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Less than a day after Trump named Kash Patel as his choice for FBI director, a former federal law enforcement official asked me a question: "curious if I'm on that list?" His definition of the 'deep state' appears to include the organization he hopes to lead. “One of the most cunning and powerful arms of the Deep State is the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” he wrote. “I have received calls from lifers who are putting in their papers,” said the former FBI official, who asked not to be named, citing fears of retaliation. Ultimately, he will fire the Attorney General and the FBI Director or force them out if they don’t do what he wants.”

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Even though Republicans will control the White House, the House and the Senate, they’ll again need Democratic votes to stop a shutdown in less than three months. In addition, Trump’s demand that Congress extend or abolish the debt ceiling to take it off his plate next year failed dramatically. On Friday, 170 House Republicans defied him and did just that. A day after Speaker Mike Johnson released an initial bipartisan deal, Trump and his billionaire confidant Elon Musk blew it up. Van Orden's fellow Wisconsinite, Sen. Johnson, was less bullish about smoothly plowing through the early part of the 2025 agenda.

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Slop, rap beef, brain rot and, yes, “hawk tuah” — what a year it’s been on the internet. “Cultural savviness is more required for memes today than they’ve ever been.”For those who were not extremely online this year, NBC News rounded up the biggest memes and moments that shaped 2024. Brat summerFrom green walls to presidential campaigns, “Brat,” Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, was inescapable this year. Many buzzworthy moments gained traction online, turning some competitors into even bigger stars and energizing people watching at home. Their back-and-forth continued throughout the summer as the rappers churned out track after track.

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☆ Houthis fire a ballistic missile named 'Palestine 2' at Tel Aviv
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A missile launched from Yemen struck the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early Saturday morning, marking a rare instance of a failed interception over the city, the Israel Defense Forces said. The crater left by a Houthi missile fired on Tel Aviv Saturday. In September, nine people were injured running to shelters after a ballistic missile launched from Yemen crossed into Israel, landing in an open field outside Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, Israel’s second-largest city, serves as the nation’s commercial and diplomatic hub. On Thursday, the IDF said a school near Tel Aviv was damaged after the “partial interception” of a missile launched from Yemen.

Persons: JACK GUEZ, Israel Organizations: Israel Defense Forces, IDF, Tel Aviv, Getty, Tel Aviv . Locations: Yemen, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv’s, Jaffa, Iran, Palestine, AFP, Gaza, Israel, Red, Tel Aviv . Tel Aviv, Israel’s

“Christmas Day will feature green and brown grass for much of the U.S. — not exactly what Bing Crosby crooned about!” the weather service wrote on X Friday. But all is not lost: Some parts of the Northeast were forecast to possibly get snow showers on Tuesday, the day before Christmas. Plattsburgh, New York, close to the U.S.-Canada border, has a 50% chance of snow showers Tuesday. Charles Krupa / APBuffalo, famed for its snow, will get likely get snow Monday night and Tuesday morning but that will probably turn into rain, and Christmas Eve is forecast to be cloudy. Snow or no, travelers were expected to take to the skies in the millions Friday ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah, the Transportation Security Administration said.

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☆ How false claims that the Madison school shooter was transgender spread online
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Is A Tech Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Only 38 minutes after a Madison, Wisconsin, teacher called 911 to report Monday’s school shooting, the lies began to spread. The first one, in a post on X, said simply: “Taking bets on another trans shooter.” The post didn’t pick up much traction. Without the context, dozens of X accounts used the Townhall video to speculate that the shooter was transgender. His post received only about 47,000 views, compared to the millions of views the false claim got on the platform. One X account said “the trans thing is obvious” from comments on an X account that appeared to belong to her.

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles health officials are investigating a norovirus outbreak after around 80 people were sickened after eating raw oysters at an event to showcase the city’s best restaurants. The Los Angeles County Department of Health said that people got sick after attending an event on Dec. 3, and that oysters have been recalled. Those sickened attended the Los Angeles Times “101 Best Restaurants” event at the Hollywood Palladium, a theater on Sunset Boulevard, the newspaper reported. The Times event was to be attended by the some of the city's best chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, the newspaper announced in promoting it. The Los Angeles County health department said it is continuing to investigate the outbreak.

Persons: Fanny, Buckley, Hillary Manning, ” Manning, Jonathan Gold, Gold Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles County Department of Health, Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Palladium, Times, Michelin, California Department of Health, Drug Administration, District of Columbia, of Disease Control, Department of Health, NBC, . County Department of Public Health Locations: Los Angeles, Los, Sunset, Pacific, British Columbia, Royal Miyagi, Los Angeles County, United States, Washington, Santa Monica, . County

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led Senate confirmed the 235th federal judge nominated by President Joe Biden, marking a milestone for the outgoing occupant of the White House by giving him one more than former President Donald Trump secured. The latest confirmation Friday could be Biden's last, meaning he will leave office having secured one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer heralded the vote as “historic” as the gavel fell to some applause in the Senate chamber. “The majority has now confirmed more judges under President Biden than any majority has confirmed in decades. “These men and women have the power to uphold basic rights or to roll them back,” the White House said in a fact sheet.

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☆ Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, Kyodo reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Honda and Nissan are considering producing vehicles in one another's factories as part of their plan to deepen ties and potentially merge, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Saturday. Honda will consider supplying hybrid vehicles to Nissan as part of the plan, the report said, without citing the source of the information. A merger of Honda, Japan's second-largest car company, and Nissan, its third-largest, would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, behind Toyota and Volkswagen, making 7.4 million vehicles a year. As announced, Honda, "Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors are in the process of bringing together our strengths and exploring potential forms of cooperation, but nothing has been decided yet," a Honda spokesperson said, when asked about the report. Kyodo said Honda could use Nissan's car factory in Britain, as it now only has factories for engines and motorcycles in Europe.

Persons: Japan's, Donald Trump's Organizations: Honda, Nissan, Kyodo, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi Motors Locations: Britain, Europe

☆ Two US Navy pilots eject safely over Red Sea after fighter jet shot down in apparent friendly fire incident
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Oren Liebermann | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Two US Navy pilots ejected safely after their fighter jet was shot down over the Red Sea on Saturday in an apparent friendly fire incident, US Central Command said in a statement. The Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen has repeatedly made false claims of striking US warships operating in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The strikes on the Iran-backed rebel group involved the use of Navy F/A-18 fighter jets, as well as US Air Force assets, CENTCOM said. According to two US military officials, the downed fighter jet was not part of the strikes in Yemen. The missile fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv overnight into Saturday, Israeli authorities said, in a rare instance of a failed interception over the city.

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☆ There aren’t a lot of firsts at Notre Dame. This was one of them
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Brian Hamilton | Pete Sampson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

Predawn arrivals seeking prime tailgating locations when the Notre Dame Stadium lots opened at 8 a.m. There sure aren’t a lot of firsts at Notre Dame. When Notre Dame played through the COVID season of 2020, it did so only after ensuring students could attend games. “You don’t want to assume anything,” said Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua, who replaced Swarbrick in the spring. Porter wasn’t sure if the group comprised Indiana fans or Notre Dame fans or both.

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☆ KMFDM shirts: How a European industrial rock band opposed to violence got tied to school shootings in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

That’s industrial rock, and for fans of German band KMFDM, it is the sweet spot between the freedom to express individuality and rebelling against a system of political corruption and injustice. The images show her wearing a black KMFDM band shirt while at a shooting range. The history of industrial rockThe first decade of industrial music was recognized as being “very experimental and very hard to listen to,” said industrial music expert Alexander Reed. Industrial music originated in the 1970s in northern England, Germany, and, to some extent, San Francisco before spreading all over the world. Around the mid-1980s, Reed says, industrial musicians began incorporating influences from dance music and rock ‘n’ roll, leading to KMFDM’s rise.

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☆ Elon Musk's unforgettable year in 7 charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk has had a big year with Tesla and SpaceX soaring in value, supercharging his net worth. Scroll down for seven charts showing how Musk's 2024 played out. Related Video How Elon Musk makes and spends his billionsThe situation seems worse at X, formerly Twitter, after Musk's $44 billion takeover and reshaping of the platform sparked an advertiser exodus. Take a look at Musk's 2024 in charts (all data is accurate as of Friday, December 20):1. Building brainpowerNeuralink, Musk's neurotechnology company, was valued at $8 billion this summer, up from about $2 billion three years earlier.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, Musk, he's, Musk's Organizations: Tesla, SpaceX, Federal Reserve, Trump, Monster Beverage, Democrats, Department of Government Efficiency

☆ The Vasari Corridor is a secret passageway through central Florence — now it’s open to the public
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Florence, Italy CNN —It was built as a secret passageway for the elite of Florence to pass undetected, far from the regular citizens. Now, for the first time in history, the Corridoio Vasariano, or Vasari Corridor, has opened to the general public. The main stretch of the corridor, running from the Uffizi to the Boboli Gardens outside Palazzo Pitti, opened to the public on Friday. The corridor connects Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, via the Uffizi Galleries and the Ponte Vecchio. Hitler later spared the Ponte Vecchio while he destroyed all the other Florence bridges during World War II.

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☆ How common are false rape allegations like the Duke scandal? Not enough to justify withholding support from victims, advocates say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

A majority of sexual assaults, an estimated 63%, are never reported to the police, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Rape victims are also significantly more likely to later have drug- and alcohol-related problems and experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Rape victims are 13 times more likely than non-crime victims to attempt suicide, according to a study by the National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center. The College of William & Mary later changed its policy to require school officials to suspend students found guilty of sexual assault. Editor’s note: Anyone affected by sexual violence can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.

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☆ Teamsters expand strike against Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Chris Isidore | Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But Amazon continues to insist the strike is not affecting shipments to customers, as it only affects a handful of its network of distribution centers. The Staten Island facility, and the seven other locations where drivers who make deliveries for Amazon are on strike, are a small fraction of Amazon’s massive network. But the Staten Island distribution center, known as JFK8, is a major one for Amazon. History of conflict between Amazon, unionsUntil Saturday, all the Teamsters strikers were drivers who work for outside contractors employed by Amazon for its dedicated delivery service. Despite that certification of the vote, Amazon continues to challenge it in court.

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After three years of tense reductions, the skies are clearing over Silicon Valley, and startup investors seem broadly optimistic about a resurgence in tech dealmaking. AdvertisementIn 2025, venture capitalists expect a loosening of antitrust regulations under the new presidential administration. Established funds raised the lion's share of funding dollars, while many newish and boutique funds struggled to raise. "Uncertainty breeds defense, optimism breeds offense," said Matt Murphy, a partner at Menlo Ventures and early Anthropic investor. AdvertisementFrom IPOs to robotaxis, these are the tech trends to watch in 2025, according to venture capitalists.

Persons: Andreessen Horowitz, Brian Garrett, Trump's, Ivan Nikkhoo, Matt Murphy Organizations: Insight Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Crosscut Ventures, White, Menlo Ventures Locations: Silicon Valley, robotaxis

☆ Durbin uses new report to accuse Justices Thomas and Alito of violating disclosure laws
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( John Fritze | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A top Senate Democrat on Saturday accused conservative Supreme Court justices of violating federal disclosure laws in a lengthy report that caps a monthslong investigation by the Senate Judiciary Committee and comes weeks before Republicans take control of the chamber. Both Thomas and Alito have cited the “personal hospitality” exemption from annual reporting requirements, which they said relieved them of any obligation to report the trips. In response to the outcry over the Thomas trips, the Supreme Court adopted its first-ever code of conduct a year ago, but the document quickly faced criticism because it includes no enforcement mechanism. Durbin’s report also recounts a scandal this year involving two controversial flags – including an upside-down US flag – hoisted over properties that Alito owns. Republicans, including Trump, have defended Thomas and Alito and have accused Democrats of trying to delegitimize the court’s conservative majority by focusing on ethics.

Persons: Sen, Dick Durbin, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, ”, ” Durbin, Durbin –, Thomas ’, Thomas, Alito, –, Thomas “, Ginni Thomas, Donald Trump, Durbin Organizations: CNN, Senate, Committee, GOP, Federal, Trump, Republicans, White Locations: Illinois

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about where to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State. For more streaming info regarding the College Football Playoffs, make sure to follow our how to watch college football guide. Where to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State in the USThe Tennessee vs. Ohio State game will be broadcast on both ABC and ESPN in the US. Check price at FuboHow to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State from anywhereCollege football fans can keep up with the game by using a VPN (virtual private network), like ExpressVPN, our top recommendation. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ 4 ways artificial intelligence revealed the unexpected in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The Herculaneum scrolls, as they are known, still remain unopened, but thanks to the powerful tool that is artificial intelligence, their contents now lie within reach. Artificial intelligence encompasses a range of computational techniques: using data sets to train and improve machine learning algorithms and enabling them to spot patterns and inform predictions. When visualized with artificial intelligence, previously unseen coda patterns emerged in what the researchers described as akin to phonetics in human communication. Jambajantsan wasn’t involved in the Nazca research but uses an AI model to identify burial mounds in Mongolia based on satellite imagery. AlphaFold is only the most high-profile of a number of AI tools being deployed in biomedical fields.

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Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to watch USC vs. UConn, including channel information and tip-off time. Where to watch USC vs. UConn in the USThe USC vs. UConn game will be broadcast on FOX in the US. If you're looking for live streaming options, a live TV service like Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream. Check price at FuboHow to watch USC vs. UConn from anywhereLong gone are the days of missing out on games just because you're traveling abroad. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch USC vs. UConn with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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Richard Marcus was a casino cheat in Las Vegas for 25 years. Marcus discusses the influence of the Italian Mafia in Las Vegas and his early years of being recruited while working as a dealer at the Four Queens Casino. He covers casino cheating teams and how they used the false shuffle in baccarat and the Savannah move. He also discusses casino surveillance, security, and the role of the police and the FBI, and he suggests ways to catch cheaters. He is the author of "American Roulette," "The World's Greatest Gambling Scams," and "The Great Casino Heist."

Persons: Richard Marcus, Marcus, cheaters Organizations: MGM, Mafia, Four Queens, FBI Locations: Las Vegas, Savannah

☆ These stocks, including Nvidia, are among Bank of America’s top stocks to buy in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bank of America said a slew of stocks, including Nvidia , have plenty of upside in 2025. In addition to the chip juggernaut, the names include Block , Cadence Design Systems , Chevron and East West Bancorp . Block Wall Street is gushing over the payment fintech company, including Bank of America analyst Jason Kupferberg and team. East West Bancorp Top pick East West Bancorp is teed up for strength in the new year, according to analyst Ebrahim Poonawala. Cadence Design Systems Analyst Vivek Arya said the electronic systems design manufacturer is firing on all cylinders.

Persons: Jason Kupferberg, Kupferberg, Ebrahim Poonawala, Poonawala, Vivek Arya, Arya, CDNS, Hess, NVDA Blackwell Organizations: of America, Nvidia, Design Systems, East West Bancorp, Bank of America, White, Cadence Design, Cadence, Chevron, West Bancorp Locations: Chevron, bitcoin, Gulf of Mexico, Venezuela

☆ Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips and urges enforceable code of conduct
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators of Supreme Court ethics details more luxury travel by Justice Clarence Thomas and urges Congress to establish a way to enforce a new code of conduct. The court adopted its first code of ethics in 2023, but it leaves compliance to each of the nine justices. "This entire investigation was never about 'ethics' but about trying to undermine the Supreme Court," Paoletta said in a statement posted on X. The new ethics code does explicitly require it, and Thomas has since gone back and reported some travel. "The number, value, and extravagance of the gifts accepted by Justice Thomas have no comparison in modern American history," according to the report.

Persons: Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Thomas, Harlan Crow, Illinois Sen, Dick Durbin, Crow, Ginni, Mark Paoletta, Trump, Paoletta, Antonin Scalia, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Stephen Breyer, Justice Thomas, Samuel Alito, Alito, Donald Trump, Ginni Thomas, Democrat Joe Biden, Sonia Sotomayor, Biden, Elena Kaganhas, Neil Gorsuch, Gorsuch Organizations: Democratic, New York, Illinois, Crow, Republican, Democrat, Judicial Conference, Chief Locations: Washington , DC, Adirondacks, New, New York City, Alaska, Colorado

☆ My daughter started taking public transportation to school at just 10. The independence has given her a lot of confidence.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-21 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The middle school in our neighborhood wasn't a good fitEverything changed when my daughter started middle school. I realized putting my daughter on the city bus was the only feasible optionWashington, DC, is a city with a robust and reliable public transportation system. As I frantically searched for a solution, it became clear that taking the city bus was the best, and perhaps only, solution. My daughter has taken public transportation around the city since birth, but never without an adult. She loves her independence, and so do I.AdvertisementWhen we travel, my daughter is adept at navigating new public transportation systems with ease.

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