A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was “inhumane,” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said. Source

Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today. Source

An Azerbaijani airliner with dozens on board crashed in Kazakhstan, officials there said, adding that at least 28 people survived and were hospitalized. Source

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane with dozens on board flying from the Kazakh capital, Baku, to Grozny in Russia crashed in western Kazakhstan, officials said. Source

A witness, just 20 yards away, recounted the moments when several massive waves slammed into the pilings of the Santa Cruz Wharf, sending the end of the wharf and three people into the ocean. Source

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take over the Panama Canal unless it cuts the price it charges for ships to pass through the key shipping lane. Trump is also again floating the idea of buying Greenland, which he also suggested during his first term. Kelly O’Grady reports. Source

After Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding to North Carolina, internet and cell phone service were spotty at best. But many were able to coordinate relief efforts and get crucial information out over AM radio. Skyler Henry has the story. Source

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It’s only the seventh time in the game’s history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more. Source

Pope Francis ushered in the start of a Jubilee year at St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve. The Vatican has spent years prepping for the once every quarter-century event. Chris Livesay has the story. Source

A wharf in Santa Cruz, California, partially collapsed Monday, sending three workers inspecting the wharf into the ocean. At least one person was killed in a separate incident and two others are missing as a result of dangerous surf along the West Coast. Elise Preston has more. Source