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Earlier this month, 13 European countries and Japan condemned Israel’s decision to recognize 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move undermines prospects for long-term peace and security in the region. “Such unilateral actions, as part of a broader consolidation of settlement policy in the West Bank, not only violate international law, but also risk fostering instability,” the two leaders said in a joint statement. On December 11, Israel’s Cabinet approved the legalization and establishment of 19 settler outposts, according to an Israeli official with knowledge of the matter. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, himself a…

Duchess Kate expresses gratitude for all that life has to offer. The Princess of Wales, who is mother to children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, with husband Prince William, shared a touching message to mark Christmas, reflecting on the ups and downs of the past year. “At a time when life can sometimes feel fragmented and uncertain, the Christmas season invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another with generosity, understanding and hope,” she said on ITV’s holiday special Royal Carol: Together for Christmas, which aired on December 24. The Duchess,…

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it had discovered more than 1 million additional documents potentially related to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, delaying the release of files that were supposed to be released by last Friday.“The Southern District of New York and the FBI have notified the Department of Justice that they have discovered over one million additional documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case,” the Justice Department said in a post to X.”Attorneys are working around the clock to review and implement the legally necessary redactions to protect victims, and we plan to release the documents as…

Olivia Culpo is taking over for Christmas. The model shared a glimpse of her and husband Christian McCaffrey’s first holiday since welcoming baby girl Colette. And Christmas looks a lot different than last year. She showed a side-by-side video of her 2024 cradling her pregnant belly next to a tree, then the video cut to a clip of her 5-month-old son sitting in a booster seat on the floor in front of this year’s sparkling evergreens. In the video, her little one appeared to be in the holiday spirit, sitting next to her dog Oliver Sprinkles and wearing a red…

Travis Barker’s daughter Alabama Barker reveals she’s taking weight loss pillsAlabama Barker is getting flashy. Travis Barker’s daughter called in an eye-popping slew of extravagant presents for her 20th birthday on December 24th, posting a photo full of Chanel and Louboutin shopping bags. Blink-182 drummer Alabama, who he shares with ex Shanna Moakler, revealed that her father gave her a diamond-encrusted Cartier Love bracelet worth around $38,000. After opening the jewelry, Alabama wrote “I love you” to her father on her Instagram Story. As for stepmom Kourtney Kardashian, who married Travis in 2022, she also went all out with the…

Polymarket banner outside the New York Stock Exchange, October 7, 2025.Kevin Stankiewicz | CNBCPrediction markets are booming, with monthly transactions reaching billions of dollars, and a recent estimate by a consulting firm suggests that this relatively new phenomenon could grow to $1 trillion by the end of the decade. That’s a lot of tax, but the government doesn’t know exactly how to account for it.Although working in prediction markets is similar to gambling, there are important differences between these platforms. They argue that they offer financial contracts that are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, whereas gambling is regulated…

Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed government have reached a new agreement to carry out a major prisoner exchange, a key humanitarian step as efforts to calm the conflict continue. Abdulkader Hassan Yahya al-Multada, head of the Houthi National Prisoner Affairs Committee, said on Tuesday that the agreement includes the release of about 1,700 Houthi detainees, including seven Saudi nationals and 23 Sudanese, in exchange for 1,200 prisoners held by the other side. Mohammed Al-Jabir, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, said the agreement was signed under the supervision of the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen and the International Committee of…

Tax season is approaching, and millions of workers could soon claim a “tip tax-free” deduction that will give them a tax credit on their 2026 returns. But some experts question which workers will benefit from the policy. The provision, enacted by President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Act,” allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” annually from their federal returns from 2025 to 2028. The tip deduction is phased out or reduced once your modified adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000 for single filers and $300,000 for married couples filing jointly. Read more CNBC’s personal finance coverageBoth…

Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with AI chip competitor Groq. As part of the deal, Nvidia will hire Groq founder Jonathan Ross, president Sunny Madra and other employees. CNBC reported that Nvidia is acquiring assets from Groq for $20 billion. Nvidia told TechCrunch that this is not an acquisition of the company and declined to comment on the scope of the deal. But if CNBC’s numbers are accurate, the acquisition is expected to be Nvidia’s biggest ever, and with Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing. As technology companies race…

Don’t expect a Rob and Chyna reboot for Christmas. Blac Chyna has given an update on her current relationship status after previously hinting that she had reconciled with ex Rob Kardashian, with whom she shares 9-year-old daughter Dream Kardashian. In the photo posted to Instagram on Dec. 22, Chyna (real name Angela Renee White) strikes a pensive pose in an all-black ensemble, applying deep red lipstick and adding a moody vibe with a bright green wig. Next to the photo, she wrote in on-screen text, “Guess who will finish the year-end single.” Less than three months later, there was speculation…