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Real Christmas trees fill the air with the fresh scent of pine and, depending on where you shop, buying them often supports local tree farms. They also shed a lot, creating a mess that’s not fun to clean up after the holiday season. If you’re looking to avoid the hassle of buying and maintaining a new one every year, an artificial Christmas tree may be the answer.

The best artificial Christmas trees to spruce up your home for the holidays

A Russian frigate conducted war games as it passed through the English Channel on Tuesday, directly past two of NATO's most significant members.The Admiral Golovko, a newly-built ship in Russia's Northern Fleet, passed between the United Kingdom and France as part of its maiden voyage.

Russian Navy Stages War Games in NATO Heartland

Subscribe to hear this storyOn Thursday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: The GOP has won a trifecta in Washington. Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a closer look at the tasks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be asked to do as part of a new 'Department of Government Efficiency.'

Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt

Mark King has been banned for five years and fined £68,000 after being found guilty of match fixing.An independent disciplinary committee found the 50-year-old Englishman guilty of one count of match fixing and one count of providing inside information on a match.The former Northern Ireland Open champion was suspended by the sport’s world governing body, the WPBSA, on 18 March, 2023 after suspicious betting was reported on his match with Joe Perry on 13 February, 2023 at the Welsh Open.

King gets five-year ban and fine in match-fixing case

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said. She was 101.Yuriko died Friday at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101

The World Health Organization noted a spike in measles cases across the globe in 2023 as the organization says millions of children are not properly vaccinated.The WHO said 10.3 million people were infected with measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. The organization said that more than 22 million children missed their first dose of measles vaccine in 2023.

Global measles cases spike 20% as vaccination rates lag, report finds

Going into 2025, the cannabis industry will have to be more limber.By JJ McKay, The Fresh ToastThe election is done and Donald Trump will be returning to the White House and Republicans having greater control in Congress. The election showed the majority of people want recreational in Florida, Nebraska will finally have medical marijuana, and cannabis wasn’t a deciding factor in swinging votes.

What’s Next For Legal Marijuana

Exeter Chiefs prop Josh Iosefa-Scott has been banned for three matches after striking Hartpury's Robbie Smith in the face during their Premiership Rugby Cup match on Saturday.The incident happened after the 28-year-old had initially been penalised for a foul on Hartpury full-back Alex Morgan in the Chiefs' 54-3 win.

Exeter prop Iosefa-Scott banned for three games

Despite decades of calls for more attention to patient safety in hospitals, people undergoing surgery still have high rates of complications and medical errors, a new study finds.More than a third of patients admitted to the hospital for surgery have adverse events related to their care, and at least 1 in 5 of these complications is the result of medical errors, the researchers found.

More than 1 in 3 surgical patients has complications, study finds, and many are the result of medical errors

Jason Kelce reacted to the news that his and Stevie Nick’s Christmas Song “Maybe This Christmas” has knocked Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” off the top spot on iTunes.Originally appeared on E! Online

Jason Kelce & Steve Nicks collab dethrones Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas song

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Today's top storiesPresident-elect Donald Trump will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former independent presidential candidate, to run the Department of Health and Human Services.

RFK Jr. tapped to run HHS. And, the bond market's impact on Trump's economic plans

In an era where cryptocurrency fascinates both seasoned investors and curious newcomers, understanding its nuances is crucial for success.**The Importance of a Tactical Approach**As the crypto market continues to evolve, investors must adopt a tactical approach rather than treating it as a speculative gamble.

Navigating the Crypto Landscape: Tactical Approaches for Savvy Investors

The FX adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book captures both the allure of the I.R.A.’s cause and the way violence comes to weigh on its perpetrators.“Say Nothing” looks head on at the casualties of the Troubles, and digs into the disquiet of the survivors.

“Say Nothing” Is a Gripping Drama of Political Disillusionment

Colombia’s congress has voted to change a law that allowed minors to get married with parental consent.The proposal would make the minimum age for marriage 18, and seeks to protect the rights and development opportunities for minors. It still must be signed into law by President Gustavo Petro.

‘They’re girls, not wives’: Colombia votes to outlaw child marriage

Beautifully illustrated children’s books are a wonder, bringing together artistic images with sensitively rendered stories.Monitor contributor Tegan Tegani’s five favorite selections range from “A Dinosaur a Day,” with its scientific-looking full-color pictures, to “A Voice in the Storm,” with its painterly evocations of turmoil and refuge.

5 children’s picture books bring beauty and delight to story time

A sweet moment, soured.On Wednesday’s episode of “The View,” Goldberg and her co-hosts Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Joy Behar and Sara Haines, took a moment to celebrate her 69th birthday.Whoopi Goldberg has claimed that an NYC bakery refused to serve her because of her political beliefs — and the 145-year-old eatery has now fired back.

Whoopi Goldberg claims NYC bakery ‘refused’ to make her a birthday dessert because of her ‘politics’

A church pastor has reportedly been arrested after he allegedly strangled a trans-woman he met at a hotel room last month in Sao Paulo, Brazil.A church pastor has reportedly been arrested after he allegedly strangled a trans-woman he met at a hotel room last month in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Trans woman 'throttled to death by church pastor who met her in a hotel then fled after 30 minutes'

Walmart is making headlines again, but this time it’s about more than just sales figures. For the fifth year running, the retail giant will close all its stores on Thanksgiving Day, a decision that emphasizes the importance of family-oriented holidays and employee well-being.**A Commitment to Family Values**

Walmart Announces Store Closures in These Locations – Here’s Why

Kal SajadBBC Sport journalist at Toyota Music Factory, TexasMike Tyson slapped Jake Paul at a charged weigh-in for Friday's controversial heavyweight fight in Texas.Novice boxer Paul, 27, will take on 58-year-old Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas.After both men had weighed in, Paul crawled across the floor before rising up to Tyson's eyeline for the traditional final head-to-head.

Tyson slaps Paul during final face-off

A tough optical illusion has left people scratching their heads as they try to spot the hidden elephant in the forest - but apparently only one per cent of viewers can see itA brain-bending challenge that's been doing the rounds on social media has left people completely baffled.

Only people with the highest IQ can spot the elephant hiding in the forest

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WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Friday that he would "strongly request" that the House Ethics Committee not release a report detailing its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.The Ethics panel had been investigating Gaetz — who resigned this week after President-elect Donald Trump chose him to serve as attorney general — off and on since 2021.

Speaker Mike Johnson says he will 'strongly request' that Ethics Committee withhold its Matt Gaetz report

West Palm Beach, Florida CNN —President-elect Donald Trump has named Steven Cheung as his White House communications director, promoting the campaign spokesman to one of the top communications roles in the White House.Cheung has been named as assistant to the president and director of communications.

Trump picks top campaign spokesman Steven Cheung to be his White House communications director

Asian American organizations say they are scrambling, but not completely surprised, over President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations.Undocumented immigrants from China who are deemed to be of military age will be among the first groups targeted for deportation by the incoming Trump administration, sources close to the campaign previously told NBC News, citing the potential risk to national security.

As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese first, Asian American groups rush to prep

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and a former Fox News host, was investigated in 2017 for "an alleged sexual assault" at a California hotel that was hosting a gathering of Republican women, police said Friday.Hegseth was not charged with a crime and the City of Monterey police, in its statement citing a police report, did not release any information about the alleged victim, who reported the incident on Oct. 12 of that year.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced sex assault allegation

When the world needed him most, he came through.It’s been no secret that America has needed some good news. 2025 so far promises to be pretty heinous, but if there is one thing we can look forward to, it’s the Oscars.

‘America demanded it and now it’s happening’: The 2025 Oscars host has been revealed, and we finally have something to look forward to

'Democrats should have had the easiest election in our lifetimes,' Moulton told CNN on Friday about Trump's winRep. Seth Moulton slams 'very arrogant' fellow Democrats following stunning Trump victoryRep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., ripped the Democratic Party as "very arrogant" following its stunning electoral defeat at the hands of President-elect Donald Trump last week.

Rep. Seth Moulton slams 'very arrogant' fellow Democrats following stunning Trump victory

Quick LinksWhen we think of how much satisfaction is derived from any given vehicle, we usually turn to how the car makes us feel when we drive it. How it takes corners, how it sounds, and how compelled we are to look back at it after parking up at the store.

The Most Satisfying Car To Buy In The USA Is...

Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.CNN —Picture this — thousands of screenshots, unopened texts and emails, and a looming notification that your phone’s storage is almost full.

Storing too many digital items on your devices could be a sign of a disorder, experts say

When planning weekend getaways, vacations, or day trips, we often find ourselves drawn to a country’s most-visited attractions. From Atlantic City to Epcot, these United States attractions are generally busy for good reason. And while there is definitely a time and place for bustling boardwalks and crowded amusement parks, sometimes, the most rewarding escape is one that allows you to unwind in solitude.

7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States

Certain home upgrades feel like the stuff of dreams: calcutta marble countertops, bespoke bookshelves, or that iconic midcentury modern chair. However, you don’t have to wait for a magical direct deposit in your bank account to make those dreams a reality.In fact, all it takes is a little craftiness and cleverness.

4 “Dream” Home Upgrades You Can Fake Right Now, According to Avid DIY-ers

Johnson is facing a House-wide vote for the speakership in JanuaryMike Johnson meets with Gov. DeSantis about a speedy special election to replace Matt GaetzFox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the balance of power heading into the Trump administration on 'Your World.'