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Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) dribbles past Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) and forward Oso Ighodaro (11) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots a jumper in the face of Washington Wizards guard Malaki Branham (8) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) boxes out Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) maintains his dribble with Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) defending at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) drains a three-point attempt over the outstretched arms of a Phoenix Suns defender at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) fouls Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the second half at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) chases down a loose ball with Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) pursuing him at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) lunges for a loose ball as Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) closes in on him at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) blocks a close-range shot attempt by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) dribbles the ball up the court against Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III (35) fouls Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C., December 29, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Russia-aligned with nuclear weapon ready North Korea illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

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Inflation in the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

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President Donald Trump's battleships for U.S. Navy illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

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The PLA command released an unusual saber-rattling video featuring graphics that show large numbers of missile-firing drone aircraft, underwater and surface attack drones, and swarms of small attack drones all launching missiles or torpedoes against Taiwan. Robot soldiers armed with rifles and small ground drones were also shown. Photo: Screenshot @ChinaMilBugle via X.