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Economist Names Its Country of the Year

Syria is 'far happier and more peaceful' under its new leader, the magazine observes

(Newser) - The Economist has handed its 2025 "country of the year" title to a nation that for years has been synonymous with war and repression: Syria. But the magazine sees the changes underway since last year's ouster of Bashar al-Assad as worthy of the honors.
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The AP's Best Wildlife Photos of 2025

From Florida's peacocks to the golden snub-nosed monkeys of China, a little something for everyone

(Newser) - The AP's most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle hatchling among its peers or a cicada's translucent wings. Beyond the headlines and sometimes dangerous human impacts on their worlds, animals persist. A polar bear sprawls outside an abandoned research station...

'6-7,' Dubai Chocolate, Labubu: You Took 2025, Now Scat!

Let's check some of 2025's annoying trends at the door to 2026

(Newser) - With Labubus hanging from our bags, Dubai chocolate in our bellies and "6-7" ringing in our ears, it's almost time to bid farewell to a few things that went hard in 2025. Scat. Don't follow us into the new year. You've had your 15 minutes. We'...

Obama's Year-End List of Faves Just Dropped

Former president reveals his 2025 picks in films, books, and music

(Newser) - Former President Obama has become known in his post-Oval Office years (and even while he still resided at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.) for a holiday tradition of sorts: revealing his favorite books, movies, and tunes. This year's selections dropped on Thursday. "I hope you find something new to...

After SNL Roast, Uber Unveils 'YOUBER'

Year-end summary of rides, deliveries comes just days after eerily similar SNL parody

(Newser) - Your Uber habit now comes with a highlight reel, and maybe a reality check. Days after Saturday Night Live lampooned the idea of an "Uber Eats Wrapped" that exposes just how much people spend on late-night nuggets and other takeout, Uber rolled out something strikingly similar in real life....

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