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Los Angeles faces severe flooding and mudslides as powerful storms drench Southern California, triggering travel chaos and emergency rescues.

SEATTLE, December 24, 2025: Amazon has blocked more than 1,800 suspected job applications linked to North Korean operatives over the past 18 months, according to the company’s chief security officer, who detailed an escalating effort by the tech giant to counter foreign infiltration attempts targeting its global workforce. Stephen Schmidt, Amazon’s Chief Security Officer, said in a recent briefing that the company’s security division uncovered repeated attempts by individuals believed to be acting on behalf of North Korea to obtain employment through its remote hiring programs. The findings followed an extensive internal review that identified falsified credentials, stolen identities, and inconsistent digital…

LOS ANGELES, December 23, 2025: Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally acclaimed Call of Duty video game franchise and a prominent figure in the interactive entertainment industry, died on Sunday following a car crash in Southern California. He was 55. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Zampella was driving a Ferrari on the Angeles Crest Highway north of Los Angeles on the afternoon of December 21 when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a concrete barrier, and caught fire. Emergency responders pronounced Zampella dead at the scene. A passenger in the car also died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities…

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec 23, 2025: One person was killed as heavy rain and flooding swept through parts of  California over the weekend, prompting widespread travel disruptions and emergency responses ahead of the Christmas holiday. The powerful storm system, driven by a Pacific atmospheric river, inundated roads, triggered mudslides, and caused power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents across the state. Authorities in Sacramento County confirmed that one fatality occurred after a vehicle was caught in floodwaters late Friday. Rescue teams responded to multiple incidents involving stranded drivers and flooded neighborhoods as rivers and creeks overflowed following hours of intense rain. Officials warned that…

WASHINGTON, December 19, 2025: The United States Senate has approved a major defense policy bill authorizing $900.6 billion in funding for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026. The measure, officially titled the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, received broad bipartisan support in a 77-20 vote on Wednesday, clearing one of the final hurdles before becoming law. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on December 10, will now be sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. The administration has confirmed the President’s intention to enact the measure, which defines national defense policies and sets the spending ceiling for the…

MIAMI, December 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation, accusing the network of defamation and deceptive trade practices over what he claims was a manipulated edit of his January 6, 2021, speech. The lawsuit, lodged in a federal court in Miami, alleges that the BBC’s documentary misrepresented Trump’s remarks in a way that falsely implied he incited the violence at the U.S. Capitol. According to the 33-page complaint, the case centers on a segment aired in the BBC’s investigative program “Panorama,” which examined the events surrounding the Capitol unrest. The filing asserts…

NEW YORK, December 15, 2025: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has called on young people across the globe to reaffirm their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect amid growing social and geopolitical divisions. The appeal comes as international tensions, conflict, and humanitarian crises continue to challenge global stability and cohesion. UNAOC High Representative Miguel Ángel Moratinos said youth play a crucial role in shaping peaceful and inclusive societies, stressing that their participation in decision-making is essential for sustainable peace. Addressing recent developments affecting intercultural relations, Moratinos emphasized that fostering trust among communities and promoting dialogue across divides are key to…

A winter storm brought up to six inches of snow across Minnesota, causing travel delays and marking the state’s first major snowfall of the season.

NEW YORK, December 10, 2025: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday appealed to governments worldwide to increase support for the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), warning that a sharp drop in contributions is jeopardizing critical humanitarian operations. Speaking at the annual high-level pledging conference in New York, Guterres described the CERF as a “global emergency lifeline” that has consistently enabled the UN to deliver rapid and equitable relief during the world’s most pressing crises. The event followed the launch of the UN’s 2026 Global Humanitarian Appeal, which seeks $23 billion to assist 87 million people across 50 countries facing acute humanitarian needs. Established in…

MOUNT POCONO, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 2025: President Donald Trump turned a planned address on inflation into a broader critique of immigration and economic management, blending economic optimism with renewed criticism of foreign nations and migration policies. The speech, delivered before a crowd of supporters in northeastern Pennsylvania, was part of a series of public appearances emphasizing what Trump described as “making America affordable again.” Speaking for more than an hour, Trump declared that inflation was “no longer a problem,” claiming his administration’s economic policies had reversed years of price instability. He said tariffs and trade measures were central to curbing costs for U.S. households and argued that previous…