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NATIONThe White House (.gov)

CONGRESSIONAL BILL S. 1071 SIGNED INTO LAW

NATIONPBS

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

WORLDBBC

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

BUSINESSReuters

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

NATIONPBS

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

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

NATIONABC News

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

NATIONABC7 New York

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Massachusetts Battery Start-Up to List on Stock Exchange

WORLDBBC

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

BUSINESSDepartment of Energy (.gov)

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

BUSINESSsamsung.com

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

NATIONABC News

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

BUSINESSThe New York Times

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

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

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

WORLDyahoo.com

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

BUSINESSCoreWeave

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

BUSINESSThe Guardian

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

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

WORLDEuronews.com

Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time

NATIONBBC

Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

BUSINESSAxios

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

NATIONFinancial Times

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

BUSINESSWFAA

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

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

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

BUSINESSCanton Repository

What to know about Menards settlement over deceptive rebate ads

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

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

BUSINESSWorcester Telegram

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

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

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

WORLDReuters

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

NATIONNASCAR.com

Greg Biffle, family die in plane crash; he was 55

NATIONPBS

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

BUSINESSMarketWatch

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

NATIONWPR

US House passes bill to remove federal protections for wolves

BUSINESSDetroit Free Press

Michigan regulators sign off on DTE agreement for massive data center

NATIONABC News

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

NATIONAl Jazeera

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

BUSINESSCBS News

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

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

Justice Department Sues Four States for Failure to Produce Voter Rolls

BUSINESSBarron's

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

WORLDReuters

Thousands rally in Bulgaria against corruption, call for judicial reform

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

Treasury International Capital Data for October

WORLDNASA (.gov)

NASA Announces 2025 International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners

BUSINESSBoiseDev

Alaska to Alaska: Boise set for new nonstop flight

BUSINESSABC News

Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with nuclear fusion company

NATIONThe Texas Tribune

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

NATIONHomeland Security (.gov)

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

BUSINESSForbes

DJT Stock Surges 45% After Merger Announcement

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

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

NATIONUNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

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

NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

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

NATIONKEYC News Now

Blowing snow, dangerous travel conditions this afternoon

BUSINESS12News

$2 million Powerball jackpot reported in Arizona

NATIONDemocracy Docket

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

NATIONCBS News

Minnesota road conditions worsening amid snow, wind and dropping temps

WORLDThe Guardian

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

BUSINESSFortune

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

BUSINESSThe Guardian

BP opts for culture shock with new CEO appointment, but the timing is odd

NATIONThe Washington Post

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

NATIONPBS

Trump administration moves to dismantle national climate research lab in Colorado

NATIONColorado Public Radio

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

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

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

NATIONABC News

Trump signs executive order easing marijuana restrictions by reclassifying drug

BUSINESSCBS News

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

NATIONBBC

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

BUSINESSABC News

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

NATIONVTDigger

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

BUSINESSthestreet.com

Top-rated analyst drops curt 8-word take on Tesla stock

BUSINESSAmerican Airlines Newsroom

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

NATIONBBC

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

NATIONEvanston RoundTable

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

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

Letter to the Smithsonian: Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials

BUSINESSGovernment Executive

Retiring soon? Key decisions every federal employee must make

NATIONABC News

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

WORLDThe New York Times

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

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

INCREASING MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND CANNABIDIOL RESEARCH

NATIONNPR

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

NATIONThe Guardian

Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous

NATIONMPR News

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

WORLDThe Guardian

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

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

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

NATIONAP News

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

NATIONThe Conversation

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

BUSINESSHacker News

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

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

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

NATIONCNBC

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

BUSINESSOpenAI

Deepening our collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy

NATIONNPR

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

BUSINESSABC News

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

BUSINESSFortune

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

WORLDCBC

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

BUSINESSABC News

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

NATIONABC News

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

BUSINESSCNBC

Fusion deal: Why Trump Media is merging with TAE Technologies

NATIONCity & State New York

Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?

NATIONPBS

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

BUSINESSReuters

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

NATIONAmerican Civil Liberties Union

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

NATIONThe Guardian

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

US regulator loosens some compliance burdens for Citigroup

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

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

NATIONAxios

Trump admin moves to cut hospital payments over trans care

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

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

NATIONMPR News

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

BUSINESSEngadget

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

BUSINESSReuters

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

WORLDBloomberg.com

Ukraine Agrees to Swap GDP Warrants Into Bonds With Creditors

NATIONCBS News

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

NATIONOhio Department of Transportation (.gov)

ODOT to Open New I-71 Southbound Flyover Ramp

NATIONNPR

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

BUSINESSThe Detroit News

Nessel joins national suit accusing Uber of entrapping consumers

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

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

BUSINESSCNBC

American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles

WORLDThe Times of Israel

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

WORLDBBC

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

NATIONHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)

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

NATIONWSOC TV

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

NATIONBridge Michigan

Michigan ranked choice voting group ends 2026 ballot effort

WORLDAP News

EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe

NATIONBBC

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

NATIONMontgomery County, Maryland Government (.gov)

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

BUSINESSPolitico

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

NATIONThe Guardian

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

WORLDBBC

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

NATIONAxios

Trump administration ordered to reverse hundreds of shutdown layoffs

WORLDDW

EU summit: Russian frozen assets for Ukraine top agenda

BUSINESSTechCrunch

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

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

BUSINESSCNBC

Nike is set to report earnings after the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

BUSINESSSyracuse.com

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

WORLDAP News

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

WORLDThe New York Times

French Doctor Sentenced to Life for Fatally Poisoning 12 People

BUSINESSFederal Trade Commission (.gov)

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

BUSINESSReuters

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

WORLDFrance 24

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

BUSINESSBoiseDev

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

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

President Trump Highlights America’s Historic Comeback in Year-End Address

WORLDInquirer.net

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

WORLDThe Times of Israel

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

BUSINESSFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

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

WORLDCBS News

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

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

BUSINESSFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (.gov)

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

NATION6abc Philadelphia

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

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

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

NATIONAP News

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

NATIONThe New York Times

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

BUSINESSPolitico

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

NATIONWCNC

Plane crashes at Statesville airport, officials say

WORLDThe Washington Post

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

NATIONNBC News

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

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

Inflation cooled unexpectedly in November, but shutdown clouds data

NATIONABC News

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

NATIONKGW

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

BUSINESSNASA (.gov)

NASA’s DiskSat Technology Demo Launches to Low Earth Orbit

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

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

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.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

NATION6abc Philadelphia

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

WORLDThe Mirror US

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

NATIONAP News

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

BUSINESSThe Washington Post

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

WORLDBusiness Insider

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

BUSINESSThe New York Times

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

BUSINESSCincinnati Enquirer

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

NATIONThe White House (.gov)

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

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

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

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

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

WORLDSWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukraine mercenary

WORLDU.S. Department of State (.gov)

Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel

BUSINESSBBC

CPI inflation: Price increases in the US ease in November

WORLDJapan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

BUSINESSBBC

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

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

BUSINESSWSET

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

WORLDEuronews.com

Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonia, Tallinn says

WORLDThe Washington Post

Bondi Beach suspects spent weeks in Philippine city, hotel says

BUSINESSRivian Stories

New Software: Elevating Your Experience

BUSINESSInvestor's Business Daily

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

BUSINESSAmerican Airlines Newsroom

American Airlines sets the stage for summer with 15 new routes

BUSINESSFortune

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

WORLDAxios

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

NATIONThe Guardian

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

NATIONColorado Public Radio

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

NATIONU.S. Department of State (.gov)

Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government

WORLDBBC

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

NATIONBBC

Two US presidents and their associations with Epstein

WORLDThe Jerusalem Post

Houthis mobilize for southern offensive in Yemen

NATIONNBC News

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

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

NATIONking5.com

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

NATIONReuters

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

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

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

WORLDThe Washington Post

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

NATIONAmerica250

America250’s Statement on the Launch of Freedom 250

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

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

BUSINESSABC News

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

BUSINESSCoinDesk

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

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

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

WORLDThe New York Times

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

NATIONAxios

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

BUSINESSAbout Amazon

26 last-minute deals you can still shop from Amazon

NATIONThe Guardian

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

BUSINESSNPR

Inflation cools slightly in November as worries about affordability grip Americans

BUSINESSHonda Newsroom

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

WORLDU.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

BUSINESSReuters

Germany launches 30 billion euro fund to mobilise private investment

BUSINESSCNBC

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

WORLDAustralian Broadcasting Corporation

French doctor jailed for poisoning 30 patients, including children

WORLDSky News

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Economists warn of flaws in US inflation report

WORLDThe Guardian

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

WORLDThe Conversation

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

NATIONThe Conversation

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

NATIONFox News

Investigators recovered live rounds from Brown University shooting scene: sources

NATIONDepartment of Justice (.gov)

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

WORLDReuters

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

NATIONCBS News

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

BUSINESSThe New York Times

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

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

BUSINESSReuters

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

WORLDhttps-//www.semafor.com

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

BUSINESSAlaska Airlines

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

WORLDDVIDS

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

BUSINESSChipotle

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

WORLDIFLScience

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

NATIONNPR

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

BUSINESSThe New York Times

Interest Rate Cut and Slower Inflation Offer Britons a Reprieve

WORLDAP News

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

WORLDEuronews.com

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

WORLDReuters

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

WORLDNPR

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

NATIONNPR

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

NATIONVatican News

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

WORLDBBC

DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels begin pulling out from Uvira, its leaders say

NATIONNPR

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

NATIONABC7 Chicago

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

BUSINESSCNN

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

NATIONClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

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

NATIONSan Francisco Chronicle

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

WORLDCNBC

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

BUSINESSThe Guardian

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

NATIONMissouri Independent

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

BUSINESSFinancial Times

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

NATIONMPR News

Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota

BUSINESSFortune

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

BUSINESSEli Lilly

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

WORLDBBC

Nigeria Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar apologises over Burkina Faso military flight

WORLDBBC

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

WORLDCBS News

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

WORLDBBC

MSP Ash Regan faces Holyrood ban over social media post

BUSINESSFortune

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

BUSINESS6abc Philadelphia

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

NATIONCBS News

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

WORLDDW

Merz touts EU-Mercosur deal while France, Italy protest

WORLDBBC

Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia

WORLDEuronews.com

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

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

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

BUSINESSThe Guardian

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

WORLDThe Guardian

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

NATIONThe New York Times

Pope Leo Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks to Succeed Timothy Dolan

NATIONBBC

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

NATIONThe Marshall Project

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

BUSINESSLos Angeles Times

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

WORLDCBS News

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

WORLDReuters

EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet

NATION6abc Philadelphia

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

WORLDYahoo

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

BUSINESSABC News

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

NATIONABC News

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

WORLDconsilium.europa.eu

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

WORLDThe Times of Israel

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

BUSINESSABC News

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

WORLDBBC

French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

NATIONNPR

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

WORLD朝日新聞

Japan expects Finland to act over offensive slant-eyes posts

WORLDFinancial Times

Benjamin Netanyahu approves $35bn Israel-Egypt gas deal

NATIONNPR

Venezuelans brace for hardship as Trump threatens oil blockade

WORLDThe Moscow Times

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Rostov Region Kill At Least 3

BUSINESSFinancial Times

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

BUSINESSstatnews.com

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

WORLDNBC News

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

WORLDAP News

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

BUSINESSYahoo Finance

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

WORLDUNITED24 Media

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

WORLDAl Jazeera

Baby Mohammed freezes to death as Gaza battles winter and displacement

WORLDEuropean Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

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

NATIONABC News

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

NATIONWar on the Rocks

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

WORLDAl Jazeera

Cambodia says Thailand bombed casino hub on border, with no truce in sight

WORLDYahoo

Ancient DNA explains why some people live to be over 100

NATIONEdSource

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

WORLDReuters

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

WORLDBloomberg.com

China Backs Venezuela After Trump Orders Oil Tanker Blockade

NATIONThe Washington Post

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

WORLDABC News

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

WORLDNPR

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

WORLDABC News

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

BUSINESSCNBC

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

WORLDCNN

Bondi attack suspects had no visitors and barely left hotel during month-long Philippines stay, employee says

NATIONNPR

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

WORLDKyiv Post

Explosions Rock Rostov, Bataysk After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker

WORLDThe Guardian

How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril – in maps and charts

NATIONBBC

US announces $11bn weapons sale to Taiwan

WORLDThe New York Times

Australia Mourns the Youngest Victim of the Bondi Beach Shooting

WORLDReuters

China launches $113 billion free-trade experiment on Hainan island

WORLDReuters

Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea's Simandou mega mine as output accelerates

BUSINESSFinancial Times

New York hedge fund approached by Warner shareholder to buy CNN

WORLDCNN

Unethical photographers have become a threat to these tiny, starlit frogs

BUSINESSDeadline

Greg & Ted’s Excellent WBD Adventure With Studio Lot Tour, David Zaslav As Their Guide; Check Out The Photos

WORLDBBC

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WORLDAP News

Russia wants to drain Europe's investigative resources with its sabotage campaign, officials say

NATIONAxios

Ex-Harvard morgue manager who sold body parts sentenced to 8 years in prison

WORLDThe New York Times

At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Worry Pandas Could Be China’s Next Target

WORLDThe New York Times

Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Berlin launches ‘Germany Fund’ to lure private equity investors

BUSINESSFinancial Times

Carmakers sour on EU’s ‘disastrous’ petrol engine rule changes

WORLDFinancial Times

Putin’s retaliation threat over frozen assets rattles EU capitals

WORLDFinancial Times

Canada defends US exemption from global minimum tax deal

WORLDDawn

‘We need to do more’: Australian PM vows crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting

NATIONThe New York Times

U.S. Government Admits Liability in Deadly D.C.-Area Air Collision

BUSINESSTipRanks

Micron’s (MU) AI Story Defies the Sell-Off — What’s Driving the Stock Higher?

BUSINESSThe Hollywood Reporter

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters Visit Warner Bros. Studio Lot With David Zaslav

BUSINESSVariety

In Show of Force, Netflix Chiefs Visit Warner Bros. Lot Amid Battle With Paramount for Studio’s Future

BUSINESSCBS News

Powerball jackpot hits estimated $1.5 billion after no ticket won grand prize of roughly $1.25 billion

WORLDThe New York Times

Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack

BUSINESSABC7 Los Angeles

Powerball: Winning numbers drawn for $1.25 billion jackpot

NATIONBBC

Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to set aside her 20-year prison sentence

WORLDInstitute for the Study of War

Iran Update, December 17, 2025

WORLDThe Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil tanker in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, local officials claim

WORLDThe Jerusalem Post

Austalian PM introduces new reforms combatting antisemitism

WORLDCNN

Hero cop hailed, youngest Bondi shooting victim laid to rest

WORLDNDTV

Asim Munir's US Challenge As Trump Pushes Pakistan To Send Troops To Gaza

WORLDpolitico.eu

The biggest pain points for EU leaders at critical Ukraine summit

NATIONnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

First Presidency Tours Salt Lake Temple

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U.S. government admits fault in deadly midair collision that killed 67 people near D.C. airport

WORLDBBC

Anthony Albanese announces hate speech crackdown after Bondi shooting

NATIONPBS

U.S. says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific, marking 26th known strike

NATIONInstitute for the Study of War

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 17, 2025

WORLDThe Conversation

How misreading Google Trends is fuelling Bondi attack conspiracy theories

NATIONABC7 Los Angeles

17 members of local gang Puente-13 linked to Mexican Mafia arrested in sweep in San Gabriel Valley

NATIONThe Guardian

US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67

NATIONThe Washington Post

Government admits failures by Army and air traffic controllers in DCA crash

NATIONABC News

Fani Willis, testifying before Georgia Senate panel, defends 2020 election probe

WORLDThe Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Drones strike tanker in Russian port, local officials say

NATIONABC News

Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee about his Trump probes

BUSINESSKUOW

Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration

BUSINESSThe Wall Street Journal

Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid

NATIONAxios

U.S. would be "lucky" if Trump serves "even longer," White House says

NATIONABC News

Adm. Bradley tells lawmakers it’s possible to release part of video of boat strike that killed survivors, Democrats say

NATIONReuters

US military says it conducted strike on a vessel in eastern Pacific, killing four men

NATIONCascadia Daily News

Governor does ‘sobering’ tour of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack in damage review

WORLDThe Washington Post

Brazilian lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time

NATIONThe New York Times

Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director

NATIONCBS News

Watch Live: Trump addresses the nation in prime-time speech on accomplishments, plans

BUSINESSThe Motley Fool

Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Be the First to Join the $5 Trillion Market Cap Club in 2026

BUSINESSCNBC

CNBC Daily Open: Concerns over Oracle's debt spill over into its projects

NATIONLos Angeles Times

‘We want it back’: Trump asserts U.S. claims to Venezuelan oil and land

NATIONPBS

U.S. government admits negligence in DC midair collision that killed 67 people

NATIONABC News

China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgement, prosecutor says

BUSINESSReuters

OpenAI discussed raising tens of billions at about $750 billion valuation, the Information reports

NATIONABC News

Court blocks Michigan ban on conversion therapy on free speech grounds

WORLDCNN

Myanmar’s military junta charge hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

WORLDPunch Newspapers

How America’s new travel restrictions will punish ordinary Nigerians

BUSINESSBloomberg.com

World-Beating 55,000% Surge in India AI Stock Fuels Bubble Fears

NATIONKOMO

'The impact on our infrastructure is profound': Gov. Ferguson talks flood damage, recovery

NATIONAxios

How Democrats helped to orchestrate a Republican revolt against Mike Johnson

WORLDBBC

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets

NATIONThe New York Times

Republicans Clinch Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Health Subsidies

NATIONReuters

US House passes Republican healthcare bill without ACA subsidy renewal

NATIONCNN

Possible antisemitic attack leaves some in New York’s Jewish community on edge following Bondi Beach shooting

NATIONPolitico

Trump officials dive into the West’s biggest water war

NATIONCNN

Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE tactics after clash with protesters

BUSINESSThe Information

OpenAI Has Discussed Raising Tens of Billions at Valuation Around $750 Billion

NATIONABC News

US admits failures in deadly mid-air crash at DC's Reagan National Airport

NATIONThe Intercept

Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation

WORLDBBC

In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry

WORLDBBC

JD Sports: Former employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her

NATIONReuters

Trump expected to address potential easing of marijuana regulations on Thursday