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U.S.-Denmark Tensions Flare as Trump Appoints Special Envoy to 'Lead the Charge' for Greenland
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U.S.-Denmark Tensions Flare as Trump Appoints Special Envoy to 'Lead the Charge' for Greenland

President Trump appointed a special envoy for Greenland, citing national security needs and escalating diplomatic tensions with Denmark, which called the move 'completely unacceptable.'

Vince Zampella, Creator of 'Call of Duty' and 'Apex Legends,' Dies at 55
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Vince Zampella, Creator of 'Call of Duty' and 'Apex Legends,' Dies at 55

Vince Zampella, the celebrated developer behind franchises like Call of Duty and Apex Legends, has died in a car crash at age 55, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.

ULA CEO Tory Bruno Resigns After Decade-Long Battle with SpaceX
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ULA CEO Tory Bruno Resigns After Decade-Long Battle with SpaceX

Tory Bruno has resigned as CEO of United Launch Alliance after a decade. The move comes amid intense competition from SpaceX and just after the successful debut of ULA's new Vulcan rocket.

China's Oceanic Holdings Defaults on $1.5 Billion Bond, Testing Beijing's Resolve
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China's Oceanic Holdings Defaults on $1.5 Billion Bond, Testing Beijing's Resolve

Chinese developer Oceanic Holdings has defaulted on a $1.5 billion bond, raising fears of contagion. With Beijing showing little sign of a bailout, we analyze the impact on global markets, commodities, and investor portfolios.

It's Not a New Cold War—It's a U.S.-China Chess Game
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It's Not a New Cold War—It's a U.S.-China Chess Game

The latest Trump administration National Security Strategy reframes the U.S.-China relationship as an economic rivalry, not a new Cold War. Deep economic interdependence and domestic political constraints on both sides prevent a full-scale decoupling.

Stranded: How Boeing's Starliner Failure Left NASA Astronauts in Orbit for 9 Months
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Stranded: How Boeing's Starliner Failure Left NASA Astronauts in Orbit for 9 Months

An in-depth look at the critical malfunctions on Boeing's Starliner that stranded two NASA astronauts on the ISS for nine months, forcing a rescue mission by rival SpaceX.

Apple Slashes 2026 Vision Pro Target, Pivots to Cheaper Model Amid Slowing Sales
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Apple Slashes 2026 Vision Pro Target, Pivots to Cheaper Model Amid Slowing Sales

Apple is reportedly cutting its 2026 Vision Pro production target from 1 million to under 500,000 units and delaying a 2nd-gen model, focusing instead on a cheaper version. We analyze the strategy shift amid high prices and manufacturing issues.

China Unplugs a Decade of EV Subsidies, Pivoting to the Next Tech Frontier
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China Unplugs a Decade of EV Subsidies, Pivoting to the Next Tech Frontier

China has dropped electric vehicles (EVs) from its list of strategic industries for the first time in a decade, signaling a major policy shift. What does this mean for the global market, and what lessons can the U.S. learn from China's industrial playbook?

Ji Sung is 'The Judge Returns' in MBC's New Time-Bending Legal Drama
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Ji Sung is 'The Judge Returns' in MBC's New Time-Bending Legal Drama

Actor Ji Sung stars in 'The Judge Returns,' a new MBC legal-fantasy K-drama. Check out the latest teaser and poster details for the story of a corrupt judge from 2035 who travels to the past.

‘We Backed Up Spotify’: Shadow Library Unleashes 300TB of Music Data in Torrent Shock
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‘We Backed Up Spotify’: Shadow Library Unleashes 300TB of Music Data in Torrent Shock

Anna's Archive, a shadow library reportedly funded by AI developers, has released 300TB of Spotify music and metadata as torrents. We analyze the implications for the music industry, copyright law, and the escalating war for AI training data.

Today's Wordle Answer: Hints, Clues, and the Final Solution for Dec. 23
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Today's Wordle Answer: Hints, Clues, and the Final Solution for Dec. 23

Struggling with the Wordle for December 23, 2025? Get helpful hints, clues, and the final revealed answer right here, plus a look at the game's origins.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Fewer Cuts in 2026 Amid Stubborn Inflation
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Fewer Cuts in 2026 Amid Stubborn Inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 5.5-5.75% and signaled fewer rate cuts in 2026. Chair Powell pushed back against market expectations, causing stocks to fall.