Today's Poll Question
Should retailers be permitted to keep money spent on gift cards that go unused?
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The Guardian |
Israeli military's intensification of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, causing over 100 deaths, exacerbates the conflict despite a UN call for aid and a ceasefire, leading to a worsening humanitarian crisis. |
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CBS News |
Billions of dollars in gift cards go unused annually, with some expiring or incurring fees, while unclaimed amounts can become company revenue or revert to state unclaimed property programs. |
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Daily Mail |
Eagle Pass, Texas, experienced an influx of over 10,000 asylum-seekers, including families with children, crossing the US border from Mexico on Christmas Eve and morning, overwhelming agents. |
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BBC |
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reappeared in the remote Arctic IK-3 penal colony, remaining in good spirits despite efforts to isolate him and ongoing concerns about his well being. |
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The New York Times |
Ron DeSantis's 2023 presidential campaign faced accusations of illegal coordination with a supporting super PAC amidst internal issues, funding challenges, and decreased momentum and support. |
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The Washington Post |
For the first time, Ukrainians celebrated Christmas on December 25, a change enacted by law to assert their national identity and distance themselves from Russian influence amidst the ongoing conflict. |
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Al Jazeera |
An Israeli airstrike near Damascus, Syria, killed Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a senior Iranian military adviser and key IRGC member, pivotal in coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran. |
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People |
Barbara Cramer, a 75-year-old Florida woman, celebrated 53 years working at McDonald's, an extraordinary tenure starting in 1970, much longer than the national median employment duration. |
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The Hill |
January's key dates in the presidential race could reshape the landscape, with legal challenges to Trump, pivotal debates, and early primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire influencing trajectory. |
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The Intelligencer |
It's unlikely for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election like LBJ in 1968, given his strong standing, weak opposition, and the modern primary system's structure making late changes impractical. |
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The Wall Street Journal |
Organizations like Braver Angels are working to reduce political polarization in by encouraging open conversations between people with differing views, despite challenges like deep-seated partisanship. |
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CNN |
When you receive a gift that isn't quite what you wanted, tactfully communicate your preferences while appreciating the giver's effort, addressing any mismatched expectations with understanding. |
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Washington Examiner |
Sen. Joe Manchin's scheduled appearance at New Hampshire's "Politics & Eggs" event, commonly attended by candidates, intensifies speculation about his potential 2024 White House ambitions. |
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Politico |
The super PAC supporting RFK Jr.'s presidential bid is focusing its ballot access campaign on seven key states, potentially impacting major party nominees' paths to victory in the 2024 election. |
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The Philadelphia Inquirer |
Philadelphia experienced a series of bizarre events in 2023, including unusual crimes and peculiar local happenings, contributing to another strange and memorable year in the city. |
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New York Post |
Jets owner Woody Johnson confirmed that GM Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh will return for 2024 despite challenges like an injury to Aaron Rodgers and a prolonged playoff drought. |
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Associated Press |
Under Taliban rule, 13-year-old Afghan girls will face the end of their formal education, as they are barred from studying beyond sixth grade, limiting their future opportunities and aspirations. |
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People |
A 6-year-old boy traveling alone on Spirit Airlines was mistakenly boarded on a flight to Orlando instead of his intended destination in Fort Myers, distressing his grandmother who was waiting for him. |
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ABC News |
A judge has ruled that over 900 documents related to the alleged theft of Joe Biden's daughter's diary can be given to criminal prosecutors, rejecting Project Veritas' First Amendment defense. |
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Penn Live |
In 2023, social media saw significant changes with the demise of Twitter, emergence of X, and increased focus on AI, leading to a year of transitions and soul-searching for users and industry. |
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For the Left |
The Dept. of Homeland Security has denied RFK Jr.'s third request for Secret Service protection, despite his concerns about safety risks and death threats, as he prepares to submit a fourth request. |
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For the Right |
In the UK, protests against government treatment of demonstrators and new laws targeting activist groups have led to severe sentences, raising concerns about the erosion of civil rights. |
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