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• Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Attack - New legislation will be drafted to target those who promote violence and to increase penalties for hate speech, the prime minister said Thursday.
• November's inflation report is the first to be released after the shutdown. Here's what to expect - November's CPI report is expected to show the annual inflation rate at 3.1%, according to economists polled by Dow Jones.
• US Air Force to buy two more 747-8s for presidential fleet support - By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S.
• Wildlife expert captures heart-pounding video of standoff with large predator: 'A potentially risky worst-case scenario' - Experts emphasized that these situations are "exceptionally rare."
• Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies at 91 - He won the prestigious award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for The Associated Press, and went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades.
• Venezuelan assembly condemns Trump's blockade on oil tankers - STORY: :: Caracas, Venezuela:: December 17, 2025:: The Venezuelan National Assembly condemns the U.S. blockade on sanctioned oil tankers:: Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuelan Assembly President"It is absurd—absolutely outrageous—that we have to say
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I would ‘stomp’ JD Vance in a presidential election - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has claimed she would “stomp” JD Vance in a presidential election.
• Zach Wilson’s on-field congratulations renew attention on Aaron Rodgers’ marriage to mystery bride - Aaron Rodgers’ secret marriage returned to the spotlight Monday night when Zach Wilson congratulated the Steelers star on tying the knot with his still-unknown bride.
• NY Gov. Hochul to sign bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide: 'Who am I to deny you?' - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will sign legislation allowing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, allowing them to die on their own terms.
• Why haven’t mortgage rates been falling since the last Federal Reserve rate cut? - The Fed cut its rate for the third time in 2025. Many thought mortgage rates would fall, but they've barely budged. Find out what’s going on and what to do next.