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1+ min ago (714+ words) This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and has been republished here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. One of the world's leading climate, weather, and wildfire science research institutions is being targeted for elimination in what many of those affected see as President Donald Trump's political vendetta against Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Trump's beef with Polis stems from the jailing of a former county election official in Colorado, Tina Peters, who was convicted of giving Trump allies unauthorized access to a voting machine in the aftermath of the 2020 election. An anonymous White House official told the Washington Post: "The Colorado governor obviously isn't willing to work with the president." Scientists affiliated with NCAR expressed shock that the center'a linchpin in climate and weather research globally'is at risk of becoming collateral damage in one of Trump's feuds....

6+ min ago (763+ words) Erika Kirk's scheduled speech at her company's grand annual meeting on Thursday was overshadowed by what she called a "fun technical difficulty." Kirk spoke on day one of Turning Point USA's AmericaFest Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, an event she called the organization's "Super Bowl." Her dramatic entrance followed an emotional video about her late husband, conservative activist and TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. Still, as she began talking, it soon became apparent that something went wrong. "The enemy has thrown a lot of curveballs at us today, and this week, and the past three months," Erika Kirk began. "One of them is the fact that my entire speech has been wiped." She held up her black iPad, showing a blank screen. "Because my iPad won't even turn on," she continued. "That's a fun technical difficulty that we can figure…...

8+ min ago (302+ words) In the interview that follows, an Australian postal worker discusses the relevance of Socialism AI amid the "Amazonification" of postal services and the growing use of AI to intensify exploitation and destroy jobs. I'm a postal worker from Australia, and over the last five years we have seen postal services around the world transformed into parcel-delivery operations driven by the relentless pursuit of profit. This transformation has had a major impact on the wages, conditions and safety of postal workers internationally. AI is already being deployed by Australia Post and postal services globally to intensify exploitation and eliminate jobs. Postal operators are following the example set by corporations such as Amazon and UPS, which have introduced AI systems to cut thousands of jobs in order to compete in the cut-throat parcel delivery market. What we are witnessing is the "Amazonification…...

10+ min ago (1251+ words) I've wanted a perm for years now, but with the amount of damage my hair went through with multiple bleaching sessions (I had a pastel pink phase), I had to wait until I had a full head of virgin hair. When I told one of my best friends I was finally about to get a Korean digital perm, she was horrified and said I would probably regret it. Look, I get it. The perm is controversial. You probably instantly think of giant fluffy '80s hairdos or tight ringlets. But unlike traditional perms, the Korean style uses heat technology to create softer curls, which appear more natural. My hair is naturally straight with a slight wave that becomes more obvious the shorter it is. I also have incredibly thick and heavy lengths, so when I use a curling iron, I have to…...

10+ min ago (487+ words) Sharif Osman Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Sharif Osman Bin'Hadi, a leader of Bangladesh's 2024 student-led uprising who was flown to Singapore for treatment after being wounded in an assassination attempt, has died, Singapore officials said. "Despite the best efforts of the doctors " Hadi succumbed to his injuries," Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. According to a report by Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune, Hadi, who was being considered as a potential candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the country's national elections next February, was shot in the head on December 12 in the capital, Dhaka, while travelling in a battery-powered auto-rickshaw. The attacker shot him from a motorcycle, and Hadi was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment. Local physicians told the Dhaka Tribune that his…...

12+ min ago (495+ words) Bel'n is a thought-provoking legal drama that should make your end on 2025 lists. The Mary Sue's Rachel Leishman had the opportunity to talk to Dolores Fonzi about her latest work. Bel'n's core narrative surrounds some heavy topics about bodily autonomy, justice, and community during the course of this film. We asked about letting light shine through some painful moments in the narrative, and Fonzi was elated to see someone appreciate a "Gangam Style" needledrop in the year 2025. As you might expect, the director was happy to pull from her personal experience in Argentina. "When we were working on the script, we were trying to put these layers of humanity into the roles," Fonzi said. "And the year before writing the movie, I got my kid, my girl, was going out of primary school in Argentina. And when you have a…...

13+ min ago (174+ words) President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is hosting a rally at the Rocky Mount Events Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday, just two days after he gave a national address that received harsh reviews. "I'll be in North Carolina tomorrow at the wonderful Rocky Mount Events Center. So much to discuss," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "See you there. Doors open at 6 P.M. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" The announcement came less than 24 hours after Trump gave an 18-minute address that some Republican insiders called "abysmal." The address was supposed to be about how the Trump administration is combating the rising cost of living, which is the top issue for many voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to public polling. Instead of addressing affordability, a word Trump has described as a "Democrat scam," Trump ranted about illegal immigration…...

16+ min ago (520+ words) If you've missed the memo, worry not. With so many new trends popping up each day, it's hard to keep track. The internet's obsession over Dubai chocolate, however, has lasted months. The BBC launched an article in April 2025 marking the origin of the craze and how big it blew up. It "combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with filo pastry, and is inspired by the Arab dessert Knafeh." And how did it start? Apparently, with one woman's pregnancy cravings. The article shares the couple's initial idea and how it somersaulted into the mania it is today. From just a simple idea, it has now become their business. Yezen Alani, who co-owns the business with his wife, Sarah Hamouda, sells the chocolate bar "Can't Knafeh of It" only in the UAE. Therefore, once the trend caught wind, people and…...

19+ min ago (257+ words) The House on Wednesday voted down a War Powers Resolution meant to block President Trump from launching a war with Venezuela without congressional authorization, as required by the Constitution. The bill failed in a vote of 211-213, with nine representatives not voting. Just three Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the bill: Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), and Don Bacon (NE). One Democrat, Henry Cuellar (TX), voted against the legislation. The legislation would have directed the president to remove "United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress." Before the Venezuela bill, another War Powers Resolution aimed at stopping President Trump's bombing campaign against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific Ocean also failed. That bill failed in a vote of 210-216, with two Republicans (Massie and Bacon) voting…...

20+ min ago (417+ words) CNN host Brianna Keilar and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) on CNN on December 18, 2025 (Image: Screengrab via CNN / YouTube) Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) faced off against CNN's Brianna Keilar as he tried to spin President Donald Trump's claims, then tied himself in knots trying to defend the president's language he'd just said was incorrect. Davidson conceded that people will likely believe their own experiences over Trump's claims. He cheered Vice President JD Vance instead, saying that he made it clear that the "top 10 percent of Americans are driving the economy," and it will trickle down. "So, you know, this is coming," said Davidson. "You're going to see it. It's already been done, but you're going to see it in the year ahead." Keilar pressed that Trump "promised" prices would "decrease quickly" when speaking on the campaign trail in 2024. She quoted the…...