Investigators believe that the boy fell through the ice, and the girl fell while trying to help him. Source

Some 300 people participated in the lynching — hanging and beating the men until they were dead, according to local media. Source

The manhunt in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder​ continues to expand, as police search Central Park for clues. Source

A Haitian gang leader reportedly ordered the murder of elderly people based on advice from a voodoo priest, sparking a massacre in Port-au-Prince. Source

Police say a fire that seriously damaged a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was very likely caused by arsonists in “a terrorist attack.” Source

Juan Soto, the four-time MLB All-Star, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, according to reports. Source

The manhunt continues for the man captured on surveillance video last week fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson​. Source

Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Source

The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super PACs ahead of the election. Source

First, hear from Boeing whistleblowers on airplane concerns. Then, a look at how crypto cash is shaping politics. Plus, meet Khanmigo: the AI tutor for students. And, can science help end human-elephant conflict? Source