The billionaire got more of what he wanted out of the spending bill than President-elect Donald Trump did. LA Times

VOA VIEW: That is what happens when more power is given to the richest person.

The boxer did not lose a single round on any scoreboards in Paris. New York Post

President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to roll back many of the rules and subsidies that have attracted billions of dollars from the private sector to renewable energy and electric vehicles. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Expected!

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The Obama-Romney race in 2012 was the last in a familiar pattern in U.S. politics, which has since become defined by Donald Trump’s conservative populism. New York Times

VOA VIEW: As it should.

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. New York Times

Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Revenge will come from Ukraine.

More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks. New York Times

A homosexual couple in Georgia have been found guilty of horrifyingly sexually abusing their two adopted sons, "passing them around" to their other gay male friends, and distributing child sex abuse material, resulting in 100-year prison sentences. OANN

VOA VIEW: The should live in misery.

Elon Musk has urged his X followers to not donate to Wikipedia until "they restore balance to their editing authority," referring to it as "Wokepedia."  OANN

VOA VIEW: Good!

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Survivors of Japan's atomic bomb have spoken out against the use of nuclear weapons. OANN

VOA VIEW: So does all sane people.

A North Carolina man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a police officer who was responding to a report of a man with a gun in a supermarket, authorities announced Tuesday. Washington Times

One of the world's most active volcanoes spewed lava into the air for a second straight day on Tuesday. Washington Times

Japanese automaker Toyota's U.S. arm is joining the ranks of powerful companies donating to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, donating $1 million to the fund. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Influence buying.

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The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport has a unique claim to fame - its runway straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada. But after seven decades of operation, the small airport that sits near Roseau, Minnesota, and Piney, Manitoba in Canada, will close for good on Friday. Washington Times

All you have to do to become a South Dakota resident is spend one night. Washington Times

President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird. CBS

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Authorities in Mississippi are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted killer they say escaped from prison Tuesday, describing him as "desperate" and "very dangerous." CBS

The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025. CBS

The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently. CBS

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses. CBS

After this season's peak shopping days, retailers expect their return rate to be 17% higher, on average, than usual. CNBC

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Should you recline your seat while flying? An ad campaign says no, CNBC

Recent testimony and several reports have exposed possible UFO sightings across the country amid national attention on apparent drone observations in recent weeks. FOX News

Critics are sounding the alarm over the "Daniel Penny effect" happening after a woman was burned alive on an NYC subway train as people stood by and recorded. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Bragg did a major disservice to all.

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The city of Lake Forest, Ill., is sparking controversy by limiting a Hanukkah display this year, citing "legal guidance" from their attorneys. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Definitely a legal violation.

A woman opened the emergency exit on an Alaska Airlines flight after it landed at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and climbed out onto the wing due to "anxiety." FOX News

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg renounced the throne in a surprise abdication on Christmas Eve, according to multiple reports. UPI

An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger flight from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan while attempting to make an emergency landing, with dozens feared dead. UPI

Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Saturday said he will pay close attention to television network ABC's efforts to ink new affiliate deals amid declining trust among viewers. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

For the most part, U.S. holiday weather should make travel easy this Christmas for most of the nation, but people along the West Coast and the south-central U.S. might encounter more inclement weather. UPI

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