Germany is in shock after the deadly car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg. A 9-year-old child is among at least five people who were killed in the attack. At least 200 more were injured, many critically. As details about the suspect emerged, the community gathered to honor the victims. Anna Noryskiewicz reports. Source

After days of political theater and threats of financial doomsday, a shutdown has been averted. Erica Brown reports on the spending bill and what the tense negotiations could mean for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Source

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate “mass layoff” at its headquarters. Source

Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball. Source

Mark Burnett helped produce hits like “Survivor” and “The Voice,” but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for “The Apprentice,” which first aired in 2004. Source

Reindeer — known as caribou in the U.S. — are a staple of the holiday season, but one species of the animal isn’t having a merry December. There aren’t enough females for a new generation, and a fire almost wiped out a breeding facility in Canada. Here’s what’s being done to help the species recover, and how that can help maintain a healthy ecosystem. Source

The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively’s allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on “It Ends with Us.” Source

In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation. Source

Government shutdown averted at last minute; How a chef’s Christmas tradition informs his cooking year-round. Source

In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation. Source