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Thousands of people gathered on Sydney’s Bondi Beach early Friday for a paddle out to honour the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting, local media reported. People on paddle boards and surfboards took to the sea, forming a huge circle and holding a moment’s silence for the 15 victims of the antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.

Hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddle out from Bondi Beach in tribute to mass shooting victims

Kritika LambaByteDance's TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors, according to a memo from TikTok CEO seen by Reuters.The deal, set to close on January 22, would end years of efforts to force the app's Chinese parent ByteDance to divest its U.S. business over national security concerns.

Tiktok signs deal to sell its US business to American investors

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) on Thursday announced a $6 billion merger agreement with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies, forming a partnership between President Donald Trump’s media firm and a next-generation energy production company.Via his trust, Trump is TMTG's largest stakeholder.

Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with nuclear fusion company

Seven people on a business jet that crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, his wife Cristina and their two children were among those on the plane. Cristian Benavides reports.

Retired NASCAR driver and family among 7 killed in plane crash

The Social Security Administration follows a strict payment schedule that breaks seniors into groups and assigns each a specific payment date. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries and anyone who was receiving Social Security benefits prior to May 1997 receive the first benefits of the month.SSI is a monthly benefit available to the blind and disabled as well as low-income seniors.

SSI beneficiaries will get their checks first

Therapy can reduce the advancement of the condition and manage its symptoms successfullyAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.3 million deaths in 2019. In 2020, 148,512 people died from COPD in the United States, while in the UK an estimated 30,000 people die from the disease each year.

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Spoiler alert! The following contains details from Season 49, Episode 13 of "Survivor."The season before "Survivor 50" concluded in a grueling fight to the finish.The "Survivor" Season 49 finale aired Wednesday night, Dec. 17, with an interruption from President Donald Trump's primetime address to the nation.

Who won 'Survivor'? What to know about the Season 49 winner

A 911 call about a man resembling “the CEO shooter.” Body-camera footage of police arresting Luigi Mangione and pulling items from his backpack, including a gun that prosecutors say matches the one used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and a notebook they have described as a “manifesto.” Notes about a “survival kit” and “intel checkin,” and testimony about his statements behind bars.

‘It seemed preposterous on its face’: Altoona cop’s supervisor said he’d buy his favorite hoagie moments before Luigi Mangione arrest

A preliminary exam is scheduled for May on murder charges pending against John Skelton. The Powerball jackpot balloons to $1.5 billion. Other top stories and weather.

Court hearing dates set in Skelton boys case; Powerball jackpot reaches $1.5 billion; other stories

Go ahead, have that hunk of cheddar or slice of Brie – it may protect you from dementia, new research suggests.The findings are from a study published Dec. 17 in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers in Sweden analyzed dietary data from about 27,600 participants in the Malmö Diet and Cancer study, who were followed for an average of 25 years.

Eating Brie, Gouda, cheddar may lower dementia risk, new study says

Ringing in the new year, Chipotle is introducing a 4-ounce cup of just meat (yes, you read that right) to its menu.Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out its all-new High Protein Menu on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The menu includes bowls, burritos, salads and a taco, all jampacked with 15 to 81 grams of protein.

A 4-ounce cup of meat is on Chipotle's High Protein Menu. How to try.

Michelle Branch just learned how close she once was to one of Diddy's "freak offs."The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs spent a lot of time discussing the massive parties that the rapper and mogul used to throw. Diddy was known for his parties, which featured an impressive array of celebrities too numerous to mention.

Michelle Branch Went To A Diddy Party The Night Of One Of The Freakoffs, And Her Night With 'Owen Wilson' Highlights How Different Celeb Experiences Were

Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, is facing two counts of first-degree murder.

Rob Reiner's son to remain behind bars

Little House on the Prairie fans are mourning the death of Gil Gerard, who played a handyman named Chris Nelson in Season 4 of the historical drama series.On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Gerard's wife, Janet, announced via Facebook his death at 82 after a battle with cancer.

'Little House on the Prairie' Fans Mourn Devastating Loss

After surviving stage 3 bowel cancer, a woman has issued an important warning after revealing her disease was detected despite her not having one of the most common symptomsA woman who survived stage three bowel cancer has issued a health warning to others after she fell foul of the "really sneaky part" of the disease.

Woman who had stage 3 bowel cancer issues warning over 'really sneaky part' of disease

Details have been emerging abouthundreds of ceramic jugs and plates found on a 98-foot-long, 23-foot-wide merchant ship that is the deepest known shipwreck in French waters.Camarat 4 sits 1.6 miles under the surface of the Mediterranean Sea bed off the coast of Ramatuelle, near Saint Tropez, and was discovered in March by the French Navy.

Military Discovery Miles Below Sea Surface Has Archaeologists Stunned

A HUSBAND and wife have died after being trapped in a private Sauna in Tokyo, Japan.Investigators found that the facility’s alarms system was switched off, and allegedly had been for the past two years.Police in Tokyo are investigating whether a faulty doorknob trapped the terrified couple inside the room at Sauna Tiger.

Husband and wife die in horror sauna fire after being trapped inside

A courtside photo of Taylor Rooks creates hype.Taylor Rooks loves to be at the center of attention. This week, she grabbed it without even speaking on camera. A single courtside photo was enough.Rooks now works with Amazon Prime Video as it launched its NBA studio show for the 2025-26 season.

Taylor Rooks Burned Down The Court At NBA Cup Finals With Skin-Tight Dress That Should Be Illegal [PHOTOS]

Baby unexpectedly dies in NICU and arrives at the funeral home with organs missing. The Family is demanding answersPremature twin Samaira died at hospital under unclear circumstances.Family claims they were not informed about a procedure done on Samaira.Funeral home reported Samaira's body arrived missing organs.

Fort Worth Baby Arrives At Funeral Home With No Organs

It was a real hump-day surprise.A shocking viral video showed a camel forcefully kicking a woman attending a Christmas celebration at a Texas megachurch.The woman was injured during a “Christmas Spectacular” celebration, which involved a real-life nativity scene with live animals, at the Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston.

Shocking video shows camel kick woman in face, knocking her out at Texas megachurch Christmas celebration

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Catherine Almonte Da Costa had been announced as the incoming mayor’s director of appointments. The statements were from 2011 and 2012.A top appointee to New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s incoming administration on Dec. 18 resigned over resurfaced antisemitic social media posts.A day earlier, Catherine Almonte Da Costa had been announced as the incoming mayor’s director of appointments, which leads the administration’s hiring for city leadership.

Mamdani appointee resigns NYC position over old antisemitic posts

BEIRUT — The move by the United States to lift sweeping sanctions on Syria could encourage more refugees to return to their country and also help encourage investments, the head of the U.N. refugee agency in Lebanon said Thursday.The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to permanently remove the so-called Caesar Act sanctions after President Donald Trump previously temporarily lifted the penalties by an executive order.

The U.S. move to lift sanctions on Syria could encourage refugee returns, U.N. official says

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

Kristin Cabot, the former Astronomer HR exec spotted on a Kiss Cam with her boss at a Coldplay concert, has spoken out for the first time.The non-couple caught on the Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert in July was, hands down, one of the biggest pop-cultural moments of 2025.

Coldplay Kiss Cam Exec Speaks out for the First Time About Viral Incident, Blaming the ‘Bad Decision’ on a Couple of Culprits

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected, will swing closest to Earth overnight from Thursday to Friday (Dec. 18 to 19). Here’s how to see it.Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected by astronomers, will make its closest approach to Earth overnight between Thursday and Friday (Dec. 18 to 19), when it gets to just 168 million miles (270 million kilometers) from our planet.

Comet 3I/ATLAS reaches its closest point to Earth tonight: How to see it in the sky and online

Students face dangerous Donner Pass commute after state demands switch from Nevada sports leagueCalifornia teen speaks out as her school is forced to switch sports leagues to accommodate trans athletesTahoe Truckee Unified School District student Ava Cockrum spoke at a board meeting against the recent California order for her school to switch sports leagues.

Controversy grows as California forces schools to switch to athletics league that lets males in girls' sports

Drivers quickly took advantage of the glitch to pay off car loan blanches of up to $60,000.Well, this is awkward for the General Motors development team. Especially as it drops Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to build its own software. A glitch in the GM Rewards program accidentally allows people to pay off their cars for free.

Drivers Use General Motors Glitch to Pay Off Cars for Free

Susie Wiles’ recently published interviews in Vanity Fair are remarkable for a multitude of reasons. But perhaps leading that list was what the White House chief of staff said about Venezuela.After all, we’re talking about killing people on the high seas and possibly going to war with another country.

Trump’s shifting justifications on Venezuela and his boat strikes

This irritable airline staffer was finally tapped out of excuses.A United Airlines flight attendant was arrested for battery earlier this year after allegedly tapping someone on the shoulder — and newly released body camera footage is providing more details on what really went down.The incident involving a crew member from a separate airline occurred on March 8 on a bus in the employee parking lot.

Flight attendant arrested ahead of boarding for tapping someone on the shoulder

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The year isn't over until Barack Obama drops his favorite works of art across film, music and literature.The former president turned pop culture enthusiast dropped his annual favorites list, and Michelle Obama's "The Look" made the cut. "And obviously I'm biased," he wrote before naming his wife's new book chronicling her own style evolution since her tenure as First Lady.