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P1.224-M worth of illegal firecrackers seized ahead of New Year revelry – PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confiscated over P1.224 million in illegal firecrackers in its enforcement operations across the country as of Sunday, or three days before the New Year”s Eve revelry. In a statement, the PNP said it has seized 79,953 pieces of illegal firecrackers valued at P1,224,909 as of 7 a.m. of December 28.
Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities
ROME – Italian prosecutors said on Saturday they had arrested nine people on suspicion of financing Hamas through charities based in Italy, in an operation coordinated by anti-mafia and anti-terrorism units. The suspects are accused of “belonging to and having financed” the Palestinian group – classified as a terrorist group by Israel, its top ally the U.S. and the European Union – prosecutors in the northern Italian city of Genoa said in a statement.
Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say
LATAKIA – Three people were killed on Sunday when protests in Syria”s Alawite heartland of Latakia spiralled into gunfire and other violence, according to the province”s media office.
UK flag clash as foreign banners fly, citizens push back against woke policies reshaping Britain
New polling reveals deep splits over Union Jack symbolism as Britain’s changing demographics fuel heated debate about national flags and identity.
Unsung heroes of 2025: First responders and everyday Americans who saved lives across US
Heroes emerged from 2025’s deadliest disasters as first responders and citizens risked everything to save lives during floods, shootings and rescues.
DAVID MARCUS: What the conservative think tank wars have to do with you
Heritage Foundation faces exodus after president’s controversial video remarks defending Tucker Carlson, with experts fleeing to Mike Pence’s think tank.
I was a contestant on ‘The Bachelor.’ Here’s why AI can’t replace real relationships
America’s loneliness epidemic drives people toward AI romance, but artificial relationships cannot replace genuine human connection and real love.
FBI surges resources to Minnesota as Patel calls $250M fraud scheme ‘tip of iceberg’
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency has surged additional personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota as part of an ongoing effort “to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs.”
Patel said Sunday that the bureau moved resources into the state even before recent online attention intensified, pointing to the Feeding Our Future investigation, which uncovered a $250 million scheme that siphoned federal food aid intended for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The case has already resulted in 78 indictments and 57 convictions, with prosecutors also charging defendants in a separate plot to bribe a juror with $120,000 in cash, Patel said, adding that the investigation remains ongoing.
“The FBI believes this is just the tip of a very large iceberg. We will continue to follow the money and protect children, and this investigation very much remains ongoing,” he wrote on X. “Furthermore, many are also being referred to immigrations officials for possible further denaturalization and deportation proceedings where eligible.”
Patel’s announcement comes in the wake of a viral video that raised questions about a daycare in Minneapolis that allegedly received millions in state funding despite appearing largely inactive. The video led political figures to call for accountability from Gov. Tim Walz and his administration.
“The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota,” Patel said, noting that the FBI’s latest actions began beforehand,
This is a developing news story; check back for updates.
‘We are not afraid’: Erika Kirk vows TPUSA will continue campus debates nationwide
Erika Kirk tells Fox News that Turning Point USA will resume college presence after her husband Charlie Kirk’s tragic death during Utah campus event.
Steelers make major contract decision on DK Metcalf after suspension
The Pittsburgh Steelers could have voided the remaining guaranteed money in DK Metcalf’s contract due to his suspension. But they have reportedly chosen not to.
