Author: Isabella Sorvani

José Antonio Kast leads runoff vote As Chileans head to the polls on Sunday, even critics of ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast acknowledge he is likely to become the country’s next president. Opinion polls show Kast holding a commanding lead over his opponent, Jeannette Jara, in the presidential runoff. Kast’s rise reflects a sharp shift in Chile’s political landscape. The hard-line candidate, who has twice failed to win the presidency, has now consolidated support from the traditional right by centering his campaign on crime, immigration and public order. Voter frustration fuels political uncertainty While right-wing parties secured roughly 70…

Incident occurred near Venezuelan airspace US Southern Command is reviewing a serious aviation incident after a JetBlue commercial flight and a US Air Force tanker aircraft nearly collided midair on Friday near Venezuela, according to air traffic control audio and official statements. The JetBlue aircraft was en route from Curaçao to New York City when the pilot visually identified the military aircraft crossing its flight path, forcing the crew to halt their climb to avoid a potential collision. Air traffic control audio reveals pilot concerns Audio recordings captured the moment the JetBlue pilot alerted air traffic control, stating that the…

Strategic investment targets critical supply chains The United States has backed a $7.4bn investment in a critical minerals processing plant to be built by Korea Zinc, as Washington steps up efforts to reduce its reliance on China for strategic metals essential to technology, defence and manufacturing. Korea Zinc, the world’s largest zinc smelter, said the US government requested the project to address growing supply chain risks tied to materials used in sectors ranging from electric vehicles to semiconductors and national security. Wide range of metals planned for production The new facility will process key elements such as antimony, germanium and…

Winningest coach in program history steps down after 21 seasons Kyle Whittingham, the most successful head coach in University of Utah football history, announced Friday that he is retiring after 21 seasons leading the Utes. Whittingham, who spent 32 total years coaching at the university, said “the time is right to step down,” closing one of the most accomplished tenures in college football. With 177 wins, Whittingham leaves as the all-time winningest coach at Utah, surpassing longtime benchmark Ike Armstrong. His leadership helped transform Utah from a regional program into a consistent national contender across multiple conferences. Ending on a…

Experimental Prime Video feature paused after fan backlash Amazon has removed an artificial intelligence generated video recap of its hit TV series Fallout after viewers flagged multiple factual inaccuracies in the summary. The recap was part of an experimental feature announced in November, designed to help audiences quickly catch up on select Prime Video shows. The AI powered tool, which Amazon described as a “first of its kind,” used automated narration, dialogue and music to condense key plot points into a short video. Fallout, adapted from the popular video game franchise, was among the titles included in the test rollout…

Government steps down ahead of eurozone entry Bulgaria’s prime minister, Rosen Zhelyazkov, has submitted his government’s resignation after weeks of escalating nationwide protests over economic policies and the administration’s perceived failure to confront entrenched corruption. The announcement came shortly before parliament was expected to vote on a no-confidence motion brought by the opposition and just weeks before Bulgaria’s planned entry into the eurozone on 1 January. “Our desire is to be at the level that society expects. Power stems from the voice of the people,” Zhelyazkov said in a televised statement, adding later that “people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds…

Cross border car traffic remains depressed Canada’s cross border travel trends in November showed a clear continuation of recent patterns. Despite the pull of U.S. Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping, many Canadians still chose not to travel south. New figures released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday confirm that concerns linked to higher U.S. tariffs have kept cross border trips at subdued levels for nearly a full year. The agency reported that the number of cars returning to Canada after trips to the United States fell by 28.6 percent in November compared with the same month in 2024. This marked the…

The Trump administration has proposed a significant expansion of screening requirements for millions of foreign travelers who currently enter the United States without a visa. According to a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security, visitors from countries in the visa waiver program would be required to provide additional personal information, including five years of social media activity, as part of the updated entry process. The visa waiver program currently includes 42 countries whose citizens can visit the United States for up to 90 days for business or tourism without the need for a traditional visa interview. Participants include…

A surprising comeback triggered by an injury crisis Philip Rivers, the retired NFL quarterback, father of 10 and recently a grandfather, is back in the league at age 44. The Indianapolis Colts signed Rivers to their practice squad on December 9, one day after he tried out on his birthday. The unexpected move follows a string of quarterback injuries that left the 8-3 Colts short on healthy options. Starter Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles in a December 7 game against Jacksonville, while backup Anthony Richardson is already on injured reserve with a fractured orbital bone. Rookie emergency quarterback Riley…

A tiny wearable built for capturing thoughts instantly Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky has unveiled the Pebble Index 01, a minimalist $75 smart ring designed for fast, reliable voice capture. Worn on the index finger, the device contains only a microphone and a single button. It resembles a tightly cinched cable tie and is meant to function as “external memory for your brain,” offering a frictionless way to record ideas, reminders, or tasks throughout the day. A long press activates the mic, and recordings automatically sync to the Pebble app on iOS and Android via Bluetooth. The ring stores up to…