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

1. Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research  The White House (.gov)
2. Trump Live Updates: President Signs Executive Order to Ease Cannabis Research  The New York Times
3. Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug  MPR News
4. Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access  CNBC
5. Trump unveils his marijuana plan. Here's when to expect a rule change for weed  Axios

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

1. Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It  The New York Times
2. GOP-led House passes bill to block the use of Medicaid funds for transgender care for minors  CNN
3. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people  NPR
4. Opinion | Mehmet Oz: What children in gender distress really need  The Washington Post
5. RFK Jr. Could Defund Your Hospital if He Doesn’t Get His Way on Trans Healthcare  Mother Jones

Kennedy Center Board Moves to Rename It the Trump-Kennedy Center - The New York Times

1. Kennedy Center Board Moves to Rename It the Trump-Kennedy Center  The New York Times
2. Trump Cronies Vote to Rename Kennedy Center After Trump  Rolling Stone
3. Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center  Yahoo
4. Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’  CNN
5. Trump to be added to name of Washington’s Kennedy Center  Financial Times

Plane crashes while landing at North Carolina airport, deaths reported - CBS News

1. Plane crashes while landing at North Carolina airport, deaths reported  CBS News
2. Multiple dead after plane crash at Iredell County airport: What we know  WBTV
3. Greg Biffle, wife, and children die in plane crash in NC  WXII
4. 6 dead after private jet crashes in North Carolina  CNN
5. Jet owned by former NASCAR driver crashes in Statesville; 6 deaths confirmed  WSOC TV

Democrats release more photos from Epstein estate - Politico

1. Democrats release more photos from Epstein estate  Politico
2. More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms  CNN
3. House Democrats release another batch of Epstein photos  ABC News
4. Latest Jeffrey Epstein photos include Lolita quotes on women's bodies  Axios
5. House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein’s estate  AP News

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

1. Takeaways from Trump's address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies  NPR
2. This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like  The Atlantic
3. Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy  The New York Times
4. Trump’s dark Christmas story doubles down on a political error  CNN
5. Trump tells America the economy is strong, blames Biden for nation's struggles  WBFF

Latest in Brown University shooting: Individual seen near person of interest sought - ABC News

1. Latest in Brown University shooting: Individual seen near person of interest sought  ABC News
2. Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say  CBS News
3. Police identify person of interest in Brown University shooting, sources say  BBC
4. 'He could be anywhere': Hunt continues for Brown shooting suspect: live updates  The Providence Journal
5. Search for Suspect in Brown University Shooting Stretches to 5th Day  The New York Times

Nuno Loureiro, professor and director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, dies at 47 - MIT...

1. Nuno Loureiro, professor and director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, dies at 47  MIT News
2. Police probe potential ties between Brown University attack and MIT professor slaying  WPRI.com
3. Authorities investigating connection between Brown, MIT professor shooting. Follow live updates.  The Boston Globe
4. Brown mass shooting and MIT professor murder may be linked: Sources  ABC News
5. Evidence shows deadly Brown, MIT shootings may be linked, sources say: report  Fox News

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

1. A low-key Chicago-area missionary is replacing Trump ally Cardinal Dolan in New York  Axios
2. Pope’s naming of New York archbishop signals continued challenge to Trump on immigration  The Guardian
3. Cardinal Timothy Dolan Tapped the Power of the New York Pulpit  The New York Times
4. New Archbishop of New York: Church must bring God’s peace, healing to world  Vatican News
5. Pope Leo Appoints a Pro-Migrant NY Archbishop Amid Trump Crackdown  Time Magazine

Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel - U.S. Department...

1. Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
2. State Department to sanction ICC judges over Israel  Politico
3. Trump administration sanctions two more International Criminal Court judges for investigating Israel  CNN
4. US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe  Al Jazeera
5. Cut off by their banks and even iced out by Alexa, sanctioned ICC staffers remain resolute  ABC News

Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies - PBS

1. Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies  PBS
2. The day Brian Fitzpatrick finally said enough  Politico
3. Democrats push for last-minute vote on extending health care subsidies before deadline  CBS News
4. House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire  CNN
5. How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you  The Washington Post

Providing for the Closure of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Dece...

1. Providing for the Closure of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 24, 2025, and December 26, 2025  The White House (.gov)
2. Trump gives most federal employees two days off around Christmas  Federal News Network
3. Trump weighs declaring Christmas Eve, Dec. 26 as federal holidays  Axios
4. Five-Day Break Granted for Christmas Holiday, 2 Days Excused  FEDweek
5. Trump considers declaring Dec 24 and Dec 26 as holidays  investingLive

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

1. Delayed inflation data shows price pressures easing, in boost to Trump  Politico
2. Trust these numbers? Economists see a lot of flaws in delayed CPI report showing downward inflation  CNBC
3. Consumer prices rose in November. See which of your grocery items went up  WCVB
4. Inflation falls to 2.7% as slower housing and food increases offset a surge in electricity  NBC News
5. Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%, but economists say to take it with ‘the entire salt shaker’  CNN

Extreme Wind Power Outage Information - Jefferson County

1. Extreme Wind Power Outage Information  Jefferson County
2. Wind gusts topped 100 mph Wednesday in Colorado: These were the highest  kdvr.com
3. Xcel planning another public safety power shutoff Friday  9News
4. Denver airport delays, crashes, broken windows, downed power lines: What to know about Colorado's windy Wednesday  CBS News
5. Xcel’s planned outages, wind cut power to 100K; more electricity cut-offs possible Friday  The Denver Post

Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government - U.S. Department of ...

1. Doxing and Harassment of American Officials by the South African Government  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
2. South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship  CNN
3. White House accuses South Africa of harassing US gov’t staff in latest row  Al Jazeera
4. South Africa-US relations: Kenyans found illegally working at Afrikaner asylum claim centre  BBC
5. South African authorities raid US refugee facility  thehill.com

Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastructure - National Science Foundation (.gov)

1. Intent to restructure critical weather science infrastructure  National Science Foundation (.gov)
2. National Center for Atmospheric Research to Be Dismantled, Trump Administration Says  The New York Times
3. Trump moves to dismantle a ‘global mothership’ of climate research : Here & Now Anytime  NPR
4. NCAR: Boulder suffers a blow, says it will fight closure  Boulder Daily Camera
5. Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado  USA Today

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal - BBC

1. Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal  BBC
2. Truth Social Parent to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Firm in $6 Billion Deal  The New York Times
3. Trump deal or not, the nuclear fusion age is far from imminent  Politico
4. DJT Stock Rises Nearly 40%, on Pace for Biggest Gain This Year  The Wall Street Journal
5. Trump’s social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company  CNN

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 17, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War

1. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 17, 2025  Institute for the Study of War
2. Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace  CNN
3. The world according to Vladimir Putin — live updates  politico.eu
4. Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves  Reuters
5. Putin’s Year-End News Conference Set for Friday  The New York Times

Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet - U.S. Department of the Tre...

1. Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet  U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
2. US sanctions Iran-linked vessels  thehill.com
3. US imposes sanctions on vessels linked to Iran, Treasury website says  The Times of Israel
4. Long-anticipated shadow LPG crackdown has arrived: will it matter?  Lloyd's List
5. Washington Policy Weekly  Arab Center Washington DC

Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United Sta...

1. Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States  The White House (.gov)
2. Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries  NPR
3. New Ban Bars 1 in 5 Legal Immigrants, Even Citizens’ Spouses & Kids  Cato Institute
4. Trump expands US travel ban to include Syria, Palestine  Al Jazeera
5. Trump adds Syria to entry ban after attack on US troops  Politico

Coldplay kisscam HR boss Kristin Cabot on 16 seconds that ruined her life - The Times

1. Coldplay kisscam HR boss Kristin Cabot on 16 seconds that ruined her life  The Times
2. The Woman in the Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam Video Is Ready to Talk  The New York Times
3. HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job  Yahoo News Canada
4. Exec Caught on Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' with Married Boss Breaks Her Silence: 'Bad Decision' and 'Couple of High Noons'  People.com
5. Woman at center of viral 'kiss cam' moment at Coldplay concert breaks silence  ABC News

Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows - PBS

1. Americans are more dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy than ever, poll shows  PBS
2. Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds  NPR
3. Who loves Trump? Apparently fewer people than ever  CNN
4. Trump gets worst economic ratings ever in new poll as Americans worry about affordability  PBS
5. 57 percent say Trump more responsible for economy than Biden: Poll  thehill.com

‘False hope’: Why families who celebrated Newsom’s new mental health court feel let down by it - ...

‘False hope’: Why families who celebrated Newsom’s new mental health court feel let down by it  CalMattersView Full Coverage on Google News

Governor Ferguson: Highway 2 will be closed "for months" due to storm damage - KOMO

1. Governor Ferguson: Highway 2 will be closed "for months" due to storm damage  KOMO
2. Highway 2 closure across WA’s Cascade mountains expected to last months  Washington State Standard
3. Town of Skykomish braces for economic impact of months-long Hwy 2 closure  KOMO
4. US 2 closure leaves Skykomish, WA businesses stranded after flooding  FOX 13 Seattle
5. Portion of Highway 2 will be closed for 'months,' Gov. Ferguson says  KING5.com

New Shepard Mission NS-37 - Blue Origin

1. New Shepard Mission NS-37  Blue Origin
2. He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor  CNN
3. Blue Origin scrubs space tourist rocket launch with first wheelchair user due to last minute 'observation'  Space
4. Blue Origin Space Tourism Launch Includes First Wheelchair User  Bloomberg.com
5. For the 1st time ever, a person who uses a wheelchair will fly to space  ABC News

ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY - The White House (.gov)

ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY  The White House (.gov)

NOAA deploys new generation of AI-driven global weather models - National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

1. NOAA deploys new generation of AI-driven global weather models  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)
2. NOAA says its new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed and accuracy  CBS News
3. Four conditions for AI in weather forecasts to deliver for development  World Bank Blogs
4. AI breakthrough boosts long-range weather forecasting accuracy  EurekAlert!
5. NOAA uses AI to predict severe weather up to 8 days in advance, but experts remain crucial  WTOL

Presidential Message on Wright Brothers Day - The White House (.gov)

1. Presidential Message on Wright Brothers Day  The White House (.gov)
2. What happened after the Wright Brothers first flight?  WRAL
3. Today in History: December 17, Black motorcyclist beaten to death after leading police chase  The Mercury News
4. This Day in History - December 17, 1903  WYMT
5. Wright Brothers flight anniversary celebrated at Kill Devil Hills  Carolina Journal

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent - NPR

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Rob and Michele Reiner’s son charged with murder in their deaths - CNN

1. Rob and Michele Reiner’s son charged with murder in their deaths  CNN
2. Rob Reiner Family Tragedy Strikes a Nerve for Families Fighting Addiction  The New York Times
3. What we know about the hours before and after Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths  CNN
4. Nick Reiner appears in L.A. court after being charged with murder in deaths of his parents  NBC News
5. Rob Reiner Friends 'Fiercely' Protecting His Kids After Murders (Exclusive Source)  People.com

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

1. District of South Carolina | Myrtle Beach Pastor Indicted for Cyberstalking Wife Before Her Death  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. Federal grand jury indicts Myrtle Beach pastor linked to Mica Miller investigation  WMBF
3. Myrtle Beach pastor indicted by feds for cyberstalking, false statements  WPDE
4. Federal indictment accuses John Paul Miller of cyberstalking, lying to investigators  WBTW
5. SC pastor linked to wife’s death investigation indicted on federal charges  WIS News 10

Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party - The ...

1. Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party  The Texas Tribune
2. A Race to the Bottom in Texas  The Dispatch
3. Why a national Democratic group is investing money to help Texas candidates  Austin American-Statesman
4. Texas Democrats have a choice. If they push left, they lose  Dallas News
5. Democrats Are Playing with Fire in Texas  The Liberal Patriot

Senate passes Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death - IAFF

1. Senate passes Honor Act, recognizing fire fighter cancer as line-of-duty death  IAFF
2. Federal legislation would recognize cancer work hazard for firefighters  WMUR
3. Press Release: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon's Bipartisan Bill to Expand Benefits for Firefighters with Cancer Passes to President  Quiver Quantitative
4. Act Recognizing Fatal Firefighter Cancers as LODDs Advances  Fire Engineering
5. Cramer, Klobuchar bill expanding first responder cancer benefits passes Senate; heads to President’s desk  Valley News Live

Monetary policy statement (with Q&A) - European Central Bank

1. Monetary policy statement (with Q&A)  European Central Bank
2. ECB upgrades growth outlook, closing door to more cuts  Reuters
3. European markets close higher following central bank bonanza  CNBC
4. ECB Holds Rates With Growth Firmer and Inflation Near Target  Bloomberg.com
5. European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth  woodtv.com

Private donors pledge 860 million euros for CERN’s Future Circular Collider - Home | CERN

Private donors pledge 860 million euros for CERN’s Future Circular Collider  Home | CERNView Full Coverage on Google News

Gov. Pillen, Dr. Oz Announce Nebraska is First in the Nation to Pursue Medicaid Work Requirements...

1. Gov. Pillen, Dr. Oz Announce Nebraska is First in the Nation to Pursue Medicaid Work Requirements  Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (.gov)
2. Nebraska becomes first state to add new Medicaid federal work requirements  Nebraska Examiner
3. Nebraska to become first state implementing Medicaid work requirements  KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
4. Nebraska to become first state to implement Medicaid work requirements  thehill.com
5. Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump’s new Medicaid work requirements  AP News

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

1. A 4warn Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday night in Metro Detroit -- Here’s what that means  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
2. How likely are school closings in Metro Detroit on Friday? Predicting the chances  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
3. Michigan schools closed on Friday? Why Metro Detroit is unlikely to see no school before winter break  FOX 2 Detroit
4. Metro Detroit Forecast: Wind, rain, and snow today and Friday  WXYZ Channel 7
5. Winter Weather Advisory issued for 25 Michigan counties with flash freeze, snow in forecast  MLive.com

Sam Darnold & Seahawks Offense Looking To Play Cleaner Game vs. Rams - Seattle Seahawks

1. Sam Darnold & Seahawks Offense Looking To Play Cleaner Game vs. Rams  Seattle Seahawks
2. Rams vs. Seahawks TNF preview: Analysis, odds, stats  ESPN
3. Rams-Seahawks Preview, Biggest Week 16 Games, and Best Bets  The Ringer
4. Tonight’s Rams-Seahawks game has huge playoff implications and could impact the Eagles  Inquirer.com
5. NFL playoff picture: Why 49ers will likely be rooting for Seahawks to beat Rams  CBS Sports

The WalMart of public defense: How justice gets sold to the lowest bidder in rural California - C...

1. The WalMart of public defense: How justice gets sold to the lowest bidder in rural California  CalMatters
2. Wake Up Call: Justice Gets Sold to Lowest Bidder in California  Bloomberg Law News
3. California neglects constitutional duty to defend poor people | Opinion  Sacramento Bee
4. How justice gets sold to the lowest bidder in rural CA  CalMatters

BP p.l.c. Announces Leadership Transition | News and insights | Home - BP Global

1. BP p.l.c. Announces Leadership Transition | News and insights | Home  BP Global
2. BP's CEO shake-up could pave way to mega merger  Reuters
3. BP Names New Boss After Its C.E.O. Steps Down  The New York Times
4. BP Is Finally Getting What It Needs: A CEO Schooled at Exxon  Bloomberg.com
5. BP opts for culture shock with new CEO appointment, but the timing is odd  The Guardian

How a single meme can jeopardise your trip - BBC

1. How a single meme can jeopardise your trip  BBC
2. Tourists from 42 countries will have to submit 5 years of social media history to enter U.S. under Trump plan  CBS News
3. Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening  AP News
4. US social media requirements for foreign visitors could have 'chilling effect' on travel, industry group says  Reuters
5. Opinion | The lunacy of asking tourists to turn over their social media history  The Washington Post

Secretary Bessent Orders Sanctions Against Violent Mexican Cartel - U.S. Department of the Treasu...

1. Secretary Bessent Orders Sanctions Against Violent Mexican Cartel  U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
2. US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Mexican Cartel Accused of Fuel Theft  Bloomberg.com
3. Trump administration sanctions Mexican cartel and its leader, "the sledgehammer," for oil theft  CBS News
4. US sanctions cartel leader ‘El Marro,’ says he’s still operating from prison  WANE 15
5. US sanctions against jailed cartel leader ‘El Marro’ highlight Mexico’s lack of control over its prisons  EL PAÍS English

News & Notes: Ravens View Drake Maye As an 'Elite' Quarterback - Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens –...

1. News & Notes: Ravens View Drake Maye As an 'Elite' Quarterback  Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com
2. The Recipe for a Pats Bounce-Back Win With Chad Graff  The Ringer
3. Derrick Henry and the Ravens will be a tough test for the Patriots’ struggling run defense  The Boston Globe
4. Patriots’ Glaring Weakness Faces Ravens’ Red Flag In Week 16 Matchup  NESN
5. Drake Maye's strong reaction to Patriots vs. Ravens primetime flex  Yahoo Sports

Bears gearing up for first-place showdown with Packers - Chicago Bears Official Website

1. Bears gearing up for first-place showdown with Packers  Chicago Bears Official Website
2. Five Packers, including Josh Jacobs, miss Dec. 18 practice before Bears game  PackersNews.com
3. Bears vs Packers Injury Report: Both Teams Banged Up Ahead of Primetime Showdown  Yahoo Sports
4. Bears riding strong run game into Saturday night showdown  Chicago Bears Official Website
5. ‘This is press on, full speed ahead’ for Packers’ defense  Green Bay Packers – packers.com

NHL On Tap: Sabres, Flyers clash; Crosby tries to pass Lemieux as Penguins' leader - NHL.com

1. NHL On Tap: Sabres, Flyers clash; Crosby tries to pass Lemieux as Penguins' leader  NHL.com
2. Sabres vs. Flyers | How to watch, lineup notes, and storylines  NHL.com
3. How to watch Flyers vs. Sabres: TV channel and streaming options for December 18  The New York Times
4. Flyers Game 33: Lines, Notes, & How to Watch vs. Sabres  Philly Hockey Now
5. 4 Buffalo Sabres who need impressive performances against the Flyers  Sabre Noise

THE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CO...

1. THE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029  Academy Press Office
2. Oscars Reach Deal With YouTube  The New York Times
3. Oscars Bolts From ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029  The Hollywood Reporter
4. The Oscars on YouTube Could Bring an Unlimited Runtime, Unfiltered Hosts and the Show We’ve Always Wanted  Variety
5. ABC Lost the Oscars to YouTube. Good?  Vulture

An open letter from President & CEO Kevin Warren regarding the Chicago Bears stadium project - Ch...

1. An open letter from President & CEO Kevin Warren regarding the Chicago Bears stadium project  Chicago Bears Official Website
2. Indiana leaders: We'll "do everything we can" to bring the Bears over the border  Axios
3. Bears Threaten Move To Northwest Indiana After State Leaders Balk At Arlington Heights Stadium Aid  Block Club Chicago
4. Bears president floats Northwest Indiana as new home amid stadium standoff with Illinois Legislature  Yahoo Sports
5. As Bears consider NW Indiana, Chicago mayor insists team ‘belongs in Chicago’  FOX 32 Chicago

No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison: Time, TV channel, preview for the College Football Playoff...

1. No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison: Time, TV channel, preview for the College Football Playoff  NCAA.com
2. Who isn't playing for Oregon vs. James Madison? See the injury report  The Register-Guard
3. Scouting the Dukes: 5 questions, prediction with a James Madison reporter  OregonLive.com
4. James Madison at Oregon: College Football Playoff players to watch, key to game  Yahoo Sports
5. Oregon Ducks unveil uniforms for CFP game vs. James Madison Dukes  Ducks Wire

China Declares Missouri an Economic and Reputational Menace in New Legal Action - Missouri Attorn...

1. China Declares Missouri an Economic and Reputational Menace in New Legal Action  Missouri Attorney General's Office (.gov)
2. China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgment, prosecutor says  AP News
3. China files $50 billion lawsuit against Missouri, AG announces  KOMU 8
4. Chinese city sues Missouri for US$50 billion in tit-for-tat Covid-19 litigation  South China Morning Post
5. Why China Is Suing Missouri—And Demanding $50 Billion  Newsweek

Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Reject Paramount Te...

1. Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Reject Paramount Tender Offer  PR Newswire
2. Warner Demands Larry Ellison’s Personal Guarantee in Paramount Bid  The Wall Street Journal
3. Warner Bros. Falls Below Netflix Offer as Bidding War Hopes Cool  Bloomberg.com
4. Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters Visit Warner Bros. Studio Lot With David Zaslav  The Hollywood Reporter
5. WBD tells shareholders Netflix deal is superior to Paramount offer: 'It was not a hard choice,' chairman tells CNBC  CNBC

Ohio fires coach Smith over 'serious' misconduct - ESPN

1. Ohio fires coach Smith over 'serious' misconduct  ESPN
2. Ohio University says coach Brian Smith had affair with a student  The Columbus Dispatch
3. Details emerge after Ohio football coach’s firing for ‘serious professional misconduct’  New York Post
4. Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith for violating school's alcohol policy: reports  Fox News
5. Ex-Ohio coach Brian Smith fired over affair with undergrad, public intoxication, school says  The New York Times

100s of rapes unreported by State College police - Spotlight PA

100s of rapes unreported by State College police  Spotlight PAView Full Coverage on Google News

Illegal Alien Who Couldn’t Speak English Causes Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pile Up in Tennessee under B...

1. Illegal Alien Who Couldn’t Speak English Causes Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pile Up in Tennessee under Biden-Era Work Authorization  Homeland Security (.gov)
2. Exclusive | Tour bus driver charged in fatal wreck entered US illegally — and was still issued NYS license: feds  New York Post
3. Driver of bus in fatal crash charged with vehicular homicide  Herald-Citizen.com
4. Illegal Immigrant Allegedly Causes Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash in Tennessee  mb.ntd.com
5. MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY  3B Media News

Pitt vs. Texas A&M volleyball: Time, TV channel, preview for the NCAA semifinal - NCAA.com

1. Pitt vs. Texas A&M volleyball: Time, TV channel, preview for the NCAA semifinal  NCAA.com
2. The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four  ESPN
3. NCAA volleyball tournament Final Four: Schedule, scores, highlights  USA Today
4. NCAA women's volleyball regionals: Results, highlights, recap  NCAA.com
5. Texas A&M: In Aggies' biggest sports weekend ever, are they up for making history? | Golden  Austin American-Statesman

Florida 102-61 Saint Francis (Dec 17, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Florida 102-61 Saint Francis (Dec 17, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. 7-foot-9 Florida C Rioux dunks for first field goal  ESPN
3. Olivier Rioux: 7ft 9in Florida Gators centre sets college basketball record  BBC
4. No. 23 Florida vs Saint Francis (Wednesday, 6:30 pm)  Florida Gators
5. Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux makes college basketball history with dunk  Yahoo Sports

Starting 5: Knicks rally past Spurs to take Emirates NBA Cup - NBA

1. Starting 5: Knicks rally past Spurs to take Emirates NBA Cup  NBA
2. Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG  ESPN
3. New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions + how can the NBA solve the injury crisis?  Yahoo Sports
4. Knicks’ NBA Cup title showcases upside of new role for Jalen Brunson  NBC Sports
5. Knicks are now favored to win the East. See where they stack up against other contenders  The New York Times

ADJUSTMENTS OF CERTAIN RATES OF PAY - The White House (.gov)

ADJUSTMENTS OF CERTAIN RATES OF PAY  The White House (.gov)

Wisconsin DOJ settles consumer complaint with Menards - WPR

1. Wisconsin DOJ settles consumer complaint with Menards  WPR
2. Menards settles with several states in suit over 11% Rebate Program, COVID price gouging  CBS News
3. Ohio reaches $4.25 million settlement with Menards over deceptive rebate advertising  WFMJ.com
4. What to know about Menards settlement over deceptive rebate ads  Canton Repository
5. Menards to pay Iowa over $400k in rebate settlement  KGAN

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

1. CHIPOTLE UNVEILS ITS FIRST-EVER HIGH PROTEIN MENU FEATURING A NEW SNACK-READY HIGH PROTEIN CUP  Chipotle
2. Chipotle chases the protein craze with new menu items — including meat in a cup  CNBC
3. What's on the new High Protein Menu at Chipotle? 1st-ever snack cup and more  ABC News
4. Chipotle launches high-protein menu in bid to reverse sales slump after brutal 2025  Yahoo Finance
5. Chipotle Doesn't Want Its Protein Fans to Feel Under-Served  Investopedia

Storm forecast shows Pineapple Express may head straight for Bay Area - San Francisco Chronicle

1. Storm forecast shows Pineapple Express may head straight for Bay Area  San Francisco Chronicle
2. Northern California could see 8 straight days of rain. Here’s when it kicks off  San Francisco Chronicle
3. Heavy rain, flooding from Pacific storms to focus on California leading up to Christmas  Yahoo
4. California in for wet, white, potentially wild Christmas as Pineapple Express storm looms  Los Angeles Times
5. Atmospheric river to bring week of wet weather to Bay Area  SFGATE

16 Arrested on Complaints Alleging Shootings, Kidnapping, and Illegal Sales of Firearms and Narco...

1. 16 Arrested on Complaints Alleging Shootings, Kidnapping, and Illegal Sales of Firearms and Narcotics by Puente-13 Gang  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. 16 members of local gang Puente-13 linked to Mexican Mafia arrested in sweep in San Gabriel Valley  ABC7 Los Angeles
3. Puente-13 street gang members charged with drug trafficking, DOJ says  NBC Los Angeles
4. ATF-led probe on Puente 13 gang ends in 17 arrests, seizure of 76 weapons  San Gabriel Valley Tribune
5. Victorville man sought as fugitive following massive L.A. County gang bust  Victorville Daily Press

Leader of Transnational Terrorist Group Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Soliciting Hate Crime...

1. Leader of Transnational Terrorist Group Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Soliciting Hate Crimes and Murder, and Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. Elk Grove woman sentenced to prison after admitting to leading terrorist group  KCRA
3. California woman who led white supremacist group gets prison in hate crimes case  Sacramento Bee
4. California woman led a terrorist group from 'comfort of her suburban home'  SFGATE
5. Elk Grove woman faces 30 years in prison for soliciting hate crimes, plotting attacks  fox40.com

No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.): Time, TV channel, preview for the College Football Playo...

1. No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.): Time, TV channel, preview for the College Football Playoff  NCAA.com
2. Miami at Texas A&M: College Football Playoff players to watch, key to game  Yahoo Sports
3. Miami Hurricanes Opponent Q&A: Texas A&M Aggies with Good Bull Hunting  State of The U
4. Tickets for Texas A&M-Miami among priciest of all College Football Playoff games  Houston Chronicle
5. Miami's Defensive X-Factor Against No. 7 Texas A&M  Sports Illustrated

Eagles at Commanders: How to watch, stream, and listen to Saturday's game - Philadelphia Eagles

1. Eagles at Commanders: How to watch, stream, and listen to Saturday's game  Philadelphia Eagles
2. NFL Week 16 odds: Eagles can clinch NFC East with win vs. Commanders  ESPN
3. Eagles-Commanders Preview  CBS Sports
4. Jalen Hurts update, playoff bid within reach, another short week: Eight Eagles Thoughts - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. Eagles vs Commanders Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for NFL Week 16  Yahoo Sports

DC United select Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS SuperDraft - MLSsoccer.com

1. DC United select Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS SuperDraft  MLSsoccer.com
2. 2026 Major League Soccer Draft Results  Top Drawer Soccer
3. Know Your League Explainer: SuperDraft 2026  Minnesota United FC
4. MLS SuperDraft: 'Caps By the Numbers  Vancouver Whitecaps FC
5. Real Salt Lake Prepares for Thursday’s 2026 MLS SuperDraft  Real Salt Lake

Digital Health Company and Medical Practice Indicted in $100M Adderall Distribution Scheme - Depa...

1. Digital Health Company and Medical Practice Indicted in $100M Adderall Distribution Scheme  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. California telehealth firm, Florida medical practice indicted in alleged illegal Adderall distribution scheme  CBS News
3. Digital health firm charged in $100 million Adderall fraud and obstruction scheme.  Shore News Network
4. Justice Department Indicts Adderall Startup After CEO’s Conviction  The Wall Street Journal
5. $100M Adderall scheme; Senators warn of emerging nitazene threat; consumers tire of TV drug ads – Morning Medical Update  Medical Economics

Winter Classic ice trucks arrive in Miami, rink build begins - NHL.com

1. Winter Classic ice trucks arrive in Miami, rink build begins  NHL.com
2. Sally, when the ice runs out: Role Model to perform during 2026 NHL Winter Classic  Yahoo
3. Panthers, Rangers to face off in Miami for NHL's first outdoor game ever in Florida  CBS News
4. NHL Announces Headliner for Winter Classic Concert in Miami. Here’s Who It Is  Florida Hockey Now
5. Panthers to host Winter Classic Jersey Nights, will wear new threads during additional home games  The Hockey News

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches First-Ever National Advanced Air Mobility...

1. Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches First-Ever National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy to Unlock the Future of Flight  Department of Transportation (.gov)
2. Joby: U.S. Government’s Advanced Air Mobility Plan is Pivotal Step Toward Commercial Launch  Joby Aviation
3. Archer Moves to Launch Air Taxi Trials In U.S. Cities Under White House Executive Order as DOT Unveils National AAM Strategy  Yahoo Finance
4. U.S. Plans for Autonomous AAM Flight by 2035  AVweb
5. Trump administration unveils 10-year strategy to advance US air taxi sector  FlightGlobal

NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Ready to Roll for Miles in Years Ahead - NASA (.gov)

1. NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Ready to Roll for Miles in Years Ahead  NASA (.gov)
2. NASA will soon find out if the Perseverance rover can really persevere on Mars  Ars Technica
3. Sol 1,540: NASA Releases Video Of Perseverance Rover's Record-Breaking Drive On Mars  IFLScience
4. NASA says Perseverance is in good condition, will keep exploring Mars  Yahoo
5. Mars rover captures stunning blue skies on Red Planet  SouthTexasNews.com

First look: Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Carvana Toyota for 2026 Daytona 500 - NASCAR.com

1. First look: Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Carvana Toyota for 2026 Daytona 500  NASCAR.com
2. Jimmie Johnson to compete in Daytona 500  Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site
3. Jimmie Johnson Confirms Final Plans For 2026 Daytona 500  Yahoo Sports
4. Jimmie Johnson, 50, to make bid for Daytona 500  Reuters
5. Jimmie Johnson announcement triggers new NASCAR rumor  Beyond the Flag