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➤ A slow-moving storm, fueled by a powerful atmospheric river, has been pummeling the Pacific Northwest. (Hear More)

➤ One in four self-checkout shoppers admit they’ve stolen. (Hear Why)

➤ National parks will be free on President Trump’s birthday next year. (Hear More)

➤ The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the appeal case today over President Trump’s firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter. Prior rulings prohibit the president from firing independent federal agency workers without cause. (More)

➤ Democrats in Minnesota are suggesting that Gov. Tim Walz’s political future is in jeopardy as a result of a fraud scandal in the state in which more than $1 billion of taxpayer money has been stolen. (See Details)

➤ Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.) has filed to run in the midterm elections as a Democrat despite being pardoned by President Trump last week. Trump referred to Cuellar’s filing as “a lack of loyalty.” (More)

➤ Border Czar Tom Homan said Sunday that the Trump administration has rescued 62,000 immigrant children from trafficking and forced labor, adding that half a million children were smuggled into the U.S. without their parents during the Biden administration. (See Details)

➤ Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said in an interview aired Sunday that fellow Republicans made fun of President Trump behind his back prior to his 2024 nomination. Greene has had a public falling-out with Trump in recent weeks. (More)

Homelessness is at an all-time high this Christmas 

This Christmas, far too many children and families won’t gather around a Christmas tree. Won’t enjoy a warm Christmas dinner with all the trimmings… won’t unwrap warm socks and sweaters, games, and other treasures.

They live on the streets—and the only thing they want for Christmas is to survive the cold and hunger for another night.

This is where you come in. Your generosity right now can transform a moment of hopelessness into a beacon of hope.

For more than 40 years, Homeless Care Kits—an outreach of the inner-city ministry of Cru®—have been bridging the gap between desperate need and divine compassion.

Each kit is more than a collection of warm clothing and supplies—it’s a tangible expression of God’s love, wrapped in blankets, gloves, and hope. Cru Inner City partners with inner-city churches to deliver Homeless Care Kits exactly where they’re needed most, demonstrating God’s love while building lasting community connections. 

And today, you can provide a kit—including blankets, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, hygiene basics, and a clear gospel presentation. 

(Give the Gift of HOPE this Christmas)

➤ The Steelers held off the Ravens 27-22 Sunday, moving into sole possession of the AFC North behind DK Metcalf’s 148 receiving yards and Aaron Rodgers’ 284 passing yards. A reversed touchdown and a late defensive stop sealed the win for Pittsburgh. (See Details)

➤ The Jaguars overpowered the Colts 36-19 Sunday to take the top spot in the AFC South after Daniel Jones left with an Achilles injury in the first quarter. (More)

➤ Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title with two assists in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. The win marked Messi’s 44th senior career title and completed Miami’s dramatic turnaround since his 2023 arrival. (More)

➤ The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh women’s volleyball team won its first Division III national championship Saturday, sweeping all matches in the tournament. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer | PGA | F1

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➤ The Trump administration has forgiven the last $11 million of a fine against Southwest Airlines for stranding over 2 million customers during the 2022 holiday season, citing the airline’s $1 billion investment in technology upgrades since the disruption. (More)

➤ Waymo, the taxi service with a fully autonomous fleet, has voluntarily issued a software recall after a federal investigation found that its robotaxis were failing to stop for school buses. (See Details)

➤ New research shows that adults younger than 24 use digital wallets for 45% of their purchases and suggests that Gen Z views cash as similar to Monopoly money, or like “money that doesn’t exist.” (More)

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Nearly 150,000 children are homeless this Christmas

More people than ever before are at risk on the streets this winter.

A record 771,000+ people are grappling with homelessness in America. And many of these are families who have never faced homelessness before—they had a medical or family crisis, they lost a job, a car. They were forced to make impossible choices.

Now, they’re sleeping in cars, under bridges, or in alleyways, exposed to freezing temperatures and the dangers of the streets.

Today, you can give them a Christmas gift of HOPE. Each Homeless Care Kit, provided by the inner-city ministry of Cru®, is an opportunity to share God’s love and foster an ongoing relationship.

Every $43 given today will provide a Homeless Care Kit full of winter essentials and the tangible message of God’s love to someone in need.

[Give Now]

➤ A magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit a wilderness area on the border of Alaska and Canada on Saturday. No damages or injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Toyota has unveiled its GR GT, a much-anticipated high-performance coupe, alongside two more models that showcase the automaker’s most powerful and advanced vehicles to date. (See Car)

➤ New research shows that female fertility begins dropping significantly after age 32, with findings potentially paving the way for treatments to extend fertility to later ages. (More)

➤ Senior Trump advisers held a two-hour call with Ukrainian President Zelensky on Saturday to negotiate peace terms for the Russia-Ukraine war. The yielding of territory to Russia and security guarantees from the U.S. remain the main points of discussion. (More)

➤ Members of Benin’s military staged a coup and announced the dissolution of sitting President Patrice Talon’s government on state TV Sunday, but hours later, an interior minister said in a Facebook post that the coup was foiled. (See Details)

➤ A gas canister exploded in a popular nightclub in the state of Goa, India, early Sunday morning, with the resulting fire killing 23 people, many of whom are believed to have been kitchen staff on duty at the time. (More)

➤ Recent studies have revealed that there’s a chemical found in 96% of the toothpaste brands that, when in contact with the saliva, creates a toxic foam that attacks your gums… Making them red, inflamed, and painful. In turn, this leads to gum disease, rotten and loose teeth, and bad breath. The FDA has already urgently recalled millions of toothpastes from the market and advised people who still have these toothpaste brands in their homes to discontinue use immediately.

Watch this video to find out if you are in danger and the household ingredient that you can use today to stop inflammation, bleeding, and pain.

➤ Katy Perry made her relationship with Justin Trudeau Instagram official after posting photos from their trip to Japan. The couple attended lunch with Japan’s former prime minister during Perry’s Lifetimes Tour. (See Photos)

➤  Two “humanoid robots” displayed at Iran’s Kish Inox Tech Expo were revealed to be ordinary people dressed in binary-themed costumes, after high-resolution videos showed them blinking, breathing, and moving like, well, humans. (See “Robots”)

➤ Ozzy, a mastiff mix from Oklahoma, set the Guinness World Record for longest tongue on a living dog at 7.83 inches. (Watch Ozzy)

➤ Shadow Bank could siphon $6.6 trillion in deposits. On July 18, 2025, new stablecoin legislation combined with Executive Order 14178 raised concerns about trillions potentially shifting into a new “Always On Digital Dollar.” Analysts warn nonbank stablecoins could act as risky “shadow deposits,” creating “Shadow Banking 2.0” and affecting how millions of Americans access savings. Discover an IRS loophole that lets you shield your bank accounts, IRA savings, and 401(k).

Do you use self-checkout when it’s available?

1. Always
2. Sometimes
3. Never

Yesterday’s Results:

What’s on top of your Christmas tree?

1. Angel: 28%
2. Star: 27%
3. No topper: 13%
4. Other: 12%
5. Bow: 11%
6. Something homemade: 9%

Today’s Trivia

What unusual recreational feature sits on the fifth floor of the U.S. Supreme Court building? 

Show me the answer