By Harmeet Kaur, CNN

(CNN) — Every day, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, Hasan Piker is live on Twitch.

“What I do is basically AM radio, but for Zoomers,” he has said. The 34-year-old streamer, HasanAbi to his 3 million followers, flips between a dizzying number of tabs, offering political commentary on the day’s news to an audience mostly of young men. When he’s not sounding off on the culture or offering dating advice, he’s tearing into right-wing figures or the policies of the Trump administration.

He’s also 6-foot-4 and jacked, in an era when the political right is fixated on hypermasculine attributes.

This year, these credentials made Piker a subject of political and media fascination. Democratic operatives reportedly courted him. Journalists covered him at length. Strategists and pundits looked to him to understand how liberals might win over young men, a demographic that broke sharply for the GOP in 2024 — which some attributed to bro podcasters and streamers like Joe Rogan palling around with Trump.

As Democrats set out to find a “Joe Rogan of the left,” Piker — with his cutting jawline, serious protein intake and empathy for immigrants and trans people — came up again and again.

But Piker is no Joe Rogan, and he’s no standard-issue Democrat, either: He’s an avowed socialist, an anti-imperialist and one of the loudest critics of the Israeli government’s bombardment in Gaza. (He isn’t even a typical bro — he’s been known to rock a string of pearls or nail polish on occasion and confidently donned a maid outfit and cat ears for a video earlier this year.)

And Piker is still a polarizing figure. His staunchly leftist views — and the brash and off-the-cuff manner in which he expresses them — have spurred more mainstream, establishment liberals to distance themselves from him, and he’s made inflammatory comments that have gotten him suspended from Twitch several times. Still, since the 2024 election, his following has steadily climbed and he’s now one of the most influential voices on the left.

One year into Trump’s second term, young men, podcasts bros included, seem to be turning on the president. As Democrats look to strengthen their standing with young voters in the next year’s midterms, Piker’s Twitch stream might be a strategic campaign stop — just know he hopes to stream less in 2026.

What was the most memorable moment from this year?

For me, the ICE protests in America. When ICE started turning violent on me and fellow Americans across the country.

Which of your dreams came true?

There is a 34-year-old socialist mayor who ran on affordability and defeated all odds.

What do you already regret?

Not taking more time off this year, and not doing less politics next year.

What vices are you giving up or carrying with you into next year?

My crippling nicotine and caffeine addiction will be carried into the next year.

Who do you think made the biggest splash this year (if not yourself)?

Zohran Mamdani.

How did you survive the hard par

By Max Foster, Billy Stockwell, CNN

London (CNN) — The Prince of Wales and his son George volunteered at a homeless charity in London this week, a trip reminiscent of William’s own upbringing having been introduced to the shelter at a similar age by his mother Diana, the late Princess of Wales.

On Tuesday morning, William and 12-year-old George visited The Passage, a British charity for the homeless in central London, to help the organization get ready for its annual Christmas lunch.

In a video posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official X account, George can be seen donning an apron, hanging up Christmas decorations and helping to prepare food for the festivities.

“Proud to join volunteers and staff at The Passage in preparing Christmas lunch – this year with another pair of helping hands,” a statement posted alongside the video said of the father and son outing.

William first visited The Passage with his late mother, Diana, when he was 11 – a pivotal moment that he says helped shape his ongoing work to tackle homelessness, including the launch of his “Homewards” program, which provides funding to support homeless initiatives across the UK.

Another X post shows two photos side-by-side – one capturing this year’s visit, the other showing Diana and a young William at the shelter in December 1993 – a tribute to her life as a humanitarian and ongoing legacy over generations.

“I’d never been to anything like that before, and I was a bit anxious as to what to expect,” William said of his first visit to the charity in a documentary about homelessness released last year.

“I remember having some good conversations just playing chess and chatting,” he added. “That’s when it dawned on me that there are other people out there who don’t have the same life as you do.”

During Tuesday’s visit, George signed The Passage’s visitors’ book on the same page previously signed by his father and his late grandmother, Diana, according to a palace source.

The pair also spoke to individuals affected by homelessness and heard about how the charity has supported them, the source said.

“It was important to The Prince of Wales to share with Prince George the work of The Passage and to spend time volunteering alongside the team,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said the pair “greatly enjoyed meeting staff, volunteers and service users.”

“The dedication shown not only by The Passage but by organisations across the homelessness sector, at Christmas and throughout the year, is invaluable,” they added.

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Corea del Sur quiere unirse a la élite naval submarina y ha recibido el visto bueno del presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, para hacerlo.

Que Seúl se convierta en el séptimo país del mundo en operar submarinos de propulsión nuclear —uniéndose a Estados Unidos, Rusia, China, Francia, el Reino Unido y la India— podría ser beneficioso para ambas partes.

Corea del Sur podría contrarrestar de manera más efectiva los movimientos de Corea del Norte o de China en las aguas alrededor de la península coreana; y eso permitiría a los submarinos de ataque de propulsión nuclear de la Marina de EE.UU. concentrarse en patrullas en puntos críticos como el mar de China Meridional y las aguas alrededor de Taiwán.

A ambos lados del Pacífico, la construcción de estos buques podría significar miles de empleos manufactureros bien remunerados, beneficiando a las economías de EE.UU. y Corea del Sur.

“Para Corea del Sur, esto sería un cambio radical para contrarrestar la amenaza submarina de Corea del Norte”, dijo Yu Jihoon, investigador del Instituto Coreano de Análisis de Defensa y ex oficial de submarinos surcoreano.

Los submarinos de propulsión nuclear “podrían transformar el papel de Corea del Sur dentro de la alianza, convirtiéndola en un proveedor de seguridad más capaz, por lo que las implicaciones estratégicas para la alianza Corea del Sur-EE.UU. son aún más significativas”, añadió.

Pero, como suele ocurrir en la construcción naval, el diablo está en los detalles.

Los submarinos de propulsión nuclear (SSN, por sus siglas en inglés) tienen muchas ventajas. Pueden permanecer sumergidos durante largos períodos —prácticamente durante años, si llevan suficientes provisiones para la tripulación—, mientras que la mayoría de los submarinos convencionales deben salir a la superficie para tomar aire y hacer funcionar los motores diésel, que a su vez cargan las baterías para operar en profundidad.

También suelen ser más rápidos que los submarinos convencionales y, en muchos casos, más silenciosos.

Adquirirlos ha sido un deseo de décadas del Gobierno surcoreano.

Pero Seúl ha enfrentado un obstáculo clave: bajo un acuerdo nuclear con EE.UU. de hace décadas, no se le permite reprocesar combustible nuclear gastado, a pesar de tener la tecnología para hacerlo.

Funcionarios surcoreanos han discutido el tema con Gobiernos estadounidenses anteriores, pero siempre a puerta cerrada.

Por eso, cuando el presidente de Corea del Sur, Lee Jae Myung, mencionó el deseo de su Gobierno de que EE.UU. levante la prohibición, durante sus conversaciones abiertas con Trump a fines de octubre, muchos se sorprendieron.

Al día siguiente de la solicitud de Lee, Trump pareció aprobarla. “Les he dado aprobación para construir un submarino de propulsión nuclear, en lugar de los submarinos diésel, antiguos y mucho menos ágiles, que tienen ahora”, escribió en Truth Social.

En su solicitud pública a Trump, Lee dijo que “quería rastrear mejor los submarinos en los mares cercanos a Corea del Norte y China”.

Dijo que el menor tiempo de inmersión de los submarinos diésel limita cuánto tiempo los submarinos surcoreanos pueden seguir a los de China, que tiene submarinos de ataque de propulsión nuclear, y a Corea del Norte, que está en proceso de desarrollarlos.

Lee le dijo a Trump que este plan, si se aprueba, podría ayudar a Washington ya que “reduciría significativamente la carga sobre las fuerzas estadounidenses” alrededor de la península coreana.

La Marina de EE.UU. ciertamente podría usar ayuda bajo las olas.

Hablando ante una subcomisión de la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU., en 2019, el entonces jefe del Comando Indo-Pacífico de EE.UU., almirante Philip Davidson, hizo una evaluación contundente de los desafíos que enfrenta Washington.

“Hay 400 submarinos ex

By Jennifer Agiesta, Amy O’Kruk, CNN

(CNN) — About half of Americans say they’ve already given the 2028 presidential election, set to be the first race since 2016 without a sitting president vying for the nomination on either side, at least some thought, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

With nearly three years to go until that election, about two-thirds of Americans haven’t gotten so far as to have any possible candidates in mind yet, while 33% of Americans say they do.

Those who do have a candidate in mind named 65 people who they would like to see make a run for the presidency. There is little consolidation around any single candidate at this early stage: Most of the potential candidates were mentioned by 1% of respondents or less.

Looking just at the views of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, 22% name Vice President JD Vance, 4% name Secretary of State Marco Rubio and 2% name Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Another 3% say they’d like President Donald Trump to make another run even though he is barred by the two-term limit proscribed by the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution.

Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, 11% name California Gov. Gavin Newsom, 5% name former Vice President Kamala Harris, 4% name Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 2% name former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Here too, 2% would like former President Barack Obama to make another run despite the constitutional bar.

We asked those who had someone in mind to describe in their own words what drew them to their chosen candidate. Those without a candidate in mind were asked what traits, attributes and viewpoints they might be looking for in a president.

Personal qualities dominate the lists that emerge in both groups, with fewer seeking specific positions on issues or ideological viewpoints. Topping the list is a range of positive traits: honesty, compassion and empathy; a desire to help people; and integrity, values and ethics. Alongside those attributes, the most frequently cited issue is attention to the economy and the cost of living.

Who would Americans like to see run for the White House?

Among the types of possible candidates mentioned:

• Those who’ve made a run in the past, such as Harris, Buttigieg, Rubio, DeSantis or Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
• Those widely expected to make a serious run for the presidency, including Vance, Newsom and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
• Those newer to the national political scene, such as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
• Famous non-politicians such as Jon Stewart, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Oprah Winfrey and Mark Cuban.

The reasons Americans offer for why they are thinking about these candidates offer a preview of how those figures might try to appeal to the broader public over the next few years.

All told, Americans who have a candidate in mind are pretty evenly split between those thinking of a more Republican or conservative potential candidate (16%) and a Democratic or liberal-leaning one (14%). Just one respondent named candidates from both sides, offering this bipartisan wishlist: “Mitt Romney or Mark Kelly.”

There was more openness to bipartisanship and cross-party appeal among those who don’t yet have a specific person in mind for the next presidential race. Overall, about 4% of adults said it was important that the next president be a uniter or someone who works across party lines. One such respondent, a Republican, wrote, “Very important to talk about unity and bringing together Republicans and Democrats together and to stop fighting so dang much. And stop politicizing everything.”

Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents (56%) are more likely than Republicans and Re

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Michelin’s Bib Gourmand distinction highlights restaurants that serve exceptional food at a good value—places where you can enjoy a memorable meal without the splurge of a fine-dining price tag. Stacker compiled a list of Bib Gourmand restaurants in Los Angeles using the Michelin Guide, offering a taste of quality and creativity across the city’s dining scene. Keep reading to see which spots made the list in 2025.

Komal
– Cuisine: Mexican
– Price: $
– Address: 3655 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90007, USA
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Rasarumah
– Cuisine: Malaysian
– Price: $$$
– Address: 3107 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90026, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Chifa
– Cuisine: Fusion, Chinese
– Price: $$
– Address: 4374 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90041, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

The Factory Kitchen
– Cuisine: Italian, Regional Cuisine
– Price: $$
– Address: 1300 Factory Pl., Ste. 101, Los Angeles, CA, 90013, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Langer’s
– Cuisine: Deli, American
– Price: $$
– Address: 704 S. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA, 90057, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Pizzeria Mozza
– Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
– Price: $$
– Address: 641 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90036, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Jon & Vinny’s
– Cuisine: Italian-American
– Price: $$
– Address: 412 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90036, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Maccheroni Republic
– Cuisine: Italian-American
– Price: $$
– Address: 332 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90013, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Kismet
– Cuisine: Middle Eastern
– Price: $$
– Address: 4648 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
– Read more on Michelin Guide

Little Fish
– Cuisine: American
– Price: $
– Address: 1606 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, C