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Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.CNBC - 4m -
Texans claim veteran WR Johnson off waivers
The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers Monday.ESPN - 2h -
Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas ... from alleged drug dealers
The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.NBC News - 3h -
5 ‘very profitable’ side hustles to make extra cash during the holidays—one pays up to $700 for two hours of work
From gift wrapping to waiting in line, small business owners and experts share their picks for lucrative side hustles you can pick up just a few weeks a year.CNBC - 3h -
Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war
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Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out
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Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows
This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.CBS News - 23h -
Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs
Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costsABC News - 1d -
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What we’re watching: Trump’s not happy with Johnson
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To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature
Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system.Wired - 3d -
Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments
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WATCH: Dwayne Johnson wakes up to his toenails painted -- then finds the culprit
Johnson posted a video to his Instagram of him waking up to his toenails being painted. Turns out, the person -- or elf -- who did it was caught red-handed.ABC News - 3d -
Retiring Rep. Barbara Lee considering run for Oakland mayor
Lee’s candidacy could create a headache for moderate activists and donors eager to put a more centrist Democrat at the helm of City Hall.Politico - 3d -
Dems fight to Trump-proof the federal judiciary
They just topped the mark for confirmations set under Trump’s first term, but Senate Democrats are fighting to avoid Trump putting more of a stamp on the judiciary in his second.Politico - 3d -
House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos
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House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves
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House GOP picks new funding plan that will need wide Democratic support
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Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending
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Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills
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Meet Amy Allen, the songwriter behind the music stuck in your head
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Trump says he gave permission to Elon Musk to trash GOP-proposed spending bill on X
Trump's statement opposing the bill came out several hours after Musk's posts.ABC News - 4d -
‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
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House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco
A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...The Hill - 5h -
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025
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Holiday tips are topping out at pandemic-era levels
Many people are tipping their babysitters, housekeepers and teachers this holiday season, but often by the same amounts as three years ago.NBC News - 6h -
Jared McCain’s painted nails and TikTok dances lay bare the worst of NBA fandom
The hate targeted at the 76ers’ rookie star for being his extroverted self has renewed conversations over entrenched homophobia in sports, especially among Black men. When the Philadelphia 76ers ...The Guardian - 7h -
Beyoncé performance on Christmas: Ravens' Lamar Jackson plans to skip halftime meeting to watch show
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Cross loses as record number of seeds out of Worlds
Former champion Rob Cross is knocked out of the 2025 World Darts Championships as a record number of seeds fall in the second round at Alexandra Palace.BBC News - 16h -
Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report
Houston is adding some help at wide receiverCBS Sports - 17h -
Outerwear Meets Streetwear With CNCPTS for Canada Goose
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Stokes out for three months with torn hamstring
England Test captain Ben Stokes requires surgery on a torn left hamstring and is ruled out of all cricket for at least three months.BBC News - 19h -
'Sup, DOGE! You should meet RIC, the Regulatory Improvement Commission.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have proposed the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut the federal government down to size, while Michael Mandel and Diana Carew have ...The Hill - 20h -
Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows
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Why Does RFK Jr. Work Out in Jeans?
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Two of You Are Sickening’
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