Congress approves funding bill on December 7, 2025, averting deeper economic fallout from impasse. Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan budget agreement ended the 35-day government shutdown on December 7, 2025, the longest in U.S. history, with Congress passing a $1.7 trillion funding package. The deal, negotiated overnight, restores operations and back pay for 800,000 furloughed … Read more
Near-Earth object probability increases after new observations, prompting enhanced tracking efforts. Pasadena, CA – NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies updated on December 7, 2025, the impact risk for asteroid 2024 YR4, raising it to 3.1% (1-in-32 chance) for December 22, 2032. The revision follows radar data from Goldstone, with officials briefing congressional committees. What … Read more
Tech giant phases out legacy app by May 2026, redirecting resources to enterprise collaboration tool. Redmond, WA – Microsoft announced on December 7, 2025, the shutdown of Skype, its 22-year-old messaging service, effective May 2026, to prioritize Microsoft Teams. The decision impacts 300 million monthly users, with migration support outlined in a company blog post. … Read more
President targets CAFE rules for revision, citing industry burdens and consumer costs, effective 2026 model year. Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump outlined plans to roll back federal fuel economy standards during an Oval Office address on December 7, 2025, aiming to ease automaker regulations. The proposal, directed at the NHTSA, reverses Biden-era mandates for … Read more
Massive blackout hits U.S. territory on December 7, 2025, leaving 3.2 million without electricity amid ongoing grid vulnerabilities. San Juan, PR – A widespread power outage plunged Puerto Rico into darkness on December 7, 2025, affecting the entire island’s 3.2 million residents. The failure, originating from the island’s main grid substation, prompted swift emergency declarations. … Read more
Newsom administration files first state challenge to federal trade policies, seeking injunction on implementation. Sacramento, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration on December 7, 2025, over proposed tariffs on imports. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, argues the measures … Read more
University of Michigan survey shows slight uptick in optimism, boosting hopes for December 18 policy easing. Ann Arbor, MI – The University of Michigan reported on December 7, 2025, a consumer sentiment index of 71.2 for early December, up 2.5 points from November. The improvement, driven by stable inflation views, heightens anticipation for a Federal … Read more
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, designer of Guggenheim Bilbao and Walt Disney Concert Hall, passes away in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA – Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind titanium-clad masterpieces, died on December 5, 2025, at his Los Angeles home at age 96. His family confirmed the passing on December 7, attributing it to natural … Read more
Annual report highlights spikes in queries on political violence, economic policies, and cultural moments amid turbulent year. Mountain View, CA – Google unveiled its 2025 Year in Search report on December 7, 2025, revealing the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as the top U.S. trending topic. The list, compiled from January to November data, … Read more
White House announces broadened restrictions targeting nations with high visa overstay rates, escalating post-election security measures. Washington, D.C. – On December 7, 2025, the Trump administration revealed plans to expand the U.S. travel ban to more than 30 countries, focusing on regions with elevated security risks and visa violations. The announcement, made during a Cabinet … Read more
