US AND CANADA

TIKTOK'S FATE UNCERTAIN AMID TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENT

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President-elect Trump's consistent support for TikTok has fueled speculation about how he might prevent the app's looming US ban, although a clear resolution remains elusive.

PARTY CITY TO CLOSE ITS STORES AMID BANKRUPTCY

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For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors for children’s birthday parties and decorations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Now, the go-to shop for everything from cartoon-themed balloons to Super Bowl decor is closing stores.

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUNDS FLIGHTS ON CHRISTMASS EVE LEAVING PASSENGER STRANDED

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American Airlines grounded all domestic flights early on Christmas Eve, citing technical issues as the root cause of the disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for the airline, impacting thousands of passengers during one of the busiest travel days of the year.

TRUMP THREATENS TARIFFS ON EU EXPORTS UNLESS U.S. OIL AND GAS IMPORTS RISE

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President-elect Donald Trump has reignited fears of a transatlantic trade war, warning the European Union (EU) to increase its imports of U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) or face tariffs on its exports. "I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large-scale purchase of our oil and gas. Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!!!" Trump declared on Truth Social.

FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON HOSPITALIZED AFTER DEVELOPING A FEVER

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Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 2024, after developing a fever. Angel Ureña, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, announced the news, stating, "He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving."

STARBUCKS WORKERS LAUNCH FIVE-DAY STRIKE OVER PAY AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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Over 11,000 Starbucks employees across the U.S. have initiated a five-day strike to protest pay disparities, staffing shortages, and demanding schedules. The walkouts began on Friday in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, with the action expected to expand daily and potentially impact hundreds of stores by Christmas Eve.

PANAMA'S PRESIDENT REJECTS TRUMP'S PANAMA CANAL THREAT

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Panama's President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President-elect Donald Trump's recent threat to reclaim control of the Panama Canal. Trump had accused Panama of charging "exorbitant fees" for the use of the canal, suggesting the U.S. could demand its return if the charges were not reduced. Mulino responded with a resounding defense of Panamanian sovereignty, emphasizing the country's unyielding ownership of the canal.

PLANE CRASH KILLS ONE PERSON

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After a fatal plane crash in Aurora, New York, football player Dion Dawkins is speaking out. According to The New York Times, the Buffalo Bills offensive lineman was informed of the collision that happened close to his property, which caused him to miss a portion of practice on December 19.