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• FBI arrests 4 alleged members of radical pro-Palestinian group accused of plotting New Year’s Eve bombings - FBI disrupts credible terrorist threat, arresting four members of radical pro-Palestinian extremist group allegedly planning coordinated Los Angeles bombings.
• House Republicans allege DC police downgraded crime classifications to manipulate statistics - Congressional report alleges D.C. police chief pressured district commanders to downgrade crime classifications.
• Researchers confirm stunning recovery of creatures nearly driven to extinction: 'Really an eye-opener' - "This can be successful."
• College basketball coach furious after shooting at Brown University: 'It's the guns' - USC Trojans women's basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb suggested tighter gun restrictions after two people were killed at Brown University.
• CEO of 25 years: I ditched this toxic mindset to become a better boss—'my job was not to command and control' - Garry Ridge thought that being a commanding boss would make him successful, he said during a podcast appearance — until a professor changed his mind.
• Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making - Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.
• Brown University shooting victim identified as Ella Cook: 'An incredible light' - Alabama student Ella Cook identified as victim in Brown University shooting that killed 2, wounded 9. Church confirms sophomore's death in campus tragedy.
• Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise - Ayaka Ono, my current Japanese teacher, estimates she's tutored about 600 students over 15 years. A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid
• Palantir CIO Jim Siders leaves to become head of Thrive Capital's new IT services business - Siders spent more than 12 years at Palantir, recently overseeing its global IT operations, business applications and infrastructure.
• A Florida doctor entered a Dollar Tree store by herself. In the morning, employees found her body in a freezer - The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation
• Simon Cowell's 10-second secret to spotting star potential in performers - Simon Cowell reveals how he predicted singer success in 10 seconds on his hit shows including "American Idol" and "The X Factor." His new Netflix docuseries "The Next Act" shows his process.
• Strange celebrity 'naked Christmas tree' trend sparks pushback: 'Ornaments are a must' - Minimalist Christmas trees are sparking debate as some call them elegant, while others say they won't give up traditional ornament-filled trees and cherished family memories.
• Texas Education Agency Taking Over Lake Worth, Connally and Beaumont School Districts - The Texas Education Agency is replacing the elected school boards of the Beaumont, Connally and Lake Worth school districts, Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced Thursday. State law allows Morath to either close a campus or appoint
• COVID or flu? Here's how to tell the difference - Flu, COVID and seasonal colds are all circulating this winter, and their symptoms can be surprisingly similar. Here’s how to tell them apart.
• How the Bondi Beach Shooting Unfolded - Two men toting long guns opened fire on hundreds of people who were celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the core of the Australian city’s Jewish community.
• Far-left podcast host Jennifer Welch claims Charlie Kirk 'justified' his own death - Far-left podcaster Jennifer Welch said Charlie Kirk "justified" his killing after Erika Kirk condemned the public mocking of her husband's assassination during a recent interview.
• Ample oil supply shields China from impact of Venezuela disruption, for now - SINGAPORE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The volume of Venezuelan oil already headed to China before the U. seized a Venezuelan tanker last week, plus a glut of crude in storage and weak demand, will limit ​the near-term impact of the move in the Chin
• EU yields to pressure from automakers as it rethinks 2035 combustion car ban - BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Dec 15 () - The European Commission is expected on Tuesday to reverse the EU's effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, bowing to intense pressure from Germany, Italy and European automakers
• LeBron James clashes with Suns' Dillon Brooks in Lakers' 2-point win - Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks got into skirmishes the entirety of their game on Sunday night.
• Person of interest in Brown University shooting released - Officials noted on Sunday that the individual who had been a person of interest in the Saturday Brown University attack would be released
• High cost of goods is causing consumers to spend less for the holidays, CNBC survey finds - The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found the "high cost of goods" has emerged as a major factor affecting how much shoppers spend and where they spend.
• FDA approved a $250,000 Singapore work trip during government shutdown, records show - The FDA sent 31 staffers to a Singapore conference during the shutdown, records show, raising questions of optics, spending and the agency's strained resources.
• Biden officials go silent when asked about Afghan refugee program after guardsmen shooting - Former Biden officials including Gen. Mark Milley and Antony Blinken do not respond to questions about Afghanistan refugee vetting after Washington attack.
• What dates will NHS doctors' strike start and finish? - The government has warned that the BMA strikes will 'undoubtedly' put lives at risk.
• What will Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He's not ready to tell - Almost from the moment that Glenn Youngkin became Virginia's governor four years ago, the political world has wondered what's next for a Republican who seemed to keep one foot in the MAGA movement and the other in the party's traditional co
• In Port Orchard, a new shelter shows a model that gets people housed - Almost a year after opening, a shelter facility in Port Orchard is showing a path that reduces homelessness and burden on services.
• Rays, Red Sox investors plan $2 Billion in college athletic departments loans - Weatherford Capital, an investment firm that is part of the new Tampa Bay Rays ownership group, is partnering with Red Bird Capital — which is invested in several sports enterprises, including the Boston Red Sox — are prepared to make a $2
• Best movers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Ready to move in or around Cedar Rapids, Iowa? Choosing the right moving company can be difficult, which is why we've evaluated and objectively ranked the best movers in the area. Whether you're staying local or headed out of town, you'll f
• Kelsey Grammer knew LA wasn’t for him 'the minute I got here’: ‘We’ve got nincompoops running things' - Kelsey Grammer revealed his complicated 40-year relationship with Los Angeles and described the city leaders as "nincompoops."
• Michele Singer Reiner: A Photographer Who Changed Movie History - Falling in love with her inspired the director Rob Reiner to give “When Harry Met Sally…” a new ending. The Reiners went on to work together on movies and political causes.
• Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• Photos of amputees in Gaza, struggling to survive after losing limbs to Israeli airstrikes - Yassin Marouf, 23, lies in a tent, his left foot amputated and his right leg severely wounded after being hit by Israeli shelling in May. His brother was killed in the same attack, and Marouf struggles with basic movements. Doctors say his
• Wisconsin judge faces trial for stopping courtroom arrest of migrant in Trump crackdown - By Diana Novak Jones and Andrew Goudsward MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A Wisconsin judge will go on trial on Monday on charges of helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an
• Saskatoon city hall aims to buy vacant lots to support homeless initiatives - The city is ramping up efforts to address homelessness, including proposing to buy six west-side properties with federal money. The properties are located inside or near the Riversdale and Pleasant Hill neighbourhoods.
• John Kennedy mocks Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate campaign, says the 'voices in her head are not real' - Sen. John Kennedy dismisses Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate campaign as unserious, saying "the voices in her head are not real" in sharp criticism.
• A Massacre in Australia, and Rob Reiner Is Found Dead in ‘Apparent Homicide’ - Plus, the hunt for the gunman in a shooting at Brown University.
• 'The View' mocked as 'pissed-off millionaires b----ing' about 'Trump and men' on Paramount western show - The Paramount+ drama "Landman" mocked the ABC daytime talk show "The View" as a show about "pissed-off millionaires" complaining about "Trump and men."
• Will La Niña affect Indianapolis snowfall? Here's what to know - Federal forecasters at the National Weather Service are predicting that a weak La Niña will continue through January.
• Trump’s Cuts Hobbled US Labor Board, Leaving Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle - Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.
• Brown University victims were aspiring neurosurgeon and a family’s ‘bright light’ - One of the victim’s families has launched a GoFundMe which has nearly raised $200,000
• Russian ban on Roblox gaming platform sparks rare protest - STORY: Russia's ban on gaming platform Roblox led to a rare public protest on Sunday (December 14).Several dozen people gathered in the Siberian city of Tomsk as public frustration on the issue grew.Visuals provided from protest organizers
• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise to usher in final trading week packed with data - Investors are waiting for a flurry of key economic data in the coming days to help set expectations for interest rates in 2026.
• Trump’s Diplomats Act More Like Cowboys. Could That Be a Good Thing? - Sometimes Trump’s unconventional foreign policy just works.
• Trump doctrine slams globalism and charts a tougher, tech-driven US future - President Trump's new National Security Strategy prioritizes American economic growth over globalism, targeting a $40 trillion economy by 2028 through strategic policy shifts.
• Rising tensions with Israel have Lebanon fearing return to all-out war - Israel accuses Hezbollah of refusing to disarm. Lebanese officials hope their efforts to rein in the militant group will head off Israeli military escalation.
• Ukraine gives up joining NATO in bid to shift the dial in Russia peace talks - Russia's opposition made NATO membership unlikely for Ukraine, but it's a major policy shift to publicly abandon the goal.
• What We Know About Rob Reiner and His Death - The director’s family said that he and his wife, Michele, had died on Sunday. The police said they had found two bodies at the Reiner home in Los Angeles.
• Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Australia’s leader on Sunday while nations expressed shock and sympathy over a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event, saying he had warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that “your
• Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels - Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. Over 50 trains arriving and de
• Czech president swears in new coalition government of populist billionaire Andrej Babiš - A new Czech coalition government led by populist billionaire Andrej Babiš took office on Monday with an agenda to steer the country away from supporting Ukraine and reject some key European Union policies. President Petr Pavel swore in the