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Dec 18
18 Navy SEALs Disciplined After Racist Memes Targeted Black Teammate; Trident Later Restored
The Navy disciplined 18 members of SEAL Team Four after investigators found racist memes and messages in a private Signal chat that targeted a Black SEAL. Punishments ranged from rank reductions and pay forfeit...
Society
Dec 18
Non‑Americans — Tell Us Honestly: What Do You Think About the United States Right Now?
- Call For Non‑Americans To Share Honest Views About The U.S.
- Part Of BuzzFeed's Community Conversation
- One‑Sentence Responses Are Welcome
Science
Dec 18
JWST Reveals Carbon-Rich, Jupiter-Sized Companion Orbiting Pulsar J2322‑2650
- JWST Detected A Jupiter-Sized Companion To Pulsar J2322‑2650
- Atmosphere Dominated By Helium And Extremely High Molecular Carbon
Science
Dec 18
Seasonal Switch: Buckeye Butterflies Change Color, Behavior and Likely Vision
- Seasonal Changes Extend Beyond Color In Buckeye Butterflies
- Study Sampled Butterflies Monthly From May To November Over Three Years
Economy
Dec 18
Netanyahu Approves Record $35B Natural Gas Export Deal With Egypt — Chevron To Supply Over 15 Years
- Netanyahu Approved A $35B, 15‑Year Gas Export Deal To Egypt
- Chevron Will Deliver Gas From Offshore Mediterranean Fields
Environment
Dec 18
U.S. Judge Blocks Michigan From Enforcing Shutdown Of Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
- U.S. Judge Blocks Michigan From Enforcing 2020 Shutdown Order
- Order Targeted Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
Economy
Dec 18
Most Americans Say Holiday Costs Are Rising; Many Plan To Scale Back, Poll Finds
- Majority Say Holiday Purchases Are At Least Somewhat Difficult To Afford
- Many Plan To Cut Back On Gifts, Travel And Entertainment
Politics
Dec 18
Dershowitz Tells Trump the Constitution Is 'Not Clear' on a Third Term, WSJ Reports
- Dershowitz Told Trump Constitution 'Not Clear' On A Third Term
- Comment Occurred While Reviewing Draft Of A Book On The Issue
Politics
Dec 18
U.S. Plans Major Increase in Denaturalizations: USCIS Told to Seek 100–200 Cases a Month
The Trump administration, citing internal USCIS guidance reported by The New York Times, is directing field offices to forward 100–200 denaturalization cases per month for fiscal 2026 — a sharp increase from hi...
Conflict
Dec 18
Yemen at a Crossroads: How the STC's Eastward Push Is Recasting Power and Risk
- STC Advances Into Hadramout And Al-Mahra
- IMF Activity Suspension Seen As Economic Warning By President Al-Alimi
- Conflict Now Involves Multiple De Facto Authorities
Politics
Dec 18
How Democrats Can Turn Trump’s Falling Economic Approval Into Midterm Momentum
- 57% Of Cost‑Concerned Voters Disapprove Of Trump, But Only 50% Back Democrats
- Democrats Intend To Center Midterms On The Cost Of Living
Science
Dec 18
Near-Complete Pachycephalosaurus Skull Heads to Smithsonian for One-Week Display
- Near-Complete Pachycephalosaurus Skull Discovered In 2024
- Skull Dates To About 67 Million Years Ago (Late Cretaceous)
Environment
Dec 18
Rare 'Galaxy' Frogs Vanish After Wildlife Photographers Disturb Fragile Western Ghats Habitat
- Galaxy Frogs Vanish From Monitored Site In The Western Ghats
- About Seven Individuals Were Recorded Under Logs In 2020
Economy
Dec 18
U.S. Threatens Oil Blockade On Venezuela — Locals Report Anxiety While Daily Life Carries On
- U.S. Announces Blockade Of Sanctioned Oil Tankers To Venezuela
- Oil Accounts For About 90% Of Venezuela's Export Revenue
Society
Dec 18
Woman Abducted at Age 3 in 1983 Found Alive After More Than Four Decades; Mother Arrested After Tip
- Mother Arrested After Crime Stoppers Tip Revived 1983 Case
- Child Taken On April 2, 1983 — Michelle Was 3 Years Old
Science
Dec 18
Blue Origin NS-37: First Wheelchair User Could Reach Space — How to Watch the Launch
- Michaela Benthaus Could Be First Wheelchair User In Space
- NS-37 Targeted For Dec. 18 At 9:30 A.M. ET From West Texas
Economy
Dec 18
The Surprisingly Small Price Tag to End Extreme Poverty: $318 Billion a Year
The study finds ending extreme poverty would cost about $318 billion per year , roughly 0.3% of global GDP , using targeted cash transfers. Unlike a theoretical $30 billion poverty-gap estimate, this plan relie...
Technology
Dec 18
Fact Check: Viral Parody Claimed Roblox Would Shut Down on Jan. 1 — False
- Viral Parody Post Claimed Roblox Would Close On January 1, 2026
- Post Originated From An Account Labeled As Parody (@RobloxNoobifier)
Economy
Dec 18
White House Calls Jobs Report 'Strong' — BLS Data Show Weak Hiring and Net Losses
- BLS Jobs Report Shows Weak Growth
- Unemployment At Highest Level In Over Four Years
- Net Job Losses In June, August, And October
Security
Dec 18
Did Myanmar Really Destroy KK Park? Satellite Evidence Questions Junta’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Crackdown
- Satellite And Forensic Analysis Contradict Junta Claims
- Government Claimed 413 Buildings Demolished At KK Park
Culture
Dec 18
SUNY Plattsburgh Recognizes 'Plattsfur' As Campus Furry Club As Trend Grows Nationwide
- SUNY Plattsburgh Student Association Approved Plattsfur 11-1
- Furry Fandom Centers On Anthropomorphic "Fursonas"
- Research: Over 75% Of Furries Are Under 25
Society
Dec 18
45-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Near Lenexa Golf Course About 30 Hours After Disappearance
- Amber J. Foster, 45, Found Dead In Lenexa, Kansas
- Last Seen Walking Toward Canyon Farms Golf Course At 5:53 A.M. On Dec. 14
Society
Dec 18
Durham Neighbors Stand Guard at Schools to Protect Families From ICE
- Parents And Volunteers Organized School Perimeter Patrols On 19 November
- ICE Doubled North Carolina Arrests In 2025 To 3,400 Between Jan 20 And Oct 15
Politics
Dec 18
Senators Introduce Bill Allowing Anyone — Including Noncitizens — To Sue Federal Officers for Rights Violations
- Accountability For Federal Law Enforcement Act Introduced
- Anyone Regardless Of Citizenship Could Sue Federal Officers And Agencies
Society
Dec 18
Bondi Hero: More Than AU$2.3 Million Raised After Ahmed al Ahmed Tackles Gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 44-year-old Syrian-Australian shop owner, tackled and disarmed one of two gunmen who opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations near Bondi Beach, in footage that has been viewed worldwide. A gra...
Science
Dec 18
Blue Origin Targets Dec. 18 Launch — Six To Fly On New Shepard; Could Include First Wheelchair User In Space
- Blue Origin Targets Dec. 18 Launch At 8:30 A.M. CT
- Mission NS-37 To Carry Six Passengers On New Shepard
Politics
Dec 18
After Trump’s Push, Lumbee Tribe Nears Federal Recognition as Senate Passes NDAA
- Senate Passage Of NDAA Moves Lumbee Closer To Federal Recognition
- Lumbee Are State-Recognized Since 1885 And Number About 60,000
Science
Dec 18
Astronomers Report Possible First-Ever 'Superkilonova' — A Supernova Followed by A Neutron-Star Merger
- Possible First Observation Of A Superkilonova
- Event Appears To Combine A Supernova And A Kilonova

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Society
Dec 18
18 Navy SEALs Disciplined After Racist Memes Targeted Black Teammate; Trident Later Restored
The Navy disciplined 18 members of SEAL Team Four after investigators found racist memes and messages in a private Signal chat that targeted a Black SEAL. Punishments ranged from rank reductions and pay forfeit...
Society
Dec 18
Non‑Americans — Tell Us Honestly: What Do You Think About the United States Right Now?
- Call For Non‑Americans To Share Honest Views About The U.S.
- Part Of BuzzFeed's Community Conversation
- One‑Sentence Responses Are Welcome
Science
Dec 18
JWST Reveals Carbon-Rich, Jupiter-Sized Companion Orbiting Pulsar J2322‑2650
- JWST Detected A Jupiter-Sized Companion To Pulsar J2322‑2650
- Atmosphere Dominated By Helium And Extremely High Molecular Carbon
Science
Dec 18
Seasonal Switch: Buckeye Butterflies Change Color, Behavior and Likely Vision
- Seasonal Changes Extend Beyond Color In Buckeye Butterflies
- Study Sampled Butterflies Monthly From May To November Over Three Years
Economy
Dec 18
Netanyahu Approves Record $35B Natural Gas Export Deal With Egypt — Chevron To Supply Over 15 Years
- Netanyahu Approved A $35B, 15‑Year Gas Export Deal To Egypt
- Chevron Will Deliver Gas From Offshore Mediterranean Fields
Environment
Dec 18
U.S. Judge Blocks Michigan From Enforcing Shutdown Of Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
- U.S. Judge Blocks Michigan From Enforcing 2020 Shutdown Order
- Order Targeted Enbridge's Line 5 Pipeline
Economy
Dec 18
Most Americans Say Holiday Costs Are Rising; Many Plan To Scale Back, Poll Finds
- Majority Say Holiday Purchases Are At Least Somewhat Difficult To Afford
- Many Plan To Cut Back On Gifts, Travel And Entertainment
Politics
Dec 18
Dershowitz Tells Trump the Constitution Is 'Not Clear' on a Third Term, WSJ Reports
- Dershowitz Told Trump Constitution 'Not Clear' On A Third Term
- Comment Occurred While Reviewing Draft Of A Book On The Issue
Politics
Dec 18
U.S. Plans Major Increase in Denaturalizations: USCIS Told to Seek 100–200 Cases a Month
The Trump administration, citing internal USCIS guidance reported by The New York Times, is directing field offices to forward 100–200 denaturalization cases per month for fiscal 2026 — a sharp increase from hi...
Conflict
Dec 18
Yemen at a Crossroads: How the STC's Eastward Push Is Recasting Power and Risk
- STC Advances Into Hadramout And Al-Mahra
- IMF Activity Suspension Seen As Economic Warning By President Al-Alimi
- Conflict Now Involves Multiple De Facto Authorities
Politics
Dec 18
How Democrats Can Turn Trump’s Falling Economic Approval Into Midterm Momentum
- 57% Of Cost‑Concerned Voters Disapprove Of Trump, But Only 50% Back Democrats
- Democrats Intend To Center Midterms On The Cost Of Living
Science
Dec 18
Near-Complete Pachycephalosaurus Skull Heads to Smithsonian for One-Week Display
- Near-Complete Pachycephalosaurus Skull Discovered In 2024
- Skull Dates To About 67 Million Years Ago (Late Cretaceous)
Environment
Dec 18
Rare 'Galaxy' Frogs Vanish After Wildlife Photographers Disturb Fragile Western Ghats Habitat
- Galaxy Frogs Vanish From Monitored Site In The Western Ghats
- About Seven Individuals Were Recorded Under Logs In 2020
Economy
Dec 18
U.S. Threatens Oil Blockade On Venezuela — Locals Report Anxiety While Daily Life Carries On
- U.S. Announces Blockade Of Sanctioned Oil Tankers To Venezuela
- Oil Accounts For About 90% Of Venezuela's Export Revenue
Society
Dec 18
Woman Abducted at Age 3 in 1983 Found Alive After More Than Four Decades; Mother Arrested After Tip
- Mother Arrested After Crime Stoppers Tip Revived 1983 Case
- Child Taken On April 2, 1983 — Michelle Was 3 Years Old
Science
Dec 18
Blue Origin NS-37: First Wheelchair User Could Reach Space — How to Watch the Launch
- Michaela Benthaus Could Be First Wheelchair User In Space
- NS-37 Targeted For Dec. 18 At 9:30 A.M. ET From West Texas
Economy
Dec 18
The Surprisingly Small Price Tag to End Extreme Poverty: $318 Billion a Year
The study finds ending extreme poverty would cost about $318 billion per year , roughly 0.3% of global GDP , using targeted cash transfers. Unlike a theoretical $30 billion poverty-gap estimate, this plan relie...
Technology
Dec 18
Fact Check: Viral Parody Claimed Roblox Would Shut Down on Jan. 1 — False
- Viral Parody Post Claimed Roblox Would Close On January 1, 2026
- Post Originated From An Account Labeled As Parody (@RobloxNoobifier)
Economy
Dec 18
White House Calls Jobs Report 'Strong' — BLS Data Show Weak Hiring and Net Losses
- BLS Jobs Report Shows Weak Growth
- Unemployment At Highest Level In Over Four Years
- Net Job Losses In June, August, And October
Security
Dec 18
Did Myanmar Really Destroy KK Park? Satellite Evidence Questions Junta’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Crackdown
- Satellite And Forensic Analysis Contradict Junta Claims
- Government Claimed 413 Buildings Demolished At KK Park
Culture
Dec 18
SUNY Plattsburgh Recognizes 'Plattsfur' As Campus Furry Club As Trend Grows Nationwide
- SUNY Plattsburgh Student Association Approved Plattsfur 11-1
- Furry Fandom Centers On Anthropomorphic "Fursonas"
- Research: Over 75% Of Furries Are Under 25
Society
Dec 18
45-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Near Lenexa Golf Course About 30 Hours After Disappearance
- Amber J. Foster, 45, Found Dead In Lenexa, Kansas
- Last Seen Walking Toward Canyon Farms Golf Course At 5:53 A.M. On Dec. 14
Society
Dec 18
Durham Neighbors Stand Guard at Schools to Protect Families From ICE
- Parents And Volunteers Organized School Perimeter Patrols On 19 November
- ICE Doubled North Carolina Arrests In 2025 To 3,400 Between Jan 20 And Oct 15
Politics
Dec 18
Senators Introduce Bill Allowing Anyone — Including Noncitizens — To Sue Federal Officers for Rights Violations
- Accountability For Federal Law Enforcement Act Introduced
- Anyone Regardless Of Citizenship Could Sue Federal Officers And Agencies
Society
Dec 18
Bondi Hero: More Than AU$2.3 Million Raised After Ahmed al Ahmed Tackles Gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, a 44-year-old Syrian-Australian shop owner, tackled and disarmed one of two gunmen who opened fire during Hanukkah celebrations near Bondi Beach, in footage that has been viewed worldwide. A gra...
Science
Dec 18
Blue Origin Targets Dec. 18 Launch — Six To Fly On New Shepard; Could Include First Wheelchair User In Space
- Blue Origin Targets Dec. 18 Launch At 8:30 A.M. CT
- Mission NS-37 To Carry Six Passengers On New Shepard
Politics
Dec 18
After Trump’s Push, Lumbee Tribe Nears Federal Recognition as Senate Passes NDAA
- Senate Passage Of NDAA Moves Lumbee Closer To Federal Recognition
- Lumbee Are State-Recognized Since 1885 And Number About 60,000
Science
Dec 18
Astronomers Report Possible First-Ever 'Superkilonova' — A Supernova Followed by A Neutron-Star Merger
- Possible First Observation Of A Superkilonova
- Event Appears To Combine A Supernova And A Kilonova