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AI likely to displace jobs in a modern Industrial Revolution, warns Bank of England governor

Artificial intelligence is likely to displace workers from jobs in a way comparable to the Industrial Revolution, the governor of the Bank of England has warned, as concerns grow over the impact of the technology on entry-level employment and younger workers. Andrew Bailey said the rapid adoption of AI across the economy made it essential that the UK invested in training, education and skills to help workers transition into new roles created by the technology....

US military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking operation

Joint Task Force Southern Spear forces struck two alleged narco-terrorist vessels moving along a major drug corridor in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing five militants without suffering any U.S. casualties. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) released a video on X showing the opening strike and the aftermath, with the targeted boat engulfed in flames. ‘On Dec. 18, at the direction of [Secretary of War] Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes...

Maria Shriver slams Trump over Kennedy Center name change decision: ‘Beyond comprehension’

Maria Shriver slammed President Donald Trump on Thursday after the Kennedy Center’s board voted unanimously to rename the institution to the ‘Trump-Kennedy Center,’ accusing him of trying to attach his name to a memorial dedicated to her uncle, President John F. Kennedy. Shriver, a high-profile member of the Kennedy family, said it is ‘beyond comprehension’ to change the center’s name, accusing Trump of staining JFK’s legacy in art, culture and education. ‘It is beyond comprehension...

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage

President Trump signed into law a nearly $1 trillion defense policy bill Thursday and approved what looks to be the largest military spending package in U.S. history. The fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act authorizes $901 billion in military spending, roughly $8 billion more than the administration requested, according to Reuters. It also delivers a nearly 4% pay raise for troops, provides new funding for Ukraine and the Baltic States and includes measures designed to...

Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden’s first-year total in record pace

Senate Republicans confirmed nearly 100 of President Donald Trump’s nominees, leapfrogging previous administrations and his own first term in the process in their sprint to finish off the year.  The confirmation of 97 of Trump’s picks on Thursday with a 53-43 vote marked one of the final bits of floor action in the upper chamber following a blistering pace set out by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., once Republicans gained control of the Senate...

AOC predicts triumph over JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchup: ‘Let the record show: I would stomp him’

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is incorporating Gen Z messaging and viral jabs at Vice President J.D. Vance into her playbook as she builds momentum for a 2028 presidential run, a Republican political strategist has claimed. The strategist’s comments came after the New York Democrat used meme-style language and mocked Vance on Dec. 17 over a poll and declared she would ‘stomp him’ if the matchup became real. ‘It is a case of the squeaky wheel gets the...

Licensed Casinos and the Growth of Regulated Online Markets

Online gambling continues to gain traction, especially as digital platforms become more accessible. Players aren’t just looking for entertainment; they want platforms that operate transparently, process payments securely, and follow legal standards. Regulation has become central to that experience. Businesses that rely on trust and long-term customer engagement have a lot to gain from understanding how licensed online casinos operate. These platforms show how regulation and transparency can support both compliance and commercial success. Why...

Scandal leaves International Criminal Court grasping for legitimacy amid probe of Israel

The International Criminal Court, or ICC, is in the fight of its life. Its top prosecutor, Karim Khan, faces serious allegations of criminal misconduct, including claims of repeated sexual assault. Khan has strongly rejected the accusations, instead blaming Israel for his problems. The ICC is scrambling for an off-ramp, one that cuts Khan loose while salvaging its long-criticized posture toward Israel and the United States. The question is: Will it work? Khan is accused of sexually assaulting...

201 House Democrats vote against blocking Medicaid dollars for kids’ transgender surgeries

More than 200 House Democrats voted against banning Medicaid dollars from funding transgender treatments for minors. The Do No Harm in Medicaid Act was introduced by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, and received support from all House Republicans when it was put to a vote Thursday afternoon. The measure passed 215-201, with all opposition coming from Democrats. All Republicans who voted approved the bill. Four Democratic representatives voted for the bill — Henry Cuellar, D-Texas; Vicente...

Magnitude ‘cannot be overstated’: Feds say Minnesota fraud may be more than $9B

In a Thursday press conference, federal authorities in Minnesota announced new charges in the fraud scandal that has grabbed national headlines and spoke on the scope of the crisis, saying that it goes beyond what has previously been reported. ‘Minnesotans and taxpayers deserve to know the truth of the fraud,’ First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson told reporters at a press conference.  ‘The fraud is not small. It isn’t isolated. The magnitude cannot be overstated....