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Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, pier partially collapses  Los Angeles Times Watch: High surf causes damage to Santa Cruz Harbor, triggers evacuations  KSBW Monterey Photos: Santa Cruz pier collapse  KRON4 Santa Cruz Wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people

American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve as a “technical issue” forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its operations. (Image credit: Kamil Krzacznski)

Metallic tinsel, glittery ornaments, plastic holly that really stays green forever – they look good on your Christmas tree, holiday table, mantel or front door. They’re not such a good look for the planet.

White House briefs Trump administration on nuclear threats  NewsNation Now

Death sentences of 2 ruthless Southern California serial killers commuted  KTLA Los Angeles ‘A slap in the face’: Families call on Biden not to grant clemency to death row inmate | CNN Politics  CNN Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences Ahead of Trump’s

Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses; 3 rescued from water  The Mercury News Santa Cruz Pier Collapses In Heavy Surf  The Weather Channel Partial wharf collapse sends 3 into ocean  WRAL News Santa Cruz Wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water  The Washington

Magdeburg attack offers AfD fertile ground despite suspect’s backing for party  BBC.com Europe’s far-right papers over the extreme views of German market attack suspect  NBC News Germany probing possible security lapses after Christmas market attack  Reuters Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims as

President Joe Biden signs off on 2% pay raise for most civilian federal employees  USA TODAY

Foreign-born scientists may face challenges working in the U.S. during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. And, cooking tips for the perfect mashed potatoes this holiday. (Image credit: Justin Lane)

Progress in addressing mental health is notoriously slow and mostly incremental. Breakthrough treatments tend to be rare, and trained professionals too few to meet the demand for services, which is increasing. But 2024 was a pivotal year—thanks to the culmination