2 stabbed in violent food court altercation inside Southern California mall 
Truck driver was on his phone during I-95 crash that killed 5, NTSB says 
Gwinnett man convicted for killing girlfriend, teen son, sentenced to life without parole 
5 people killed in deadly Burnet County car crash 
Infant found abandoned in Tennessee is related to 4 people found dead 
House Republican Ends Meeting After Getting Called Out For Misgendering Trans Colleague
Republican Rep. Keith Self of Texas abruptly adjourned a subcommittee meeting after he caught flak...
Politics
House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday succeeded in a high-stakes House vote to pass President Donald Trump’s...
Education Department cutting nearly half of workforce
The US Education Department announced Tuesday that it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, as President...
Opinions
I spent 8 years in Melbourne, one of the best cities to live in. Here’s what I loved about it and didn’t like.
I grew up on the Gold Coast on Australia’s east coast and loved it. But after living overseas for...
The underused sabbatical might be the needed solution to burnout
My career’s end was approaching and I had no idea. I should have known given...
Spotify Wrapped is here — and if you’re a parent, you’re probably seeing a lot of ‘Bluey’ and Blippi. What it’s like when your kids control your music.
Lindsay Eldon couldn’t wait to see her Spotify Wrapped, the music streaming service’s annual end-of-year breakdown...
Business
Quicker flights promised in flight path shake-up
Plans to fast-track the remodelling of the UK’s flight paths could lead to shorter journey...
Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving...
Tulsa plans $105m in reparations for America’s ‘hidden’ massacre
The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma is preparing to award its black community a $105m (£73.8m)...
Entertainment
Netflix’s New Releases Coming in January 2025
Philomena Cunk asking the big questions; the return of one of film history’s greatest villains;...
‘Babygirl’ director says that scene involving a glass of milk actually happened to her
Sometimes, the best on-screen stories are ones derived from real life – even if it...
Linda Lavin, Star of TV’s ‘Alice’ and a Tony Winner, Dies at 87
Linda Lavin, star of CBS’ long-running sitcom “Alice” and a Tony winner for Neil Simon’s...
Health
Bird flu on the rise in U.S., could be concern for humans
The Brief TAMPA, Fla. – The recent rise in egg prices is being linked to the ongoing spread of bird...
Norovirus outbreak in California wildfire shelter
(NewsNation) — The highly contagious outbreak of norovirus has sickened at least 28 people staying...
How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the...
Sports
Bears reportedly request permission from Cowboys to interview head coach Mike McCarthy
The search for a new Chicago Bears coach is on in earnest with the conclusion...
Pistons guard Jaden Ivey exits court on stretcher after collision with Cole Anthony
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was enjoying a career year, which will now probably have...
Asked & Answered, Week 17: Did the Falcons do the right thing drafting Michael Penix Jr. after all?
Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers...