THE WEEK

12/23/2024

In today's Morning Report: Trump's prospecting, Germany's grief and Lively's 'bombshell' https://trib.al/R2T7YH9

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12/20/2024

Get out the hot chocolate and turn the fireplace on because winter is in full effect. But you can still stay nice and cozy with a selection of new albums from some heavy-hitting musicians.

Curl up with a selection of new music from Snoop Dogg, Ringo Starr, Tate McRae and more

12/20/2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia was winning in Ukraine and wasn't "weakened" by the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally.

Russia had been one of the key backers of Syria's ousted Assad regime

12/20/2024

Although December is normally a slow season for book releases, there are still a few gems on the horizon, including a deep dive into futurism and a couple of romantasy options.

A deep dive into futurology, a couple of highly anticipated romantasy books and more

12/20/2024

The week's best photos: a cyclone's aftermath, a fearless leap, and more

A cyclone's aftermath, a fearless leap, and more

12/20/2024

Gift-giving can be a difficult needle to thread: You want to make your loved ones happy but you also need to stay within your budget.

Here are some tips to make gifting a merry experience for everyone involved.

Let your personal budget be your guide

12/20/2024

The House Thursday rejected a Republican spending package, pushed by President-elect Donald Trump, that would have kept the government running through March 14 and suspended the debt limit for two years.

The House of Representatives rejected a spending package that would've funding the government into 2025

12/20/2024

If you are heading off on a trip somewhere cold, you'll need to pack the proper items to ward off frostbite. Here's what to grab to stay warm amid your chilly travels.

Pack accordingly to avoid freezing during your travels

12/19/2024

House Republicans abandoned a stopgap spending package Wednesday evening after President-elect Donald Trump told them to kill the bipartisan legislation and replace it with a more pared-down package that cut out Democratic priorities and also raised the debt ceiling.

House Republicans abandoned the bill at the behest of the two men

12/19/2024

U.S. officials declared victory Wednesday over the invasive northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet," five years after the first ones were spotted in Washington state.

The announcement comes five years after the hornets were first spotted in the US

12/19/2024

If you're born in the United States, you are — with rare exception — a citizen of the United States (it's called "birthright citizenship"). President-elect Donald Trump wants to end the practice. But can he? https://trib.al/OL5sXON

12/19/2024

The Golden State's climate goal faces big obstacles

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12/19/2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday as a rash of H5N1 avian flu outbreaks at Central Valley dairies spread to Southern California.

The emergency came hours after the nation's first person with severe bird flu infection was hospitalized

12/19/2024

Book banning has unfortunately become the norm in America. Florida and Iowa currently lead the charge in bans, with the highest number of books recorded.

Jodi Picoullt's "Nineteen Minutes" was one of the most recent books to be taken off library shelves. But she is no stranger to this type of censorship, Picoult's work has been targeted multiple times in the past few years.

Since the 1960s, America has banned some surprising books from school and public libraries

12/19/2024

After the Covid-19 pandemic, public trust in science significantly decreased, and it has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. The politicization of science came to a head this year with more people willing to question what was generally accepted before. How did we get here? https://trib.al/xemwIGr

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12/19/2024

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12/19/2024

The Federal Reserve "cuts cautiously as inflation lingers," The Boston Globe says on Thursday's front page.

Read more of today's newspapers.

A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages

12/19/2024

Between the holiday shopping sprees and the decadent meals, December is all about excess — and this month's TV releases are their own delightful bounty. From Netflix's "Black Doves" to the season 2 return of "Squid Game," there's plenty for you to watch on your holiday break.

A pulpy spy thriller, the reunion of Paris and Nicole and a new season of 'Squid Game'