Month: December 2023
An inside account of delivering aid to Gaza: ‘Each time it’s getting more desperate’
Philippe Lazzarini has visited Gaza three times since the war began. He says each time he can’t imagine the situation could get more desperate — and then it does. (Image credit: Hatem Ali/AP)
Read MoreU.S. and Europe Eye Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine as Funding Dries Up
Despite legal reservations, policymakers are weighing the consequences of using $300 billion in Russian assets to help Kyiv’s war effort.
Read MoreIt’s the winter solstice. Here are 5 ways people celebrate the return of light
Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it falls at exactly 10:27 p.m. ET on Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it’s celebrated around the world. (Image credit: Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images)
Read MoreWATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as talks for Ukraine, border funding pushed to next year
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Thursday after the Senate adjourned for the remained of the year, leaving hanging hopes for a border deal and more Ukraine funding.
Read MoreIncumbency Is No Longer an Advantage in Presidential Elections
Between 1936 and 2012, 11 out of 14 presidents seeking a second White House term were re-elected. This success rate convinced many that, as with other elected offices, incumbency offers distinct advantages for the presidency. But what if this conventional
Read MoreWATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as top military official meets with Beijing
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has spoken with his Chinese counterpart.
Read MoreWarner-Paramount Deal Would Test Appetite for Streaming Consolidation
In the current Hollywood rumor mill, one thing remains certain: Streaming consolidation will be a lot easier said than done.
Read MoreTop Democrats worry about Biden’s support among Black voters in Georgia and Michigan
Some top Democrats are worried that a dip in Black voter turnout, along with other challenges, could doom President Joe Biden and his party in 2024.
Read MoreAt least 10 dead in Prague university shooting, rescuers say
A gunman killed 10 people and wounded dozens of others at a Prague university on Thursday, before the police “eliminated” him, authorities said. The violence in the Czech city’s historic centre sparked panic, a massive police response and warnings for
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