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Rhian Lubin charts an extraordinary week from the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson, which culminated in a dramatic arrest in a McDonald’sThe events of the last seven days read like something straight out of a TV crime series.It all began just before dawn last Wednesday on the streets of Midtown Manhattan, where a hooded gunman staked out his victim, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was due to speak at the company’s annual investor conference.What ensued was a dramatic six-day manhunt for the 26-year-old

A massive manhunt and McDonald’s arrest: The seven days since United Healthcare CEO’s shocking execution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Once central and exclusive to Hawaii routes to the mainland and internationally, Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody aircraft have officially found a new purpose. Alaska Airlines, which now owns Hawaiian Airlines, is fast repurposing these planes for an extremely ambitious global expansion plan, which was further revealed on December 10 Investor Day.

Hawaiian Widebodies Gutted, Moved for Alaska’s Bold Global Vision

A man from Ontario, Canada, recently got an unexpected surprise at his local grocery store when he was given a senior citizen discount—despite only being 48 years old.The anonymous poster, who goes by u/Themusicison on Reddit, shared the moment on the popular r/mildlyinfurating subreddit where it quickly gained attention with over 50,000 upvotes and thousands of comments.

Man Buys Groceries—Shock As He Later Realizes What's Written on the Receipt

"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.

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

Did we write an entire post for folks who hate people? Why yes, we did.1. I bet this person was on Facebook saying, "We can disagree and still be friends":u/Aliinga / Via reddit.comWhy treat service workers like that? Make your coffee at home and tip yourself with that crap, jerkass.

50 Infuriating Photos Of People Who Don't Know How To Behave Like Functioning Human Beings

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

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President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as ambassador to Greece, the latest of his picks to have a close connection to a member of his family."For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.

Kimberly Guilfoyle is the latest Trump family ally chosen for an ambassadorship

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

Lawsuit would target DA Alvin Bragg and the medical examiner's office'Malicious prosecution': Daniel Penny's defense turns the tables after acquitttalDaniel Penny's attorney Steven Raiser on the prospect of suing for malicious prosecution and the defense's perspective going into the challenging high-profile case.Marine veteran Daniel Penny's defense team is eyeing a malicious prosecution lawsuit against District Attorney Alvin Bragg and others behind the charges, turning the tables after the lengthy high-profile

Daniel Penny's lawyers weighing malicious prosecution lawsuit after trial: 'Collusion from the very beginning'

WASHINGTON – Capitol Police arrested a man Tuesday night and charged him with assaulting a government official after Rep. Nancy Mace reported that she had been accosted on the U.S. Capitol grounds.Police identified the suspect as James McIntyre, 33, of Illinois.Police said McIntyre was arrested after a member of Congress reported an incident in the Rayburn House Office Building, which was open to the public at the time.

Man arrested on Capitol grounds after Rep. Nancy Mace reports she was 'accosted'

With Albertsons announcing it is pulling out of the proposed merger with Kroger Wednesday, three Safeway stores in Central Oregon will not be falling under new ownership.Albertsons owns the Safeway brand. In an effort to try to get the merger approved by federal regulators, Kroger and Albertsons planned to sell nearly 600 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, the parent company of Piggly Wiggly. They included 196 stores in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Among them were two Safeway stores in Bend and one in Redmond.

Safeway stores in Bend, Redmond stay put as Albertsons-Kroger merger collapses

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

Rep Josh Gottheimer is making a run for the New Jersey governor's office as Gov Phil Murphy's tenure comes to an endHarris campaign rally with Springsteen and Obama has 'echo' of 2016, CNN host saysCNN host Kasie Hunt pointed out the similarities between Hillary Clinton's final rally in 2016 and Vice President Kamala Harris' most recent star-studded rally on Thursday night.

Dem NJ gubernatorial candidate cops to faking playlist to feature Bruce Springsteen

Now that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is out, employees are starting to speak their minds about their old boss. They blame him for mismanaging the world's fourth-largest automaker, hurting relationships with suppliers, and worrying more about short-term profits than long-term product plans. These sources told CNBC about one thing Tavares is responsible for that might be the most unforgivable.

The Man Who Killed The Hemi V8 Is Gone, But Is It Dead For Good?

New York CNN —The richest person in the world just hit an even higher milestone.Elon Musk’s net worth has reached $400 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the first person ever to cross that mark.Behind his nearly $20 billion jump in wealth was a deal that shot up Musk’s rocket company SpaceX’s valuation to roughly $350 billion, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Elon Musk becomes the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion

Sol De Zuasnabar Brebbia/Getty ImagesChristmas is an expensive time of year. It's lovely when we find ways to ring in the season and experience all it offers without breaking the bank. The tree is a major staple, but whether you go for real or faux, the prices seem to climb each year. Fortunately, with a little creativity, you can save money and still experience the festive glow of a yuletide fir. You only need a Dollar Tree laundry basket, some long wooden dowels, and a few decorative touches.Instagrammer,

The Dollar Tree Laundry Basket Hack For A Stunning Christmas Tree On A Budget

Heading into 2025, housing remains one of the most important issues on the minds of millions of Americans. For many, the dream of owning, or even renting, a place of their own is in peril. In some cities, people are paying $1 million for "starter" homes, while about half of renters are spending more than 30% of their income on housing.