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• Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled at Kennedy Center after Trump name added to building - Chuck Redd canceled his Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center in protest after President Donald Trump's name was added to the iconic Washington, D.C., venue.
• Powerball Christmas Eve estimated $1.817 billion jackpot won by single ticket - A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of an estimated $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
• 5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026 - Travel in 2026 is expected to emphasize less-traveled destinations, decision-free planning, wellness retreats, nostalgia trips & AI‑powered hotel stays.
• I’ve Been the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees for a Decade. This Is the Crisis I See. - Populist rhetoric is numbing us to the plight of others.
• Why China, a One-Party State, Is Backing Elections in This Country - The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.
• Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan - The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
• Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence - Days after Ghislaine Maxwell asked a judge to immediately free her from a 20-year prison sentence, the public release of grand jury transcripts from her sex trafficking case returned the spotlight to victims whose allegations helped land he
• Kennedy Center’s Christmas Eve Jazz Show Canceled After Trump Name Added to Building - Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, said he canceled his annual concert after President Trump’s name was affixed to the Washington building’s facade.
• Lions star Amon-Ra St Brown explains why he isn't fan of playing on Christmas: 'Don't even like it' - Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown explained why he isn't a fan of playing on major holidays like his team will on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Vikings.
• Trump answers kids’ Santa tracker questions on Christmas Eve - STORY: :: Palm Beach, Florida:: December 24, 2025:: Trump and First Lady Melania answer children's questions about NORAD's 'Santa tracker'MOTHER REPEATS CHILD’S QUESTION, ASKING: “How come Santa has a tracker on him?”TRUMP: “Well, we track
• Kate Middleton surprises with piano duet alongside daughter Princess Charlotte for Christmas carol service - Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte share heartwarming piano duet at 'Together at Christmas' carol service, playing 'Holm Sound.'
• Nvidia, joining Big Tech deal spree, to license Groq technology, hire executives - Nvidia has agreed to license chip technology from startup Groq and hire away its CEO, a veteran of Alphabet's Google, Groq said in a blog post on Wednesday. The deal follows a familiar pattern ​in recent years where the world's biggest tec
• Nearly 20 states sue HHS over declaration to restrict gender transition treatment for minors - A group of 19 Democrat-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a declaration to restrict gender transition treatments for minors.
• North Korea displays apparent progress in construction of nuclear-powered submarine - North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the techno
• Elwood Jones arrested for OVI days after murder case against him dropped - Elwood Jones, whose decades-old murder case was recently dismissed was arrested Wednesday for allegedly driving under the influence.
• Watch: Thieves drag ATM through Texas convenience store in Christmas Eve theft attempt - Thieves attempted to drag an ATM through a Texas 7-Eleven's doors using a stolen black SUV and cable on Christmas Eve, but the machine broke free.
• New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our oceans — here's what you need to know - Scientists hope their work will help improve and inform further research.
• Former NBA player Sebastian Telfair recounts jail stint alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs - After serving time for a probation violation, former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair reflected on prison time with Sean “Diddy" Combs and shared his outlook on the mogul’s sentence.
• Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado to close Saturday due to labor dispute - Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union. The Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association voted Tuesday to strik
• Man Shot in ICE Confrontation in Maryland, Officials Say - Federal and local officials said the man, an immigrant from Portugal, tried to flee and harm agents. He and another man were hospitalized after a vehicle they were in crashed.
• Trump-backed candidate Asfura wins Honduras presidential election - Tito Asfura secures Honduras presidency, defeating Salvador Nasralla and Rixi Ramona Moncada Godoy in a polarized campaign that shifts Central America's political landscape.
• Are Michelin Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says - Michelin and Goodyear are perhaps the two most well-known brands of tires to have ever been on the market, but what makes one better than the other?
• Trump takes NORAD Santa calls with children, praises 'clean, beautiful coal' and 'high IQ' person - President Donald Trump told kids they're 'high IQ' and praised "clean, beautiful coal" during Christmas Eve NORAD Santa tracker calls from Mar-a-Lago with Melania.
• Grand jury declines to indict man in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University - grand jury has declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder in an on-campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another.
• Trump Tells Child on Santa Hotline, ‘We Won Pennsylvania… Three Times’ - President Donald Trump took Christmas Eve calls from children inquiring as to the whereabouts of Santa Claus, according to NORAD's "Santa Tracker."
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• Mouse Study Suggests Nose-Picking Has a Surprising Link With Alzheimer's - Do you really need to pick it?
• 8 Little Ways to Boost Your Mood Every Day, According to Mental Health Experts - Bonus: You probably already do most of these!
• Trump-backed conservative candidate wins Honduran presidential election - Nasry Asfura’s win comes after weeks of delays and intervention by President Donald Trump, and amid accusations of electoral fraud by Asfura’s main opponent.
• NBA draft pick joins Baylor for second half of season in unprecedented move - Basketball fans are baffled on social media, as Nigerian center James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA Draft pick, committed to Baylor where he'll play the second half of the season.
• Cowboys center Cooper Beebe accuses Chargers of making him look racist in controversial post - Cowboys center Cooper Beebe accused the Los Angeles Chargers of editing his on-field call to make him appear racist in a viral social media post.
• DOJ Releases Another Batch of Epstein Files: Key Takeaways - The new documents — nearly 30,000 in all — contain hundreds of references to President Trump and include different versions of Jeffrey Epstein’s will.
• Unexpected heroes enlist in battle against ginormous snake taking over US region: 'Well done' - "Thank you for the education and for your service."
• ICE agents open fire on van driver who allegedly tried to run them over on Christmas Eve - ICE agents opened fire on van in Maryland Christmas Eve shooting after driver allegedly tried to run them over. Two injured in Glen Burnie incident.
• Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election - Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. The process of counting votes experienced technical problems, revisions of disputed ballot boxes and claims of fraud.
• Virginia family alleges bed bugs bit them during transatlantic flight, suing Delta and KLM airlines - The Romulo Albuquerque family from Virginia claims in a lawsuit that bed bugs infested their cabin during March trip from Roanoke to Serbia.
• ICE agents shoot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve, injuring 2 - Federal immigration agents shot at a moving vehicle on Wednesday morning during an enforcement and removal action, striking one person and injuring another, local officials said. A spokesperson for the Anne Arundel County Police Department
• When will mortgage rates go down to 5%? They're already below 6% with these lenders. - Mortgage rates may not have reached 5% yet, but they're in the 5% range with several major lenders. Discover how and where to find 5% mortgage rates.
• DOJ discovers more than 1M potential Epstein records, further delaying file release - Jeffrey Epstein documents review could take weeks as Justice Department says it discovered over one million additional files from FBI and prosecutors.
• Lamar Jackson trade rumors begin to swirl as 2025 season nears end - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's name was mentioned in a column as a possible candidate to be traded in the upcoming offseason
• Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade - MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush ​to explore the earth's only natural
• Amy Coney Barrett discusses how Catholic faith keeps her grounded in interview with Bishop Barron - Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett tells Bishop Robert Barron that her faith keeps her grounded in a high-pressure position but doesn't influence her rulings.
• Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq for about $20 billion in its largest acquisition on record - Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring nine-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.
• Trump Tosses Lifelines to the Struggling Coal Industry - The Energy Department ordered two coal-burning power plants to remain open, and the Environmental Protection Agency gave utilities more time to tackle toxic coal ash.
• Pentagon to send 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans as violent crime surges ahead of major events - More than 300 national Guard troops will assist law enforcement in New Orleans through Mardi Gras as officials work to combat rising violent crime.
• Family files lawsuit after man dies following encounter with Joliet police - The family of a man who died after an encounter with Joliet police has now filed a lawsuit and are calling for an independent investigation, and what they call "better" officer training.
• Immigrant truckers file suit over California's plans to revoke commercial driver's licenses - A group of immigrant truckers sued California's Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday, alleging the state violated thousands of workers' rights when officials took action to revoke their commercial driver's licenses. California officials
• Raiders place star tight end on injured reserve before huge game with Giants - The Las Vegas Raiders placed star tight end Brock Bowers on injured reserve ahead of a crucial Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants.
• Intense Storm in Southern California Brings Heavy Rain and Forces Evacuations - The authorities said some residents had resisted leaving their homes on the holidays, but forecasters warned the storm could be deadly, especially where burn scars from this year’s fires remain.
• Why Puyallup schools agreed to $300K payout over claim 8-year-old was abused - The court settlement was not an admission of fault or liability by PSD, which denied wrongdoing.
• Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: NFL stars get in holiday spirit; Biff Poggi eyes Michigan job - Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.