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China Launches Massive War Games Around Taiwan Amid U.S. Arms Deal

Daniel J. Whitman December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance China launched "Justice Mission 2025" war games around Taiwan, simulating a blockade. The drills featured rockets, assault ships,...

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Congress Passes $150B Pentagon Boost, $170B Immigration Bill, Tax Cuts

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

> At a Glance > - $150B Pentagon boost and $170B immigration bill reshaped defense and enforcement. > - Tax cuts from 2017 made permanent, projected...

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Trump’s Kennedy Center Renaming Triggers Artist Cancellations

Jordan M. Lewis December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Musicians cancel shows at Kennedy Center after board names it after President Trump. The Cookers, Kristy Lee, and Chuck Redd all pulled...

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NFL Sports

Jaelan Phillips Rolls Ankle, Logs 66 of 76 Snaps in Eagles’ 13-12 Win

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Jaelan Phillips rolls ankle but plays 66 of 76 snaps in Eagles' 13-12 win over Bills. > - Phillips records 6 tackles, 3...

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Eagles Surge: Brown’s 5,000-Yard Milestone, Road Dominance and Record-Setting Wins

Daniel J. Whitman December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance A.J. Brown crosses 5,000 yards for first Eagle in history Eagles finish 6-3 on the road, fifth straight winning season in Nick...

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Human Remains Found in Cumru Township Could Be Missing 27-Year-Old Travelle Martin

Michael A. Turner December 30, 2025No Comments

> At a Glance > - Human remains were found in Cumru Township on Dec. 28, 2025. > - The site matches the last known location of Travelle Martin, a...

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Brigitte Bardot’s Private Funeral in Saint-Tropez on Jan. 7

Robert K. Lawson December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Brigitte Bardot will be buried in Saint-Tropez on Jan. 7. A ceremony will be broadcast on two large screens at the port and Place des...

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Clooney Family Becomes French Citizens, Embraces New Life

Michael A. Turner December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance George Clooney, wife Amal and twins Ella and Alexander have been granted French citizenship. The decree was published in France's...

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Kennedy Center Renamed to Trump Sparks Artist Walkouts

James O Connor Fields December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Kennedy Center renamed to include Donald Trump's name, sparking a wave of concert cancellations. Jazz group The Cookers, folk singer...

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Malcolm in the Middle Returns in 4-Episode Revival

Sarah L. Montgomery December 30, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Trailer released Dec. 29, showing Frankie Muniz as Malcolm. Revival title: Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair. Four-episode...