Trudeau Resigns, Trump Election Certified, and a $1 Million Tuna

Embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party on Monday, though he'll remain in office until the party selects a replacement.
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New York judge Juan Merchan denied President-elect Donald Trump's bid to delay Friday’s sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, prompting a last-minute appellate court battle. (More)

President Joe Biden banned future oil and natural gas drilling and leases in over 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters, a move President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse. (More)

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer selected Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to lead the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, focusing on candidate recruitment and campaign messaging strategy. (More)

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Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill told reporters he was "too much of a competitor" to continue playing for the Dolphins. (More)

The College Football Playoff continues on Thursday with Penn State taking on Notre Dame and on Friday with Texas playing Ohio State to determine who will advance to the National Championship game. (More)

The New England Patriots have cut ties with head coach Jerod Mayo, just one season after he was announced as the successor to legendary head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots finished 4-13. (More)

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Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress Monday and certified the 2024 presidential election, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s 312-226 electoral victory. (More)

Susie Wiles, the incoming White House chief of staff and first woman selected for the role, said staff “backbiting” or “drama” wouldn’t be tolerated in the second Trump administration. (More)

Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, will resign next month amid speculation that Trump would replace him with a more bank-friendly candidate. (More)

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Big Stock Move: FuboTV shares skyrocketed 249% Monday after announcing a joint venture with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV and resolving major legal disputes. (More)

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel filed lawsuits on Monday, accusing the Biden administration, unions, and rivals of unfairly blocking their $15 billion merger. (More)

Bitcoin surged past $100,000 on Monday, buoyed by optimism about pro-cryptocurrency policies under the incoming Trump administration. (More)

Deere introduced self-driving tractors and equipment, aiming to tackle labor shortages with machines that don’t need drivers to operate. (See Details)

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Science & Technology

Blue Origin's first orbital rocket launch, scheduled for Wednesday, aims to challenge SpaceX's dominance and will carry Blue Ring, a Defense Department-funded prototype for versatile satellite deployment. (More)

Japanese researchers have developed a drug that could potentially regrow teeth in humans, offering an alternative to traditional dental prosthetics. (More)

An F-22 Raptor wrapped itself in a vapor cone moments before breaking the sound barrier, leading many to believe the fighter jet activated a sci-fi-like cloaking device. (See Photo)

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Travel Tuesday

Several significant changes are coming to air travel requirements in 2025. By May, Americans will need to use a REAL ID at airports. Travelers to the UK will also need an Electronic Travel Authorization, and some parts of Europe will require additional authorizations. (More)

Working as an assistant on an archaeological dig is a popular travel experience, but the cost is high, the work is hard, and the hours are long. But some say it was their best vacation ever. (More)

Canada's rugged natural beauty draws travelers from around the globe. Here are some of the most gorgeous mountain resorts in the Canadian Rockies. (See Photos)

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A motorcycle-sized, 608-pound bluefin tuna was sold for $1.3 million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market on Sunday. (See Photo)

A Waymo passenger nearly missed his flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor after a driverless car circled a parking lot eight times, leaving him dizzy and frustrated. (Watch Video)

Krispy Kreme and Pop-Tarts debuted a Crazy Good doughnut collection Monday, featuring flavors like Frosted Strawberry and Brown Sugar Cinnamon, available for a limited time. (See Photos)

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