This old school holiday tradition is taking over the internetAdvent calendars are becoming about more than just chocolate. As the Christmas tradition is projected to become a billion dollar industry, according to market research firm MarketIntelo, influencers and creators are sharing some of their most extravagant countdown.
Journey to Antarctica Part 2To get to the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica, flying on a helicopter over icy seas is mandatory. Our science reporter Raymond Zhong learns what to do in case of a helicopter crash. By Raymond Zhong, Christina Thornell, Kassie Bracken, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, Edward Vega, Jon Hazell, Stephanie Swart and Phil CallerDecember 24, 2025
The Christmas storm that pounded Southern California set new daily rainfall records around the region. Among the new daily rainfall records set Wednesday: Los Angeles International Airport, 1.88 inches; Burbank Airport, 3.39 inches; Woodland Hills, 3.96 inches; Oxnard, 3.33 inches; Santa Barbara, 3.31 inches; and Anaheim, 1.87 inches. Some of the biggest worries came in areas devastated by the Los Angeles firestorms in January. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)“I didn’t know whether to press on the brakes or not,” she said. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Shasta counties.
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The “60 Minutes” report titled “Inside CECOT” was shelved at the last minute by CBS News chief Bari Weiss — but some were able to view it on a Canadian network’s streaming platform. - Screenshot by CNN/MuellershewroteCBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss decided to shelve a planned “60 Minutes” story titled “Inside CECOT,” creating an uproar inside CBS, but the report has reached a worldwide audience anyway. On Monday, some Canadian viewers noticed that the pre-planned “60 Minutes” episode was published on a streaming platform owned by Global TV, the network that has the rights to “60 Minutes” in Canada. That appears to be what happened in this case: The Friday version of the “60 Minutes” episode was shipped to Global TV. Then a “change order” went out on Saturday telling Global TV that a “new version” of “60 Minutes” was being sent.
AdvertisementThe State Department did not indicate how or when it would replace the ambassadors. Ambassador because President Trump has recalled so many career diplomats from their posts. The White House referred questions on the letter to the State Department. A spokesperson for the department did not address questions on the contents of the letter but accused Democrats of blocking ambassadors’ appointments. Advertisement“Senate Democrats engaged in unprecedented obstruction of President Trump’s nominees, including ambassadors and other senior diplomats,” the spokesperson said.
Chef's intuition saved longtime customer who stopped showing up78-year-old veteran Charlie Hicks goes to the same restaurant every day and orders the gumbo. When he stopped showing up, the chef went to check on him and ended up saving his life. Chef Donell Stallworth tells CNN's Erin Burnett how a bowl of gumbo helped bring them together.
The newly approved Wegovy pill contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient used in injectable Wegovy and the diabetes drug Ozempic. The injectable Wegovy showed around 15% weight loss in its main trial. Under an agreement announced in November, the starting dose of the Wegovy pill will cost $149 for patients paying out of pocket. The Wegovy pill is one of two oral GLP-1 drugs expected to reach the market soon. In separate trials, orforglipron showed average weight loss of about 11% over 72 weeks at its highest dose.
Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveledNew York City’s MetroCard transformed one of the world’s busiest transit systems and is set to be phased out by December 31, 2025. CNN’s Meena Duerson talks about how the MetroCard’s introduction 30 years ago expanded access for New Yorkers, and how the little yellow card has become as symbolic as the city’s famous landmarks.
The Europeans were characterized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as “radical” activists and “weaponized” nongovernmental organizations. The European Commission, the EU’s powerful executive branch and which supervises tech regulation in Europe, said that it “strongly condemns the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions” and that it has requested clarification about the move. Internal Market European Commission Commissioner Thierry Breton attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 24, 2024 in Paris, France. AdvertisementBreton responded on X by noting that all 27 EU member countries voted for the Digital Services Act in 2022. “To our American friends: ‘Censorship isn’t where you think it is,’” he wrote.
How to beat the holiday blues Dr. Leah Croll shares guidance for coping with an unexpected emotional dip that doctors call the “holiday blues,” which are caused by real biological and psychological reasons.
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A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning at 9:08 a.m. in the waters off Malibu, about four miles from the city, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred nine miles from Westlake Village, 10 miles from Thousand Oaks, 12 miles from Agoura Hills and 14 miles from Calabasas. In the last 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.5 miles. Learn more about earthquake kits, which apps you need, Lucy Jones' most important advice and more at latimes.com/Unshaken.
Delinquent student loan borrowers could see wage garnishments next month Millions of student loan borrowers severely delinquent in their payments will see wage garnishments hit their paychecks in January, Department of Education says.
Concerned neighbors check on robotic Clark Griswold hanging from gutter A silly display depicting Clark Griswold from "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation" hanging from a gutter got the attention of concerned community members passing by a home in Alberta, Canada.
