
Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’ - CNN
A person identified as “A” emailed the disgraced former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell from the British royal family’s Scottish residence in 2001, asking whether she had “found me some new inappropriate friends,” according to newly released documents.

The 120 Most Powerful Executives in Entertainment, Ranked - Variety
From David Zaslav to Ted Sarandos and David Ellison, Variety celebrates its 120th year by ranking the 120 most powerful entertainment executives.
Ashlee Buzzard in custody after daughter Melodee found dead in Utah: Sources - ABC News

Chicago city budget news: Mayor Brandon Johnson to move forward with alternative finance plan after weekend vote - ABC7 Chicago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday morning he will move forward with the alternate budget passed by Chicago City Council on Saturday.
The Weird and Wonderful Consumer Trends Steering Brands Into 2026 - The Wall Street Journal
Consumer-watchers forecast the more surprising behaviors that marketers should pay attention to in the year to come, featuring sauce to go and decor for your decor

‘Anaconda’ Review: High-Concept Cover Version Flips Genres, Revisiting Killer-Snake ‘Classic’ With Scant Laughs and Zero Scares - Variety
Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in self-aware revival of 'Anaconda,' where the only joke that lands is the idea anyone would want to remake that movie.

Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences - BBC
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
NWSL Introduces High Impact Player Rule to Strengthen Talent Attraction and Retention | News | NWSLsoccer.com - NWSL
NWSL to Invest Up to $115 Million in Additional Player Compensation Over the Term of the Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Scientists learn more about how human embryos implant using artificial wombs - NPR
Scientists have developed an experimental way to study how human embryos implant in a uterus, which may provide new insights into why miscarriages occur and how they can be prevented.
Five Quick Facts Following the Chiefs Week 16 Loss to Tennessee | Upon Further Review - Chiefs.com
The Chiefs fell to 6-9 on the season on Sunday

Southern California braces for strongest storm of the week, with evacuations planned amid rare ‘high risk’ of flooding - CNN
A major storm is gearing up to deliver months’ worth of rain and powerful winds to Southern California — the most potent in a slew of atmospheric river-fueled storms aiming for the region this week.

Government waters down farm inheritance tax plan - BBC
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

Gas prices fall to four-year lows as millions embark on holiday road trips - CNBC
The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. is at its lowest since 2021, according to AAA.

It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in? - NPR
Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.

How testosterone fell out of favor in medicine — and how it came back - statnews.com
Abraham Morgentaler, a pioneer in testosterone therapy for men, discusses what led to decades of shunning of this hormone.

A Grim Measles Milestone - The Dispatch
U.S. nears potential loss of measles of elimination status after a record year of infections.

HSBC board member who led search for chair to retire - Financial Times
Ann Godbehere will step down as a director at next year’s annual meeting