➤ The House Ethics Committee released a 37-page bipartisan report accusing former Rep. Matt Gaetz of paying for sex, including with a minor, as well as using illicit drugs while in office. (More)  

➤ Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was hospitalized after being bucked off a horse. He is alert, under observation, and expected to remain in care for several days. (More) 

➤ President-elect Donald Trump revisited the idea of the U.S. taking control of Greenland from Denmark, arguing that U.S. ownership of the territory is crucial for national security. (More)  

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➤ The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention, while the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are in a historic battle for the NFC North, with both teams tied for first place at 13-2. (See Playoff Picture)

➤ The New York Yankees continued their offseason spending spree by signing first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, their third former MVP, to the lineup. (More)

➤ Christmas Day will feature five NBA games and two NFL games—here’s everything you need to know. (More)

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A husband accepted his wife's dare and dressed as Buddy the Elf, reenacting scenes from the movie in New York City while she filmed and laughed. (See Video)  

Architecture student Abriella and her sister Isabella went viral for crafting intricate gingerbread houses inspired by architectural designs. (See Houses)  

A new study on holiday shopping found that nearly half of Gen Z and millennials buy gifts for themselves, compared to 27% of Gen X and 15% of baby boomers. (See Study) 

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Daily Market Report   12/23/2024

➤ Big Stock Move: Rumble secured a $775 million investment from Tether, sending its stock price soaring 82%. (More)

➤ The Container Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday to restructure debts and secure $40 million in new financing. Operations and customer service will continue as usual. (More)

➤ Nordstrom has agreed to be taken private in a $6.25 billion deal by the Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool. (See Details)

➤ Ford has donated $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to support President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. Other major corporations, including Amazon and Meta, also contributed to the event. (More)

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➤ Scientists grew a backbone-like structure in the lab using stem cells, opening new opportunities to study spine development, birth defects, and back disorders. (More)

➤ A 10-story-tall asteroid passed Earth Monday night, coming within 4.48 million miles, classified by NASA as a near-Earth object due to its proximity. (More)

➤ NASA's Parker Solar Probe made history today, becoming the closest human-made object to approach the sun, gathering crucial data on space weather. (More)  

➤ Europeans generally enjoy hosting American visitors. However, a travel website has identified 17 American habits that sometimes annoy European locals. (See Habits)

➤ Frontier Airlines is offering its annual Go Wild! pass for $499, allowing passengers to book unlimited flights during 2025 and 2026—with restrictions. (See Details)

➤ If you'd rather drive than fly, plan a road trip across one or more of these epic U.S. highways in 2025. (See Highways)

➤ Hawaiian Kilauea erupted again, spewing lava and ash from its summit. A webcam captured the dramatic moment as one of the world’s most active volcanoes roared back to life. (Watch Video)

➤ TSA found 82 fireworks, three knives, and two replica firearms in a woman’s carry-on at Los Angeles airport, disrupting her plans to fly to Philadelphia. (More)

➤ Burt the crocodile, famed for his role in Crocodile Dundee, has died at an estimated age of over 90. He will be honored at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin. (See Photo)

➤ A Google Street View image showing a man loading a large white plastic bag into a car trunk, allegedly capturing the moment a murder victim's body was being removed, helping police solve a murder case in northern Spain. (See Photo)

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