Sleep optimization, or “sleepmaxxing,” is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution. Source

The suspected gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, arrived in New York by plane Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania. Source

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition and could appear Thursday in front of a New York City judge for arraignment. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was in the courtroom and has more. Source

As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year. Source

The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here’s what could be impacted. Source

Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are “extremely dangerous,” consumer agency warns. Source

After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night’s deadline. Source

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania. Source

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump. Source

For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation. Source