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Hong Kong convicts media tycoon Jimmy Lai in national security trial

He was charged in 2020 after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the Asian financial hub.

Axios · Dec 15, 2025

Erika Kirk to address assassination claims privately with Candace Owens

Erika Kirk said she would instead meet with Owens privately.

Axios · Dec 15, 2025

N.Y., L.A. police bolster security during Hanukkah after Sydney attack

While there are no known threats locally, police departments in N.Y. and L.A. announced enhanced protections during Hanukkah.

Axios · Dec 15, 2025

The high cost of the U.S. sports betting boom

Betting eats into savings, not just fun money.

Axios · Dec 14, 2025

It's beginning to look a lot like (AI) Christmas

The rise of AI at Christmas is tied to churches trying "to put their best foot forward" during the holidays.

Axios · Dec 14, 2025

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman

Mendoza is only the third Latino player to win the coveted honor, but is the first Cuban American to take it.

Axios · Dec 14, 2025

2 killed, 9 injured in Brown University shooting; 1 in custody

Those on campus are being asked to shelter in place.

Axios · Dec 14, 2025

2 Latino QBs are the top candidates for the Heisman and are set to make history

Mendoza or Pavia would be the third Latino player to win.

Axios · Dec 13, 2025

U.S. unseals warrant behind oil tanker seizure near Venezuela

The FBI director said the bureau will keep enforcing U.S. sanctions and "cut off our adversaries from financial markets" and tech.

Axios · Dec 13, 2025

OpenAI isn't too big to fail. It's bigger.

OpenAI's central place in the AI economy is enough to make people nervous.

Axios · Dec 13, 2025