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Lawmakers have until Friday by midnight to pass a bill or risk shutting down the government before they embark on a 16-day breakYour support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.

How a government shutdown could impact your holiday plans

While shoppers rush to find the perfect holiday gift, the real treasure might just be hidden in one lucky lottery ticket. That’s because tonight’s Mega Millions drawing could yield a jackpot nearing $1 billion – the largest prize ever offered in the month of December.

A year-end countdown as Mega Millions Jackpot grows to nearly $1 billion

Willis was disqualified from prosecuting her election interference case against TrumpFani Willis was 'terrified' because her case against Trump was 'weak,' attorney saysAttorney Ashleigh Merchant, who led the effort to oust Fani Willis, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss her reaction to the disqualification as the president-elect calls the case 'dead.'

Fani Willis was 'terrified' because her case against Trump was 'weak,' attorney says

Father-of-three Marek Marzec, 48, has died after an illness caused by lethal dust from cutting quartz kitchen worktops left him 'unable to breathe and in terrible pain'A dad-of-three who developed a lung disease after years of cutting kitchen worktops in "appalling working conditions" has died.

Dad dies after being told he had just weeks to live after years of cutting kitchen worktops

A big shopping deadline is drawing near for some people, and it has nothing to do with the holidays.Millions of people use flexible spending accounts to help pay for health care, and some may lose money left in those accounts if they don’t spend it by year’s end.

For some FSA dollars, it’s use it or lose it at year’s end

Snack giant Frito-Lay issued a recall for certain bags of Lay’s potato chips.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a recall issued by Frito-Lay on Dec. 18 regarding certain bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips.The recall was issued after the company was notified that certain 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips could contain undeclared milk.

Frito-Lay issues a recall on Lay’s potato chips

Being told you aren't ready or qualified for a role because of your age, having your qualifications questioned, and being mistaken for someone junior are all examples of ageism, or discrimination based on one's age.Typically associated with older workers, the reality may be that young women bear the brunt of age-related biases in the workplace, according to research from McKinsey & Co. and Lean In, a non-profit working to empower women co-founded by former Meta chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg.

Use this 5-word response when dealing with ageism at work, expert says

You can add users to your account but each comes at an additional cost.Running a business requires tracking invoices, monitoring expenses and generating reports for tax filing. Having a reliable accounting software service can help simplify these tasks, and FreshBooks stands out for its ease of customization and affordability, earning it a spot on our list of best accounting software services.

FreshBooks review — a solid option that shines for smaller businesses

Tesla has issued a recall for nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a tire pressure light issue.The electric car company is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system warning light “may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.

Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles over tire pressure light issue

At the end of every college football season, some fans are never satisfied with the national champion or the title game's competitors. The NCAA's latest attempt to address this complaint is a revamped College Football Playoff (CFP). It expanded from four to 12 teams.

Innovative Or Overkill? The New NCAA College Football Playoff

Ellen Greenberg, Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann, Delphi killer Richard AllenLuigi Mangione boards a plane for NYC extraditionLuigi Mangione is escorted onto a plane as he is extradited to New York City at Altoona Blair County Airport in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. Mangione is facing federal charges for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger, JonBenet Ramsey, Suzanne Simpson

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — Jaker Ali scored an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls to lead Bangladesh to an 80-run win over the West Indies and a three-match sweep of its Twenty20 series in the Caribbean.Bangladesh scored 189-7 Thursday after winning the toss and batting first while the home side was bowled out for 109 in the 17th over.

Bangladesh claims 3-0 T20 series sweep over the West Indies

King Charles works in mysterious ways. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesNearly a year after we found out about King Charles‘ cancer diagnosis, one question still looms like an unanswered riddle: Why hasn’t he told us exactly what kind of cancer it is?From the start, Buckingham Palace made it clear that Charles had “a form of cancer.” The ambiguity left room for enough theories. Was it related to his enlarged prostate, which had been making headlines around the same time? The Palace shut that theory

Almost 1 year after his diagnosis, we finally know why King Charles never revealed what type of cancer he has

A 19-year-old student who wanted to find 'peace' with herself shot a classmate at a high school in the northern Brazilian town of Natal on Tuesday, the Rio Grande de Norte Civil Police said.Authorities said that Lyedja Santos spotted an 18-year-old classmate along the hallway and shot him in the head at the E. Berilo Wanderley School.

Teen girl plotting mass school shooting is arrested after gun misfires

Dec. 20 (UPI) -- A library book that has been overdue for more than three decades was finally returned to the U.K. library where it belongs.The Crediton Library posted about the late return on their Facebook page Thursday."We are very grateful to anonymous borrower who posted us back our copy of Thomas's ABC this week," the post says.

Overdue book returned to U.K. library after 30 years

Tributes have poured in for the beloved morning news anchorA beloved CBS news anchor has passed away after suffering a brain aneurysm, with tributes pouring in from friends, family and fans alike in the wake of the tragic news.Ana Orsini hosted the morning show on KOLD News 13 in Tucson, Arizona, and was well-liked for her friendly and kind demeanor.

CBS news anchor's sudden death announced on air leaving colleagues 'devastated'

Without the events that have unfolded in Pennsylvania over the centuries, it is hard to say what the United States would look like today. From pivotal moments like the French and Indian War and the Civil War to lighter yet significant milestones like the creation of Hershey’s chocolate and the rise of commercial pretzel bakeries, the state has played a key role in shaping the US.

9 Quintessential Pennsylvania Towns

Plus, advice on how to ride out any potential price hikes.Sharp tariff proposals could cause prices of apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods to spike “significantly” next year, according to the National Retail Federation.Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he’ll impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods — starting on the first day of his presidency. Steep across-the-board tariffs on imports

What Items Should You Buy Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In?

‘They act like it’s war.’ TikToker Maddie Stover (@maddiestover13) recently took to the platform to share an intense experience she had at Bath & Body Works, which she described as Scarface-esque.What happened?The video opens with Stover addressing the camera, saying, “OK, my theory is that at Bath & Body Works, in the back, it’s like ‘Scarface.’” She goes on to explain, “There’s money everywhere, and I feel like before they go out, they like get a gun in their back or something. The energy

‘Manager was watching’: Woman buys 3 hand sanitizers at Bath and Body Works. She can’t believe what the cashier says to her at checkout

Tabby Brown died days after having a Brazilian Butt Lift in the Dominican Republic, an inquest has heard - the model had previously dated Premier League stars Raheem Sterling and Mario BalotelliA Playboy model, who had previously dated football stars Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli, tragically passed away days after returning home from a Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, according to an inquest.

Tabby Brown, Playboy model with Premier League star ties, dies after BBL surgery in Dominican Republic

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The U.S Capitol is reflected in a puddle on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 19, 2024.Anna Rose Layden/ReutersThis week's dysfunction over federal government spending and a possible government shutdown is the latest in a series of conflicts between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill and the White House over budget priorities.However, this latest dilemma has been made more complicated not only by the presence of President-elect Donald Trump but also by billionaire Elon Musk."Any member of the House

How we got to another potential government shutdown

Federal wildland firefighters are bracing to lose their $20,000 retention bonuses if Congress does not act to prevent a government shutdown that would affect millions of workers before the Christmas holiday.The firefighters have fought for years to establish a permanent pay fix for a job in which some earn as little as $15 an hour for dangerous, backbreaking work.

Federal firefighters fear a government shutdown will end their battle for higher pay

Texas and Missouri are asking a district court to investigate whether the Biden administration has violated a court orderTexas takes action to stop Biden admin’s sale of border wall partsFox News senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports on the latest move from Texas on ‘America Reports.’

Trump files amicus brief to ‘immediately’ stop Biden sale of border wall, says conduct is ‘possibly criminal’

As this week got underway, most of the people on Capitol Hill — lawmakers, staffers, congressional reporters, et al. — were confident that members would prevent a government shutdown. As this week nears its end, that confidence is in short supply. NBC News reported:

Republicans scramble to clean up their own mess as shutdown deadline nears

Party City is shuttering all its stores, ending a nearly 40-year run in business.CNN reports Party City CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees in a video conference call Friday that the chain of stores is “winding down” operations immediately and that today will be their last day of employment.

Party City is going out of business, closing all stores

Wisconsin's first human case of bird flu, considered a "presumptive positive" earlier this week after a positive test at a state lab, was confirmed Friday following tests by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A poultry farm worker acquired highly pathogenic avian influenza A, or H5N1, after exposure to an infected poultry flock in Barron County, north of Eau Claire, according to the state Department of Health Services.  Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts |  | YouTube

Wisconsin's first human bird flu case confirmed by CDC

The 2010s marked a turning point for sports cars, blending advanced engineering, improved handling, and striking designs into machines that redefined performance for the modern era. A decade later, many of these iconic models have depreciated to prices that make them surprisingly accessible, offering enthusiasts the chance to own a thrilling vehicle without breaking the bank.

The Best Sports Cars From The 2010s That Are Cheaper Than You Think

The US Navy has ended an operational pause on its troubled fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft, allowing flights to resume with inspections of the aircraft.In a statement, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) said they ordered an inspection of the flight hours on each aircraft’s gearbox before they fly again.

US Navy allows Osprey aircraft flights to resume

For nearly a year, curious visitors at Honolulu Airport have had the chance to hop aboard Jetsons-like Beep autonomous electric shuttles—a glimpse into the potential future of airport transportation.We were told by Beep that their 18-month pilot program will end in May, and the question that looms: Is this the end of the ride for these self-driving vehicles?

End of the Line for Autonomous Shuttles and Electric Buses at Honolulu Airport?

Cabeca de Marmore/ShutterstockIf you are experiencing problems like a clothes dryer that's taking too long to dry the laundry, several different issues could be the root cause. Failing to clean out the dryer lint trap is one of the most common causes of this issue. However, one tiny, inconspicuous flaw that could cause major problems involves cracks in the dryer knob.

Tiny Cracks In A Dryer Knob Could Be A Much Bigger Problem Than You'd Think

Congress imposed a debt ceiling in 1917 to streamline the financial obligations from World War I. Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post via Getty ImagesAmong the measures being debated by Congress to avert a government shutdown is increasing the debt ceiling — or eliminating it entirely.It's arguably the most unusual demand from President-elect Donald Trump and other Republicans seeking to ward off a major government disruption just as the holidays arrive.