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CNN —When Paul Mescal shot to fame in the BBC’s adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel “Normal People” in 2020, the silver necklace that he wore in the show became an instant object of desire.Since then, the Irish actor has emerged as a global heartthrob and style icon.

Paul Mescal is selling his clothes on Vinted

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz formally set Germany on course for an early election Wednesday by requesting a confidence vote in parliament next week.Five weeks after his three-party governing coalition collapsed in a dispute over how to revitalize Germany’s stagnant economy, Scholz’s office said he had requested the confidence vote in parliament’s lower house, or Bundestag, for Monday.

Scholz sets Germany on course for an early election as he requests a confidence vote next week

ToplineThe Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.Key FactsThe six numbers drawn on Tuesday night were 12, 14, 26, 48, 52 and the gold Mega Ball 21.

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $670 Million—Here’s How Much A Winner Could Take Home After Taxes

The Georgia charges against Trump have not been officially dropped—yetFani Willis proclaims justice is coming from the unjust, slams criticsFox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie has the latest on Fulton County DA Fani Willis' efforts to dismiss an appeal seeking her removal from the case against former President Trump on 'America Reports.'

Fani Willis declines to share Jack Smith, Jan. 6 records, in a blow to conservative watchdogs

President-elect Donald Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship for those born on U.S. soil by illegal migrant parents could put to rest a hot-button constitutional debate that’s loomed over the country for decades.The incoming president has repeatedly vowed to end birthright citizenship immediately upon entering office, one of the more ambitious agenda items within his immigration enforcement platform.

Trump Could Finally Put One Of Immigration’s Thorniest Issues To Rest

The holiday season can certainly be stressful, making it all too easy to get caught up in the commotion and forget to enjoy yourself. So why not plan a weekend away this year to unwind? If scenic drives in the Rockies, cross-country skiing, gondola rides, or Christmas shopping sounds like the ideal getaway for you, consider a little escape to one of these seven Colorado towns.

7 Perfect Destinations For A Long Weekend In Colorado

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus will depend more on desalination plants to meet its water needs as a string of dry winters has reduced amounts in 108 dams to just a quarter of their capacity, the country’s agriculture and environment minister said Wednesday.Minister Maria Panayiotou said that as part of her ministry’s immediate plans to alleviate water shortages, four more mobile desalination plants will begin operating next October, each producing 30,000 cubic meters (1 million cubic feet) of drinkable water daily.

Cyprus to rely more on desalination plants as arid winters leave dams dry

WASHINGTON (AP) — National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill that also gives a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military.The measure is traditionally strongly bipartisan, but not this year as some Democratic lawmakers protest the inclusion of a ban on transgender medical treatments for children of military members if such treatment could result in sterilization.

House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

Officers were investigating the collision when a person drove through a road closure and hit three patrol vehiclesPITTSBURG – A driver was killed in a fiery crash Monday night in Pittsburg, police said.The solo-vehicle collision happened around 6:55 p.m. in the 1400 block of East Leland Road, between Gladstone Drive and Loveridge Road, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.

Pittsburg: Driver killed in fiery crash Monday night

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday and called President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada “a major source of new uncertainty.”The Bank of Canada’s decision marked the fifth consecutive reduction since June and brings the central bank’s key rate down to 3.25%.

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate by half a percentage point, highlights risk of Trump’s tariffs

Detroit Pistons (10-15, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (19-5, second in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 228.5BOTTOM LINE: Detroit plays Boston in Eastern Conference action Thursday.

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit

Thousands of jobs are on the chopping block at German industrial giant Bosch in yet another blow to the country’s beleaguered economy.A spokesperson for the company told CNN Wednesday that it plans to cut a total of 8,250 jobs globally over the coming years. The axe will fall in what it calls its Mobility business sector, which supplies parts to automakers around the world, as the business grapples with sluggish demand, high costs and intensifying competition.

More than 8,000 job cuts planned by another top German manufacturer

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is in the starting lineup. Now he can prove he has star potential, whether in Golden State or elsewhereJonathan Kuminga wants it all. He wants the minutes and a bigger role in the Golden State Warriors’ offense. He wants the opportunity to prove to himself, the team and the fans, that he can be a superstar in the league.

Kuminga in Warriors’ spotlight: Why the rest of 2024 will determine his future — and theirs

The Carters' home with their three children Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir appears to be in dangerBeyoncé and Jay-Z are under scrutiny at the moment as the 55-year-old rapper, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, is facing rape allegations. In addition to this drama, the couple have experienced a double blow as their beloved $200 million mansion is now under threat.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z forced to leave $200m mansion in double blow

LONDON (AP) — The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication.The decision, which will be revisited in 2027, effectively bans a common approach to medical gender transitions for youths.

Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria

Lamora Williams initially claimed to police in October 2017 that she came home to find her two sons deadA Georgia mother who killed her two young sons by putting them in the oven in 2017 will spend the rest of her life in prison.The sentence was handed down to Lamora Williams on Friday, Nov. 15, after she was convicted of multiple charges, including murder, aggravated assault, cruelty to children, and other related offenses, according to reports from Fox 5 Atlanta, WSB-TV and WKRC.

Mom Sentenced for Killing Her Kids by Putting Them in Oven, Then Calling Their Dad to Show Him

President-Elect Donald Trump put forth a message of unity on Sunday during an appearance on Meet The PressPresident-Elect Donald Trump put forth a message of unity on Sunday during an appearance on Meet The Press."I'm going to treat you every bit as well as I have treated the greatest MAGA [Make America Great Again] supporters," he told host Kristen Welker. "

Trump issues firm message to everyone who didn't vote for him in first post-election interview

A hiker realized too late what had been sitting in the steam they were drinking from while on vacation in Iceland.Detroit native Lainey was traveling around the European country when she and her partner decided to drink from a freshwater stream they came across. However, it was only after they drank the water that they noticed the skull of an animal sitting in the stream.

Horror As Hiker Drinks From Stream, Then Sees What's Lurking in the Water

The mother of four was the only Black woman with an artist residency on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, at Justin Timberlake’s Twelve Thirty Club.NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville singer-songwriter died in a crash on Interstate 24 in Montgomery County over the weekend, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Nashville singer-songwriter killed in I-24 crash

"I cried because I didn’t recognize the man I had unearthed from those years of emails."Our father’s body lay on a plinth the color of gunmetal. He was covered by a simple white sheet up to his collarbone, above which his shaved head was supported by a stone headrest.

My Dad's Life Fell Apart. When He Died, I Logged Into His Email And Made A Shocking Discovery.

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FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday announced he would resign from the bureau at the end of the Biden administration next month, with more than two years remaining on his term in office."My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you're doing on behalf of the American people every day," he told employees at an FBI town hall, according to an excerpt the FBI shared with reporters.

FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump has landed another prestigious - albeit short-term - gig.The former and future president will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to mark the start of the day’s trading, according to a source familiar with his plans.

Donald Trump to ring opening bell at New York Stock Exchange on Thursday

CNN —A Wisconsin man who officials say faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe is expected in court Wednesday after turning himself in to authorities, officials say.Ryan Borgwardt, who was reported missing in August, flew back to the United States willingly, arriving Tuesday, said Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll, who remained tight-lipped on why the man left his wife and three children by allegedly staging a kayaking accident, and where exactly he’s been for the past four months.

Wisconsin kayaker turned himself in after officials say he faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe

Former President Bill Clinton, during an appearance on ABC's "The View" on Wednesday, indicated he hopes President Joe Biden will not preemptively pardon people who could be targeted by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, including Clinton's wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Bill Clinton indicates he hopes Biden doesn't issue do preemptive pardons

Albertsons has terminated its planned merger with Kroger and is suing Kroger for alleged breach of the merger agreement, claiming it had failed to make its “best efforts” to get the merger approved.The planned merger was doomed after a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon blocked it, but on Wednesday morning, Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran confirmed the merger between the two supermarket giants would be terminated.

Albertsons terminates merger with Kroger and sues for breach of agreement

Doctors say Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains in intensive care in a Sao Paulo hospital but is getting betterRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains in intensive care in a Sao Paulo hospital but is getting better, doctors said in a statement on Wednesday.

Brazil’s Lula is still under intensive care but making progress after surgery, doctors say

Wray said he will resign from his post in January 2025FBI Director Christopher Wray resignsFox News correspondent David Spunt has the latest on the resignation ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office on 'America Reports.'FIRST ON FOX: President-elect Trump said Christopher Wray's resignation is a "great day for America," telling Fox News Digital it "will end the weaponization" of the FBI, while touting his nominee Kash Patel as the "most qualified" to lead the bureau.

Trump says Wray resignation 'great day for America,' touts Kash Patel as 'most qualified' to lead FBI

With the average price of new vehicles climbing, and more potential industry unrest on the horizon, many folks are looking to the used market to obtain a vehicle that won't bankrupt them. Pickup trucks, especially full-size, have always been among the more popular vehicle types, as they provide buyers with a tough, powerful, and capable vehicle that often doubles as a utilitarian aid in their daily lives.

How Much Should You Pay for A 5-Year-Old Full-Size Pickup?

CNN —Donald Trump once publicly speculated that Time would never name him the news magazine’s “Person of the Year.”Now, the honor will be bestowed on him twice.Time will name Trump as this year’s choice on Thursday, recognizing the president-elect as the individual or group deemed to have wielded the greatest influence on global affairs “for good or for ill.” To celebrate the unveiling of the magazine cover, Trump will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Trump to be named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time

Warner Bros. Tv/Getty ImagesGreat home design isn't just about aesthetics — it's about clever, functional solutions that make every square foot work smarter, especially when it comes to storage. That's why the best designers focus on the whole picture, finding ways to create a home that's both beautiful and practical. This issue is common in smaller spaces, but HGTV's Property Brothers have a smart way to solve it. To transform a cramped, uninviting entryway, they installed a floating bench with built-in

The Sneaky Way The Property Brothers Add Functional Storage To A Cramped Space

If you didn’t buy what you wanted during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, or if you are still holiday shopping, right now is the perfect time to shop Dyson hair tools at some of their lowest prices of the year. For a limited time only, popular retailers are discounting these expert-recommended and NBC Select-staff favorite stylers for more than $100 off.