Warner Bros. Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid
Chair of Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors, says Paramount’s offer is ‘inadequate.’
Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in DC, for Now
A lower court had blocked the deployment, finding that the president violated the US Constitution and local D.C. law.
Breaking
Senate Passes $900 Billion Defense Policy Bill, Sending It to Trump’s Desk
The Senate approved the bill in a bipartisan 77–20 vote.
In-Depth
Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.
Officials Release Enhanced Video Footage of Brown University Mass Shooting Suspect
Two people were shot and killed and nine wounded at the Ivy League school over the weekend in Providence, Rhode Island. No suspect has been apprehended yet.
Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse Will Not Seek Reelection
Newhouse is the one of the last remaining Republican members of the House who voted to impeach Trump in 2021.
What Americans Aren’t Told About Psychiatric Medications | Robert Whitaker
U.S. spending on treating mental disorders has risen substantially over the past decades.
4 Republicans Join Democrats to Force House Vote on 3-Year Obamacare Subsidy Extension
The House is poised to vote on a health care reform bill that does not include an extension of the expiring premium tax credits.
Iowa Sues Roblox Alleging Sexual Exploitation of Children
Up to two-thirds of U.S. children aged 9 to 12 are estimated to have Roblox accounts.
How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
US Manufacturing Growth Extends in December But Momentum Slows as Orders Fall
Manufacturing expanded for a fifth straight month even as new orders dipped for the first time in a year and cost pressures intensified.
House Passes Bill to Restore Whole Milk to National School Lunch Program
The lack of whole milk in schools has been ‘limiting healthy choices’ for students, a lawmaker said.
7 Common Foods That May Accelerate Brain Aging
Some familiar foods may be working against your brain. Nutrition and brain-health experts explain why and offer smarter alternatives.
Rollins Urges Minnesota to Recertify SNAP Recipients Amid Fraud Allegations
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said failure to comply would put Minnesota’s participation in SNAP at risk.
Trump to Meet Plane Carrying Bodies of National Guard Soldiers Killed in Syria
The soldiers, members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, were ambushed by a lone ISIS terrorist, according to U.S. Central Command.
Charles Dickens’s Storytelling Is Brought to Life in Chicago
Theater Wit presents Blake Montgomery in a one-man show about the famed author’s public readings of his classic Christmas tale.
Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester
When the Dorchester was torpedoed in World War II, four men from different faiths became a symbol of courage and unity.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
ADHD Is Easily Misdiagnosed—Here Are Some Alternative Causes
We explore complementary health approaches for ADHD management, from sleep disorders to dietary factors.
How NORAD Helps to Track Down Santa Every Christmas
On one very special night each year, all eyes are on the sky—especially those at the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rob Reiner’s Son Booked for Murder After Director, Wife Found Dead
Nick Reiner is being held without bail.
Death Toll Rises to 15 in Terrorist Attack Targeting Jewish Festival in Sydney
Police have said they believe that a father-son duo was behind the shooting.
Director Rob Reiner and Wife Confirmed Dead After 2 Bodies Found in Home
California officials and family members are mourning the death of the Hollywood actor and director and his wife.
Nationwide Nasal Spray Product Recall Expanded
People with weakened immune systems who use the recalled products may suffer life-threatening infections.
Trump Taps DHS Deputy Secretary as Ambassador to El Salvador
El Salvador has played a high-profile role in the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, including deportations of Venezuelan gang members.
Driver Who Rammed Crowd at Liverpool Soccer Parade Sentenced to Over 21 Years
Paul Doyle, 54, a former Royal Marine, injured 134 people when he drove his car into fans celebrating the team’s Premier League victory in May.
DOE Orders Coal Plant in Washington State to Continue Operating
‘The Trump administration will continue taking action to keep America’s coal plants running,’ the energy secretary said.
Miami Dolphins Coach McDaniel Doesn’t Rule out QB Change After Loss to Steelers
With the 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Tua Tagovailoa is now 7-33 in games where the temperature is 55 degrees or colder.
TikToker Tucker Genal Dies at 31, Hours After Posting Final Video
Genal, who posted challenges and skits alongside his two brothers, died on Dec. 11, according to the LA medical examiner’s office.
CDC Stops Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns
The agency adopted advice from its vaccine advisory panel.
The Timing Hypothesis That Redeemed HRT
Why the timing of hormone therapy may matter more than age when it comes to protecting your brain, heart, and overall well-being.
How Grief Can Affect Your Lungs
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs govern both respiration and emotion, thus they can be injured by excessive grief.
Stanford Study Pinpoints Cause of Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix
New research uncovers the immune reactions behind rare heart inflammation cases following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
Dressing Up Potatoes for the Holidays
This rustic side is often prepared in a large gratin dish, which can be plunked in the center of a table for indulgent family-style serving.
8 Gardening Books
Here are a few gardening books that have good information and are fun to read.
From Therapy, to a Job and Future: A Breakthrough for One Young Autistic Aussie
‘That’s very reassuring for me as a parent, knowing that he’s not just thrown in the deep end and has to learn how to swim,’ said Linda Soussa.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Celebrating Christmas in Germany
Bavaria and Tirol—two traditional regions of Germany and Austria—are rich in Christmas traditions.
