Author: Amnewsworld

What was billed as a marquee Christmas Day NFL showdown has lost much of its luster as the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys meet Thursday night with both teams already eliminated from playoff contention and key stars sidelined. The matchup was initially expected to feature a high-profile quarterback duel between rookie Jayden Daniels and veteran Dak Prescott, renewing the long-standing NFC East rivalry under the holiday spotlight shared by the NFL and streaming partner Netflix. Instead, Daniels has been shut down for the season after multiple injuries limited him to just seven appearances, leaving him to watch from the sideline…

The United States Justice Department has announced it will need additional time to release all records related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after officials said more than one million potentially relevant documents were newly uncovered, missing a congressionally mandated deadline set for last Friday. In a statement issued on Christmas Eve, the department said federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the FBI identified the documents during an ongoing review, calling the discovery significant given earlier assurances that a comprehensive assessment of Epstein-related materials had already been completed. The delay has intensified political pressure in Washington. A bipartisan group…

Finland’s population reached 5,656,394 at the end of November 2025, according to preliminary figures released by Statistics Finland, reflecting an increase of 20,423 people since the start of the year. Official data show that the entire population growth was driven by net migration, as the country continued to record more deaths than births during the period under review. Between January and November, 46,856 people immigrated to Finland, while 14,057 emigrated, resulting in a net migration gain of 32,799. By contrast, natural population change remained negative, with 42,247 births recorded against 53,831 deaths, leaving a birth deficit of 11,584. Migration trends…

Recent remarks by U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens alleging that Jewish people controlled the Atlantic slave trade have drawn sharp criticism from historians and civil rights advocates, who describe the claims as historically false and rooted in long-standing antisemitic conspiracy theories. Scholars across ideological and religious lines say the Atlantic slave trade was a vast, state-driven enterprise dominated by European imperial powers, particularly Portugal, Spain, Britain, France and the Netherlands. The system relied on government-chartered companies, colonial administrations, insurers and plantation economies, structures from which Jewish communities were largely excluded during the 15th to 18th centuries. Historians note that Jews…

Bourbon maker Jim Beam has announced it will suspend whiskey production at its Clermont, Kentucky distillery for at least one year beginning in 2026, citing shifting market conditions, trade pressures linked to U.S. tariffs, and a slowdown in global demand for American spirits. The company said the temporary pause will allow time to invest in upgrades and improvements at the Clermont facility. While distillation will stop, bottling operations, warehousing, and the James B. Beam Distilling Co. visitor center and restaurant will remain open. Jim Beam’s larger distillery in Boston, Kentucky, will continue operating without interruption. “We are always assessing production…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an ambitious proposal for the United States Navy to construct a new class of large warship, which he describes as a modern “battleship,” as part of a broader vision he calls the Golden Fleet. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump said the vessels would represent a dramatic leap in naval power. “They’ll be the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built,” he claimed, adding that the first ship would be named USS Defiant. According to details outlined during the announcement, the proposed warship would be…

Archaeological discoveries made near the Dead Sea continue to affirm the remarkable preservation of ancient Jewish scripture, following renewed scholarly attention to the Dead Sea Scrolls some of the oldest known Hebrew texts, dating back more than 2,000 years. The scrolls were discovered in caves near Qumran in the Judean Desert and are widely believed to have been preserved by the Essenes, a Jewish sect that lived during the period of Roman occupation of Jerusalem. Historians say the group, known for its strict discipline and ritual purity, withdrew from urban life amid fears that Jewish religious traditions faced destruction under…

A proposed international reconstruction concept for post-war Gaza, dubbed “Project Sunrise,” is facing intense criticism from security analysts and pro-Israel commentators who argue that the initiative ignores the region’s core political and security realities. The plan, reportedly circulating among diplomatic and policy circles close to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, envisions transforming Gaza into a technologically advanced, AI-managed Mediterranean economic hub, complete with modern infrastructure, innovation centers, and resort-style development. Critics, however, describe the proposal as detached from conditions on the ground, warning that large-scale investment is unrealistic as long as armed militant groups remain active in the…

Despite ongoing diplomatic engagements and repeated references to ceasefires and peace initiatives, Israeli military operations against militant groups in Gaza and southern Lebanon continue almost daily, underscoring a widening gap between political messaging and realities on the ground. Recent talks led by the Trump administration with Turkey and Qatar on a proposed second phase of a Gaza arrangement have drawn skepticism within Israeli political and security circles. Analysts note that both Ankara and Doha maintain long-standing political and financial ties with Hamas and the wider Muslim Brotherhood network, raising doubts about their role as neutral mediators in shaping Gaza’s future.…

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua have successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight clash scheduled for 19 December in Miami. At Thursday’s official weigh-in, Joshua tipped the scales at 243 pounds, while Paul came in lighter at 216 pounds, setting the stage for an intriguing physical matchup between the two fighters. The eight-round contest, fought over three-minute rounds, will take place at the Kaseya Center and will be streamed live on Netflix, marking another major crossover event blending mainstream entertainment with elite-level boxing. For Paul, 28, the fight represents the sternest test of…