American Airlines Christmas Eve Tech Glitch Disrupts US Flights
American Airlines experienced a nationwide technical issue on Christmas Eve morning that forced a temporary ground stop of all its domestic flights, affecting thousands of travelers during the holiday season.
Politics
Israel, Palestine Report Progress Towards Gaza Cease-fire
Israeli and Palestinian officials reported progress towards a Gaza cease-fire deal on Monday, adding points of difference remain on any such deal that has eluded both sides since fighting broke out in October 2023.
Science & technology
American Airlines Christmas Eve Tech Glitch Disrupts US Flights
American Airlines experienced a nationwide technical issue on Christmas Eve morning that forced a temporary ground stop of all its domestic flights, affecting thousands of travelers during the holiday season.
Environment & Energy
EU Delays Anti-Deforestation Law Until 2025
By a vote of 546 in favor, 97 against, and seven abstentions, the European Parliament on Tuesday approved a one-year delay for implementing the EU's anti-deforestation law, pushing the effective date to Dec. 30, 2025.
Health
US Bird Flu: California Declares Emergency; Severe Case in Louisiana
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for bird flu (H5N1) Wednesday while, at the same time, federal officials confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a Louisiana resident — who is hospitalized in critical condition after exposure to infected backyard poultry.
Money
US Fed Cuts Interest Rates, Sending Markets Downward
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday reduced benchmark rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5%. This was its third straight cut — also its last before Donald Trump returns as president.
Crime & justice
Ethics Panel: Gaetz Paid for Sex, Drugs While in Congress
A US House Ethics Committee report released Monday detailed findings of a years-long investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), concluding there was substantial evidence of misconduct — including prostitution, drug use, and statutory rape.
Culture
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens in Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 12th-century Gothic church in the heart of Paris, reopened over the weekend for the first time since a massive fire destroyed its roof and spire in 2019.
Sports
Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Bid
FIFA officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup through an online congress vote, marking the first time the country will host soccer's premier tournament.
