Keeping Up With America

Leaders in ‘uncommitted’ and ‘abandon Harris’ movements reflect on Trump’s victory and early moves: A combination of worry and cautious optimism about Trump — and deep anger at the Democratic Party — pervade the groups. Vice President Kamala Harris had just 107 days as a presidential candidate to change the minds of hundreds of thousands of “uncommitted” Democratic primary voters nationwide, many of whom voted in protest against President Joe Biden and his administration’s handling of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

Woman claims she was ‘lured’ to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ party through radio contest: The woman has sued the embattled rapper for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2006. In a new lawsuit, a woman has accused embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2006 at a New York party, where she says she was “lured” through a radio station contest.

3 people shot and 1 person stabbed at Phoenix airport following apparent family dispute: In an unrelated incident, a man was arrested after he allegedly arrived at the airport with firearms after receiving a text falsely saying there was an active shooter. Three people were shot and one person was stabbed following what authorities believe to be a family dispute at a restaurant in the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera the ambassador to Panama: The announcement comes days after Trump delivered a series of messages suggesting the U.S. should take control of the Panama Canal. President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for American ambassador to Panama, days after suggesting that the United States should take control of the Panama Canal.

Florida pizza delivery woman stabbed a pregnant customer 14 times over bad tip, police say: A delivery driver allegedly returned to a Florida motel where a couple was staying and stabbed a woman multiple times this week over being tipped $2 on an order, police said. Brianna Alvelo, 22, is charged with attempted murder, home invasion with a firearm, kidnapping and aggravated assault, according to court records. A man who allegedly accompanied Alvelo during the incident has not yet been identified.

Around the World

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight: The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after an aviation expert said evidence indicated that a Russian anti-missile battery may have brought down the passenger plane.

American survivors recall the harrowing moments of the century’s deadliest tsunami: Twenty years ago, the world was stunned by the Asian tsunami, whose towering waves killed an estimated 230,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and other countries the day after Christmas.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Treasury yields are flat as investors digest jobless claims data

Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox loom

Dow ekes out small gain in thin holiday trading, rising 5 days in a row

Richer, Wiser, Happier

How much should you deposit in a CD right now? Here’s what experts say: From mid-2023 to September 2024, many banks offered attractive certificate of deposit (CD) rates of around 5%. But now that the Federal Reserve has been cutting rates, CD yields are dropping too. Despite lower rates, CDs remain a solid option for growing your savings.

3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200 | Matt DiLallo, Fool. Dividend stocks can be no-brainer investments. Over the last 50 years, the average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed non-dividend payers by more than 2 to 1, with the best performance coming from dividend growers. Dividend growth stocks have delivered a 10.2% average annual return, compared to 4.3% for non-payers, according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds.

LeBron James, Steph Curry deliver as Lakers win Christmas classic | Steelers’ Najee Harris makes franchise history during Christmas Day loss to Chiefs

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Britney Spears and son Jayden spend Christmas together after public rift | What’s coming next month, Beyoncé? Singer leaves fans in suspense after halftime show

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