## Russia preparing major offensive in Avdiivka as ground freezes, warns White House

Authored by euromaidanpress.com

With the arrival of persistent frost in eastern Ukraine, Russia is preparing for a new offensive in Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, stated White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby.

“We have seen that the Russians actually want to conduct offensive operations, particularly in the East, around Avdiivka.

He warned that similar to last year, Russia is targeting vital infrastructure in Ukraine, turning winter cold into a weapon against civilians.

Previously, the White House has warned that US aid for Ukraine is set to expire by the end of the year.

Senate Republicans recently blocked a $60 billion Ukraine aid bill, linking it to immigration control at the US-Mexico border.

Ongoing Senate talks aim to reach a comprehensive deal encompassing aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, plus enhanced border measures.

The House of Representatives went out of session for the rest of the year but could be called back to vote if a deal is reached. »

### Nuclear fusion: With 200 lasers and a peppercorn-sized fuel capsule, scientists inch closer to mastering this energy

Authored by edition.cnn.com

Now they say they have successfully replicated ignition at least three times this year, according to a December report from the LLNL.

For decades, scientists have attempted to harness fusion energy, essentially recreating the power of the sun on Earth.

Unlike nuclear fission — the process used in the world’s nuclear plants today, which is generated by the division of atoms —﻿ nuclear fusion leaves no legacy of long-lived radioactive waste. »

### Inexpensive PlayStation PC Ports Only Require An Email Approval to Get Funded; Spider-Man 2, Wolverine Already Have PC Builds

Authored by wccftech.com

This was the case with the Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart port, which cost far less than $30 million.

Speaking about PlayStation PC ports, some of them have done extremely well on the market.

The next major PlayStation PC port coming next year is Horizon Forbidden West. »

### Teenagers guilty of ‘senseless’ murder of transgender girl Brianna Ghey

Authored by theguardian.com

Two 16-year-olds have been found guilty of the “senseless” murder of Brianna Ghey, a “witty, funny and fearless” transgender girl who was stabbed 28 times in a Warrington park this year.

“This was a senseless murder committed by two teenagers who have an obsession with murder,” he added.

“Brianna Ghey was subjected to a frenzied and ferocious attack and was stabbed 28 times in broad daylight in a public park. »

### The Denver Zoo didn't know who the father of a baby orangutan was. They called in Maury Povich to deliver the paternity test results

Authored by cbsnews.com

Maury Povich announces paternity of the Denver Zoo's newest orangutan Maury Povich announces paternity of the Denver Zoo's newest orangutan 00:42.

The paternity of a baby orangutan born at the Denver Zoo was a mystery to staff – so they went to the paternity test expert, Maury Povich.

The segment usually ended in one of two ways, with Povich saying "you are not the father," or "you are the father.". »

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