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Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by a Romanian court, according to reports, nearly a year and a half after the rapper was arrested for consuming marijuana during a music festival performance in the Eastern European country.According to local outlets Agerpres and CanCan, Khalifa, 38, was sentenced by the Constanța Court of Appeal on Thursday, Dec. 18, for "committing the crime of possession of high-risk drugs, without right, for own consumption," after his July 2024 performance at the Beach Please!

Wiz Khalifa receives prison sentence in Romanian music festival case

Kristin Cabot says viral moment with her boss, former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, at Boston concert completely altered her personal and professional lifeColdplay’s Chris Martin catches couple on Kiss Cam, jokingly asks if they’re having an affairColdplay’s frontman Chris Martin wonders if a couple is having an affair as he caught them on the Kiss Cam during his concert.

Coldplay kiss cam scandal woman admits ‘couple of High Noons’ fueled embarrassing, career-ending moment

U.S. stocks rebound on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapping four-day losing streaks.U.S. consumer price index in November rose 2.7% on the year, lower than economists' estimate of 3.1% in a Dow Jones poll.TikTok to create U.S. joint venture, according to a memo to employees by CEO Shou Zi Chew, which was obtained by CNBC.

CNBC Daily Open: Best not to put too much stock in U.S. CPI report for November

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

Pope Leo XIV named Ronald Hicks, who endorsed message condemning immigration raids, to lead one of the biggest US archdiocesesPope Leo XIV has named a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York, one of the biggest US archdioceses, in a signal that the church will continue its stance against the Trump administration on immigration.

Pope’s naming of New York archbishop signals continued challenge to Trump on immigration

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle involved in a terrifying aviation incident after his Cessna 550 experienced mechanical trouble shortly after takeoff in North Carolina. Here’s what really happened, where the plane went down, and the latest confirmed updates.Former NASCAR star Greg Biffle was involved in a frightening aviation incident that quickly made national headlines.

Greg Biffle Plane Crash: What Really Happened to his Cessna 550 After Takeoff in North Carolina?

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

Defense attorneys for accused killer Luigi Mangione said Thursday that New York police and prosecutors relied on a "false and highly prejudicial" statement they attributed to Mangione’s mother, even though investigators have not produced any record of her making it.The disputed remark, repeated by police officials in a news conference last year, claimed that Mangione’s mother, Kathleen Mangione, told detectives she "could see him doing something like this."

Luigi Mangione defense says cops peddled bogus mom quote as judge weighs if evidence will make it to trial

The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, has been laid to rest as Sydney's Jewish community grieves after Sunday's terror attack on a Hanukah party beside Bondi beach. Scores of friends and family flocked to a funeral home to honour the primary school student, struck down while enjoying the day with her family on Sunday.

Ten-year-old Matilda farewelled in funeral after Bondi shooting – video

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

The WNBA and WNBPA remain far apart ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline to agree to a new CBAThe Women's National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday that the union has authorized the executive committee to "call a strike when necessary" as players continue negotiations with the league over a new collective bargaining agreement.

WNBA players vote to authorize a strike if 'necessary': What it means as CBA negotiations continue

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

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT This killing method was used in China for executing criminals until it was eventually banned - but the details of the slow and painful death are more gruesome than you could imagineIts nickname was 'death by a thousand cuts', while others referred to it as 'slow slicing', and that doesn't even begin to describe the horrors of the deaths that fell under this horrific method used in China.

'Worst death imaginable' as criminals have body parts slowly removed until they die

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

"They embraced every aspect of their life and every moment," Cristina's mom Cathy tells PEOPLENEED TO KNOWCristina Grossu Biffle's mother Cathy tells PEOPLE her daughter texted her, "We're in trouble," before dying alongside husband and NASCAR champion Greg Biffle in a plane crash

NASCAR Star Greg Biffle's Wife Cristina Texted Her Mom 'We're in Trouble' Minutes Before They Died in Plane Crash (Exclusive)

TMZ has obtained concerning video of influencer Mary Magdalene weeks before she died ... showing her being carted away by law enforcement officers in Thailand as she yelled out in confusion.You can see in the clip, Mary -- whose real name was Denise Jarvis -- seems unable to walk on her own and is lifted by Thai officers and loaded into a cart on November 21 near the popular Krabi walking street.

Influencer Mary Magdalene Seen Carted Off by Officers Before Death, on Video

Brad Pitt is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but many people have only just learned what his real name actually is - and it's not what you would thinkFans of Brad Pitt have been left scratching their heads after discovering the true name of the Hollywood heavyweight.

Brad Pitt fans are just learning actor's real name as he turns 61

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.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing that cannabis be moved to a lower drug schedule, a step aimed at easing restrictions on research and lowering its severity, while leaving the drug illegal under federal law."I'm pleased to announce that I will be signing an Executive Order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance with legitimate medical uses," the president said before signing the order on Thursday.

Trump Just Issued a Major Marijuana Executive Order—Here’s What Changes

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Although a new law requires the full release of the Epstein files, experts expect some records to be withheld or redacted. How many is the question.WASHINGTON ― The moment of truth is almost here in the months-long saga over the federal government's files in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Epstein files: Expectations vs. reality on what's going to be released

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to “get more guns off our streets” following the Bondi Beach shooting.Speaking at a press conference in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said the scheme would buy surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms.

Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting

Have you ever woken up feeling stiff, achy, or just plain tired, and you can’t figure out why? It might be your sleeping position. Many of us don’t give much thought to how we lie down at night, but the way you sleep could be causing real damage to your spine, muscles, and even your nervous system without you even realizing it.

Stop sleeping like this — it’s ruining your spine!

I've never wanted a piece of news to be less true. Popular dairy brand Cabot Creamery issued a recall on almost 2,000 pounds of its Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter due to contamination with elevated levels of coliform. What is coliform, you may ask? Well, you may regret that question.

Check Your Fridge—Major Brand Recalls Butter Due To 'Fecal Contamination'

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

Republicans went nuclear to overcome Democratic obstruction, clearing nearly 150-nominee backlog throughout the yearTrump touts economic wins as market data shows cooler inflationFormer White House press secretary Ari Fleischer joins 'America Reports' reacting to a rallying market following President Donald Trump's claims that prices are going down and assessing how tariffs and tax cuts will impact the economy in 2026.

Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden's first-year total in record pace

The new diesel driver asked, ‘Regular or super unleaded?’ Uh-oh“A friend of mine bought his son a diesel car. His son called him asking, ‘Do I put regular or super unleaded in?’”A Redditor shared that story in the Ask a Mechanic forum.

Mechanics Explain What to Do If Someone Accidentally Fills a Diesel Tank With Gasoline

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

Including Lego flowers, ‘Harry Potter’ scenes, and Disney setsIf fun activities and popular toys are still at the top of your holiday shopping list, it’s not too late to nab the perfect gift.is brimming with fan-favorite Lego sets for adults and kids that start at just $9 — but make sure to add them to your cart quickly for two reasons.

Legos Are the No. 1 Holiday Gift That Always Sells Out on Amazon — but These 9 Sets from $9 Are Still in Stock

The actor-comedian, 32, welcomed his "perfect angel girl" with model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, 29, the pair confirmed on Instagram Thursday, Dec. 18. "my best work yet, i am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief," Hewitt wrote while Davidson quipped "wu tang forever."