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 | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1826, a drunken Christmas party at the United States Military Academy escalated into the eggnog riot, which involved over one-third of the cadets after a large quantity of whiskey had been smuggled into the academy. Happy Christmas Eve to our readers! Today in our Holiday section, we feature a husband who accepted his wife's dare to dress up as Buddy from Elf and reenact scenes in public on the actual streets of New York. Check out the video here. Today's sponsor is the Voice of the Martyrs, who are helping provide aid to Christians in hostile territories. | | | |  Biden Commutes Federal Death Sentences
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, reducing their punishment to life imprisonment without parole. His move leaves only three people still facing execution on federal charges: Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, and Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers. Biden said the decision aligns with his administration's moratorium on federal executions and aims to prevent President-elect Donald Trump from resuming capital punishment. Trump's team condemned Biden's decision, calling it "abhorrent" and a "slap in the face" to victims and their families. | Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty Suspected killer Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday in a New York court to charges of murdering CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel earlier this month. Mangione faces three murder charges, including one for terrorism-related murder, according to an 11-count state indictment. If convicted, he could serve a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. He also faces federal charges that could potentially result in the death penalty. Prosecutors have indicated that the two cases will proceed on parallel tracks, with the state charges anticipated to go to trial first. Mangione's attorney has raised concerns about the fairness of his trial, calling his treatment a 'spectacle' after the highly publicized perp walk. | Weather Could Disrupt Holiday Travel No significant storms are predicted for this week, but periods of rain and winter weather are anticipated to disrupt holiday travel, particularly in the eastern U.S. Rain, snow, and freezing rain are forecast for Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. A fast-moving system has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory in effect today from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light to moderate snow is expected this morning in Wisconsin and Michigan before moving into the Northeast and New England. Meanwhile, the West and Northwest will experience a series of storms that will bring light to moderate rain and windy conditions. Overall, only 18 states, all in the Northeast, are facing hazardous travel conditions. See a map of potentially challenging conditions here. | |  | | ➤ The House Ethics Committee released a 37-page bipartisan report accusing former Rep. Matt Gaetz of paying for sex, including with a minor, as well as using illicit drugs while in office. (More)
➤ Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen was hospitalized after being bucked off a horse. He is alert, under observation, and expected to remain in care for several days. (More)
➤ President-elect Donald Trump revisited the idea of the U.S. taking control of Greenland from Denmark, arguing that U.S. ownership of the territory is crucial for national security. (More) | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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Get your Prayer Calendar today! | |  | | ➤ The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have been eliminated from playoff contention, while the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are in a historic battle for the NFC North, with both teams tied for first place at 13-2. (See Playoff Picture) ➤ The New York Yankees continued their offseason spending spree by signing first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, their third former MVP, to the lineup. (More) ➤ Christmas Day will feature five NBA games and two NFL games—here’s everything you need to know. (More) ➤ Yesterday’s results: NFL | NCAAF | NBA | NHL | NCAAM Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The perfect stocking stuffer for the golfer in your life. FlightPath is the tournament-legal tee with a revolutionary design that helps you effortlessly hit longer, straighter drives. Plus, it’s nearly unbreakable! Enjoy laser-like precision and distance every time you step up to the tee! | |  | | Today's Holiday section is brought to you by: 
 A husband accepted his wife's dare and dressed as Buddy the Elf, reenacting scenes from the movie in New York City while she filmed and laughed. (See Video)
Architecture student Abriella and her sister Isabella went viral for crafting intricate gingerbread houses inspired by architectural designs. (See Houses) A new study on holiday shopping found that nearly half of Gen Z and millennials buy gifts for themselves, compared to 27% of Gen X and 15% of baby boomers. (See Study) Flying together with our sponsor The #1 Personal Safety Alarm For Women. Hootie is designed to deter attackers and help prevent life-altering tragedies. Simply activate the strobe light and ultra-loud siren to attract attention and stop any would-be attacker. Hootie is designed to stop attackers in their tracks. | |  |  Daily Market Report 12/23/2024
| ▲ | NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations | 19,767.43 | 1.00% | | ▲ | SPX
S&P 500 | 5,976.58 | 0.77% | | ▲ | DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average | 42,936.15 | 0.22% | | ▼ | BTC
Bitcoin | $93,212.09 | -1.99% | | ▼ | GOLD
Per Ounce | $2,625.50 | -0.12% | | ▲ | RUM
Rumble Inc. | $13.11 | +82.34% | Gold and Bitcoin are traded 24 hours a day. ➤ Big Stock Move: Rumble secured a $775 million investment from Tether, sending its stock price soaring 82%. (More) ➤ The Container Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday to restructure debts and secure $40 million in new financing. Operations and customer service will continue as usual. (More) ➤ Nordstrom has agreed to be taken private in a $6.25 billion deal by the Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool. (See Details) ➤ Ford has donated $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to support President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Other major corporations, including Amazon and Meta, also contributed to the event. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ If you have outstanding credit card debt, getting a new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Our credit card experts identified top credit cards that are perfect for anyone looking to pay down debt and not add to it! (More) | | | Flying together with our sponsor Get a FREE Prayer Calendar With any gift, receive a free copy of VOM's 2025 Prayer Calendar, which will help keep you in fellowship with the persecuted through daily prayer requests and inspiring full-color photos. Your gift today will help meet the needs of our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ and let them know they are not forgotten. In addition, it will help provide a voice for them among the global body of Christ. Get your Prayer Calendar today! | |  | | ➤ Scientists grew a backbone-like structure in the lab using stem cells, opening new opportunities to study spine development, birth defects, and back disorders. (More) ➤ A 10-story-tall asteroid passed Earth Monday night, coming within 4.48 million miles, classified by NASA as a near-Earth object due to its proximity. (More) ➤ NASA's Parker Solar Probe made history today, becoming the closest human-made object to approach the sun, gathering crucial data on space weather. (More) | |  | | 
| | ➤ Europeans generally enjoy hosting American visitors. However, a travel website has identified 17 American habits that sometimes annoy European locals. (See Habits) ➤ Frontier Airlines is offering its annual Go Wild! pass for $499, allowing passengers to book unlimited flights during 2025 and 2026—with restrictions. (See Details) ➤ If you'd rather drive than fly, plan a road trip across one or more of these epic U.S. highways in 2025. (See Highways) | | |  | | ➤ Hawaiian Kilauea erupted again, spewing lava and ash from its summit. A webcam captured the dramatic moment as one of the world's most active volcanoes roared back to life. (Watch Video) ➤ TSA found 82 fireworks, three knives, and two replica firearms in a woman's carry-on at Los Angeles airport, disrupting her plans to fly to Philadelphia. (More) ➤ Burt the crocodile, famed for his role in Crocodile Dundee, has died at an estimated age of over 90. He will be honored at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin. (See Photo) ➤ A Google Street View image showing a man loading a large white plastic bag into a car trunk, allegedly capturing the moment a murder victim's body was being removed, helping police solve a murder case in northern Spain. (See Photo) | |  | | Do you have any last-minute shopping to do? - Yes
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Yesterday's Results: Do you open a present on Christmas Eve or wait for Christmas Day? - Christmas Eve: 39%
- Christmas Day: 61%
| |  Today's Trivia Which state is thought to be the first to declare Christmas as a holiday? Show me the answer | | |
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