US military strikes ISIS militants in Nigeria. On Christmas, the US conducted airstrikes on two ISIS camps in northwest Nigeria, following President Trump’s warnings over the killing of Christians; the operation was a collaborative effort with Nigerian intelligence and approval from President Tinubu.[1] Ukrainian President […]
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The best PS5 games from 2025
In this new era of console… inclusivity? driven by Sony and mostly Microsoft bringing their exclusives to other platforms, it’s getting harder to highlight games that make a singular console shine. Indeed, the top-performing games year after year on both PlayStation and Xbox are multiplatform […]
Myanmar’s 2025 Election: A “Sham Process” Amidst Military Rule and Resistance
Myanmar’s military rulers are moving ahead with a national election scheduled to begin on 28 December 2025, but few inside or outside the country believe it will resemble a genuine expression of popular will.[1] For millions of citizens who risked their lives to oppose the […]
Sam Altman is hiring someone to worry about the dangers of AI
OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness. Or, in other words, someone whose primary job is to think about all the ways AI could go horribly, horribly wrong. In a post on X, Sam Altman announced the position by acknowledging that the rapid improvement of […]
Two Dead in Suspected Palestinian Ramming, Knife Attack in Northern Israel, Tensions Rise
Two Killed in Suspected Palestinian Ramming and Knife Attack in Northern Israel In a shocking incident on December 26, 2025, two civilians were killed in what Israeli authorities described as a Palestinian terrorist attack involving a car-ramming and stabbing in northern Israel.[1][3][4] The attack has […]
Russia Bombards Kyiv Injuring 11 Amid Zelenskyy-Trump Talks; China Sanctions U.S. Defense Firms – 12/27/2025, 8:28:30 PM
Top world news stories as of December 27, 2025, include intense Russian attacks on Kyiv injuring at least 11 ahead of a Zelenskyy-Trump meeting, a new Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement, and China’s sanctions on 20 US defense firms.[1][2] Ukraine-Russia Conflict Russia launched heavy overnight missile and […]
Roku Streaming Stick 4K with HDR Slashed to $25 for Limited Time Deal
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K With HDR Is Half Off Right Now If you’re looking to supercharge your 4K TV without breaking the bank, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K with HDR and Dolby Vision is currently on sale for $25—that’s half off its regular $49.99 […]
Two new wireless Samsung speakers for 2026 lean into aesthetics
For years, Samsung has made products that try to camouflage what they are by displaying works of art. The Frame TV is the most famous example, but the company also released the Music Frame, a speaker disguised as a picture frame, at last year’s CES. […]
Pixel 10 phones and Switch 2 games round out this week’s best deals
If you’re taking it easy during the slow, in-between week between Christmas and New Year’s, now’s a good time to catch up on deals you might’ve missed. Many of our favorite discounts from the past week are still hanging around, making this an especially convenient […]
8 great games for your Steam Deck from 2025
I played a lot of games on my Steam Deck this year. It seemed like there was a never-ending list of incredible indie games to try – The Verge wrote about a lot of them! – and many worked brilliantly on Valve’s handheld gaming PC. […]