Here are the latest U.S. news headlines as of December 25, 2024
Politics
- Defense Bill Signed: President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law, despite provisions that ban transgender health care for military children.
Health
- Bill Clinton Hospitalized: Former President Bill Clinton was released from a Washington, D.C., hospital on Christmas Eve after an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
Labor
- Starbucks Strike: More than 5,000 Starbucks workers participated in a strike affecting fewer than 200 locations, according to the company.
Transportation
- American Airlines Delays: American Airlines experienced nationwide flight delays on Christmas Eve due to a technical issue, which has since been resolved.
Seasonal Events
- Santa Tracker: NORAD is tracking Santa Claus's journey around the world, allowing families to follow his progress on Christmas Day.
Economy
- Mega Millions Jackpot: The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached $1 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing.
Legal
- Alec Baldwin Case: Prosecutors have dropped an appeal to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against actor Alec Baldwin related to the "Rust" film set incident.
Crime
- Georgia Ransomware Attack: A Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring, LockBit, which temporarily crippled the county's online infrastructure.
Business
- U.S. Steel Sale: A government panel failed to reach a consensus on the potential national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Entertainment
- Denzel Washington Becomes Minister: Actor Denzel Washington has obtained a minister's license at a Harlem church, adding to his impressive résumé just shy of his 70th birthday.
Please note that news events are rapidly evolving. For the most current information, refer to the respective news sources.
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