➤ The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against three major banks and Zelle, claiming they failed to protect customers from scams, resulting in over $870 million in losses. (More)

➤ Pentagon officials announced Thursday that the U.S. has maintained at least 2,000 troops in Syria to fight ISIS for months, despite consistently reporting only 900 troops. (More)  

➤ The Biden administration announced Friday it will forgive $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 54,900 public service workers, following adjustments to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. (More) 

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➤ Notre Dame kicked off the College Football Playoff opening round with a 27-17 victory over Indiana yesterday. Today, there will be three more playoff games to determine who can reach the quarterfinals. (See Preview) 

➤ Steph Curry was 0 for 13 shooting on Thursday, the worst performance of his career, as the Golden State Warriors fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 144-93. (More) 

➤ Netflix and FIFA have agreed to a deal granting the streaming service exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for the next two Women's World Cup tournaments, FIFA confirmed Friday. (More) 

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

Santa Claus officiated 14 weddings during Broken Arrow, Oklahoma's pre-Christmas Wedding Wednesday, which includes horse-drawn carriage rides for newlyweds. (See Santa) 

"Christmukkah," a rare celebration combining Hanukkah and Christmas, occurs this year as the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, the fourth time since 1900. (More) 

Celebrity baker Buddy Valastro shared holiday baking tips on how to salvage broken cakes, undercooked cookies, and frosting shortages. (See Tips)

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➤ Ukrainian officials confirmed a Russian missile attack on Kyiv Friday morning damaged several embassies, killing at least one and injuring 12 others. (See Photos)  

➤ Canada’s New Democratic Party leader announced on Friday that he will call for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the House of Commons reconvenes. (More)

➤ Malaysia hired robotics firm Ocean Infinity to conduct a new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the plane that disappeared in 2014 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members. (More)  

➤ Singer John Mayer and director McG bought Los Angeles' historic Muppets recording lot, built by Charlie Chaplin in 1917, for $45 million, promising to preserve its legacy. (More)  

➤ An Englishman impulsively bought a near-spherical egg at auction for $187 after a few drinks, donating it to a children’s charity, which resold it for $250. (More)

➤ Scientists have discovered 27 new species in Peru, including an amphibious mouse and a "blob-headed" fish—an armored catfish with an unusually large, gelatinous head. (See Photos) 

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Yesterday's Results:

Who is your favorite Christmas villain?

1. Ebenezer Scrooge: 37%
2. Grinch: 32%
3. Hans Gruber: 13%
4. Mr. Potter: 11%
5. Other: 7%

Today's Trivia

Which store introduced glass Christmas ornaments to the U.S.? 

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