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5 Things to Know for Friday
Just because you’re spending the holidays alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. Experts explain how to make the most of your solitude this season.
Here are the top five stories you might have missed today:
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Tracking Santa: The big night is finally here! Have you been naughty or nice? When you wake up tomorrow morning, you’ll know the answer.
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Parents who buy a gun for their child as a holiday present say it brings the family together around a shared interest and represents an initiation into the next phase of life. But there are risks too, of course — and it’s a delicate balance.
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SpaceX’s Starship — the most powerful rocket system ever built — may be a stunning spectacle, but its sonic booms have some scientists worried. They say the atmospheric shockwaves must be "carefully watched."
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The IRS is sending cash to 1 million tax filers who were eligible for a pandemic-era rebate credit. The payments, which could be as high as $1,400 per individual, should arrive by late January.
- A TikTok account rewrites Bible stories in popular lingo to give the ancient word a modern twist. In this youthful version, God is the "top G" and the gospel is the "holy tea." Some say it’s relatable, but others call it blasphemous.
Other headlines
- American Airlines flights grounded due to technology issue
- Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after treatment for flu
- Suspect accused of setting woman on fire in NYC subway
Stats
- The number of Walmart delivery drivers allegedly forced to open expensive deposit accounts, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- The holiday luxury hotels to brighten the Christmas season with glamorous stays.
Personal story
- It’s some kind of Christmas miracle, and I’m just filled with gratitude that it really did happen to me. – Charlotte Pleytez
News
- Two people wrongly convicted of murder 15 years ago were just released from California prison.
- China is building the world’s largest airport on a man-made island.
Pop culture
- Celine Dion sang at the Summer Olympics in Paris, and shared her struggles with a rare neurological disorder in an emotional documentary.
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