In a last-minute deal, the government shutdown was averted when a funding bill passed the Senate and was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Elon Musk’s influence on Capitol Hill was highlighted during the spending fight. The suspect in the German Christmas market attack was identified as a doctor with strong anti-Islamic views, facing charges of murder and attempted murder. Parts of the US are expected to see snow before Christmas Eve, affecting holiday travel. An uninsured pregnant woman used a medical cost-sharing service and was left in debt after being denied reimbursement. MLB Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson passed away at 65. Actress Blake Lively accused her co-star and director of “It Ends With Us” of sexual harassment. TikTok creators are providing budget-friendly holiday content amid economic concerns. In the UK, lawmakers are considering legislation to prevent foreign interference in elections as Elon Musk supports far-right parties. A missile from Houthi rebels in Yemen struck Tel Aviv, and the threat of bird flu outbreak is increasing. Rural Americans have shorter life expectancies than urban dwellers, police are using AI-powered cameras for enforcement, and restrictions on gender-affirming care could lead to an increase in eating disorders among transgender teens. Memes from 2024 are also highlighted.
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Congress sidesteps Christmas shutdown, suspect in German market attack charged with murder: Weekend Recap
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