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AT THE STAND TODAY
Elon Musk Drops Untold Bombshell Live Today
Elon Musk has made a respectable name for himself as a business magnate and investor, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, Inc. and Twitter, Inc.
He is also known for speaking his mind.
In an exclusive interview Musk exposes shocking secret. He went on to say that he honestly didn't expect things to get this big...
Here is what he said: "I know this is a subject that many people don't want to talk about, but..."
POLICY & POLITICS
H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday it was replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with a new approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Is it cringe to be extremely online now?
From analog bags to phone-free parties, 2025 marked a shift in how much of their time people are willing to spend on the internet.
Christmas Dinner Changes How Kids Feel About Eating Animals
Children as young as 4 were more likely to say eating an animal was OK when it was framed as Christmas dinner rather than a regular weekday meal.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months.
Oil giant BP to sell 65% stake in $10 billion Castrol unit
BP has agreed to sell a 65% shareholding in lubricants business Castrol.
AROUND THE STAND
The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 130-110 victory, with Victor Wembanyama returning from injury and contributing after missing 12 games with a strained calf. The win marked another strong performance in the Spurs’ stretch of success, highlighting their growing cohesion and depth.
Jordan Eberle scored on the power play and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, with contributions from Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers. Goalie Joey Daccord made 35 saves as Seattle secured the victory in a closely contested game.
King Charles III used his 2025 Christmas Day address to call for reconciliation, unity, and compassion amid global and domestic divisions, drawing on themes of shared humanity and spiritual journeys. His message, broadcast from Westminster Abbey, also reflected on significant moments of the year and emphasized hope and peace.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has filed an appeal seeking his immediate release from federal prison, arguing that the sentencing judge overstepped by considering conduct related to charges on which he was acquitted. The appeal asks the court to overturn the conviction or remand for resentencing, challenging the severity of his sentence for transportation for prostitution.
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