Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
Read full article: Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegationsMercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau funding
Read full article: 21 Democratic-led states sue White House over consumer protection bureau fundingA coalition of 21 attorneys general from Democratic-led states has sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its director, Russell Vought.
Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
Read full article: Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outageWaymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day.
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$1.6B Powerball jackpot to be drawn Monday, but the odds still aren't in your favor
Read full article: $1.6B Powerball jackpot to be drawn Monday, but the odds still aren't in your favorThe Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion and is one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun laws
Read full article: The Trump administration is suing the District of Columbia over its gun lawsThe Trump administration is suing the local government of Washington, D.C., over its gun laws, alleging that restrictions on certain semiautomatic weapons run afoul of Second Amendment rights.
Mother opens up about son’s recovery after Arlington Airbnb shooting
Read full article: Mother opens up about son’s recovery after Arlington Airbnb shootingA mother speaks out about her 16-year-old son’s recovery after he was one of five people shot during a violent weekend party at an Arlington Airbnb, sparking neighborhood safety concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s ruling
Read full article: Illinois members of Congress are latest to tour immigration facilities after judge’s rulingFour Illinois members of Congress have been allowed into a suburban Chicago immigration processing center that’s been at the forefront of an immigration crackdown.
Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants 'favored' Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiry
Read full article: Ex-CIA director John Brennan wants 'favored' Trump judge kept away from Justice Department inquiryLawyers for former CIA Director John Brennan want the Justice Department to be prevented from steering an investigation of him and other former government officials to a “favored” judge in Florida who dismissed the classified documents case against President Donald Trump.
Florida education commissioner calls out Clay County School Board member for ‘discriminatory social media post’
Read full article: Florida education commissioner calls out Clay County School Board member for ‘discriminatory social media post’A controversial social media post by a member of the Clay County School Board captured the attention of the Florida Commissioner of Education on Monday, and he’s calling for the board member to explain himself at a State Board of Education meeting next month.
St. Johns County approves plans to move forward with new fire rescue training facility
Read full article: St. Johns County approves plans to move forward with new fire rescue training facilitySt. Johns County moved forward with plans to build a new fire rescue training facility near State Road 16 and Interstate 95.
Ecuadorian court hands down max sentences to 11 soldiers in case of 4 disappeared minors
Read full article: Ecuadorian court hands down max sentences to 11 soldiers in case of 4 disappeared minorsA court in Ecuador has sentenced eleven soldiers to 34 years in prison for the abduction and torture of four children last year.
Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI
Read full article: Google's parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AIGoogle’s corporate parent on Monday announced an agreement to buy data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion as part of its effort to secure the vast amounts of electricity needed to power artificial intelligence technology.
‘Someone made a horrific choice’: ACPS asks community for info after dog found shot, tied to tree near San Marco
Read full article: ‘Someone made a horrific choice’: ACPS asks community for info after dog found shot, tied to tree near San MarcoJacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services is asking the community to come forward with information after a dog was found tied up to a tree and shot multiple times near the San Marco neighborhood.
Jacksonville concert among postponed dates as Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancer
Read full article: Jacksonville concert among postponed dates as Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancerBarry Manilow will have surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and has rescheduled his upcoming concerts in January.
Jacksonville family says insurance-managed roof repair failed, leaving home torn apart for holidays
Read full article: Jacksonville family says insurance-managed roof repair failed, leaving home torn apart for holidaysA Jacksonville family says they are spending the holidays in a home ripped apart after discovering that a roof installed through their insurance company years ago was allegedly never done correctly.
Golden Gate Park's dazzling holiday light display brings joy to the season
Read full article: Golden Gate Park's dazzling holiday light display brings joy to the seasonA new night-time holiday display in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is delighting visitors with music, colors and over a million twinkling lights.
Jacksonville private school faces setback after $200K in technology stolen from new location under construction
Read full article: Jacksonville private school faces setback after $200K in technology stolen from new location under constructionMinds of the Future Academy, a STEAM-focused Jacksonville private school with 150 students, was nearly ready to move into the permanent “dream” space it had spent years searching for. Then burglars struck the property last week, leaving the school looking to its community for help.
Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
Read full article: Trump warns Maduro against playing 'tough' as US escalates pressure campaign on VenezuelaPresident Donald Trump has delivered a new warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
NSA employee sues the Trump administration over transgender rights and 'immutable' genders
Read full article: NSA employee sues the Trump administration over transgender rights and 'immutable' gendersA transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and trying to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law.
24-year-old Brunswick man accused of grooming a minor for sex now facing charges, police say
Read full article: 24-year-old Brunswick man accused of grooming a minor for sex now facing charges, police sayA months-long investigation sparked by a tip to the Glynn County Police Department ended Monday with the arrest of a 24-year-old Brunswick man on child exploitation charges, GCPD said.
Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction
Read full article: Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn convictionA judge has scolded Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell for including confidential victim names in court papers seeking to set aside her 2021 sex trafficking conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence.
Start 2026 With Purpose: Volunteer on MLK Day of Service With United Way Northeast Florida
Read full article: Start 2026 With Purpose: Volunteer on MLK Day of Service With United Way Northeast FloridaVolunteers of all backgrounds will come together to support hands-on projects focused on neighborhood revitalization, meeting basic needs, and strengthening financial well-being—the building blocks of strong, thriving communities.
An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs
Read full article: An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobsTyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.
Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
Read full article: Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on ChristmasFrom department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on UkraineRussia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago.
Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns
Read full article: Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concernsThe Trump administration is suspending leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup
Read full article: '60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineupHours before airtime on Sunday, CBS News' “60 Minutes” held a planned story on President Donald Trump's deportation policy at the order of the network's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.
Clashes flare as top Turkish officials visit Syria ahead of a deadline for Kurdish integration
Read full article: Clashes flare as top Turkish officials visit Syria ahead of a deadline for Kurdish integrationClashes have erupted between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters in the city of Aleppo.
Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order
Read full article: Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's orderDecades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment.
Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rush
Read full article: Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rushA suspected cyberattack has knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season.
AAA offers ‘Tow to Go’ during year-end holidays to prevent impaired driving
Read full article: AAA offers ‘Tow to Go’ during year-end holidays to prevent impaired drivingWith alcohol-impaired driving involved in nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths, AAA is once again stepping up during the holidays to offer its "Tow to Go“ program.
Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death
Read full article: Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 deathHeavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death.
Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store
Read full article: Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same storeInstacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store.
Most US adults aren't making year-end charitable contributions, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most US adults aren't making year-end charitable contributions, new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges in the calendar’s final month to reach next year’s budget targets.
Man accused of leading deputies on dangerous high-speed chase in St. Johns County appears in court
Read full article: Man accused of leading deputies on dangerous high-speed chase in St. Johns County appears in courtA wanted fugitive out of the Bahamas, who is accused of fleeing from a traffic stop and leading St. Johns County deputies on two high-speed chases earlier this month, is set to be arraigned on Monday afternoon.
Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Read full article: Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with DenmarkThe leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory.
