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US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die' 12/29/2025 04:38pm • GENEVA (AP) — The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration slashes U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies they must “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of new financial realities. The money is Panthers' Bryce Young could see more man-to-man defense after major flop against Seahawks 12/29/2025 04:36pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young could see more man-to-man coverage looks from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday in a game that could determine the NFC South champion. On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks surprised the Panthers (8-8) by employing mostly man coverage against Carolina's wide receive Jets coach Aaron Glenn backtracks on criticism of team's effort after blowout loss 12/29/2025 04:14pm • Upon further review, Aaron Glenn changed his perspective on things. The New York Jets coach was critical Sunday of the team's effort in a 42-10 blowout loss to New England, saying it was the first time this season that was truly a problem. “Getting a chance to look at it last night and look at it Four Downs with the Commanders: A turkey for Christmas 12/29/2025 04:06pm • Well, at least "A Christmas Story" was on full-repeat last Thursday. The Washington Commanders' 30-23 loss to rival Dallas saw the Burgundy and Gold shoot its eye out for the 12th time this season. Defensively, they allowed touchdowns the first three times the Cowboys had the ball, as the visitor FACT FOCUS: Trump says he's ended eight wars. His numbers are off 12/29/2025 01:16pm • U.S. President Donald Trump continues to claim he has ended eight wars this year, but that is exaggerated. His meeting this week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlights that far more work remains before any declaration of an end to the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, fresh fighting broke o The stories of 2025 that gave us hope and made us feel good 12/29/2025 12:56pm • A lot of us over the last 12 months would hear a story on WTOP or read a headline and then shake our heads in disbelief while thinking, "This can't be real." There were other times when we would hear about someone in the news that would cause us to have a lump in our throats or a tear in our eye Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor? 12/29/2025 12:20pm • Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it? Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking office in one of the country's most scrutinized political jobs. Republicans have cast him as a libera Dolphins are getting production from their young players, an encouraging sign for the future 12/29/2025 11:53am • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel stood in the locker room after the Miami Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and began calling out the names of the game's most impactful players. “I'm going to start with a couple of players deserving of game balls,” McDaniel said. “Roo A power outage can turn dangerous fast. Here’s how to prepare 12/29/2025 11:21am • Power outages can come from winter storms, heat waves, wildfires or a delivery driver backing into the power line by your house. But depending on how long they last or what the temperature is outside, they can be serious or even fatal, no matter the cause. One of the biggest factors in getting throu Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains 12/29/2025 10:15am • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors — too complicated, capital-intensive and “boring, honestly,” says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui. But the commercial boom in artificial intelligence has lit a spark under long-simmering visi Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger role in dispute 12/29/2025 09:30am • HONG KONG (AP) — Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand convened with their Chinese counterpart on Monday as the Beijing government, building on its expanding presence in global diplomacy, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute between the two Southeast Asian 'The past gives comfort': Finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas 12/29/2025 07:27am • As technology distracts, polarizes and automates, people are still finding refuge on analog islands in the digital sea. The holdouts span the generation gaps, uniting elderly and middle-aged enclaves born in the pre-internet times with the digital natives raised in the era of online ubiquity. They Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America 12/29/2025 07:20am • On most Monday nights, the sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Church — with its vaulted ceilings, stone arches and stained-glass windows — seamlessly transforms into a space of quiet contemplation. It’s in this Gothic Revival church in Pasadena, California, that Betty Cole, a longtime Zen prac Ronaldo wants to reach 1,000 goals before ending his soccer career. He's up to 956 12/29/2025 05:36am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his determination to score 1,000 goals by the end of his career. And the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is in no doubt he'll get there. “I will reach that number for sure, if no injuries,” Ronaldo said late Sunday at the Globe From 'lazy' to title challengers: Aston Villa is the big surprise in the Premier League this season 12/29/2025 05:21am • When Aston Villa was on a five-match winless run to start the Premier League season, the team looked more like a potential relegation candidate than a title contender. Manager Unai Emery was describing his players as “lazy.” Villa's big names — including England internationals Ollie Watkins an