U.S. Treasury Hacked, Trump Backs Johnson, Tour an Underground Bunker

Treasury Department officials confirmed that a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group exploited third-party software to gain access to department computers, describing this as a "major incident."                 
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➤ Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral will be held on Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral, with a lying-in-state ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, the Carter Center announced Monday. (More)   

➤ President-elect Donald Trump offered his "complete" and "total" endorsement of Rep. Mike Johnson as House Speaker on Monday, amid ongoing disagreements among Republicans over immigration and budget issues. (More)  

➤ A federal appeals court upheld a $5 million award to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse claims against President-elect Donald Trump, which he has repeatedly denied. (More

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➤ Only two NFL playoff spots remain after Sunday’s games, but five teams that have yet to clinch playoff berths remain alive in the playoff hunt—here’s everything you need to know. (More)

Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James has become the 32nd player in league history to play at the age of 40. (More)

The New England Patriots now hold the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2025 NFL draft after the New York Giants surprisingly defeated the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. (More)

➤ Six former Florida State players have filed a major lawsuit against their former coach, Leonard Hamilton, for failing to deliver $1.5 million in promised NIL compensation. (More)

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Why everyone should be an alpine ski racing fan: One of the world’s most thrilling sports is having its moment—now is the time to join the excitement. (More)

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Big Stock Move: Mesoblast Ltd's stock soared 20% after FDA approval of Ryoncil, a drug for severe post-transplant complications in children. (More)

The NYSE, Nasdaq, and other financial markets will close on Jan. 9 for a National Day of Mourning honoring former President Jimmy Carter, following the tradition observed for George H.W. Bush. (More)  

Trader Joe's confirmed it has plans to open at least 12 new locations across seven states and Washington, D.C., in 2025. (More

A Volkswagen-linked software company reported an extensive data leak spanning several months, exposing the personal and geographical data of 800,000 EV owners, including drivers of VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda. (More)  

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Science & Technology

➤ The northern lights may be visible tonight across several upper, northern states, including Washington, Montana, and Michigan, as solar plasma bursts are set to reach Earth, according to scientists. (See States

NASA confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe set two records last week, becoming both the fastest human-made object at 430,000 mph and the closest spacecraft to the Sun's surface. (See Probe)  

An at-home DNA test can identify a gene mutation linked to alcohol intolerance, which can cause nausea, facial flushing, or a racing heart, according to test provider Genex Diagnostics. (More)

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➤ Tours are available of a huge bunker 720 feet beneath White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, that was completed in 1962. Designed to protect government officials from a nuclear attack, the once secretive bunker includes auditoriums, water tanks, 1,000 bunk beds, and a 400-seat cafeteria. (See Photos)

Europe is home to astonishing architectural marvels, clinging to cliffs, perched on peaks, and built into mountains. (See Photos)

Airplanes can take you to dramatic destinations around the world, but drama aboard those planes is less appealing. Don't read The 10 Worst Airline Passengers of 2024 if you're about to board a flight. (More)

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates. Ukraine welcomed 189 nationals. Russia retrieved 150 troops. (See Photos)

Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves proposed to girlfriend Mikaela Worley after an overtime win clinched a playoff spot. (Watch Video)

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