China’s exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29% - AP News

China's exports returned to growth in November after an unexpected contraction in October, climbing 5.9% from a year earlier. Customs data released on Monday also showed that shipments to the U.S. dropped nearly 29% year-on-year. China's trade surplus for the…

Tributes, not politics, play center stage as Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors - NPR

President Trump said he was closely involved with picking the honorees, and on Sunday he became the first president to host the Kennedy Center awards ceremony.

Redistricting in Indiana faces ultimate test in state Senate - AP News

Indiana state senators are gathering in Indianapolis to finally weigh in on mid-cycle redistricting. A new congressional map already approved by the House would give the Republican Party the chance to win all nine seats. It's still unknown if enough Senators …

IBM Close to Buying Confluent in $11 Billion Deal, WSJ Says - Bloomberg.com

International Business Machines Corp. is in advanced negotiations to acquire data infrastructure firm Confluent for around $11 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Texans defeat Chiefs: Score, highlights, key moments from 'SNF' showdown - CBS Sports

Kansas City couldn't defend Arrowhead as the Texans bullied the Chiefs into a fourth loss in five games

Japan GDP Data Confirms Contraction, But Rate-Hike View Remains Intact - The Wall Street Journal

The revised data confirmed the first contraction in six quarters

College Football Playoff committee absolutely blew it - New York Post

The College Football Playoff bracket is weaker as a result of the committee’s decisions. Notre Dame belongs and Alabama does not.

Trump says Zelensky ‘isn’t ready’ to approve US peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war - France 24

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was “a little bit disappointed” that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not engaged with a US proposal to end the war with Russia, after days of talks ended without a breakthrough though Kyiv pledged to purs…

College Football Playoff selection show: Playoff bracket, rankings - NCAA.com

Here's everything you need to know about the announcement of the College Football Playoff bracket, the final top 25 rankings and more about the selection show.

Shedeur Sanders bolstered his case to be the Browns’ QB of the future despite loss to the Titans: Mary Kay Ca - Cleveland.com

Shedeur Sanders bolstered his case to be the Browns QB of the future.

Clifton Brown's Five Thoughts on Ravens’ Frustrating Loss to the Steelers - Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com

Losing too much at home is costing the Ravens. Baltimore’s red zone offense is still an issue. Aaron Rodgers warmed up to the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.

NFL Explains Isaiah Likely Overturned Touchdown Catch And More Calls in Ravens’ Loss to Steelers - Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely and other Ravens reacted to three critical calls that went against them against the Steelers.

‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film At Los Angeles Film Critics Association 2025 Awards — Full Winners List - Deadline

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) convened this weekend to vote for the winners of its 51st awards ceremony.

Former MAGA loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First - CBS News

The relationship between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal backers, soured over the Epstein files and disagreements over MAGA policies.

Poor weather causes SpaceX to scrub launch of 3,000th Starlink satellite in 2025 on record-setting 32nd flight of Falcon 9 booster – Spaceflight Now - Spaceflight Now

Hundreds of works in the Louvre damaged by flooding - NBC News

Hundreds of works were damaged at the Louvre in Paris when a pipe burst because of flooding, the museum’s deputy general administrator said