January 3, 2025

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NATION

The highly decorated Army soldier inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fireworks that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas shot himself in the head just before detonation, authorities said Thursday.

WORLD

A worker digging up clay in a southern England limestone quarry noticed unusual bumps that led to the discovery of a “dinosaur highway” and nearly 200 tracks

BUSINESS

HEALTH

As people age, they are more susceptible to infections and, therefore, more likely to be prescribed antibiotics. In fact, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that people ages over 65 have the highest rate of antibiotic prescription, being 50% more likely to consume antibiotics than younger adults.

ENTERTAINMENT

“In show business, I find that I have pretended to be someone I’m truly not,” the comedian told 'GQ' during a December 2024 interview

TRAVEL

Delta Air Lines took the title as the most on-time airline in the United States for 2024, maintaining a lead it held pretty consistently throughout the year.

FOOD

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), California’s Braga Fresh has issued a voluntary health advisory regarding a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat broccoli sold at Walmart under the store’s Marketside label.

NOSTALGIA

Excited consumers expressed their enthusiasm, with one commenter noting they “needed” to try it, while another described the beverage as “refreshing.” The re-release caters to those who enjoyed the convenience of the pre-flavored beverage.

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