Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela - NPR

1. Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela  NPR
2. What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela  CBS News
3. Oil tanker seized, Football coach jailed, Interest rates, Trump Gold Card, Cruise ship death  CNN
4. Oil Tanker U.S. Seized Off Venezuela Has Faked Its Location Before, Data Shows  The New York Times
5. Bondi shares heart-pounding footage of US seizing Venezuelan oil tanker in rare action last seen in 2014  Fox News

Frustrated Republicans move to force Obamacare vote as warnings mount about the midterms - Politico

1. Frustrated Republicans move to force Obamacare vote as warnings mount about the midterms  Politico
2. GOP moves to let Obamacare subsidies expire as Trump promises ‘money to the people’  Politico
3. Senate to vote on dueling health care proposals as ACA premium hikes loom  NPR
4. Republicans are torn over health care. Here’s what we know  PBS
5. Republicans unveil health care plan to counter Democratic effort to extend ACA subsidies  ABC News

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes public appearance in Norway, her first in 11 months - C...

1. Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes public appearance in Norway, her first in 11 months  CBS News
2. María Corina Machado appears in Oslo after Nobel Peace Prize win  BBC
3. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado Vows to End Maduro’s Rule in Venezuela  The New York Times
4. Merz says European leaders had ‘constructive’ call with Trump as he plays down tensions with US – Europe live  The Guardian
5. Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado vows Venezuela return to fight Maduro 'tyranny  NBC News

Trump threatens to primary Indiana Republicans ahead of key redistricting vote - Politico

1. Trump threatens to primary Indiana Republicans ahead of key redistricting vote  Politico
2. Redistricting in Indiana was supposed to be a slam dunk. It has proven anything but  NPR
3. Indiana Senate to vote on Trump-backed congressional map despite GOP resistance  NBC News
4. Republicans Are Fighting With One Another in Deep-Red Indiana. Here’s Why.  The New York Times
5. Johnson bullish on Indiana’s upcoming nailbiter of a redistricting vote  Politico

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee - CNN

1. ‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee  CNN
2. Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas  BBC
3. What to know about $1M Trump Gold Card visa program  thehill.com
4. What Is a Trump Gold Card? Applications Open for Million-Dollar Visas.  The New York Times
5. Trump unveils Gold Card for fast-tracked U.S. residency for $1 million  Axios

Washington state braces for dangerous flooding as thousands could face evacuation orders - CBS News

1. Washington state braces for dangerous flooding as thousands could face evacuation orders  CBS News
2. Washington Faces Heavy Rain and Flooding From Atmospheric River  The New York Times
3. Live updates: Flash Flood Watch issued for parts of Skagit, Snohomish counties  king5.com
4. Washington state governor declares emergency amid heavy rains and floods  The Guardian
5. 'GO NOW' evacuation ordered for Orting as floodwaters surge  KOMO

House Republican drops his inquiry into Sept. 2 boat strikes - ABC News

1. House Republican drops his inquiry into Sept. 2 boat strikes  ABC News
2. 3 separate US strikes on alleged drug boats have initially left survivors. Each time they’ve been treated differently  CNN
3. House passes Pentagon bill pressuring Hegseth to release boat strike evidence  The Washington Post
4. ‘It’s done’ — House Armed Services chair sees no need to further probe boat strike  Politico
5. Democrats Say Hegseth Balked at Call for Full Video of Boat Strike  The New York Times

Thailand and Cambodia: Why can't they end their border conflict? - BBC

1. Thailand and Cambodia: Why can't they end their border conflict?  BBC
2. Half a million evacuated on Thai-Cambodia border as Trump makes diplomatic push to end fighting  The Guardian
3. Ahead of Trump Call, Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Intensifies  The New York Times
4. Cross-border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia enters fourth day  Al Jazeera
5. Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls  NBC News

House passes defense bill, forcing Pentagon's hand on boat strike videos - Politico

1. House passes defense bill, forcing Pentagon's hand on boat strike videos  Politico
2. House Gives Bipartisan Approval to $900 Billion Defense Bill  The New York Times
3. Compromise NDAA would let DoD promote civilians faster, increase cyber pay  Federal News Network
4. Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill  AP News
5. US House backs massive defense policy bill, Senate next  Reuters

Witnesses describe their final interactions with Ana Walshe – including her last ‘festive’ night ...

1. Witnesses describe their final interactions with Ana Walshe – including her last ‘festive’ night – at husband’s murder trial  CNN
2. One of the last people to see Ana Walshe alive testifies in husband's murder trial  ABC News
3. Recap: Prosecution rests case against Brian Walshe after emotional testimony  NBC Boston
4. Forensic scientist in Brian Walshe trial says DNA on hatchet, hacksaw closely matches Ana Walshe's  CBS News
5. Ana Walshe’s blood, DNA found in basement, on discarded hacksaw, analysts tell jurors at husband’s murder trial  The Boston Globe

US plans to ask visitors to share 5 years of social media history to enter - Al Jazeera

1. US plans to ask visitors to share 5 years of social media history to enter  Al Jazeera
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. Social media rule could turn off international travelers to U.S.  Axios
4. Trump plan for World Cup tourists to reveal social media activity described as ‘chilling’  The Guardian
5. US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years  CNN

Trump’s blind spot - Politico

1. Trump’s blind spot  Politico
2. Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden  CNN
3. Poll: Trump's own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis  Politico
4. Poll paints dire picture on affordability as Trump touts economy  USA Today
5. 55 percent in new poll blame Trump administration for high grocery prices  thehill.com

Trump says CNN "should be sold" as part of WBD deal - Axios

1. Trump says CNN "should be sold" as part of WBD deal  Axios
2. Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’  CNN
3. Trump says CNN 'should be sold' as parent company faces acquisition  USA Today
4. Trump says he hopes to see CNN sold in Warner Bros. merger  Politico
5. Trump says CNN should be sold as part of Warner Bros Discovery deal  Reuters

Ukraine is 'finalizing work' on 20-point peace plan with Russia, Zelenskyy says - ABC News

1. Ukraine is 'finalizing work' on 20-point peace plan with Russia, Zelenskyy says  ABC News
2. Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting  CNN
3. Zelenskiy says fundamentals of reconstruction plan agreed with top US officials  Reuters
4. Opinion | The outlines of a sustainable Ukraine peace deal inch into view  The Washington Post
5. Zelenskyy: 'Finalizing work' on revised peace plan  DW

ICE agents wrongfully detained U.S. citizen in Minneapolis for looking Somali, city leaders say -...

1. ICE agents wrongfully detained U.S. citizen in Minneapolis for looking Somali, city leaders say  CBS News
2. ICE agents tackle, arrest American citizen in Minneapolis  MPR News
3. Walz tells Noem to 'respect the Constitution' after ICE agents detain US citizens  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
4. Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown  AP News
5. ICE in Minnesota: Agents pepper spray crowd in Cedar-Riverside  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

Another clipper brings light snow Thursday; subzero weekend ahead - MPR News

1. Another clipper brings light snow Thursday; subzero weekend ahead  MPR News
2. Minnesota weather: Snow totals from Dec. 9-10 snowstorm  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Snow emergencies declared after storm blankets Twin Cities, Minnesota with several inches  Star Tribune
4. TRACKING: More accumulating snow tomorrow  KWWL
5. How much snow did Minnesota get during latest storm? See totals from Minneapolis and across the state.  CBS News

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him" - CBS News

1. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him"  CBS News
2. Marjorie Taylor Greene Makes Terrifying Prediction for Trump  The Daily Beast
3. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend has had a weird month  The Washington Post
4. Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving for now, but never say never  AJC.com
5. 'I am America First': Marjorie Taylor Greene knocks Trump for not focusing on domestic issues  NBC News

It’s official: All of the Epstein, Maxwell secret grand jury docs will now be released - Politico

1. It’s official: All of the Epstein, Maxwell secret grand jury docs will now be released  Politico
2. Epstein survivors and Senate Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files have been "tampered with"  CBS News
3. Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records  CNN
4. Judge Says Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Records Can Be Unsealed, Citing New Epstein Law  The New York Times
5. Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says  6abc Philadelphia

Golden-Fitzpatrick bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears key House hurdle, teeing ...

1. Golden-Fitzpatrick bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears key House hurdle, teeing up final votes tomorrow  Representative Jared Golden (.gov)
2. 13 Republicans defy GOP leadership, vote with Dems to advance repeal of Trump order on federal unions  Fox News
3. 13 Republicans Vote to Nullify Donald Trump’s Executive Order  Newsweek
4. Rare US House bipartisan vote advances bill rejecting Trump federal-worker bargaining ban  Now Habersham
5. Opinion | America’s veterans deserve better care than government unions provide  The Washington Post

Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami's 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in alm...

1. Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami's 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in almost 3 decades  ABC News
2. Eileen Higgins discusses vision for city after winning Miami Mayoral runoff  NBC 6 South Florida
3. Polls have closed. See election results for Miami mayor and other Miami-Dade races  Miami Herald
4. What Democrats’ flip in Miami means for 2026  Politico
5. Miami elects a rare Democratic mayor at a pivotal moment  The Economist

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants - NPR

1. Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants  NPR
2. Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.  The New York Times
3. Morning news brief  NPR
4. ‘A gentleman’s C’: Some conservative economists quibble with Trump’s ‘A+++++’ grade of economy  Politico
5. Trump veers off-script and does little to calm Republican nerves  BBC

Fed cuts rate but future easing uncertain - BBC

1. Fed cuts rate but future easing uncertain  BBC
2. Fed Cuts Rates Again, Signals It May Be Done for Now  The Wall Street Journal
3. What the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut means for consumers  NPR
4. ‘Be careful what you wish for’: Top economist warns any additional interest rate cuts after today would signal the economy is slipping into danger  Fortune
5. Here's what changed in the new Fed statement  CNBC

Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says - The New York Times

1. Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says  The New York Times
2. NTSB warns that defense bill could undermine aviation safety changes after DCA crash  NPR
3. National Transportation Safety Board ‘vehemently opposes’ NDAA provision  thehill.com
4. 'A major step backwards' | Families of DCA mid-air collision victims, NTSB denounce helicopter safety section of National Defense Authorization Act  WUSA9
5. US lawmakers, NTSB say military helicopter proposal would make skies less safe  Reuters

US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles - Reuters

1. US judge says Trump must end National Guard deployment in Los Angeles  Reuters
2. Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in LA with sharp rebuke  NPR
3. Trump must end National Guard deployment in L.A., judge rules  Los Angeles Times
4. Judge blocks Trump administration from deploying California National Guard members in Los Angeles  CBS News
5. News Wrap: Judge halts National Guard deployments in Los Angeles  PBS

Why the Trump administration is targeting the Calibri font in anti-woke push - Axios

1. Why the Trump administration is targeting the Calibri font in anti-woke push  Axios
2. Calibri’s Run-In With Rubio Wasn’t the Font’s First Controversy  The New York Times
3. Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri  Reuters
4. Rubio directs diplomats to return to using Times New Roman, undoing Biden-era switch to Calibri  CNN
5. Calibri font is the latest casualty in the Trump administration's war on diversity and inclusion  NBC News

About face: Lawsuit targets plan to put Trump's image on popular national parks pass - ABC News

1. About face: Lawsuit targets plan to put Trump's image on popular national parks pass  ABC News
2. Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump  The New York Times
3. Trump’s face will replace images of national parks on some annual passes, environmental group sues to stop change  CNN
4. Environmental group seeks to get Trump's image removed from park passes  NBC News
5. Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image  Fox News

FBI adds true crime TV producer accused of posing as an heiress to most wanted list - ABC News

1. FBI adds true crime TV producer accused of posing as an heiress to most wanted list  ABC News
2. California woman stole $29M and fled to Dubai, FBI alleges  SFGATE
3. FBI adds true crime TV producer to Most Wanted list for loan fraud tied to phony heiress story  CNN
4. Michigan woman wanted by FBI for fraud, posing as aircraft heiress  WILX
5. Woman, 73, posed as wealthy heiress in California, stole $30M, FBI says  KTLA

81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct - CNN

1. 81 alleged victims join suit against Army doctor accused of sexual misconduct  CNN
2. Army Gynecologist Charged With Secretly Recording Over 40 Patients  The New York Times
3. From Allegation to Prosecution: The Military Case Against Maj. Blaine McGraw  Military.com
4. Army OB-GYN charged with secretly filming dozens at Fort Hood  Military Times
5. Army gynecologist is charged with secretly videotaping patients at Fort Hood  NBC News

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing - NPR

1. Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing  NPR
2. Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in custody amid assault investigation after being fired for 'inappropriate relationship'  Yahoo Sports
3. Everything we know about Sherrone Moore’s firing from Michigan, subsequent arrest  MLive.com
4. Michigan Football Head Coach Detained by Police After He's Fired Over Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’  People.com
5. ‘I was not ready for this news’: John U. Bacon reacts to ex-Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore’s firing  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Secretary Rollins Signs Six New State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy...

1. Secretary Rollins Signs Six New State Waivers to Make America Healthy Again by Removing Unhealthy Foods from SNAP in Hawai‘i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee  USDA (.gov)
2. These states have banned junk food for SNAP purchases  Axios
3. Agriculture Department Approves More Soda Bans for Food Stamps  The New York Times
4. Virginia approved for SNAP waiver that will restrict purchases of unhealthy foods  13newsnow.com
5. South Carolina gets green light to exclude candy and sugary drinks from SNAP  WLTX

Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband Charlie's assassination: "You're sick" - CB...

1. Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband Charlie's assassination: "You're sick"  CBS News
2. “It’s about me”: Candace Owens fires back hard as Erika Kirk asks the public to end Charlie Kirk conspiracy stories  Times of India
3. Why did Erika Kirk forgive her husband’s alleged murderer, and how does she address the conspiracy theorie  The Economic Times
4. Erika Kirk's 'Secret Millions' Revealed, As New Report Exposes Sudden Influx Of Cash After Husband's Death  Yahoo
5. Erika Kirk Comments on Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Husband’s Death  Newsweek

Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues - The Conv...

1. Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues  The Conversation
2. ‘Make Europe Great Again’ and more from a longer version of the National Security Strategy  Defense One
3. Trump reveals what he wants for the world  Politico
4. Opinion | Trump’s Bleak View of the World  The New York Times
5. The First MAGA National Security Strategy  Council on Foreign Relations

"Enjoy your media cycle": Infighting erupts as more Democrats go rogue on impeachment - Axios

1. "Enjoy your media cycle": Infighting erupts as more Democrats go rogue on impeachment  Axios
2. House Democrat Seeks to Impeach RFK Jr. for Undercutting Public Health  The New York Times
3. Michigan Democrat moves to impeach RFK Jr, alleging ‘abuse of authority’  The Guardian
4. House Democrat files articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.  thehill.com
5. House Democrat introduces impeachment articles against RFK Jr  Fox News

How Minnesota became the center of the Somali diaspora - Sahan Journal

1. How Minnesota became the center of the Somali diaspora  Sahan Journal
2. Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country  The New York Times
3. Somalis in Minnesota say ICE agents already targeting their community  ABC News
4. GOP leader scoffs at pressure to condemn Trump’s political rhetoric  MinnPost
5. Trump rails against Omar, migration from ‘hellholes’ like Somalia  thehill.com

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days? - CNN

1. Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?  CNN
2. Zelenskiy says he discussed with Ukrainian parliament ways of holding election  Reuters
3. Ukraine 'ready for elections' if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says  BBC
4. Zelenskyy ‘ready for elections’ after Trump questions Ukrainian democracy  The Guardian
5. Who would win if Ukraine held elections now?  Euronews.com

Trump talks Ukraine peace deal with Macron, Merz and Starmer - Politico

1. Trump talks Ukraine peace deal with Macron, Merz and Starmer  Politico
2. Ukraine war: Trump criticises European leaders on eve of crunch coalition meeting  The Guardian
3. Zelenskyy will hold urgent talks with 30 countries as Trump pushes for swift peace deal with Russia  AP News
4. Ukrainian Allies to Meet as Kyiv Sends Draft Peace Plan to Trump  Bloomberg.com
5. Trump talks with European leaders as tensions simmer over Ukraine peace deal  Axios

Trump's new cold war with Europe - Axios

1. Trump's new cold war with Europe  Axios
2. Opinion | What Trump’s National Security Strategy Gets Right About Europe  The New York Times
3. Russia's charm offensive on Trump leaves Europe scrambling to win him back  CNBC
4. Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders  BBC
5. UK's Starmer says Europe is strong and united behind Ukraine  Reuters

Student loan borrowers have 'a limited time' to leave payment pause. Here are their options - CNBC

1. Student loan borrowers have 'a limited time' to leave payment pause. Here are their options  CNBC
2. Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: 'We won't tolerate it'  ABC News
3. 7 million student loan borrowers could face higher payments as SAVE plan gets the ax  thehill.com
4. What the end of a Biden-era student loan program means for borrowers  PBS
5. Millions of borrowers in Biden's SAVE plan would start paying under new settlement  NPR

Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries - BBC

1. Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries  BBC
2. Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Imports  The New York Times
3. Mexico imposes tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods  Financial Times
4. Exclusive: Mexico tariff hike to hit $1 billion India car exports despite automaker lobbying  Reuters
5. Mexico Approves Up to 50% Tariffs on China, Other Asian Nations  Bloomberg.com

What Could Thwart the Texas G.O.P. From Picking Up 5 House Seats in Midterm Elections - The New Y...

1. What Could Thwart the Texas G.O.P. From Picking Up 5 House Seats in Midterm Elections  The New York Times
2. Doggett bows out after SCOTUS upholds GOP-drawn map — warns GOP's redistricting could backfire  Fox News
3. Opinion | The Supreme Court just escalated the redistricting war. Congress must end it.  The Boston Globe
4. The Supreme Court gave Trump a big redistricting win. But the fight is just getting started.  Politico
5. Transcript: Trump in Fury as GOPers Quietly Defy His Plot to Rig 2026  The New Republic

Anti-abortion group warns against forcing vote to expand Obamacare subsidies - Politico

1. Anti-abortion group warns against forcing vote to expand Obamacare subsidies  Politico
2. Don’t bank on January health care deal  Punchbowl News
3. How Abortion Access Became a Major Sticking Point in the GOP Healthcare Fight  The Wall Street Journal
4. Abortion restrictions create major roadblock for bipartisan Obamacare subsidy deal in Senate  Fox News
5. Mayes, other AGs call for keeping abortion out of ACA subsidy debate  KJZZ

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches congressional bid - NBC News

1. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches congressional bid  NBC News
2. Brad Lander Will Run for Congress With Mamdani’s Support  The New York Times
3. Brad Lander to challenge Dan Goldman for New York congressional seat  The Guardian
4. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander launches run for Congress after Zohran Mamdani, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders endorsements  ABC7 New York
5. Brad Lander announces run for Congress in New York's 10th District  CBS News

In a 400,000-year-old hearth, hints of humans taming fire earlier than thought - NBC News

1. In a 400,000-year-old hearth, hints of humans taming fire earlier than thought  NBC News
2. Earliest evidence of making fire  Nature
3. Fire-making materials at 400,000-year-old site are the oldest evidence of humans making fire  NPR
4. Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans  CNN
5. Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, discovery in Suffolk suggests  The Guardian

US facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina - CNN

1. US facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina  CNN
2. South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine  NBC News
3. South Carolina reports 27 more measles cases in Spartanburg County as Utah count reaches 115  CIDRAP
4. South Carolina measles outbreak ‘accelerating,’ state officials say  The Independent
5. DPH reports 27 new measles cases in Upstate, bringing outbreak to 111  WYFF News 4

Oracle forecasts miss Wall Street targets while spending rises, shares slide 10% - Reuters

1. Oracle forecasts miss Wall Street targets while spending rises, shares slide 10%  Reuters
2. Oracle shares plummet 11% in premarket, dragging down AI stocks  CNBC
3. Oracle set to report earnings as Wall Street looks for cracks in the AI bubble  Yahoo Finance
4. Oracle Stock Tumbles After Earnings. The Worries Driving the Selloff.  Barron's
5. Oracle Can’t Escape OpenAI’s Shadow  The Wall Street Journal

How the Rule 5 Draft impacted 10 clubs' Top 30 Prospects lists - MLB.com

1. How the Rule 5 Draft impacted 10 clubs' Top 30 Prospects lists  MLB.com
2. Every pick from the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, plus expert analysis  MLB.com
3. MLB Rule 5 Draft results: Analyzing all 13 moves, including a former top 100 prospect and a rare Yankees pick  CBS Sports
4. The Cubs add three players in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft  Bleed Cubbie Blue
5. Why the Kansas City Royals didn’t make any selections during 2025 Rule 5 Draft  Kansas City Star

NASA loses contact with Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade - PBS

1. NASA loses contact with Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade  PBS
2. NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade  ABC News
3. NASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss  NASA Science (.gov)
4. NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter  SpaceNews
5. Nasa loses contact with spacecraft orbiting Mars for more than a decade  The Guardian

Philip Rivers: I wasn’t holding out hope to play again, I thought that ship had sailed - NBC Sports

1. Philip Rivers: I wasn’t holding out hope to play again, I thought that ship had sailed  NBC Sports
2. Rivers an option to start; Colts in wait-see mode  ESPN
3. Philip Rivers thought 'ship had sailed' on NFL return before Colts called: 'Another opportunity to play'  NFL.com
4. Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, by the numbers  NPR
5. Why 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan thinks Philip Rivers, 44, can beat the odds: ‘He’s one of the few’  San Francisco Chronicle

Sources: Lakers using regular court in NBA Cup QF - ESPN

1. Sources: Lakers using regular court in NBA Cup QF  ESPN
2. NBA Cup 2025: Spurs survive LeBron James poster to beat Lakers, Thunder post biggest blowout of season over Suns  Yahoo Sports
3. Spurs vs. Lakers score, highlights from NBA Cup quarterfinal game  USA Today
4. How to watch Spurs vs. Lakers: TV channel and streaming options for December 10  The New York Times
5. Player Grades: Lakers vs. Spurs  Silver Screen and Roll

Musk suggests SpaceX IPO reports are "accurate" - Axios

1. Musk suggests SpaceX IPO reports are "accurate"  Axios
2. Investors say Elon Musk's SpaceX trading debut will be 'craziest IPO' ever  Reuters
3. Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means  CNN
4. SpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion  Bloomberg.com
5. What a SpaceX IPO Would Mean for Tesla Stock  Barron's

With Pete Alonso signing, Orioles prove they’re ready to be bold - The New York Times

1. With Pete Alonso signing, Orioles prove they’re ready to be bold  The New York Times
2. Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal  ESPN
3. Today on Pinstripe Alley – 12/11/25  Yahoo Sports
4. The Mets have blown it all up — and for what?  New York Post
5. Effects of Alonso's O's deal on Mets, Red Sox and rest of free-agent market  MLB.com

Broncos brushing off underdog status to Packers - ESPN

1. Broncos brushing off underdog status to Packers  ESPN
2. Packers vs. Broncos | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 15  Green Bay Packers – packers.com
3. NFL Week 15 confidence picks: Why Green Bay will beat Denver  The New York Times
4. Horse Tracks: Broncos gearing up for gridiron showdown against Packers  Yahoo Sports
5. Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers: How to watch, listen and live stream in Week 15  Denver Broncos

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest - CNN

1. Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest  CNN
2. Jared Kushner – and three Arab monarchies – are at the heart of the Paramount-WBD bid | Mohamad Bazzi  The Guardian
3. Elizabeth Warren says both bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery are bad for consumers  NPR
4. European Broadcaster MFE Backs Paramount in Warner Bros. Fight  Bloomberg.com
5. Commentary: Paramount-Warner fight shows the hostile takeover is back. So are the egos of the combatants  Los Angeles Times

Netflix–Paramount bidding wars are pushing Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav toward billionaire status...

1. Netflix–Paramount bidding wars are pushing Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav toward billionaire status—he has one rule for success: ‘Never be outworked’  Fortune
2. Netflix or Paramount? Hollywood shudders over Warner Bros Discovery sale  Financial Times
3. Would Netflix buying Warner Bros. kill movies in theatres?  CBC
4. Trump’s Interest in Warner Bros. Deal Weighs On Justice Department  The New York Times
5. Netflix and Paramount are battling for more than Warner Bros  The Economist

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55 - AP News

1. Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55  AP News
2. Sophie Kinsella, ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Author, Dies at 55  The New York Times
3. Author Sophie Kinsella, who penned the 'Shopaholic' books, has died at 55  NPR
4. Confessions of a Shopaholic novelist Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55  The Guardian
5. Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55  BBC

Dems press for changes to crypto bill in counteroffer to GOP - Politico

1. Dems press for changes to crypto bill in counteroffer to GOP  Politico
2. Senate rushes to finish crypto market bill ahead of holiday recess  thehill.com
3. Teachers' union AFT slams crypto market bill, warns of 'profound risks' for America's retirement plans  CNBC
4. 'Nothing is holding up this bill,' says Democratic Sen. Gillibrand as Senate barrels forward to advance major crypto bill  The Block
5. Bank CEOs Expected to Meet Senators on Crypto Market Structure  Bloomberg.com

Sources: Vols eyeing Penn State's Knowles as DC - ESPN

1. Sources: Vols eyeing Penn State's Knowles as DC  ESPN
2. Tennessee expected to hire Jim Knowles: Vols adding proven DC to fix struggles  CBS Sports
3. 'Now he's out of a job, it's awful' - ESPN's Greg McElroy shares thoughts on Tennessee moving on from defensive coordinator Tim Banks  A to Z Sports
4. What UW's DC said about links to Tennessee job  The Seattle Times
5. Jim Knowles reportedly fired just a year after stupidly leaving Ohio State  Scarlet and Game

Musk calls Doge only ‘somewhat successful’ and says he would not do it again - The Guardian

1. Musk calls Doge only ‘somewhat successful’ and says he would not do it again  The Guardian
2. Musk says DOGE was only "somewhat successful," wouldn't do it again  Axios
3. Elon Musk says DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again  AP News
4. Elon Musk Says DOGE Flagged Billions in Federal 'Zombie Payments'  Decrypt
5. Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again  CBS News

Seahawks Unveil Uniform Combo For Week 15 vs. Colts - Seattle Seahawks

1. Seahawks Unveil Uniform Combo For Week 15 vs. Colts  Seattle Seahawks
2. Seahawks Defense ‘Looking Forward’ To Facing ‘League’s Best’ Running Back vs. Colts  Seattle Seahawks
3. Colts release unofficial depth chart for Week 15 game vs. Seattle Seahawks  Colts.com
4. Colts at Seahawks: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 15 game  USA Today
5. NFL overreaction Monday: Seahawks should cruise against wounded Colts - The Athletic  The New York Times

Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after Week 14 comeback against Cincinnati - Buf...

1. Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after Week 14 comeback against Cincinnati  Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com
2. Bills 39-34 Bengals (Dec 7, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
3. Josh Allen earns esteemed NFL honor after historic effort in Bills' win vs. Bengals  Sports Illustrated
4. Bills coaching staff praises Josh Allen and Christian Benford in Bengals win, provide early outlook on Week 15 injury report  Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com
5. Josh Allen is the AFC offensive player of the week for the third time this season  NBC Sports

Tony Dokoupil Named New Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ in Major Overhaul - The Hollywood Reporter

1. Tony Dokoupil Named New Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’ in Major Overhaul  The Hollywood Reporter
2. Tony Dokoupil Is Named Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’  The New York Times
3. Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"  CBS News
4. Maurice DuBois to Exit CBS News as Bari Weiss Preps Evening News Overhaul  The Hollywood Reporter
5. Tony Dokoupil named anchor of “CBS Evening News”  The Washington Post

Amazon announces $35 billion investment in India by 2030 to advance AI innovation, create jobs - ...

1. Amazon announces $35 billion investment in India by 2030 to advance AI innovation, create jobs  About Amazon
2. Over $50 billion in under 24 hours: Why Big Tech is doubling down on investing in India  CNBC
3. AI: Microsoft, Amazon bet big, but where does India stand in the global race?  BBC
4. Jobs, security, skills: How India’s giant database is helping over 300 million informal workers step up, with AI  Microsoft Source
5. ETtech Interview: We’re not late to quick commerce; seeing a big uptick among Prime members: Amit Agarwal  The Economic Times

FIFA chief accused of breaking ethics rules after Trump peace prize award - Axios

1. FIFA chief accused of breaking ethics rules after Trump peace prize award  Axios
2. Gianni Infantino accused of breaching FIFA’s ethics codes in relation to President Trump comments - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators  AP News
4. FIFA’s World Cup Sycophancy Is Dirtying the Beautiful Game  Bloomberg.com
5. FIFA president Infantino accused of rules breach over Trump  ESPN

Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain, Seeking Relevance, Publishes Book - The New York Times

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