Month: December 2025

Turkey’s commercial footprint in the Black Sea places it among the countries most directly exposed to disruptions in one of Europe’s most fragile maritime corridors. Turkish shipowners continue to operate routes serving Ukrainian ports despite the ongoing war, linking national trade interests to an increasingly volatile region.

Easing monetary, fiscal, and regulatory policies creates a “triple easing,” which means the current credit cycle has room to run.

Dan Bongino has announced he will be stepping down as deputy director of the FBI, less than a year assuming the position.

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“I’m so, so tired of this.” Homeowner distraught over aggressive neighbor’s destructive acts: ‘I feel like I can’t just live in peace’ first appeared on The Cool Down.

A cardiac expert has warned he is “seriously concerned” about President Donald Trump’s health after watching his “manic” address to the nation. Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a medical analyst for CNN who served as the late Vice President Dick Cheney’s cardiologist for over 30 years, posted a series of alarmed statements on X as Trump delivered his accelerated address. Trump sped through the 18-minute address, often taking an angry tone, and occasionally…

Mustafa Suleyman says staying at the AI frontier will cost “hundreds of billions” over the next five to 10 years.

Even the most dedicated doomscrollers smile once in a while. Here’s a look back at some of the Associated Press stories that captured attention around the world and provided moments of brightness throughout 2025: Art and intrigue The brazen heist at the world’s most visited museum in November wasn’t just a whodunit, it was a “who wore it.” Hours af…

Local volunteers are said to have devoted more than 6,000 hours to surveying wildlife this year alone. Experts stunned as trail cameras capture images of incredibly rare creature: ‘It is a privilege’ first appeared on The Cool Down.