1.  Russian Ballet Dancer Critical of Putin Falls to His Death

 ‘FOR THE PEOPLE’ 

In February 2022, at the beginning of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, the dancer spoke out against the violence. “I am against the war in Ukraine!”

WORLD

2.  Health Groups Devise Plan to Block RFK Jr.’s Cabinet Position

 YOU SHALL NOT PASS 

“We’re nowhere near conceding he’s going to be the next HHS secretary,” one organizer said.

POLITICS

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3.  Actress Takes Back Apology For Working With Woody Allen

 ‘JUDGE AND JURY’ 

Rebecca Hall condemned the director in 2018, following sexual assault allegations leveled against him by his daughter.

OBSESSED

4.  ‘One Tree Hill’ Actor Dead at 35 After Illness

 ‘MOST THOUGHTFUL’ 

Paul Tear appeared in season seven of the popular series.

OBSESSED

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5.  Cruise Line Offering Depressed Anti-Trumpers a Four-Year Getaway

 JUST SKIP IT 

The “Skip Forward” option provides an “escape” to 140 countries spread to last as long as Trump’s second term.

TRAVEL

6.  YouTuber Grows Marijuana Plant in Dad’s Ashes-Then Smokes It

 END UP IN SMOKE 

“We just really think that it’s the right time to do what dad wanted and to honor him the way he wanted,” Pansino said in the episode.

CULTURE

7.  Embattled Ex-Marvel Star Jonathan Majors Engaged to Actress Meagan Good

 FEELING GOOD 

Good stood by Majors after he was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.

CULTURE

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8.  Duct-Taped Banana on Sale for $1.5M But Comes With a Catch

 SIMPLY BANANAS 

You just don’t GET it.

WORLD

9.  Governor Condemns Brazen Neo-Nazi March Through Ohio Capital

 ON PARADE 

“There is no place in this state for hate, bigotry, antisemitism, or violence.”

U.S. NEWS

10.  Nicole Kidman Reveals the Actual Stories Behind Her Most Famous Memes

 ‘MEME ME’ 

No, the Oscar-winning actress doesn’t really clap like a seal.

OBSESSED

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11.  Rare Wildfire in New York Prompts Evacuation Orders for Hundreds of Homes

 TERRIFYING 

The Jennings Creek fire has burned over 5,000 acres in the northeast.

U.S. NEWS

12.  Netflix Taps Beyoncé for Christmas Day NFL Halftime Show

 HOUSTON HOMECOMING 

The pop star will perform at one of two NFL games Netflix will broadcast on Christmas Day.

CULTURE

13.  Republican Kari Lake Settles Defamation Case With Election Official

 THROWING IN THE TOWEL 

The lawsuit was brought by Stephen Richer, the Maricopa County recorder.

POLITICS

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