An ethnic armed group in western Myanmar claims to have captured a major regional army headquarters

As Chicago Public Schools faces significant deficits in the next five years, upcoming Board of Education votes could have lasting financial implications. CEO Pedro Martinez's job is at stake in a vote following a standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson over funding for a new contract. Another decision on whether to bail out charter operator Acero Schools and potentially reopen schools as district-run could set an unsustainable precedent, impacting CPS finances....

President-elect Donald Trump transferred $4 billion stake in Trump Media & Technology (TMTG) to a revocable trust, causing the stock to drop. His son, Donald Trump Jr., is the sole trustee of the fund, stabilizing the stock for investors. Experts believe Trump's move reflects his strategic business acumen and the continued influence of Truth Social's success on his popularity. Full Article

Two months after Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, causing $53 billion in destruction and claiming over 100 lives, the recovery efforts are ongoing. Despite private organizations like church groups and Samaritan's Purse stepping in to help, there is criticism towards the federal government for not doing more. The town of Spruce Pine, crucial for mining super pure quartz essential for modern technology, faces hundreds of millions of dollars in restoration costs, including replacing the...

Trinity Rodman publicly rejected her father Dennis Rodman's apology for their strained relationship, calling it a joke on her Instagram Story. In a recent podcast appearance, Trinity discussed her difficult upbringing due to Rodman's absence and partying lifestyle. Despite Rodman's efforts to reconnect and express his love for his children, Trinity remains distant and unresolved about their relationship. Full Article

An extensive police operation is underway in Magdeburg, Germany after a driver reportedly plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market, leading to the closure of the city center market. The incident occurred in Saxony-Anhalt, with emergency services on the scene, though it is unclear if there are any injuries or fatalities. Details are still developing in this breaking news story. Full Article

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla appeared to confront an official after receiving a technical foul during a loss to the Chicago Bulls, but later claimed he was simply wishing the referees a happy holiday. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown also criticized the officiating, stating that he was threatened with another technical foul for questioning a call. The Celtics will have a chance to face the Bulls again on Saturday. Full Article