December 23 Trump trade crackdown hits cheap food containers from China, Vietnam with massive new duties Commerce Department will issue final duty orders on disposable food containers from China and Vietnam following trade commission vote on unfair import practices.
December 23 Historic landmark to begin charging foreign visitors amid overcrowding battles Rome is introducing a $2.35 entry fee for foreign tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain starting in February 2026 to combat overcrowding at the historic landmark.
December 23 Cities across Europe revise Christmas traditions, triggering public backlash Brussels faces backlash over modern nativity scene as European cities rethink Christmas traditions amid cultural debates. U.K. museum suggests Santa is "too white."
December 23 '60 Minutes' CECOT segment pulled by Bari Weiss airs in Canada, spreads across internet The "60 Minutes" CECOT segment that Bari Weiss had delayed from airing that caused a furor at CBS News has leaked online after it aired in Canada.
December 23 China’s phony conviction of Jimmy Lai is a warning Jimmy Lai, pro-democracy activist and media mogul, faces life in prison after Hong Kong conviction as authorities throw the book at the Apple Daily founder.
December 23 FCC announces ban on new Chinese-made drones over national security concerns The FCC is banning new foreign-made drones, including those made by Chinese companies DJI and Autel, citing risk to national security and the safety of Americans.
December 22 Multiple fatalities reported as Mexican Navy plane crashes off Texas coast, recovery effort underway Mexican Navy plane reportedly crashes near Galveston Causeway during medical mission, resulting in multiple fatalities as search and recovery efforts continue.
December 22 ICE officers injured after illegal immigrant strikes agents, rams vehicles during arrest attempt ICE officers injured in violent encounter as Cuban migrant allegedly rams vehicles, strikes agents during arrest attempt in St. Paul. Two hospitalized.
December 22 Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of Navy battleships, touts them as ‘more powerful than any' ever built Trump administration elevates shipbuilding as critical national security priority amid warnings that China has 230 times U.S. naval production capacity.
December 22 China quietly loads 100+ ICBMs into new missile silos near Mongolia: report China has reportedly loaded over 100 new intercontinental ballistic missiles into border silos, accelerating nuclear expansion faster than any other power.