➤ The Supreme Court confirmed on Wednesday that it would hear arguments next month regarding a federal law that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company sells it. (More) 

➤ The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s investigation into sexual misconduct and obstruction, with two Republicans siding with Democrats. (More)

➤ President Biden made his first public remarks on Tuesday about numerous mysterious drone sightings, stating there was nothing dangerous or “nefarious” about the aircraft. (More)  

➤ The Environmental Protection Agency approved California’s stricter vehicle emissions standards and 2035 gas-powered car ban on Wednesday, though a reversal is expected under the incoming Trump administration. (More)

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➤ The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup. (More) 

➤ President-elect Donald Trump appointed former Heisman winner and Senate candidate Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas on Tuesday, citing his contributions to youth sports and veterans. (More)  

➤ The New York Yankees acquired former NL MVP Cody Bellinger from the Cubs on Tuesday, sending right-hander Cody Poteet and cash considerations to Chicago. (More) 

➤ Michael Vick, one of the most controversial NFL quarterbacks, has agreed to become Norfolk State’s next head football coach. (More) 

➤ Yesterday’s results: NCAAF | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW 

A Christmas Carol inspired countless adaptations. Here’s a ranked list of 24 versions, with Alastair Sim's 1951 portrayal topping it. (See List)

Chrismukkah occurs when one night of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas—as it does next week—and blends traditions of both holidays in a festive combination. (See Details)

Capybaras shine as the holiday season's “it” animal, with increased sales of plush toys, mugs, and apparel adorned by the animal's image, fueled by social media buzz. (See Details)

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➤ Big Stock Move: Viking Therapeutics stock dropped 18% Wednesday on news that Merck is moving to compete in the same obesity treatment market space. (More)

➤ Honda and Nissan are reportedly in merger talks to form a single holding company, potentially including Mitsubishi, to strengthen their competitiveness, particularly with electric vehicles. (More)

➤ Amazon workers in Southern California authorized strikes at four warehouses over fair wages and conditions, joining New York and Illinois in using holiday-season pressure. (More)

➤ Walmart employees in select U.S. stores are testing body cameras to deter conflicts and enhance safety during escalated interactions and retail theft concerns. (See Details)

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➤ NASA announced Tuesday that safety concerns will again delay astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' return from the International Space Station to March 2025. It was originally set for February. (More)  

➤ Scientists identified, for the first time, twin stars orbiting a black hole, offering new insights into how stars are propelled through space. (See Images)

➤ In another first, California squirrels were observed hunting and eating voles, stunning scientists with their unexpected carnivorous behavior. (See Photos)  

➤ Florida’s attractions have transformed over decades, blending history and modernity. Take a look at then-and-now photos of iconic sites like Kennedy Space Center and Disney World. (See Photos)

➤ 1960s fashion wowed with bold prints, miniskirts, and a distinctive style. Vintage family photos highlight its iconic look. (See Photos)

➤ Here are 15 comforting casseroles inspired by recipes grandmas everywhere love, including Tex-Mex, chicken hash brown casserole, and sweet potato classics. (See Recipes)

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➤ When rotary telephones were new, people had to be taught how to dial a phone rather than use a switchboard operator. Here’s a 1954 video teaching people how to use one of those new dialing devices. (See Video)

➤ Passengers panicked as water flooded the aisle mid-flight on an American Airlines trip from Dallas to Minneapolis, leading to viral posts and safety concerns. (Watch Video) 

➤ A photo of a potential Bigfoot sighting near Cornfields, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land has sparked cryptozoology buzz after resurfacing online. (See Photo)

➤ The winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards include a “stuck” squirrel, a grinning frog, and “smooching owlets.” (See Photos)

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