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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

Whale watchers in Southern California were treated to a spectacular sight of a pod of dolphins jumping and gliding across the water in unison.

Video shows rare moment of 'dolphin stampede'

Aviation experts said Thursday an Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan most likely went down after being hit by Russian air defense systems.Here are some things to know about the crash that killed 38 out of the 67 people on board:How did the plane crash?Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons that aren’t yet fully clear.

What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan as experts suspect Russian air defense fire

(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

The 2024-2025 college football bowl season is here, and you won't want to miss any of the action. Check out the complete schedule below, including dates, times, how to watch, TV channels and results — all times are ET.College Football PlayoffFirst Round

2024-25 College Football Playoff: Bracket, schedule, rankings, scores, more

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

| Special to USA TODAYKim KomandoThis is a heartbreaking story out of Florida. Megan Garcia thought her 14-year-old son was spending all his time playing video games. She had no idea he was having abusive, in-depth and sexual conversations with a chatbot powered by the app Character AI.

From passwords to medical records,10 things to never say to AI bots

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?

The entry, named "Defying Gravity" in reference to the musical's most sensational number, is 55-feet-long and will feature several of Oz's most iconic details.The merry old land of Oz is coming to California.The magical land from "Wicked," the blockbuster film adaptation of the Broadway hit, will come to life with a float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year's Day.

‘Wicked' will come to life with a Rose Parade super float

Owen Kasozi was found dead in Wenham Lake in Massachusetts on Christmas DayCalifornia officials search for teen brothers missing after duck-hunting excursionButte County, California, officials are searching for two teenage brothers after they disappeared from a duck-hunting trip.A Massachusetts woman who went missing on Christmas Eve was found dead in a frozen lake, with authorities believing she fell into the freezing water while walking her dog.

Missing Massachusetts woman found dead likely fell into freezing lake while walking dog, DA says

Generations of Americans have seen the bald eagle on the backs of the quarters they put in vending machines and the rugs fictional presidents step on in political dramas. But until Christmas Eve, it wasn’t the national bird.President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Monday making the bald eagle the national bird, so the once-endangered species can now fly alongside other national symbols including the national tree (the oak tree), the national floral emblem (the rose), and the national mammal (the bison).

The bald eagle joins the rose, the bison, and the oak tree as an official American symbol

Peer to Peer Payment Payment Service (P2P) Zelle is used by many people to quickly and conveniently send money electronically from their credit card or bank account. Sending money through Zelle only requires you to enter the recipient's phone number or email address. Zelle is an app created by the company Early Warning Services (EWS) which is owned by seven of the biggest banks in the United States including Bank of America and Capital One.

CFPB Sues Major Banks Over Zelle Fraud Response

Dems appear keen to once again thwart the will of the American people after spending years blathering about threats to democracy. Despite spending years complaining about threats to democracy, Democrats are scheming to thwart the collective will of the 77.2 million Americans who voted for President-elect Donald Trump in a fair and free election.  In a Dec. 26 op-ed for The Hill titled "Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now," David Schulte, a Chicago investment

Obama ally pushes Raskin plan for Congress to nullify election, install Harris: 'Insurrectiony'

In other action, Manchester City have just one win in their last 13 games and produced another underwhelming performanceFulham's come-from-behind win over Chelsea headlines the Premier League's Boxing Day action so far, which has delivered mixed results for a few of England's top sides.

Premier League Boxing Day grades: Fulham earn high mark for upset of Chelsea; Tottenham stumble

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92.Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement.

India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92

‘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

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'

Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in LumbertonA woman was shot and killed while waiting in line at a North Carolina Walmart by a 17-year-old stranger who wanted to “incite fear,” police have said.Ezekiel Burden remains on the run after allegedly killing 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson on Friday in Lumberton.

Woman killed in Walmart line by 17-year-old stranger who wanted ‘to incite fear,’ cops say

Effective deterrents for rodents can be simple and cheap hacks with one natural method proven to affect a rodent's nasal passage, keeping them away for good.Dealing with a mouse problem in your home or garden can be worrisome with many preferring a more natural approach to get rid of these pests.

Mice will be ‘running away’ from your home and garden for good using 1 natural ingredient

“it was absolutely despicable.”While a significant amount of online attention surrounding the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has focused on suspect Luigi Mangione, even more of it has shed a spotlight on the failings of the United States healthcare system.Since Thompson’s murder on Dec. 4, thousands across social media have come forward about their experiences in healthcare, both as customers and as employees.

‘I was taught so many different ways to deny’—Former UnitedHealthcare worker explains how ‘despicable’ treatment of widow finally made her quit

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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

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

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.