Media News Daily: Top Stories for 12/26/2025
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. Journalist John Carreyrou Sues AI Giants Over Copyright Violations Investigative journalist John Carreyrou, along with five other authors, has filed a federal lawsuit inContinue Reading
🧑🚀 Astronauts send seasons greetings from space
NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Chris Williams sent a Christmas message from the International Space Station, wishing people on Earth happy holidays. #nasa #christmas #iss #internationalspacestation #seasonsgreetings #mikefincke #chriswilliams #astronaut #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters onContinue Reading
How Earth endured a planet-wide inferno: The secret water vault under our feet
When Earth was a molten inferno, water may have been locked safely underground rather than lost to space. Researchers discovered that bridgmanite deep in the mantle can store far more water at high temperatures than previously believed. During Earth’s cooling, this hidden reservoir could have held water volumes comparable toContinue Reading
Lindsey Vonn continues to turn back the clock, qualifying for the Winter Olympics at 41
Vonn’s inspiring comeback from injuries and a seven-year hiatus from top-level skiing has injected the U.S. Olympic team narrative with an irresistible story line., Read MoreContinue Reading
Ukraine’s F-16s just shot down 34 of 35 Russian cruise missiles—and new tech may be why
The Ukrainian air force’s F-16 fighters are now carrying Sniper sensor pods The camera- and laser-equipped pods open up new capabilities Sniper-equipped F-16s can use laser-guided rockets and bombs The British Paveway IV laser-guided bomb, pledged to Ukraine in 2024, can accurately strike moving targets Ukrainian forces shot down 34Continue Reading
If China moves on Taiwan, Russia may strike Europe, NATO chief warns
China could urge Russia to launch attacks in Europe if it invades Taiwan, potentially triggering a second front during a Pacific war, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in an interview with Bild. Rutte warned that a victorious Russia would pose a far greater threat to NATO than itContinue Reading
Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
Somalia is facing a rapidly worsening drought emergency, with vast swaths of the country now parched after four failed rainy seasons, leaving millions at risk of hunger and displacement, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills three: Report
Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a cordon around the area and are investigating., BREAKING, Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a cordon around the area and are investigating. Three people have been killed and five injured when an explosion struck a mosque in Syria’s Homs,Continue Reading
Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza., Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem NewsFeed Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the ongoing war in Gaza. Al Jazeera’s Nida IbrahimContinue Reading
CachyOS Wants to Improve Your Server Performance Now
The devs plan a hardened server image with optimized packages and pre-tuned settings., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Itching to Try the Hot COSMIC DE on Ubuntu Linux? Here's an Easy Way
Did you know you can get COSMIC on Ubuntu? This unofficial PPA makes it possible., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
The Duffer Brothers Explain How Will’s Coming-Out Became the Emotional Core of ‘Stranger Things’ Final Season (Exclusive)
If Stranger Things has taught us anything over the years, it’s that the most powerful moments often arrive when you least expect them. That philosophy is on full display in the final season, when Will Byers’ long-awaited coming-out scene unfolds not in quiet reflection, but in the middle of ourContinue Reading
Who Is JD Vance? (No, Seriously. Who Is He?)
At the Turning Point USA conference at the University of Mississippi in October, an audience member asked Vice President JD Vance about the tension between his interracial, interfaith marriage with Usha, the daughter of Indian immigrants, and his beliefs that the U.S. should reduce the number of immigrants. He beganContinue Reading