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Historic Lawsuit Filed Amid Global Flooding and Ski Triumph

12/13/2025

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On December 12, 2025, a group of preservationists filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump over the White House ballroom renovation.
In Washington and Oregon, officials report flooding and landslides.
Residents in Gaza are recovering from a winter storm that caused flooding in camps.
The European Union has decided to freeze $250 billion in Russian assets.
Downhill skiing legend Lindsay Vonn made history in a World Cup race.

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Story summary

On December 12, 2025, a group of preservationists filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump over the White House ballroom renovation.
In Washington and Oregon, officials report flooding and landslides.
Residents in Gaza are recovering from a winter storm that caused flooding in camps.
The European Union has decided to freeze $250 billion in Russian assets.
Downhill skiing legend Lindsay Vonn made history in a World Cup race.