Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's "conscious choice" to launch a major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, calling the strikes "inhumane." Russia fired 184 missiles and drones, many of which were intercepted by Ukraine's air force, but some still caused casualties, with damage reported in several regions. The attack resulted in widespread power cuts, including in Kyiv, where residents took shelter in metro stations as air raid alarms sounded.
A rising wave of DMCA takedown requests has swept across the internet, targeting fan art, merchandise, and content related to Luigi Mangione, a controversial figure accused of assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The requests are being used to remove various forms of Mangione-related media, including tee shirts and other merchandise featuring his image, much to the dismay of supporters and creators.
A Guatemalan migrant suspected of lighting a sleeping woman on fire aboard a New York City subway train has been arrested, according to the New York Post.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced Monday that the country has received $1.1 billion in financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into an incident involving drones crashing into a crowd during a Christmas drone light show over Eola Lake in Orlando, Florida.
