Lufthansa Fined 4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers from Boarding Plane

Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.

MarketWatch - 4h

American Airlines lifts ground stop on Christmas Eve flights

American Airlines flights were briefly grounded Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the ground stop was lifted by about 8 a.m. EST. The FAA ...

The Hill - 4h

American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted by FAA

The FAA has lifted a nationwide ground stop that impacted all American Airlines flights across the country with American saying it was due to a “technical issue.” NBC’s Adrienne Broaddus reports ...

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Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.

The economy and your own spending should drive what you take out of your retirement investments, new research says.

MarketWatch - 5h

Morning Report — Trump seizes stage from Biden

IN TODAY'S ISSUE Trump seizes stage from Biden President-elect Trump’s inauguration isn’t for another four weeks, but he is already seizing the reins of power as President Biden keeps a low ...

The Hill - 6h

Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz

The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs.

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‘I had half a mind to’ — Why Macaulay Culkin didn’t buy the $5.25 million ‘Home Alone’ house

Culkin has revealed that he came close to buying the iconic Illinois mansion that is featured in the hit holiday movie.

MarketWatch - 8h

Marv From ‘Home Alone’ Has a New Calling Card: Tangerines and Sculpture

Daniel Stern has built a social media following by documenting daily life on his family’s farm. “What a crazy way to walk through life,” he said, “to be a little part of people’s lives.”

The New York Times - 8h

Legendary drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed

Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.

CBS News - 10h

Sorting Fact From Fiction as Fear Engulfs Bangladesh’s Hindus

Reports of vandalism and mob violence are real, but wilder accusations emanating from India muddy the picture.

The New York Times - 13h

Takeaways from the Matt Gaetz Ethics Report

A 37-page report detailed the findings from a yearslong investigation into allegations that Mr. Gaetz engaged in a range of illegal conduct. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

The New York Times - 14h

Surveillance videos appear to show 2 of 4 missing Ecuadorian kids taken by men in military uniform

Surveillance videos have emerged from the Ecuadorian coastal city of Guayaquil, showing men in military uniform grabbing two boys and driving them away

ABC News - 17h

Wolves' Edwards fined again for criticizing officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday's loss to the Warriors.

ESPN - 18h

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, fined again for publicly ripping refs, now up to $135K in fines this season

Edwards has lost $135,000 in fines over a 15-game span

CBS Sports - 19h

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $75,000 for 'public criticism' of referees, calling them 'f***ing terrible'

Edwards has been fined three times in the past five weeks, totaling $135,000.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a financial technology firm, alleging they illegally forced drivers into using costly deposit accounts to receive their pay.

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IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.

The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.

NBC News - 20h

Texans claim WR Diontae Johnson from Ravens after losing Tank Dell for season, per report

Houston is adding some help at wide receiver

CBS Sports - 20h

5 storylines that defined 2024: from the Politics Desk

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, Joe Biden exiting and a new Congress starting next month, here’s a rundown of the top political storylines that shaped 2024.

NBC News - 20h

4 highlights from the scathing Gaetz Ethics report

The scathing House Ethics Committee report released Monday caps off one of the most extensive investigations into former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) conduct, headlined by findings that Gaetz paid a ...

The Hill - 20h

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing

A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.

CBS News - 21h

1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible

The IRS estimates that a total of roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.

ABC News - 21h

Women's college basketball rankings: USC climbs to No. 4 after UConn win, LSU slips out of top five

Alabama is back in the AP Top 25, while Nebraska dropped out

CBS Sports - 23h

JuJu Watkins, USC move up to No. 4 in women’s AP Top 25 after win over UConn

The Trojans moved up three spots in the AP Top 25 after beating the then-No. 4 Huskies 72-70 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight game that UConn won.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.

CNBC - 1d

Key takeaways from House ethics report on Matt Gaetz misconduct

The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's apparent misconduct. CBS News' Michael Kaplan breaks down the report's key takeaways, which include ...

CBS News - 1d

Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died

Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.

NBC News - 1d

Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia

Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.

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Atlético's Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça | Sid Lowe

Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge. The first time Diego Simeone met Alexander Sørloth, he told him he had come up with a ...

The Guardian - 1d

The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify

In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.

CNBC - 1d

Barbara Corcoran’s Brilliant Reply to Getting Fired From ‘Shark Tank’ (and More Top Stories From 2024)

A look back at 2024 and some powerful lessons from Barbara Corcoran, Caitlin Clark, and Simone Biles.

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Women's college basketball Star Power Index: JuJu Watkins excels as No. 7 USC holds off No. 4 UConn

USC rode its superstar to a top-five victory over the Huskies

CBS Sports - 1d

Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote

Kosovo’s election authority has barred the main ethnic Serb party from competing in the upcoming parliamentary election

ABC News - 1d

A ship sent to evacuate Russian troops from Syria broke down near Portugal, Ukraine intelligence says

Yahoo News - 1d

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the ...

The Guardian - 1d

6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.

CBS News - 1d

King's Christmas message to come from ornate former hospital chapel

This year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.

BBC News - 1d

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

ABC News - 1d

Week 16 fifth quarter: Pickett doesn't scare Commanders & Justin Jefferson is too elite to be stopped | Football 301

Nate Tice and Charles McDonald close the book on Week 16 with this Sunday's edition of the fifth quarter: the five games that intrigued them the most. In addition to the Commanders-Eagles tilt, the ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

NFL Winners and Losers: The biggest takeaways from Sunday's games

If Chicago wants Detroit OC Ben Johnson to be its next head coach, he got an up-close and ugly view of the Bears on Sunday. Plus, Justin Jefferson goes Superman.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lufthansa Fined 4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers from Boarding Plane

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