Dems Skip Inauguration, Illegal Car Decoration, and a North Pole Flight

Democrats are divided over whether to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Some view skipping the event as a "first act of resistance," while others see attendance as a duty to uphold tradition.

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➤ President-elect Donald Trump tapped TruthSocial CEO Devin Nunes as chair of the Intelligence Advisory Board. Nunes will lead the social media platform while serving on the advisory board. (See Details)

Trump also selected his longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell as an envoy for special missions, assigning him to work in key global regions to protect America’s interests. (More)

➤ Hamas made concessions to Israel last week in cease-fire and hostage-release talks due to pressure from Trump, according to a senior U.S. official. (See Details)

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The Buffalo Bills beat the Detroit Lions 48-42, and the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 in Sunday’s top NFL matchups. (See NFL Scores)

➤ The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks will face off in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. (More)

NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss announced that he is being treated for cancer and recovering from major surgery. He was hospitalized for six days before being released on Friday. (More)

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Take a look at intricate holiday gingerbread creations of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, and American favorites like the Chrysler Building and Golden Gate Bridge. (See Photos)

Dozens of kids boarded a 45-minute Denver flight, circling near the city, before "landing" at a hangar transformed into a festive North Pole scene with Santa. (Watch Report)

Receiving an unexpected gift can feel awkward, but experts advise graciously accepting it, expressing gratitude, and focusing on the giver’s generosity rather than reciprocity. (More)

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Finance

➤ Macy’s announced the closure of 65 of its department store locations by the end of the year, up 15 additional closures from its original announcement in February. (More)

The Social Security full retirement age will jump to 67 in 2025 after the annual incremental two-month increase to the retirement age takes effect. (See Details)

This year’s final Federal Reserve meeting is set for this week, with a highly-anticipated interest rate decision expected on Wednesday. (More)

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Science & Technology

➤ MIT researchers have developed new noninvasive metabolic imaging technology that can penetrate more than twice as deep as traditional laser imaging. (More)

NASA astronaut-photographer Don Pettit has captured new long-exposure images from the International Space Station of Magellanic clouds, dwarf galaxies, and the Milky Way. (See Photos)

A new study found dogs use button boards intentionally, pressing combinations like “squeaker+car” for ambulances or “water+bone” for ice, and are not merely using matching training. (See Details)

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➤ South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief martial law order and suspended his powers. The Constitutional Court will determine his fate. (More)

Two Russian oil tankers sank in a Black Sea storm along a vital shipping route, spilling oil, killing one crew member, and prompting a criminal negligence investigation. (Watch Video)

Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish—among the largest and rarest freshwater fish—were caught and released in Cambodia, with only a few hundred remaining worldwide. (See Photos)

Et Cetera

A bar's security camera in Scotts Valley, California, recorded footage of a big twister touching down. (Watch Video)

Wyoming police stopped a driver whose Ford Mustang was fully decorated with colorful Christmas lights, creating a festive but illegal display. (See Photo)

A UK woman discovered an 11-pound mushroom during a countryside walk and used it to prepare meals, including pizza and mushroom steaks, for a week. (See Photo)

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