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• John Calipari rips NCAA after NBA player enters college mid-season: 'We don't have any rules' - Arkansas coach John Calipari slammed the NCAA's rules after James Nnaji's unprecedented mid-season commitment to Baylor following his 2023 NBA Draft selection.
• NASCAR mourns Denny Hamlin’s father, says he ‘sacrificed greatly’ for son’s career - NASCAR mourns the tragic death of Denny Hamlin's father, Dennis, who died from injuries sustained in a North Carolina house fire. He was 75 years old.
• Flu activity is increasing sharply across the US - Most US states are experiencing high or very high flu activity, and levels continue to increase nationwide.
• DHS looks to demolish historic St. Elizabeths buildings due to 'unacceptable' risks - Historic St. Elizabeths buildings face demolition as DHS claims emergency conditions. The move is facing pushback from preservation groups.
• George Clooney says CBS and ABC should have told Trump to ‘go f*** yourself’ rather than settle lawsuits - The Oscar-winner also torched Bari Weiss, saying that CBS News editor-in-chief was ‘dismantling’ the network
• The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know - The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro.
• Cowboys release All-Pro cornerback following multiple injury-plagued seasons: reports - The Dallas Cowboys reportedly released All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday after a few injury-plagued seasons following his massive $97 million contract extension.
• Taylor Swift's engagement, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau romance cap a wild year for celebrity love - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement headlines 2025's celebrity romance boom, joined by Katy Perry dating Justin Trudeau and other major A-list couples.
• 3 hikers found dead during search and rescue effort in California, authorities say - Rescue crews found two of the hikers by chance during a search for the third.
• Elon Musk unleashes on Tim Walz with new nickname amid Minnesota fraud investigations - Elon Musk takes aim at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid investigations into alleged fraud schemes targeting the state's Medicaid and children's nutrition programs.
• Ocean Infinity resumes search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 - The deep-sea search specialists at Ocean Infinity resumed their search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Tuesday, nearly 12 years after it vanished.
• World's most contagious virus detected at two major US airports amid holiday traffic - A case of measles was detected at Newark airport in New Jersey during holiday travel — and at Logan in Boston. Health officials urge travelers to contact healthcare providers as needed.
• Drones dive into aviation's deepest enigma as MH370 hunt restarts - Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished with 239 people on board, the search for answers to one of aviation's most haunting riddles resumed Tuesday in the remote southern Indian Ocean. Military screens later showed the
• Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication - New research finds statins benefit adults with type 2 diabetes across all heart-risk levels, reducing deaths and serious cardiovascular events.
• 41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies - At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tuesday. Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhoo
• Asteroid Flew Just 200 Miles Above Earth | How Rare Is A Close Encounter? - Asteroid 2025 TF's closest approach was about ~186 miles (300 km) from Earth. It is estimated to be about 2 meters (6.5 feet) in diameter. Credit: Space.com | animation courtesy: NASA/jPL-Caltech | edited by Steve Spaleta
• Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, dies at 35 after year-and-a-half leukemia battle - Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, passed away at 35 after battling acute myeloid leukemia.
• Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa - Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
• Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’ - China conducts two-day military exercises around Taiwan with rockets, bombers and assault ships as House Select Committee on China warns of deliberate escalation by Beijing.
• Man charged in connection with shooting near KU Medical Center - A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with a shooting that happened last week near the University of Kansas Medical Center.
• Was Kennedy Center renamed after Trump? Yes, that and more. See a list - Trump's name, face are being added to buildings in DC, potential coins, park passes. Mount Rushmore and Dulles airport were on the wish list. See updates
• Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser ordered back to psychiatric hospital after group home escape - Judge orders Morgan Geyser back to psychiatric hospital after escaping group home. Woman convicted in 2014 Slender Man stabbing loses privileges.
• ESPN's Joe Buck sounds off on NFL officiating over controversial no-call late in Rams' loss - ESPN broadcasters Joe Buck and Russell Yurk both said the referees missed a critical call late in the fourth quarter in the Atlanta Falcons' win over the Los Angeles Rams.
• Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its December meeting.
• Tech startup Hyphen is bringing AI to the lunch line — with help from Cava and Chipotle - Hyphen aims to make service better and more efficient, and it has investors including Cava and Chipotle.
• U.S. sanctions Iranian, Venezuelan groups tied to weapons trade - The sanctions come a day after President Donald Trump threatened Iran over attempts to rearm, and amid a monthlong pressure campaign against Venezuela.
• Kentucky freight train carrying molten sulfur derails, leaks hazardous chemical in Todd County - Thirty-one freight train cars derailed in rural Todd County, Kentucky on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place after molten sulfur leaked from one car.
• AOC to deliver opening remarks at Mamdani's inauguration, Bernie Sanders to administer oath of office - Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic inauguration will feature Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
• China's 'Flying Aircraft Carrier' Just Took To The Skies For The First Time - China's massive unmanned aircraft carries a payload of other smaller drones and has just had its first successful flight. Here's what we know about it.
• CNN's Abby Phillip calls notion that 'no one is being held accountable' for Minnesota fraud 'completely false' - CNN's Abby Phillip said on Monday that the idea that "no one is being held accountable" for the Minnesota fraud scandal is "completely false" as Gov. Tim Walz faces resignation calls.
• Marriott’s controversial new ban draws guest criticism - Marriott International (MAR), one of the world’s largest hotel chains, had a year of notable achievements and a few setbacks. The chain behind brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and JW Marriott operates more than 30 brands and near
• US Justice Department sues Virginia over in-state tuition for migrants - By Nate Raymond Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S.
• Lululemon's extended Boxing Day sale ends soon — you can still score up to 50% off bags, and I'm surprised these 23 deals are still in stock - These are the best last-minute Lululemon Boxing Day deals on belt bags, backpacks, shoulder bags and more.
• Man facing murder charge in death of woman at Merrimack Valley home, DA says - A neighborhood resident told Boston 25 that the victim is a teacher at a local school.
• Sen Jim Justice says Republicans are 'lousy' at knowing what everyday Americans think about healthcare - The Senate was unable to extend, or replace, expiring Obamacare subsidies, setting up a premium price spike that will hit tens of millions of Americans once they lapse on Wednesday.
• Flashback: Inside the political movement that put a socialist in charge of New York City - New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is prepared to implement his socialist agenda as New York City's mayor, promising rent freezes and free childcare after his historic victory.
• Protests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to Universities - Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
• ‘Editorial independence’ petition unlikely to faze Paramount CEO David Ellison amid Bari Weiss saga: ex-journo - Former CBS journalists reportedly plan petition urging Paramount CEO to ensure editorial independence amid ongoing Bari Weiss "60 Minutes" controversy.
• These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025 - Chains like Starbucks, Wendy's and Denny's announced plans to close underperforming restaurants in 2025.
• Judge orders Denise Richards, estranged husband evicted from luxury home after $84K rent dispute - Denise Richards and estranged husband Aaron Phypers lose their Calabasas home after allegedly failing to pay $84,000 in rent, court documents reveal.
• Trump sends ‘wartime prime minister’ Netanyahu back to Israel with a boost - While meetings between the U.S. and Israeli leaders focused on pressing Middle East issues, for Prime Minister Netanyahu, they were also a domestic power play.
• Eurostar chaos: What are your rights if trains are cancelled or delayed? - Exclusive: Rail firm has offered £150 for a London hotel – but says contact centre will be pragmatic on claims
• Questions remain, licensing site crashes as whiplash ensues in MN childcare fraud scandal - Minnesota licensing website crashes amid childcare fraud scandal as Quality Learning Center receives $1.9 million despite alleged spelling error and closure confusion.
• Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid - The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal district court judge ruled on Tuesday, only days before funds at the bureau would have likely run out and the consumer finance agency would h
• Feds launch 'massive operation' in Minnesota amid fraud scandal - Federal authorities launched a massive operation in Minnesota targeting fraud suspects in major crackdown on criminal activity across the state today.
• My wife retired 2 years ago and I’m still working – is our $12 million net worth enough for me to join her in retirement? - How much do you need invested in order to feel comfortable retiring? This is a very common question among older Americans, and one a 54-year-old Redditor is grappling with. His 49-year-old wife called it quits 2.5 years ago and he’s wonderi
• Sydney Sweeney jeans ad and Prince Andrew title loss dominate 2025 celebrity scandals - From Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle controversy to Katy Perry's space criticism, discover the most talked-about celebrity scandals that dominated 2025.
• Trump Upended the Federal Government. The Full Scope of the Impact Is Still Unclear. - President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago.
• Thieves drill into a German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property - Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday lull, police said. Thomas Nowaczyk, a police spokesperson, said investigators b
• Nuggets star Nikola Jokic suffers knee injury, misses entire second half in loss to Miami Heat - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic appeared to suffer a knee injury during Monday's loss to Miami Heat. The three-time MVP reportedly hyperextended his knee.