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Vonn's inspiring comeback from injuries and a seven-year hiatus from top-level skiing has injected the U.S. Olympic team narrative with an irresistible story line. LA Times
VOA VIEW: She is a little mixed up.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta joined 20 other states and Washington, D.C., in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the Trump administration from defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. LA Times
VOA VIEW: They are mixed up.
Pope Leo made an appeal for "one full day of peace throughout the world" in a Christmas address outside Castel Gandolfo in Rome, continuing a papal tradition dating back centuries. New York Post
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Police across the country are warning parents and teens to “knock it off” as a dangerous TikTok door-kicking prank spreads nationwide, leading to arrests, property damage, and fears of violent confrontations. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The US is taking too much abuse from TIKTOK.
Waymo said it proactively paused operations Saturday evening as the outage intensified. New York Post
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. New York Times
The U.S.S. Ford has been deployed for six months, now in the Caribbean as part of President Trump’s pressure campaign on Venezuela. Maintenance woes and strains on sailors will likely mount. New York Times
At the last minute, CBS News held a segment about Venezuelan men who were deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador. It surfaced online anyway. New York Times
Doctors warn about their physical side effects, but they can also have unexpected effects on intimacy. New York Times
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There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. New York Times
Senator Rand Paul released a report compiling more than $1 trillion in shockingly wasteful government spending over the past year. OANN
Popstar Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to Feeding America, just in time for Christmas. OANN
Federal immigration agents in Maryland shot at a driver who tried to run them over Wednesday morning, police said. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should
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A 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. Washington Times
While it may be highly divisive, eggnog remains a staple of the holiday season. Smithsonian Magazine reports that Americans consume approximately 240 million cups of creamy, nutmeg-flavored eggnog each year. From classic nog to modern flavors, this drink is a holiday must-have. Washington Times
Recently introduced Senate legislation aims to cut red tape hindering health care services for current military members and veterans. Washington Times
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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. Washington Times
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. CBS
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii. CBS
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires. CBS
VOA VIEW: So be it.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials. CBS
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With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be at least an estimated $1.7 billion. CBS
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP. CBS
VOA VIEW: It's not news, it's more like hate and false BS.
There's still time to boost your refund or reduce your tax bill for 2025. But your last chance is Dec. 31. CNBC
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AI companies will focus on creating efficiencies for training models. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It has become a liberal buzz word.
Affordability is top of mind for consumers and politicians as prices for household staples have risen sharply in recent years. CNBC
California farming tycoon Michael Abatti is accused of murdering his wife in an Arizona mountain town as the two were in the midst of a divorce. FOX News
Four people face federal terror charges for allegedly plotting New Year's Eve 2025 bombings targeting businesses. The holiday attack was foiled by FBI agents. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The keft has gone mad.
The Bail Project paid $500 to release Ohio man from jail who then allegedly committed murder within days at Cleveland light rail station. FOX News
VOA VIEW: More revenge madness.
Counterterrorism investigation leads to arrest of Pennsylvania man accused of weapons of mass destruction charges. Neighbor's tip sparked FBI probe. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Crazy!
The NHTSA opened an investigation into Tesla Model 3 sedans, which might have a deadly flaw in the emergency door release mechanism. UPI
Former EU Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton was the chief target of a U.S. travel ban imposed on European online safety activists. UPI
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced approval of a new law aimed at guaranteeing freedom of navigation and international trade. UPI
VOA VIEW: Total madness.
The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Greenville docked at the Busan Naval Operations Base on Tuesday, South Korean officials said. UPI
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December 25, 2025
