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PeopleLeonardo DiCaprio to Donate $1 Million for Relief Efforts as L.A. Fires Are 'Devastating Our City'
The actor shined a light on organizations "on the frontlines providing much-needed resources" to those "who need it most"
- Reuters
US says Trump administration will be obliged to continue probe of Israeli actions in Gaza
The U.S. State Department's obligation to continue probing some Israeli actions in the Gaza War will pass to the incoming administration of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, a department spokesperson told reporters on Wednesday. Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden will leave office on Jan. 20 and hand over to Trump. U.S. State Department officials have identified hundreds of potential incidents of civilian harm during Israel's military operations in Gaza involving U.S.-furnished weapons, but have not taken further action on them, sources told Reuters in late October.
- Associated Press
Guards 'systematically and casually' beat New York inmate to death, lawsuit says
The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards said in a federal lawsuit Wednesday that his father’s attackers “systematically and casually beat him to death” in a correctional system that tolerates violence. Robert L. Brooks Sr., 43, died on Dec. 10, a day after the beating at Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Officers struck the handcuffed Brooks in the chest with a shoe and lifted him by the neck and dropped him while employees who were watching the beating appeared indifferent.
- People
Tony Bennett's Daughters Accuse Brother of Trust 'Mismanagement,' Claim He Paid Himself $2.6 Million in Commissions
Antonia and Johanna Bennett make the claims against their brother Danny in an explosive new lawsuit filing
- Associated Press Finance
Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla
Donald Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department promised Wednesday to scrutinize Boeing's safety issues, streamline regulations and not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed as secretary. Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy said at his Senate confirmation hearing that he would “restore global confidence" in Boeing, hire more air traffic controllers and create federal rules for self-driving cars instead of leaving that to the states, something Musk's Tesla has been pushing for to help speed development of the technology.
- Associated Press
Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China
A man convicted in the first trial highlighting U.S. claims that China harasses its critics overseas was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for his role in a creepy campaign to get a former official to return to his homeland. Zhu Yong, a Chinese retiree who faces likely deportation from the U.S. after his prison term, expressed regret while suggesting he didn't initially think through the implications of what he was doing. The target, a former Chinese city official named Xu Jin, was subjected to subtle and overt pressure to go back to China, where he and his wife have been accused of bribery, according to testimony.
- Yahoo Finance
The final accounting on “Bidenflation”
Prices rose by more than incomes during Biden's four years in office. A change in presidents doesn't mean the problem is solved.
- The Canadian Press
US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people, a recovery that one official said Wednesday was “just the tip of the iceberg.”
- People
Wife of L.A. Firefighter Knows 'People Need Him' as She Details Life at Home with Small Kids Right Now (Exclusive)
Andrew Morales is stationed at Los Angeles Fire Department Station 15 near the University of California
- Associated Press Finance
Google signs deal with AP to deliver up-to-date news through its Gemini AI chatbot
Google says its artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini will deliver up-to-date news from The Associated Press in the tech giant's first such deal with a news publisher. Google announced the deal in a blog post Wednesday, saying that AP “will now deliver a feed of real-time information to help further enhance the usefulness of results displayed in the Gemini app.” AP's chief revenue officer, Kristin Heitmann, said it is part of a longstanding relationship with the search giant “based on working together to provide timely, accurate news and information to global audiences.”
- Yahoo News UK
The best time to see tonight's spectacular 'Mars opposition'
Fresh from the excitement of this week’s Wolf Moon, there’s another treat in store for sky-watchers this week, with Mars appearing large and bright in the sky.
- USA TODAY Opinion
Pete Hegseth is apparently the best Republicans have to offer. Wow. | Opinion
Republicans looked at their supposed deep pool of talent and decided to let this guy run our military. Think about that for a moment.
- The Independent
What Greenlanders really think about Trump’s desire to acquire their island
Trump’s talk of acquiring the island has raised the profile of Greenland, but it has also prompted some anxieties
- Yahoo Sports
JR Motorsports to attempt 2025 Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier
It'll be the first time the team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. has attempted a Cup Series race.
- The Canadian Press
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track “Not Like Us.”
- Investor's Business Daily
NeoGenomics Is On The Upswing, Reversing A CEO-Tied Sell-Off, On Bullish Long-Term Guidance
NeoGenomics stock jumped Wednesday after the company issued a strong 2025 outlook. That partially reversed a recent selloff.
- The Independent
Jim Jordan backs idea Trump should move 2028 Olympics from LA to red-run town
Ohio Republican made the remarks as Los Angeles continues to battle devastating wildfires
- USA TODAY
Trump's 'Front Row Joes,' superfans and the obsession, explained
Trump supporters are fans like Taylor Swift fans and football fans. And when you reach that level of fandom, they will do anything for you.
- Investor's Business Daily
After Eli Lilly's 7% Slump On Its Guidance Cut, What's Left To Like? A Lot, Says One Analyst.
There's still a lot to like about Eli Lilly stock, an analyst said Wednesday after the weight-loss drugs kingpin cut its sales view.
- Yahoo Sports
Deion Sanders is the betting favorite to become next Dallas Cowboys head coach
The Cowboys have an opening after parting ways with Mike McCarthy this week.