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The outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve. Reuters

Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat

The NYPD confirmed officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. AP Images

‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned 33 individuals and commuted the sentences of three women in his first use of clemency. AP Images

Mystery drone sightings: 21 New Jersey mayors call for governor to investigate

Disney influencer dies at event following allergic reaction DominiqueBrown via Instagram

Disney influencer dies after allergic reaction at holiday event

President-elect Donald Trump put to bed the notion he’d try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires in 2026.  Getty Images

‘You’re not fired.’ Trump says he won’t try to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring ways to get around current laws to deport undocumented immigrants. AP Images

NYC mayor looks to change sanctuary law, bypass city council opposition

House Speaker Johnson says Congress will block U.S. tax dollars to fund gender-affirming care for transgender children of military members. Getty Images

Congress will block tax dollars in gender-affirming care for military kids: Report

A new report finds that hundreds more people have drowned trying to cross into the U.S. than the U.S. and Mexican governments reported. Reuters

More drowned at southern border than government estimates showed: Report

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is open to deploying Western troops as part of a NATO-linked security framework. Getty Images

Ukraine pushes for NATO action, open to Western troops

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.  Getty Images

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Beijing launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia just a week after U.S. increased restrictions on chip exports to China. Getty Images

Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions

Microdosing weight loss injections is the new trend. Getty Images

‘Microdosing’ is the new trend in weight loss, but is it safe?

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record highs this season, but a growing number of those purchases will be sent back. Getty Images

Major surge in returns expected to increase during holiday season

Universities with "woke policies" could reportedly see federal research grants withheld under the new Trump administration. Stanford University

Trump’s NIH pick weighs withholding research grants from ‘woke’ colleges

HelloFresh is under investigation for allegedly employing migrant children to cook and work at its packaging facility in Illinois. Getty Images

HelloFresh under investigation for alleged migrant child labor: Report

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny has been found not guilty of a criminally negligent homicide charge in the death of Jordan Neely. AP Images

Jury finds Daniel Penny not guilty of negligent homicide in chokehold trial

The Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to ban a common, artificial food dye often used in candy, snacks and beverages. Getty Images

FDA may soon ban artificial red dye used in candy, food and drinks

A new Gallup survey indicates that job satisfaction has fallen to its lowest level in recent years, as workers feel more stuck and frustrated.

As 2025 approaches, more Americans looking to switch jobs: Report

Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of 2000 rape in civil lawsuit; both deny allegations. Getty Images

Jay-Z responds after being accused of raping 13-year-old girl alongside ‘Diddy’

Syria authorities have appointed the HTS military chief as the transitional Defense minister. AP Images

‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power

The media is split after former President Barack Obama's first speech since the 2024 presidential election. Getty Images

How the media is covering Obama’s first speech since the election

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen in a ceremony this weekend. Roughly 50 world leaders, including President-elect Trump, will attend. Getty Images

Trump’s trip to Notre Dame ceremony gives leaders chance to build closer ties

The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go. Getty Images

There’s a new term to describe this job market’s vibes

Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people looking for alternatives to X. Getty Images

Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform