Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google
A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.
Month: December 2025
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme
In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat
How broader Epstein network could be exposed
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are already looking beyond the release of the files in their pursuit of justice. It would seem sensible.
‘Catastrophic’ explosion at US nursing home
Two people have died and others are missing after an explosion at a nursing home in the US.
US bars five Europeans over alleged efforts to ‘censor American viewpoints’
US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.
Russian forces seize embattled Siversk town as Ukrainian troops withdraw
Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a ‘demilitarised’, ‘free economic zone’ in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
Syria ministers discuss military cooperation with Putin in Russia: Report
Talks held between Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Russian president.
SCOTUS rejects Trump’s bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois
The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s proposal to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley has the details on the decision.
Skater Tony Hawk makes ‘Nutcracker’ ballet debut
Skater Tony Hawk makes ‘Nutcracker’ ballet debut
At least two dead in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Five people are still unaccounted for but crews have rescued multiple people from the partially collapsed building, officials say.
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators – Takeaways from new Epstein files
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
