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• Moderate Republicans' surprise stance forces House vote on expiring healthcare subsidies - The vote is a last-ditch effort by some Republicans to show support for extending healthcare subsidies in some form.
• OpenAI and Amazon discussing possible $10 billion investment - OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
• Rising English soccer prospect, 21, dies in car crash after match - Ethan McLeod, who was seen as a rising prospect in English soccer, has d died after getting into a car crash on the M1 on Tuesday night, his club said.
• Four Republicans buck Mike Johnson to join Hakeem Jeffries' Obamacare push - Four moderate Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to join Democrats in forcing vote on ACA subsidies, creating bipartisan push to extend Obamacare benefits.
• Global wave of terror plots sparks new alarms over the West’s growing vulnerability - Terrorist attacks on Hanukkah celebration in Sydney and foiled Christmas market plot in Germany spark growing fears of rising extremist violence worldwide.
• Residents celebrate game-changing agreement for crucial US nature area: 'My goal has always been to preserve' - It's a key corridor.
• Live road closures, school closures, power outages in Lane County - Last night's wind and heavy rain have left a mess. Here's what's happening.
• Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends probes in House testimony - WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Jack Smith, the former U.S.
• Jenny McCarthy says Charlie Kirk's death brought her closer to Christ - Television host Jenny McCarthy discussed how Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked her spiritual awakening and a renewed devotion to faith in a recent podcast interview.
• Moderate Republicans Force House Vote On Extension Of Obamacare Subsidies - The coming vote is an embarrassing rebuke to the House speaker, who opposes Obamacare and its enhanced tax credits.
• Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests - Saturn's giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth’s polar seas, with pockets of melted water where life could possibly survive and even thrive,
• Ukraine says it carried out first-ever underwater drone strike on Russian submarine in Novorossiysk - Ukrainian "Sub Sea Baby" drones critically damage Russian submarine equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles in Novorossiysk, the Security Service said.
• Appeals Court Allows National Guard to Remain in D.C., for Now - A three-judge panel voted unanimously to allow troops to stay in the capital for the duration of the appeal, citing the city’s unique legal status.
• Dan Bongino Is Boxing Up His FBI Office as Exit Talk Grows - FBI deputy director Dan Bongino is clearing out his office after reportedly admitting he will be leaving the bureau within weeks, according to The New York Times. Amid the never-ending saga surrounding the will-they, won’t-they release of t
• Dolphins bench struggling Tua Tagovailoa after rough performance vs Steelers: reports - The Miami Dolphins benched quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a major move after he struggled in the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday.
• Who is Alan Jackson? From Phil Spector to Nick Reiner, the lawyer at the center of Hollywood’s darkest dramas - Star defense attorney Alan Jackson takes on Nick Reiner murder case, defending Rob Reiner's son accused of killing both parents in their Brentwood home.
• New York college approves ‘furry’ student club as trend spreads across US campuses - Furry clubs are spreading across U.S. colleges nationwide, according to a new report, as student governments approve new groups for fans of anthropomorphized animal characters.
• New York governor says she has reached a deal to legalize medically assisted suicide - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that she has reached a deal with state legislative leaders to approve a bill to give terminally ill people the legal ability to end their own lives with prescribed medication. In an op-ed in the Al
• Oil prices rise after 4-year low: What Trump has to do with it - Crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F) prices hit their lowest level since 2021 on Tuesday but have since rebounded during Wednesday's trading session. This comes as President Trump ordered a blockade of oil tankers from entering and leaving Venezuela. Yah
• You probably shouldn't wait till 70 to claim Social Security. Here's math to open your eyes (but nobody likes to show) - Some experts say the standard advice is only suited to people who meet two criteria.
• NYC police hunt suspect accused of stabbing Jewish man in chest while making antisemitic statements - New York City police are hunting for a suspect accused of stabbing a 35-year-old Jewish victim while making anti-Jewish statements in Crown Heights.
• Four House Republicans force vote on ACA subsidies, bucking GOP leadership - Millions of Americans will face much higher health insurance premiums in 2026 if Congress does not extend boosted subsidies for Obamacare plans.
• Kamala Harris warns that Democratic Party is 'stuck in the past,' speaking inauthentically - Former Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris critiqued the Democratic Party's messaging as inauthentic and said it was "stuck in the past" during an interview on Wednesday.
• Trump hotel project canceled in Serbia after protests, investigation - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has raged against the protests and the prosecutors he blames for halting the project, saying the country was the big loser.
• FCC chair Brendan Carr to face Senate grilling for first time since Jimmy Kimmel saga - Brendan Carr appear before the Senate Commerce committee on Wednesday to discuss his push for broadcasters to take ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel off the air.
• Tricolor executives charged with 'systematic fraud' after subprime auto lender roiled banking sector - Prosecutors allege senior managers orchestrated schemes that allowed Tricolor to obtain billions of dollars from lenders by misrepresenting collateral.
• Jack Smith faces private grilling by House GOP over Trump probes after offer to testify publicly was rejected - The former Justice Department special counsel wants to correct what he regards as mischaracterizations from Republicans about his work
• House Republican who voted to impeach Trump in 2021 won't seek re-election - Republicans House Republican who voted to impeach Trump in 2021 won't seek re-election By Anders Hagstrom Fox News Published Dece
• Scientists stunned by results of innovative 'lungs of the ocean' project: 'An exciting breakthrough' - "We’ve trialed multiple methods over the last 5 years, and had our fair share of failure."
• Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region - Ukraine extended aerial attacks targeting Russia's energy infrastructure for a fifth day with a drone strike on an oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai.
• New exoskeleton adapts to terrain with smart AI power - The AI-powered IRMO M1 exoskeleton features four modes including turbo, eco, training and rest for hiking, running, cycling and sports with eight-hour battery life.
• Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns - With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
• The Latest: Jack Smith set for private interview with lawmakers about Trump investigations - Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set for a closed-door interview with House Republicans on Wednesday after lawmakers rebuffed his offer to testify publicly about his investigations into President Donald Trump. The pr
• Sen Eric Schmitt says he ‘won’t be apologizing’ as China hits him with $50B lawsuit - China sues Sen. Eric Schmitt for $50 billion over his pandemic lawsuit. The Missouri Republican senator refuses to back down from the fight.
• Aldi US Is Headquartered In This Midwestern City: Can You Guess Where? - Aldi is a popular grocery store that frequently features unique products and has a loyal customer base. But do you know where its US headquarters is located?
• Purdue to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adapt - New Purdue AI requirement teaches students to understand artificial intelligence capabilities, limitations, and practical decision-making applications.
• Analysis-Ford’s EV retreat highlights industry dilemma: Build for the US or the world?  - DETROIT, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ford CEO Jim Farley walked through Ford’s Michigan design studio Monday afternoon, reflecting on how he was about to wipe out thousands of work hours on electric vehicles that he and his team had hoped would revo
• Fed chair candidate Waller says he will 'absolutely' emphasize importance of the central bank's independence to Trump - MarketsFed chair candidate Waller says he will 'absolutely' emphasize importance of the central bank's independence to TrumpPublished Wed, Dec 17 20258:29 AM ES
• Lee wants to end income cap for Education Savings Accounts - Gov. Bill Lee proposed his Education Savings Accounts program in 2019 as an empowerment tool for low-income students to access better education.
• Maryland to study slavery reparations after lawmakers override Dem governor's veto - Maryland legislature overrides Gov. Wes Moore's veto to create reparations commission studying slavery's legacy and racial discrimination impacts.
• As Europe eyes Russia’s frozen assets, Belgium fears Moscow’s revenge - Most of Russia’s billions in frozen assets are in Belgium, which fears bearing the brunt of Russian lawsuits — and worse.
• Neighbors of slain MIT professor stunned by killing - MIT professor Nuno Loureiro was shot to death at his Brookline apartment Monday night, prompting a homicide investigation with no suspects named yet.
• Billy Crystal, Larry David and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a ‘Master Story Teller’ - A group of prominent figures issued a statement memorializing Mr. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. “We were their friends, and we will miss them forever.”
• Brown University shooting probe faces hurdles after campus empties out as witnesses scatter: former FBI agent - Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov were killed in a shooting at Brown University. School officials sent students home amid the manhunt for the shooter.
• "It's So Expensive, Americans Are Moving Into 4-Foot Apartments": 55 Genuinely Disturbing Photos That Sum Up The State Of America Right Now - Remember when we were promised groceries would become more affordable?
• Trump's push to 'knock out' filibuster gains new GOP traction as funding deadline nears - Some Senate Republicans are beginning to shift their position on getting rid of the filibuster after President Donald Trump again called on lawmakers to "knock out" the longstanding procedural safeguard.
• Teenage boy charged with murdering nine-year-old girl - A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl in her home in Weston-super-Mare.
• Hobby Lobby gives away 500,000 free copies of book defending biblical Christmas story - Hobby Lobby is giving away 500,000 free copies of Lee Strobel's "The Case for Christmas" book to customers during the holiday season, according to the author.
• EXCLUSIVE: First look at 'MELANIA' film - First lady Melania Trump's film 'Melania' chronicles her 20 days before President Donald J. Trump's inauguration, hitting theaters worldwide January 30.
• Warner Bros. Says Ellisons ‘Misled’ Shareholders in Takeover Bid - The claim was made as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s dismissal of Paramount’s hostile takeover offer.