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By David Goldman and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN(CNN) — The NFL’s Netflix debut was a success – as far as streaming goes, anyway. But even with Beyoncé performing at halftime, the games’ ratings were roughly on par with last year’s Christmas viewership, which was aired on broadcast and cable TV.

Netflix touts biggest-ever NFL streaming ratings, peaking with Beyoncé’s halftime show

Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the crash that remained unknown.Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons yet unclear and crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan after flying east across the Caspian Sea.

Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for air crash victims as speculation mount about its cause

Plus: How do I broach the front desk rudeness?DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a lifelong hospitality worker, and consider myself a great greeter in any scenario.A few years ago, at a new place of work, the phrase “Welcome in” was used as the standard greeting.It sounded off to me, and somehow did not make sense. Since then, I have noticed the phrase “Welcome in” used more and more, with the same natural manner, as if this has always been the standard greeting — which I am certain it has not.Is this a new,

Miss Manners: When did ‘welcome in’ become the default greeting?

A young North Carolina woman was doused in gasoline and set on fire by a sick suspect who then fled — leaving her heartbroken mother wondering, “How could they do this to my baby?”Ashanti Downey, 20, was rushed to the emergency room the night of Dec. 16 with second-and third-degree burns down the right side of her body, according to WRAL News in Raleigh-Durham.

North Carolina woman, 20, doused in gasoline and set on fire: ‘Her life will be forever changed’

Billionaire Elon Musk has hailed Twitter as a bastion for freedom of expression ever since he acquired the social media site two years ago. But over the course of 2024, X, as it is now called, has evolved from what felt like a communal town square into a polarised hub where views and posts seem even more controversial.

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024

‘That’s not what they paid me for’Home Depot worker and TikTok creator Original_spiritual_hoochie (@big_boss_ceecee) recently struck a chord with retail workers everywhere in a viral rant that garnered 85,000 views and over 1,200 comments. Her frustration? Customers who create unnecessary messes in stores, leaving workers to clean up after them.

‘I hate customers’: Home Depot worker shows the mess that customers left for her on purpose

The State Department's Global Engagement Center called out Moscow and Beijing for disinformation efforts. But the pro-Trump GOP said it became politicized.WASHINGTON − The State Department's Global Engagement Center, the highly touted nerve center for coordinating U.S. efforts to counter foreign disinformation – especially by Russia and China – shut down this week after becoming a lightning rod for conservative criticism.The mission of the GEC, as it is commonly known, was to “direct, lead, synchronize,

US nerve center to combat China and Russia global propaganda shut down by GOP opposition

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — A supporter was arrested for allegedly racially abusing a player during a Scottish Premiership match between Edinburgh rivals Hearts and Hibernian on Thursday.The incident occurred while a video review was taking place for Hibs’ 10th-minute opening goal of the team’s 2-1 win.

Soccer fan in Scotland ejected from stadium and arrested for allegedly racially abusing player

.The stunning 6,000 square foot Beverly Hills home, which previously belonged to Charlie Sheen, has been given a festive makeover, with Kendall welcoming in Architectural Digest to showcase the results.And the model, 29, has certainly pushed the boat out this year, with the home featuring two huge Christmas trees, plenty of vintage ornaments and sentimental family heirlooms passed down from her mother.

Inside Kendall Jenner's sprawling $8.5million home at Christmas

(From left) Chrissy Teigen, Miles Stephens, John Legend and Luna Stephens in Paris, France in July   CNN —   John Legend’s daughter Luna is proving that she’s an impressive negotiator.  The 8-year-old showed off her skills in a new video published by Billboard on Thursday, where she interviewed her father about his latest children’s album, “My Favorite Dream.”  In a hilarious exchange, Luna didn’t waste any time angling for a smartphone after Legend told her that lately, he and Chrissy Teigen

John Legend’s daughter negotiates getting a smartphone during adorable interview with dad

From velvety purples to fiery reds, many people can see a spectrum of vivid colors via the human eye. Others, however, may have limited hue perception due to certain conditions.Animals, on the other hand, perceive the world through a different lens. Dogs only have two color-sensing cones in their eyes, giving them "dichromatic vision."

What colors can cats see? Here's how your pet perceives the world.

Serenity Strull/ Getty ImagesMany stars in our galaxy exist in pairs, but our Sun is a notable exception. Now scientists are finding clues that it may once have had a companion of its own. The question is, where did it go?Our Sun is a bit of an isolated nomad.

Our Sun may once have had a twin. What happened to this stellar sibling?

Jose Raul Mulino rejects prospect of talks with Donald Trump, who threatened US could retake control of Panama Canal.The Panamanian president has rejected threats by US President-elect Donald Trump that the United States could reassert control over the Panama Canal, saying “there’s nothing to talk about.”

‘Canal is Panamanian’: Panama’s president rejects Trump threats

Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn.They include:-- U.S. Adm. George Dewey in 1837-- Writer Henry Miller in 1891-- College Football Hall of Fame member Frank Broyles in 1924-- Puppeteer Caroll Spinney in 1933

Famous birthdays for Dec. 26: Ozzie Smith, Temuera Morrison

Brian Thompson dumped more than $15 million in stock before a federal antitrust investigation into the insurance giant was publicly revealed, a lawsuit claims.UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was facing a lawsuit accusing him and other executives of insider trading related to an ongoing Justice Department investigation before he was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel on Wednesday.

Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Was Accused Of Insider Trading Amid DOJ Probe

‘Are you kidding me?’(Licensed)This Walmart shopper called out other customers for abandoning food. Commenters say there may be more to the story than she thinks.In the United States, about 30% to 40% of what goes into the food supply (including in retail and consumer settings) goes to waste, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

‘Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise’: Walmart shopper says people are ‘abandoning’ their shopping carts full of items

Ryan Levert, the youngest child of O’Jays lead vocalist Eddie Levert, has died. She was 22.LeMicah Levert and Carlysia Levert, grandchildren of Eddie Levert, confirmed Ryan’s death this week on Instagram. They are the children of Gerald Levert, Eddie’s late first son.

O’Jays singer Eddie Levert’s youngest child Ryan dies at 22, years after brothers’ deaths

It might be worth checking your bathroom cabinets A British surgeon spoke on his podcast and highlighted the dangers of using certain types of mouthwash. Karan Rajan argued that a person should stay clear of this certain type of mouthwash due to it increasing a person's chance of developing a type of cancerSpeaking on his podcast, the British NHS worker went as far as to suggest people should avoid buying the mouthwash and think about alternatives.He has also instructed people to read the labels beforehand

Doctor gives strong cancer warning to anyone who uses mouthwash

A new video shows a survivor from the Azerbaijan Airlines crash who was filming a 'last goodbye' to his wife as he realized the plane was about to crash - as sources blame Russia for the doomed planeA heart-wrenching video from the doomed Azerbaijan Airlines plane shows a man filming a 'last goodbye' message to his wife before the aircraft went down, claiming 38 lives.

Harrowing moment man sends wife final message on doomed plane 'shot down by Russia'

What we know about the holidays at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.Since his arrest on September 17th, longtime rapper and mogul Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail four times while he awaits trial. The latest instance came in December of this year, when a judge ruled the rapper ‘could not be trusted’ and cemented the fact he’d be spending the holidays behind bars.

A Jail Employee Spoke Out About What Holidays Are Really Like At Diddy's Prison And What He'll Get To Eat On Christmas Day 'Nobody Wants To Be Here'

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Brianna Alvelo, 22, allegedly became upset with a customer over the amount of tip she received after making a delivery to the Riviera Motel in KissimmeeJoin Fox News for access to this contentYou have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading.

Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times in front of young daughter over bad pizza delivery tip: deputies

Marianne Williamson, spiritual leader and author who ran two longshot Democratic presidential campaigns in 2020 and 2024, is running for chair of the Democratic National Committee, framing her run as a way to reimagine the Democratic Party as the party regroups and takes stock of its losses during the 2024 election cycle.

Marianne Williamson, 2-time Dem presidential candidate, launches bid for DNC chair

Meek played the younger version of Ansel Elgort's character in 'Baby Driver'Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines December 24Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Hudson Meek, a teenage actor best known for his role in the 2017 flick "Baby Driver," has died after falling out of a moving vehicle, Alabama authorities have confirmed.

'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek dead at 16 after falling from moving vehicle

CNN —Holiday travelers setting out for what is expected to be one of the busiest travel weekends of the year are already facing delays as a severe round of storms rolls into the Southern US.The severe storms in the area prompted the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings for Dallas Thursday afternoon.

Holiday travelers are facing flight cancellations as severe storms roll into the South

| USA TODAY SportsJeff RisdonTeddy Bridgewater is officially back with the Detroit Lions. The team signed the quarterback out of retirement and added Bridgewater to the active 53-man roster on Thursday.The veteran was at practice on Thursday before the signing was even made officially public.

Lions waive another LB, officially add Teddy Bridgewater to active roster

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestosWASHINGTON (AP) — Cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to ensure that any products containing talc are free of asbestos under a federal rule proposed Thursday.

FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

Injured pedestrians were taken to area hospital following the taxi cab crashNYC taxi smashes into pedestrians on Christmas DayAt least six people were injured when a taxi cab hit them in Herald Square near the iconic Macy's store. (Credit: Fox 5 New York)A driver whose yellow taxi cab hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in a New York City shopping district on Christmas Day was having a medical emergency at the time, police said.

NYC cab driver who plunged into crowd of pedestrians was experiencing medical emergency, police say

The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is on its way sometime in the middle of next year, the automaker confirmed via its consumer site. It'll be the first electrified variant of the popular Forester to be offered in the American market, likely using the "Strong Hybrid" powertrain confirmed for the Japanese-market Crosstrek.

The Subaru Forester Is About To Get A Whole Lot Better

Many travelers who have their hearts set on Europe surely have Italy close to the top of their bucket list. The country, especially the capital city of Rome, is one of the most popular places in the world, and it's easy to see why. With so much art, culture, food, nightlife, and history to experience in Italy, even the off-season of winter can still be busy.

One Of Italy's Best Hill Towns Is A Crowd-Free Gem Overlooking A Big Canyon, Per Rick Steves

There's no doubt monsteras have become very popular houseplants. In addition to being easy to grow, and not demanding a lot of attention, their unique beauty can create a statement piece that's hard to miss. They certainly won't be going out of style anytime soon.

What Are Monstera Fenestrations And What Are They Trying To Tell You?

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday. He was 76.Parsons, who died at his Manhattan home, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work a few years later.