Supreme Court dismisses a red-state constitutional claim that targeted California's power to fight air pollution. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

Once victims were hooked, they were pressured to transfer money for fake cryptocurrency schemes and other non-existent projects. New York Post

VOA VIEW: As told, be careful.

TokTok and ByteDance sought an injunction to halt the looming ban on the social media app used by about 170 million Americans while they appeal a lower court's ruling that upheld the law. New York Post

VOA VIEW: TilTok must go.

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President-elect Donald Trump on Monday claimed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was behind the rapid fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria last week, as Israeli officials cautioned the US to keep a watchful eye on the Sunni authoritarian leader. New York Post

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent’s most powerful economies. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The people have the last say.

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s comment reflects an unusual relationship that Mr. Adams, the New York mayor, has encouraged as his federal corruption trial nears. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Trump should not dirty his hands.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board voted to withhold as much as $4.3 million in matching funds from Mayor Eric Adams, as he faces federal corruption charges focused on his fund-raising practices. New York Times

VOA VIEW: As they should.

The investigation could result in tariffs on older types of chips from China, though the decision would ultimately fall to Trump. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Good - Trump knows best.

Police have reported that at least five people have died, including a juvenile suspect, and at least five others were transferred to a hospital after a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. OANN

VOA VIEW: Sad!

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Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz fainted on stage on Sunday during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club Gala. He is currently still in the hospital. OANN

The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized a rule Monday that will require all car seats to adopt the "ding, ding, ding" safety belt chimes with warning lights that have long reminded drivers to buckle up. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It makes everyone safe.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's request to take up his challenge to the feds' attempt to go after records that were kept in his personal email. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

For the press heading into a second Trump administration, there's a balancing act between being prepared and being fearful. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: As they should.

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President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good news!

Suspect Kaleel Nagbe had a loaded firearm and attempted to flee with Pentagon police clinging to his car. CBS

VOA VIEW: He should be arrested and prosecuted.

A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The Truth." CBS

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

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The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans. CBS

Rep. Mike Waltz, likely Trump's incoming national security adviser, said Sunday that "we need to know who's behind" the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey and surrounding areas. CBS

VOA VIEW: A truism.

Bitcoin rallied to a new all-time high Sunday evening as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of the year. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Be careful.

The U.S. Embassy in Syria says Americans there should flee immediately or risk having to shelter in place for "extended periods" of time. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Be wise.

A New Jersey drone pilot says his device lost power and was forced to descend from a restricted chunk of airspace while a mystery drone remained airborne. FOX News

VOA VIEW: It's too much for what the WH says it's nothing.

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A Florida mom and business owner was reportedly killed while trying to stop shoplifters at her beauty supply store, leaving behind two daughters just weeks before the holidays. FOX News

A Senate committee investigation into Amazon worker safety released Sunday accused the e-commerce giant of placing speed and productivity over worker safety, resulting in mounting injuries to its employees. UPI

VOA VIEW: Sad, but true.

Most of the House Democrats have signed a letter asking President Joe Biden to call on the nation's archivist to recognize the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution despite the deadline pass UPI

VOA VIEW: Dum idea.

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Supporters of the suspect who allegedly gunned down the UnitedHealthcare CEO have raised more than $115,000 for his legal fees as of Sunday. UPI

VOA VIEW: Foolish idea.

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