss! Then, this week, ahead of one of our last episodes of the year, Carr appeared in front of the […]
Historic Papal Shift: First American Pope Elected, Impact on Global Catholicism Unfolds – 12/19/2025, 8:28:43 PM
Here are some of the most prominent world news stories as of late December 2025, based on major broadcast round‑ups and year‑end summaries: Gaza / Israel–Hamas war and ceasefire: A…
Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high
South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher.