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Florida man executed for 1987 killings of a man and his girlfriend during home invasion

NATIONPBS

Sunali Khatun: 'We are not from Bangladesh, we are Indian. Why did they do this to us?'

WORLDBBC

US Energy Department signs AI collaboration deals with Big Tech for Genesis Mission

BUSINESSReuters

TikTok signs deal to sell U.S. unit to American investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake

NATIONPBS

Flawed inflation data dashes Donald Trump’s hopes of a quick affordability victory

BUSINESSFinancial Times

New archbishop of New York grew up 14 blocks from Pope Leo

NATIONABC News

New member of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's incoming administration has resigned over posts on X

NATIONABC7 New York

S&P 500 posts back-to-back gains Friday as AI trade makes a comeback: Live updates

BUSINESSCNBC

Massachusetts Battery Start-Up to List on Stock Exchange

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Why South Korea's president wants to help fund hair loss treatment

WORLDBBC

Energy Department Announces Collaboration Agreements with 24 Organizations to Advance the Genesis Mission

BUSINESSDepartment of Energy (.gov)

Samsung SmartThings Becomes the Industry’s First To Support Matter Cameras

BUSINESSsamsung.com

Designating fentanyl as a WMD gives DEA 'more tools' to fight it, administrator says

NATIONABC News

Nike’s Struggles Continue, but Turnaround Plan May Be Working

BUSINESSThe New York Times

TikTok U.S. Deal to Close Next Month: Oracle and Silver Lake Confirmed in Buyer Consortium

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

Nike shares fall sharply as weak China sales dent faith in turnaround

BUSINESSFinancial Times

British baker’s criticism of Mexican 'ugly' bread triggers social media outrage

WORLDyahoo.com

CoreWeave Joins Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission to Advance U.S. Research and Innovation

BUSINESSCoreWeave

Noise machines installed by LA Home Depot ‘torture’ for day laborers, advocates say

BUSINESSThe Guardian

China's ByteDance agrees deal to hand control of TikTok US app to new joint venture

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time

WORLDEuronews.com

Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York

NATIONBBC

Nasdaq, NYSE say stock markets to remain open on Dec 24 and Dec 26

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga

BUSINESSAxios

Marijuana stocks tumble as Trump reclassifies drug but stops short of legalisation

NATIONFinancial Times

Texas-based Tricolor CEO, other top executives arrested on federal fraud charges

BUSINESSWFAA

Austin Pain Management Doctor and Pain Medicine Practice to Pay $13,625,000 to Settle Civil False Claims Act Allegations

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

What to know about Menards settlement over deceptive rebate ads

BUSINESSCanton Repository

Exclusive | OpenAI’s New Fundraising Round Could Value Startup at as Much as $830 Billion

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Bowditch & Dewey of Worcester to merge with smaller Boston-based firm

BUSINESSWorcester Telegram

Exclusive | Meta Is Developing a New AI Image and Video Model Code-Named ‘Mango’

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

EU-Mercosur trade deal signing delayed as Italy demands more time

WORLDReuters

Police say retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family were killed in North Carolina plane crash

NATIONPBS

Nike says turnaround plans are ‘in the middle innings,’ but investor worries remain

BUSINESSMarketWatch

US House passes bill to remove federal protections for wolves

NATIONWPR

Michigan regulators sign off on DTE agreement for massive data center

BUSINESSDetroit Free Press

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family dead in small plane crash in North Carolina: Officials

NATIONABC News

Kennedy Center board votes to rename in honour of Trump, White House says

NATIONAl Jazeera

Instacart to pay $60 million in refunds after feds allege it deceived customers

BUSINESSCBS News

Justice Department Sues Four States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Trump Media, TAE Announce One of the Weirdest Mergers Ever. DJT Stock Is Soaring.

BUSINESSBarron's

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against corruption, call for judicial reform

WORLDReuters

Treasury International Capital Data for October

BUSINESSU.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

NASA Announces 2025 International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners

WORLDNASA (.gov)

Alaska to Alaska: Boise set for new nonstop flight

BUSINESSBoiseDev

Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with nuclear fusion company

BUSINESSABC News

Texas A&M System tightens restrictions on discussing race and gender in class

NATIONThe Texas Tribune

This Christmas, These Worst of Worst Murderers, Pedophiles, and Violent Assailant Criminal Illegal Aliens Are Off American Streets

NATIONHomeland Security (.gov)

DJT Stock Surges 45% After Merger Announcement

BUSINESSForbes

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader to Merge, Creating $3.6 Billion Law Firm

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Grandi welcomes election of Barham Salih as UN High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

NATIONUNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

California storms are coming. Here are the worst times to leave for holiday travel

NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

$2 million Powerball jackpot reported in Arizona

BUSINESS12News

DOJ Sues Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin and DC, Expanding Campaign of Voter Data Lawsuits to 22

NATIONDemocracy Docket

Minnesota road conditions worsening amid snow, wind and dropping temps

NATIONCBS News

Rainfall creates crimson spectacle at beach on Iran’s Hormuz Island

WORLDThe Guardian

Lovable hits $6.6 billion valuation as its CEO says it wants to be ‘the last piece of software’ companies ever buy

BUSINESSFortune

Trump orders expanded access to marijuana, CBD, citing medical benefits

NATIONThe Washington Post

Trump administration moves to dismantle national climate research lab in Colorado

NATIONPBS

In a major change in cannabis policy that could impact Colorado’s industry, president directs DOJ to ease regulations

NATIONColorado Public Radio

Congressional Bills S. 2283 AND S. 356 Signed into Law

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug

NATIONABC News

NOAA says its new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed and accuracy

BUSINESSCBS News

What the US wants from Canada to keep free trade in place

NATIONBBC

What's on the new High Protein Menu at Chipotle? 1st-ever snack cup and more

BUSINESSABC News

New federal rules may threaten Vermont hospital funding over gender-affirming care for minors

NATIONVTDigger

A suite first flight: American’s new Airbus A321XLR debuts on transcontinental route

BUSINESSAmerican Airlines Newsroom

Brown University and MIT professor shooting suspect found dead, police say

NATIONBBC

Regional superintendent will appoint Chris Van Nostrand to open District 65 seat, board member says

NATIONEvanston RoundTable

Letter to the Smithsonian: Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

Retiring soon? Key decisions every federal employee must make

BUSINESSGovernment Executive

Brown University and MIT shooting suspect found dead; identified as former grad student

NATIONABC News

Australian Police Detain 7 on Suspicion of Planning a ‘Violent Act’

WORLDThe New York Times

INCREASING MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIDIOL RESEARCH

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

Mangione pre-trial hearing wraps, but judge won’t rule on evidence for months

NATIONNPR

Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous

NATIONThe Guardian

Feds bring new charges tied to 'staggering' Minnesota Medicaid fraud

NATIONMPR News

Denmark says Russia was behind two ‘destructive and disruptive’ cyber-attacks

WORLDThe Guardian

Six Additional Defendants Charged, One Defendant Pleads Guilty in Ongoing Fraud Schemes

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NATIONAP News

Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We’ve seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq

NATIONThe Conversation

How China built its ‘Manhattan Project’ to rival the West in AI chips

BUSINESSHacker News

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access

NATIONCNBC

What to know about Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut leading NASA

NATIONNPR

For the 1st time ever, a person who uses a wheelchair will fly to space

BUSINESSABC News

Why the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot is the latest in a growing list of stratospheric lottery payouts

BUSINESSABC News

'We might need more than a few grains of salt': Top economists pan inflation report that effectively assumed housing inflation was zero

BUSINESSFortune

Thieves dressed as Santa and his elves steal $3K worth of goods from Montreal grocery store

WORLDCBC

Taco Bell brings back the Quesarito, attempts to win over Nikola Jokić after viral moment

BUSINESSABC News

US launches new strike on alleged drug boat, bringing total death toll to 99

NATIONABC News

Fusion deal: Why Trump Media is merging with TAE Technologies

BUSINESSCNBC

Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?

NATIONCity & State New York

Trump's handpicked board votes to rename performing arts center the 'Trump Kennedy Center'

NATIONPBS

Elliott's $1 billion bet on Lululemon fans hopes of a revival

BUSINESSReuters

ACLU Will Challenge Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Effort to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

NATIONAmerican Civil Liberties Union

Democrats won’t release 2024 election loss ‘autopsy’, DNC chair says

NATIONThe Guardian

US regulator loosens some compliance burdens for Citigroup

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Stock Market Today: Indexes Keep Gains; Western Digital On A Streak As Carvana, Nuke Play Set Up (Live Coverage)

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

Trump admin moves to cut hospital payments over trans care

NATIONAxios

Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Highlights Nationwide Crackdown on Tren de Aragua

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Winter blast ahead: Strong winds, accumulating snow and freezing temperatures

NATIONMPR News

Trump Media is merging with a Google-backed fusion energy company in a deal worth $6 billion

BUSINESSEngadget

Trump Media bets on fusion energy with $6 billion TAE deal

BUSINESSReuters

Ukraine Agrees to Swap GDP Warrants Into Bonds With Creditors

WORLDBloomberg.com

"Fraud tourists" traveled to Minnesota after a friend told them state programs were "a good opportunity to make money," prosecutors say

NATIONCBS News

ODOT to Open New I-71 Southbound Flyover Ramp

NATIONOhio Department of Transportation (.gov)

Republican and Democratic House members discuss their fight to extend ACA subsidies

NATIONNPR

Nessel joins national suit accusing Uber of entrapping consumers

BUSINESSThe Detroit News

Warner Bros. Falls Below Netflix Offer as Bidding War Hopes Cool

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles

BUSINESSCNBC

Australian police arrest 7 men en route to Bondi after tip on possible ‘violent act’

WORLDThe Times of Israel

Mum-of-two from Northampton died after cosmetic surgery in Turkey

WORLDBBC

Committee Approves Bill to Protect Air Traffic Control System from Government Shutdowns

NATIONHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)

Jet owned by former NASCAR driver crashes in Statesville; 6 deaths confirmed

NATIONWSOC TV

Michigan ranked choice voting group ends 2026 ballot effort

NATIONBridge Michigan

EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe

WORLDAP News

Greg Biffle: Ex-Nascar driver and family among seven killed in plane crash

NATIONBBC

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Kate Stewart Highlight New ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ Law That Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026

NATIONMontgomery County, Maryland Government (.gov)

Trump's social media venture strikes $6B merger deal with fusion power company

BUSINESSPolitico

Trump administration unveils plans to end gender-affirming care for minors

NATIONThe Guardian

'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable, John Swinney says

WORLDBBC

Trump administration ordered to reverse hundreds of shutdown layoffs

NATIONAxios

EU summit: Russian frozen assets for Ukraine top agenda

WORLDDW

Trump Media is merging with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6B+ deal

BUSINESSTechCrunch

Why Eli Lilly shares should be higher — plus, our wishlist for Nike's earnings

BUSINESSCNBC

U.S. car maker wins 2025 sales race with 2.8 million vehicles sold

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Trump Media to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Three New York stores sell $1 million Powerball tickets as jackpot grows to $1.5B

BUSINESSSyracuse.com

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions

WORLDAP News

French Doctor Sentenced to Life for Fatally Poisoning 12 People

WORLDThe New York Times

Instacart to Pay $60 Million in Consumer Refunds to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Allegations it Engaged in Deceptive Tactics

BUSINESSFederal Trade Commission (.gov)

Prices in biggest US power grid auction hit new record, signaling higher utility bills ahead

BUSINESSReuters

Police search French culture minister's home and offices in corruption probe

WORLDFrance 24

Micron sees record earnings, accelerates Boise construction: ‘we are more than sold out’

BUSINESSBoiseDev

Ex-DPWH exec Cabral found ‘unresponsive’ by Kennon Road river

WORLDInquirer.net

After initial enthusiasm wanes, little progress made at Gaza truce coordination center

WORLDThe Times of Israel

FACT SHEET | FERC Directs Nation’s Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers

BUSINESSFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

Youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim mourned as Texas rabbi recovers from wounds sustained trying to help

WORLDCBS News

Law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set to merge in record deal

BUSINESSFinancial Times

FERC Directs Nation’s Largest Grid Operator to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers

BUSINESSFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

Brian Walshe case: After guilty verdict reached in trial, Boston-area man sentenced to life in prison in wife Ana's murder

NATION6abc Philadelphia

KKL Fabric 9-Drawer Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units; Sold on Amazon by HK Brilliant

BUSINESSU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

Brian Walshe is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, whose body was never found

NATIONAP News

Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It

NATIONThe New York Times

Delayed inflation data shows price pressures easing, in boost to Trump

BUSINESSPolitico

Plane crashes at Statesville airport, officials say

NATIONWCNC

Rare sight of mother polar bear adopting a cub captured by camera

WORLDThe Washington Post

HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors

NATIONNBC News

Inflation cooled unexpectedly in November, but shutdown clouds data

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing concludes as judge says he'll issue ruling on evidence in May

NATIONABC News

These rivers are likely to flood in northern Oregon and southern Washington

NATIONKGW

NASA’s DiskSat Technology Demo Launches to Low Earth Orbit

BUSINESSNASA (.gov)

HHS Acts to Bar Hospitals from Performing Sex-Rejecting Procedures on Children

NATIONDepartment of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov)

District of Nebraska | Tren De Aragua Members and Leaders Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar ATM Jackpotting Scheme

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Southern District of New York | Leader Of Tren De Aragua Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering, Terrorism, Drug Importation, And Firearms Offenses

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Washington DC flight crash 2025: US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67

NATION6abc Philadelphia

Miss Universe contestant stripped of title after controversial photo sparks international backlash

WORLDThe Mirror US

Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York

NATIONAP News

Why Trump’s social media and crypto company is merging with a developer of fusion power

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

In a first, a US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone

WORLDBusiness Insider

CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Ohio, other states settle with Menards over ads promising 11% off everything

BUSINESSCincinnati Enquirer

Trump Delivers: Core Inflation Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Five Years

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

A Sprint Towards a Deal, Then An Ultimatum: How Netflix Won Warner Bros.

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet

NATIONU.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukraine mercenary

WORLDSWI swissinfo.ch

Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel

WORLDU.S. Department of State (.gov)

CPI inflation: Price increases in the US ease in November

BUSINESSBBC

Japan needs to possess nuclear weapons, prime minister's office source says

WORLDJapan Wire by KYODO NEWS

Lovable valued at $6.6 billion in latest funding round as AI coding demand surges

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal

BUSINESSBBC

Top Semiconductor Stocks for 2026 -- Nvidia and Broadcom Lead Chip Picks

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

5 Virginia tickets won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing, Virginia Lottery says

BUSINESSWSET

Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonia, Tallinn says

WORLDEuronews.com

Bondi Beach suspects spent weeks in Philippine city, hotel says

WORLDThe Washington Post

New Software: Elevating Your Experience

BUSINESSRivian Stories

CPI Cools In A Big Way, Shocking Wall Street (Live)

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

American Airlines sets the stage for summer with 15 new routes

BUSINESSAmerican Airlines Newsroom

LinkedIn CEO says it’s 'outdated' to have a five-year career plan: It’s a 'little bit foolish' considering the pace AI is changing the workplace

BUSINESSFortune

Scoop: Witkoff to meet Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish officials in Miami on Gaza deal

WORLDAxios

Man sues Tennessee county after he was jailed over meme related to Charlie Kirk killing

NATIONThe Guardian

25K still without power Thursday, with shutoffs expected for 67K more Friday amid continued high winds

NATIONColorado Public Radio

Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government

NATIONU.S. Department of State (.gov)

UK government halts Ajax trial after soldier falls ill in another vehicle

WORLDBBC

Two US presidents and their associations with Epstein

NATIONBBC

Houthis mobilize for southern offensive in Yemen

WORLDThe Jerusalem Post

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and dismembering her body

NATIONNBC News

Bill Ackman strikes $2.1bn deal for insurer in bid to build ‘modern Berkshire Hathaway’

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Power restoration could take multiple days in some areas in western Washington

NATIONking5.com

Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

NATIONReuters

JOKOSIS Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Asphyxiation Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails; Sold on Amazon by JOKOSIS

BUSINESSU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine

WORLDThe Washington Post

America250’s Statement on the Launch of Freedom 250

NATIONAmerica250

Blue Wave Recalls Above-Ground Pools 48 Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard

BUSINESSU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

US jobless claim applications fell by 13,000 last week as layoffs remain low

BUSINESSABC News

Bitcoin price (BTC) news: BTC adds to gains after soft inflation numbers

BUSINESSCoinDesk

Office of Public Affairs | Doctor Indicted for Orchestrating $45M Botox Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Over 1,000 Were Killed in Attack on Famine-Stricken Camp in Sudan, U.N. Says

WORLDThe New York Times

A low-key Chicago-area missionary is replacing Trump ally Cardinal Dolan in New York

NATIONAxios

26 last-minute deals you can still shop from Amazon

BUSINESSAbout Amazon

Whistles, Signal and school patrols: how ordinary Americans are fighting back against ICE

NATIONThe Guardian

Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans

BUSINESSNPR

2026 Honda Accord Adds More Standard Tech and Sportier Styling; Now Arriving at Dealers

BUSINESSHonda Newsroom

United States Welcomes Bolivia’s Economic Reforms - United States Department of State

WORLDU.S. Department of State (.gov)

Germany launches 30 billion euro fund to mobilise private investment

BUSINESSReuters

S&P 500 snaps 4-day losing streak, boosted by cooler-than-expected inflation data: Live updates

BUSINESSCNBC

French doctor jailed for poisoning 30 patients, including children

WORLDAustralian Broadcasting Corporation

Parents of Scottish sextortion victim who took his own life sue Instagram owner Meta

WORLDSky News

Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Micron, Disney, Rivian, GE Vernova & more

BUSINESSCNBC

November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows

BUSINESSCNBC

Economists warn of flaws in US inflation report

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Brazilian president vows to veto bill cutting Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term

WORLDThe Guardian

Sudan’s civil war: A visual guide to the brutal conflict

WORLDThe Conversation

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives

NATIONThe Conversation

Investigators recovered live rounds from Brown University shooting scene: sources

NATIONFox News

District of South Carolina | Myrtle Beach Pastor Indicted for Cyberstalking Wife Before Her Death

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

China says arms trade with Cambodia, Thailand unrelated to border conflict

WORLDReuters

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison without parole for "barbaric" murder of Ana Walshe, judge says

NATIONCBS News

Truth Social Parent to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Trump says Americans need to prepare for something the US ‘has never seen.’ How to get ready (and wealthy) in 2026

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts

BUSINESSReuters

Ukraine’s grid confronts the possibility of total collapse - https

WORLDhttps-//www.semafor.com

Alaska Airlines bolsters service from Anchorage and Portland with seven new routes, including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities

BUSINESSAlaska Airlines

News - U.S. Navy in Middle East Employs Attack Drone at Sea for First Time

WORLDDVIDS

CHIPOTLE UNVEILS ITS FIRST-EVER HIGH PROTEIN MENU FEATURING A NEW SNACK-READY HIGH PROTEIN CUP

BUSINESSChipotle

Why Were Pompeii Victims All Wearing Thick Woolly Cloaks In August?

WORLDIFLScience

New York has a new Archbishop. His background looks a lot like Pope Leo's

NATIONNPR

Interest Rate Cut and Slower Inflation Offer Britons a Reprieve

BUSINESSThe New York Times

India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements

WORLDAP News

French court jails doctor for life for poisoning patients, killing 12

WORLDEuronews.com

Ukrainian drones kill three people in Russia's Rostov region, authorities say

WORLDReuters

Could international troops be sent to Gaza? Here's why Trump's plan hinges on it

WORLDNPR

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

NATIONNPR

New Archbishop of New York: Church must bring God’s peace, healing to world

NATIONVatican News

Takeaways from Trump's address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies

NATIONNPR

Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks named by Pope Leo to lead New York Archdiocese, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan

NATIONABC7 Chicago

Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

BUSINESSCNN

A 4warn Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday night in Metro Detroit -- Here’s what that means

NATIONClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Northern California could see 8 straight days of rain. Here’s when it kicks off

NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

Bank of England cuts interest rates, in welcome Christmas boost for consumers

WORLDCNBC

‘Uniquely evil’: Michigan residents fight against huge datacenter backed by top tycoons

BUSINESSThe Guardian

Missouri faces budget crunch as capital gains tax cut hits harder than expected

NATIONMissouri Independent

Trump Media to merge with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6 billion deal

BUSINESSCNBC

Trump media group agrees $6bn merger with Google-backed fusion energy company

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota

NATIONMPR News

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry piles misery onto tech stocks after Oracle fails to close AI debt deal

BUSINESSFortune

Lilly's orforglipron helped people maintain weight loss after switching from injectable incretins to oral GLP-1 therapy in first-of-its-kind Phase 3 trial

BUSINESSEli Lilly

Eli Lilly says obesity pill helps maintain weight loss after patients switch from Wegovy, Zepbound

BUSINESSCNBC

Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar apologises over Burkina Faso military flight

WORLDBBC

Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained

WORLDBBC

Doctor described as "star anesthetist" gets life sentence in France for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

WORLDCBS News

MSP Ash Regan faces Holyrood ban over social media post

WORLDBBC

Elon Musk says there will be ‘no poverty’ in the future, implying Ray Dalio’s multi-million Trump Account pledge will be essentially redundant

BUSINESSFortune

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.5 billion after no big winner in latest drawing

BUSINESS6abc Philadelphia

NEXT Weather Alert Thursday as rain changes to snow, creating slick roads

NATIONCBS News

Merz touts EU-Mercosur deal while France, Italy protest

WORLDDW

Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia

WORLDBBC

Who are the Westerners sanctioned by the EU for spreading Russian propaganda?

WORLDEuronews.com

CPI Report Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain Ahead of Inflation Data — Live Updates

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

AI boom has caused same CO2 emissions in 2025 as New York City, report claims

BUSINESSThe Guardian

Saudi-backed forces gather on Yemen border as separatists face pressure to pull back

WORLDThe Guardian

Pope Leo Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks to Succeed Timothy Dolan

NATIONThe New York Times

Fact-checking Trump’s unusual new White House presidential plaques

NATIONBBC

ICE Data Reveals What Happened to 1,600 People Arrested During Chicago’s Blitz

NATIONThe Marshall Project

What's ahead for media in 2026? Anonymous executives make bold predictions

BUSINESSCNBC

Want to walk your loved ones right up to the airport gate? You can at these California airports

BUSINESSLos Angeles Times

4 days after Bondi Beach attack, Australian police conduct dramatic operation as intel suggests possible new plot

WORLDCBS News

4 days after Bondi Beach, Australian police conduct dramatic operation as intel suggests possible new plot

WORLDCBS News

EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet

WORLDReuters

Trump writes partisan plaques for predecessors in his newly installed Presidential Walk of Fame

NATION6abc Philadelphia

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

WORLDYahoo

Inflation drops to lowest level in months, defying expectations of uptick

BUSINESSABC News

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering and dismembering wife

NATIONABC News

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Council sanctions 41 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet

WORLDconsilium.europa.eu

Australian PM vows new laws to crack down on hate after deadly Hanukkah terror attack

WORLDThe Times of Israel

Holiday travel forecast: When to fly, drive this Christmas and New Year's

BUSINESSABC News

French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

WORLDBBC

Under Trump, 317,000 workers are out of the government. Here are 3 of their stories

NATIONNPR

Benjamin Netanyahu approves $35bn Israel-Egypt gas deal

WORLDFinancial Times

Venezuelans brace for hardship as Trump threatens oil blockade

NATIONNPR

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Rostov Region Kill At Least 3

WORLDThe Moscow Times

Meta’s Yann LeCun targets €3bn valuation for AI start-up

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Employers drop coverage for weight loss drugs as pharma’s direct-to-consumer programs grow

BUSINESSstatnews.com

Pulitzer winner Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, dies at 91

WORLDNBC News

EU leaders work into the night to ease Belgian fears of Russian retaliation over a loan to Ukraine

WORLDAP News

Bitcoin Is Doing Something Last Seen in 2014. Wall Street Analysts Say This Will Happen in 2026.

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

Zelenskyy: Kupiansk Visit Proved Russia Is Lying—and Washington Took Notice

WORLDUNITED24 Media

Baby Mohammed freezes to death as Gaza battles winter and displacement

WORLDAl Jazeera

The bear in the Baltics: Reassessing the Russian threat in Estonia

WORLDEuropean Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Florida man set to be executed for killing 2 during a home invasion

NATIONABC News

Weak in Battle, Dangerous in Resistance: Venezuela’s Military Preparedness and Possible Responses to U.S. Action

NATIONWar on the Rocks

Ancient DNA explains why some people live to be over 100

WORLDYahoo

New federal alert warns that 132 schools and colleges in California produce ‘lower earnings’

NATIONEdSource

China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

WORLDReuters

China Backs Venezuela After Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade

WORLDBloomberg.com

Fast, harsh, alone: Trump beams into prime time with uncertain results

NATIONThe Washington Post

Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died

WORLDABC News

Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws

WORLDNPR

Russia is trying to overwhelm Europe with its sabotage campaign, Western officials say

WORLDABC News

CNBC Daily Open: Oracle's debt seems to be affecting data center funding

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