Is it too late to get a flu shot? Info as ‘super flu’ spreads throughout NC - Charlotte Observer

North Carolina flu cases rose sharply, but it's not too late to get vaccinated. Immunity builds in 1–3 weeks — find vaccine locations and prevention tips now.

10 Winners and 8 losers from the 49ers wild win over the Bears: We’re watching Kyle Shanahan operate with a top-5 QB - Niners Nation

The 49ers offense continued to roll against the Bears in Week 17

Even Brock Purdy's biggest haters are marveling at 49ers QB right now - SFGATE

Even Brock Purdy's biggest haters couldn't help but praise him after he led the San Francisco 49ers to a thrilling win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die' - BBC

The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

A Texas teen went missing on Christmas Eve. Authorities believe she could be in imminent danger - CNN

Rosario Olmos spent this Christmas without one of her greatest gifts. Her 19-year-old daughter, Camila Mendoza Olmos, had gone missing the day before just outside San Antonio, Texas.

Group of GOP legislators call for Gov. Walz to resign - KTTC | Rochester, MN

A collection of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans is calling for the resignation of Governor Tim Walz after increased scrutiny into the state’s fraud issues.

Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence - BBC

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS (.gov)

CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States

Israel-Gaza live updates: Netanyahu to meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Monday - ABC News

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in to take place at Old City Hall subway station at midnight on New Year's Day - ABC7 New York

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will arrive at Old City Hall Station on New Year's Eve to be sworn in as New York City's next leader during a private midnight ceremony. The MTA subway site was chosen to reflect Mamdani's commitment to working New Yorkers.

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack targeted one of Putin’s residences, a claim rejected by Kyiv - CNN

Russia’s foreign minister alleged that a Ukrainian drone attack targeted one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences on Monday, a claim that was immediately rejected by Kyiv.

Best Music of 2025: Staff Picks - Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone staffers pick their favorite albums of 2025, from Bad Bunny to Clipse to Rosalia to Taylor Swift to Wednesday to Geese to Lady Gaga

Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast. Maps show latest forecast. - CBS News

A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.

The barbarians are at Lululemon’s gate - CNN

Lululemon’s former CEO Chip Wilson is once again slamming the struggling company he founded, and he’s launching a campaign to shake up its board.

Camila Mendoza Olmos: Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve believed to be in imminent danger, sheriff says - ABC7 Los Angeles

Camila Mendoza Olmos was last seen possibly searching her vehicle, police say.

How Vance brokered a truce between Trump and Musk - The Washington Post

As Trump’s first year in office comes to a close, both he and his Trump world allies have learned hard lessons about Musk’s unusual influence.