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Testing negative but still feeling sick? Doctors explain why

You’ve got the sore throat, runny nose and cough (or any of the other common COVID-19 symptoms right now), but when you swab your nose and take a test, it comes out negative.

'Euphoria' star Wanna Walton to make pro boxing debut

A star actor on the HBO Emmy-winning show "Euphoria" is making his professional boxing debut in early 2024.

California's most-searched Christmas movie revealed in new analysis

'Tis the season for cozy socks and holiday movies, which begs the question: Which is your favorite Christmas flick?

Phoenix man arrested after allegedly pointing laser at aircraft: police

Phoenix police have arrested a man after an incident involving a laser pointer and planes that were about to land at the city's Sky Harbor Airport.

Parents sue Michigan school district over pronouns

Two parents have filed a lawsuit against Rockford Public School District for using male pronouns for their child without their knowledge.

LIVE: Santa Claus is coming to town! Watch as he makes his way around the world

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Santa Claus is coming to town! Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the year for old Saint Nick. After rounding up his trusty reindeer guides, Santa will soon be bustling down the chimneys across the globe, bringing presents to all the good boys and girls. Starting on Dec.

Why do we leave milk and cookies out for Santa?

Leaving milk and cookies out for Santa Claus before going to bed on Christmas Eve is a tradition for many Americans.

Around the world

British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug

LONDON (AP) — British Home Secretary James Cleverly was under fire Sunday for joking about date rape just hours after announcing plans to crack down on what he had dubbed a “perverse” offense.

Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway

It's beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates. Travel over Christmas and New Year's tends to spread out over many days, so the peaks in the U.S. are likely to be lower than they were during the Thanksgiving holiday.

A Christmas rush to get passports to leave Zimbabwe is fed by economic gloom and a price hike

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Atop many Christmas wish lists in economically troubled Zimbabwe is a travel document, and people are flooding the passport office this holiday season ahead of a price hike planned in the New Year.

Hermès heir wants to leave $6 billion to his former gardener

An 80-year-old heir to the Hermès fortune has an unconventional idea of how he wants pass down his massive wealth.

Iran claims to be developing ‘smart’ cruise missiles for navy arsenal

Iran has developed cruise missles for its navy that can travel long-range and change targets post-launch, according to Iranian state media.

Spirit Airlines sends unaccompanied minor on wrong flight

A Spirit Airlines staff member placed an unaccompanied minor on an incorrect flight this week, the airline confirmed in a Sunday statement. The child departed Thursday from Philadelphia and was supposed to arrive in Fort Myers, Fla.

As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Senate wrapped up its work for the year, Sen. Michael Bennet took to the floor of the nearly empty chamber and made a late-night plea for Congress to redouble support for Ukraine: “Understand the stakes at this moment.

Technology

China's BYD to build its first European electric vehicle factory in Hungary

One of the world’s largest electrical vehicle manufacturers, China’s BYD, will open its first European EV production factory in Hungary, the country’s foreign minister said on Friday.

The Hill’s holiday guide to screen time and social media for kids

Many families will be buying their children new tablets or maybe their first cellphones this holiday season. The kids will love it, but there is growing concern among health experts on the impact that screens and online activity has on young, developing minds.

Oregon appeals court finds the rules for the state's climate program are invalid

A state appeals court in Oregon has decided that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies are invalid.

Judge rules Twitter, now X, breached contract by blocking millions of pay bonuses

A federal judge ruled Friday that Twitter, now known as X, breached its contract with employees when it failed to pay millions in promised bonuses last year.

China's Alibaba names CEO Eddie Wu to head its e-commerce business as its growth falters

HONG KONG (AP) — China's Alibaba Group says its CEO Eddie Wu will head its core e-commerce business, as the company seeks to drive growth and fend off fast-growing online shopping rivals like Pinduoduo.

Hyperloop One to shut down having never reached its potential

The initial proposed Hyperloop route would have run from the Los Angeles region to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Three of the biggest porn sites must verify ages to protect kids under Europe's new digital law

LONDON (AP) — Three of the world's biggest porn websites face new requirements in the European Union that include verifying the ages of users, the 27-nation bloc said Wednesday, expanding the reach of its digital law designed to keep people safe on the internet.

Sports News

Report: Jets owner decides that coach Saleh and GM Douglas will return next season

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas will continue to lead the team next season, as expected.

Bronx HS celebrates historic win in state football championship

THE BRONX (PIX11) -- Cardinal Hayes High School in The Bronx has produced big stars like Martin Scorsese and Regis Philbin. But this season’s football team is famous in its own rite, for making history.

The Fruita Wildcats are ranked #1 in the state

After dominating their way to a Bulldog Winter Classic Championship in Palisade, the Wildcats topped Max Prep's latest state rankings Monday.

USU gets trounced by Georgia State in Potato Bowl

BOISE (ABC4 Sports) - It was a rough ending to the 2023 season for the Utah State football team. Darren Grainger threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more, as the Panthers cruised past the Aggies, 45-22.

Grand Canyon's Tyon Grant-Foster is thriving despite a pair of near-death experiences

PHOENIX (AP) — The darkest path often presents as the easiest one, a facade funneling into a trap. Tyon Grant-Foster saw the lurking danger behind the illusion but refused to detour no matter what life threw in his way.

San Francisco sued by teens after mass arrests at skateboarding event

For years, skaters have gathered on Dolores Street across from Dolores Park for an impromptu hill bombing event.

Amari Cooper has franchise-record 265 yards receiving to lead Browns to 36-22 win over Texans

Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion to move the Cleveland Browns closer to a playoff berth with a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans.

Politics News

The least Merry Christmas? Kevin McCarthy’s rough 2023

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is facing a unique Christmas after being ousted from the top position in the House.

'We can reclaim control of our destiny,' Al Gore says of climate change

The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet.

Iran’s navy adds sophisticated cruise missiles to armory

State TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean.

Dan Patrick suggests taking Biden off ballot in Texas

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) on Tuesday suggested taking President Biden off the ballot in Texas due to his handling of immigration, citing the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling to kick former President Trump off the state's ballot.

Florida bill would ban schools, government agencies from displaying pride flags

The Florida Senate filed a new bill on Monday that would prohibit any governmental entity from flying a flag depicting a political viewpoint.

New migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network

FORT MORGAN, Colo. (AP) — Magdalena Simon's only consolation after immigration officers handcuffed and led her husband away was the contents of his wallet, a few bills.

Ex-Dodger Steve Garvey wants to bring 'new voice' to Senate

"When I decided to run I said, 'I'm running for all the people' because that's who I am," Garvey said.