Friday - December 24, 2021 - NEWS

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Trump ally Bernie Kerik plans to publicly release Jan. 6 documents
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/trump-ally-bernie-kerik-plans-publicly-release-jan-6-documents

Donald Trump Touts Coronavirus Vaccines, Slams Vaccine Mandates
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/donald-trump-touts-coronavirus-vaccines-slams-vaccine-mandates/

President Trump Releases Statements Regarding the 2020 Election Steal and the Jan 6 “Unselect Committee”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/president-trump-releases-statements-regarding-2020-election-steal-jan-6-unselect-committee/

Pennsylvania court allows inspection of Dominion voting machines in one county
https://justthenews.com/government/local/pennsylvania-court-allows-inspection-dominion-voting-machines-fulton-county

Democrats resisting anti-voter fraud probes, reforms nationwide
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/officials-dismissing-anti-voter-fraud-initiatives-nationwide

BRILLIANT: The 12 Days of Election Cover-Ups in Georgia – From Voter GA
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/brilliant-12-days-election-cover-georgia-voter-ga/

Georgia Election Workers Ruby Freeman and Daughter Sue OANN and Rudy Giuliani After Filing Suit Against Gateway Pundit
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/georgia-election-workers-ruby-freeman-daughter-sue-oann-rudy-giuliani-filing-suit-gateway-pundit/

Wow! Even 41% of Democrats Believe It Somewhat Likely That Cheating Affected Outcome of 2020 Presidential Election
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/boom-41-democrats-believe-somewhat-likely-cheating-affected-outcome-2020-presidential-election/

Hillary Clinton is begging Democrats to consider her as an alternative to Biden: Devine
https://www.foxnews.com/media/hillary-clinton-begging-democrats-biden-devine

Why Assange Fears Being ‘Epsteined’
https://townhall.com/columnists/ilanamercer/2021/12/24/extradited-why-assange-fears-being-epsteined-n2601048

Trump kept having to retape his video telling fans to leave the Capitol riot, which may explain his 187-minute silence during the attack, Jan. 6 committee chair says
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-kept-retaping-video-telling-people-leave-capitol-riot-bennie-thompson-2021-12

'Biden seems confused': CNN questions president's cognitive health and points out he mixed up COVID-19 tests with antiviral pills in his ABC interview
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10341663/Biden-confused-CNN-correspondent-points-mixing-COVID-19-tests-antiviral-pills.html

WTH?… Old Joe Biden Quits Talking at His Studio Stage and a Dog Barks as He Shuffles Away (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/wth-old-joe-biden-quits-talking-studio-stage-dog-barks-shuffles-away-video/

“Whatever it Takes” – Biden Supports Senate Filibuster ‘Exception’ to Ram Through Voting Legislation – Says He Would Axe the Longstanding Senate Practice Without Hesitation (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/whatever-takes-biden-supports-senate-filibuster-exception-ram-voting-legislation-says-axe-longstanding-senate-practice-without-hesitation-video/

China Declares Biden Administration Has ‘Failed in the First Year’
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/23/china-declares-biden-administration-has-failed-in-the-first-year/

Biden White House Staffers Eyeing Exits – Suffering From Low Morale, Dissatisfaction with Biden’s Leadership
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/biden-white-house-staffers-eyeing-exits-suffering-low-morale-dissatisfaction-bidens-leadership/

Scalise: Biden Messed up Testing Because He ‘Only Wanted to Talk about Vaccines’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/23/scalise-biden-messed-up-testing-because-he-only-wanted-to-talk-about-vaccines/

Sen. Ron Johnson to Newsmax: US Won't 'Hire' Biden Again After 'Miserable' '21
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/ron-johnson-covid-19-reelection-joe-biden/2021/12/23/id/1049813/

Jesse Watters: Biden's 'opportunist handlers' want you to know he's inept and they have 'real power'
https://www.foxnews.com/media/jesse-watters-joe-biden-opportunist-handlers

Experts: Biden Omicron Measures Too Little, Too Late
https://www.newsmax.com/us/biden-omicron-measures-experts/2021/12/23/id/1049818/

McEnany: Biden 'Won't Be Able to Remain in the Basement' in '24
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/basement-2024-presidential-reelection/2021/12/23/id/1049833/

Report: Kamala Harris Turns to Hillary Clinton for Advice on Winning Public Favor
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/report-kamala-harris-turns-to-hillary-clinton-for-advice-on-winning-public-favor/

Exclusive — Jim Jordan Lays Out Plan to Take on Big Tech After Republicans Re-Take House of Representatives
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/exclusive-jim-jordan-lays-out-plan-to-take-on-big-tech-after-republicans-re-take-house-of-representatives/

Dem Rep. Dean: Jim Jordan Is ‘Not a Serious American’ — He’s ‘Very Scared’ of January 6 Probe
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/23/dem-rep-dean-jim-jordan-is-not-a-serious-american-hes-very-scared-of-january-6-probe/

Cruz Warns About Latest Move from Democrats that Would Be 'Catastrophic' to the Country
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/12/23/cruz-warns-about-latest-move-from-democrats-that-would-be-catastrophic-to-the-country-n2601024

Senator Rand Paul Provides His Annual Christmas List and Wonders If Anyone Checked Fauci’s Trunk the Day Biden Got Rid of His Dog, and More…
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/senator-rand-paul-provides-annual-christmas-list-wonders-anyone-checked-faucis-trunk-day-biden-got-rid-dog/

AOC calls for police to be DEFUNDED to pay for homeless shelters in response to tweet by former NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton showing vagrants on subway with caption 'why should working people & tourists be subjected to this?'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10341393/AOC-calls-police-defunded-Bill-Bratton-tweeted-photo-five-homeless-subway.html

Ethics Watchdog Demands Investigation into Democrat Rep. Peter Welch’s Stock Transactions
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/ethics-watchdog-demands-investigation-into-democrat-rep-peter-welchs-stock-transactions/

Josh Hawley facing left-wing activist group's threat of new protest outside his DC-area home
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/left-wing-activist-group-threatens-to-show-up-at-sen-hawleys-home-again

Malliotakis: Reaction to Manchin Shows Dems Want to Push Out Anyone with Different Opinions
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/23/malliotakis-reaction-to-manchin-shows-dems-want-to-push-out-anyone-with-different-opinions/

Ted Lieu on the stock market in 2021, meet Ted Lieu on the stock market in 2019. Which one should we trust?
https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2021/12/24/ted-lieu-on-the-stock-market-in-2021-meet-ted-lieu-on-the-stock-market-in-2019-which-one-should-we-trust/

AOC's Grasp on American Governance Is a 'Farce'
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidharsanyi/2021/12/24/aocs-grasp-on-american-governance-is-a-farce-n2601032

Sen. Manchin Calls for 'Greater Understanding' in Christmas Message
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/joe-manchin-christmas-build-back-better-senate/2021/12/23/id/1049815/

State Department waives interviews for H-1B, student, and other nonimmigrant visas
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/state-department-waives-interviews-for-h-1b-student-and-other-nonimmigrant-visas

Merrick Garland’s Jailbreak
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/merrick-garlands-jailbreak/

With SCOTUS Having Scheduled Oral Arguments for Vaccine Mandates, Both Sides Recognize Much is at Stake
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2021/12/23/with-supreme-court-having-scheduled-oral-arguments-for-vaccine-mandate-case-both-sides-recognize-much-is-at-stake-n2601038

USCIRF Vice Chair: ‘Corporate Complicity’ in Uyghur Genocide in China Is Comparable to Corporate Complicity in Nazi Crimes
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/23/uscirf-vice-chair-corporate-complicity-in-uyghur-genocide-in-china-is-comparable-to-corporate-complicity-in-nazi-crimes/

Please -- Stop the Coup Porn
https://pjmedia.com/columns/victor-davis-hanson/2021/12/23/please-stop-the-coup-porn-n1543876

‘Anonymous’ Hacker Group Hijacks U.N. Website with Pro-Taiwan Message
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/23/anonymous-hacker-group-hijacks-u-n-website-with-pro-taiwan-message/

US, Japan prepare draft operation plan for Taiwan contingency: Report
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-japan-prepare-draft-operation-plan-for-taiwan-contingency-report/2456569

The ‘arrogant ‘ US ‘built a new empire’ with NATO after the Cold War, says Mikhail Gorbachev after Putin’s blast at alliance over Ukraine
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10342647/The-arrogant-built-new-empire-NATO-Cold-War-says-Mikhail-Gorbachev.html

Saudi Arabia-China Ballistic Missile Deal 'Deeply Alarming,' Senator Says
https://www.newsweek.com/saudi-arabia-china-ballistic-missile-deal-deeply-alarming-senator-ed-markey-iran-1662987?piano_t=1

Christian Persecution Increased Worldwide in 2021
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/12/23/christian-persecution-increased-worldwide-in-2021/

The ‘Islamophobia Industry' Is Making People Afraid to Criticize Jihad Violence and Sharia Oppression
https://pjmedia.com/culture/robert-spencer/2021/12/23/the-islamophobia-industry-is-making-people-afraid-to-criticize-jihad-violence-and-sharia-oppression-n1544129

Focus turns to Wisconsin voter rolls in state legislature
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/focus-turns-wisconsin-voter-rolls

Missouri Poll: Former Gov. Eric Greitens Strongest in GOP Senate Field Against Any Democrat
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/missouri-poll-greitens-strongest-gop-senate-field-against-dem/

Rhode Island offering digital vaccination status via smartphone app
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/rhode-island-offering-digital-vaccination-status-smartphone-app

There Never Was a Republican Death Cult
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/12/there-never-was-a-republican-death-cult/

New York: Vaccination Card Forgers Face One Year in Jail
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/new-york-vaccination-card-forgers-face-one-year-in-jail/

Pennsylvania governor signs bill to reduce elderly prescription drug costs, expand broadband
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/wolf-signs-legislation-reduce-elderly-prescription-drug-costs-expand-broadband

Census: Americans Flee Left-Wing Lockdown States for Open, Red States
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/census-americans-flee-left-wing-lockdown-states-for-open-red-states/

New Jersey’s Redistricting Commission Bolsters Democrat Strength
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/new-jerseys-redistricting-commission-bolsters-democrat-strength/

Cuomo lashes out at AG James after prosecutors decline to charge him in sexual misconduct allegation
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-lashes-out-ag-james-after-prosecutors-decline-charge-him-in-sexual-misconduct-allegation

A (Statistical) Journal of the Plague Year
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2021/12/24/a-statistical-journal-of-the-plague-year-n2601030

New York shatters COVID record with over 38,000 new cases statewide
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/new-york-shatters-covid-record-with-38000-new-cases/

The five Senate seats most likely to change parties in 2022
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/the-five-senate-seats-most-likely-to-change-parties-in-2022

New Jersey will pay $53million settlement to families of 119 residents at state-run veterans homes who died of COVID
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10342229/New-Jersey-pay-53million-families-119-residents-state-veterans-homes-died-COVID.html

Man arrested for alleged kidnapping, sex with minor, Gascon's office recommended $0 bail: California police
https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-police-arrest-man-alleged-kidnapping-sex-minor-gascons-office-recommended-0-bail

Baltimore police officer shot in head is dead after taken off life support
https://www.foxnews.com/us/baltimore-police-officer-shot-in-head-in-ambush-attack-taken-off-life-support

'Swaddling babe' Baphomet displayed at Illinois Capitol; Satanic Temple calls out Bishop
https://justthenews.com/nation/religion/swaddling-babe-baphomet-displayed-illinois-capitol-satanic-temple-calls-out-bishop

Dem Chicago Alderman: ‘We Still Talk More about COVID’ than Gun Violence, Even Though More Kids Die from Guns in Chicago Than COVID
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/23/dem-chicago-alderman-we-still-talk-more-about-covid-than-gun-violence-even-though-more-kids-die-from-guns-in-chicago-than-covid/

GOP congressman calls on LA DA Gascon to resign over 'diversion' program for teens accused of sex crimes
https://www.foxnews.com/us/los-angeles-da-gascon-diversion-program

LA Mayoral Candidate Wants to Hire 1,300 More Police Officers
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/los-angeles-mayor-joe-buscaino-candidate/2021/12/23/id/1049836/

Florida Republican Under Fire from HOA for ‘Lets’ Go Brandon’ Christmas Lights
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/florida-republican-hoa-lets-go-brandon-christmas-lights/

Baby uses sign language to say ‘Help’ while on Santa’s lap
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/baby-uses-sign-language-to-say-help-while-on-santas-lap/

Seniors in NYC public housing face Christmas without heat, hot water
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/seniors-in-nyc-public-housing-face-christmas-without-heat/

mRNA Vaccine Inventor Issues Warning To Parents: Do Not Give Children ‘Unproven Vaccines’ That May Permanently Damage Organs, Reproductive System, Immunity
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/mrna-vaccine-inventor-issues-warning-parents-not-give-children-unproven-vaccines-may-permanently-damage-organs-reproductive-system-immunity/

Biden is taking a 'nonchalant' attitude to science: Carson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ben-carson-joe-biden-nonchalant-science-coronavirus

We’ll never end the COVID pandemic if politicians keep making same mistakes
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/well-never-end-covid-pandemic-if-politicians-keep-making-mistakes/

Center for Vaccine Development’s Dr. Hotez: Not Biden’s Fault that 200,000 ‘Defiant’ Unvaccinated Died — Clearly the Far-Right’s ‘Monster’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/23/center-for-vaccine-developments-dr-hotez-not-bidens-fault-that-200000-defiant-unvaccinated-died-clearly-the-far-rights-monster/

TRAVEL HELL: United Airlines *Preemptively* Cancels More Than 100 Christmas Eve Flights Due to Omicron
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/travel-united-airlines-preemptively-cancels-100-christmas-eve-flights-due-omicron/

Top doctor scolded by Biden for COVID 'lies': 'I'm just giving Americans the data'
https://www.wnd.com/2021/12/top-doctor-scolded-biden-covid-lies-just-giving-americans-data/

GOP Doctor’s Caucus member knocks Biden on mounting COVID testing crisis: ‘Ineffective’ and ‘weak’
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6288455132001#sp=show-clips

Omicron data show as COVID cases rise, deaths haven't so far
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/health/omicron-data-show-covid-cases-rise-deaths-havent-so-far

Pfizer buys pharmaceutical company that makes heart medication to solve the problem caused by mRNA vaccines
https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-12-23-pfizer-buys-company-that-makes-heart-medication.html

As If FDA's Move Last Week on Abortion Wasn't Bad Enough, Advocates Are Promoting Falsifying Medical Records
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2021/12/23/as-if-fdas-move-on-chemical-abortion-wasnt-bad-enough-activists-are-promoting-fal-n2600754

After Years of WHO Approval, Combustible Cigarettes Just Got a Christmas Present From the FDA
https://townhall.com/columnists/lindseystroud/2021/12/24/after-years-of-who-approval-combustible-cigarettes-just-got-a-christmas-present-from-the-fda-n2601034

Eric Holder and Marc Elias get dropped on their heads over lawsuit challenging Arizona’s new congressional districts
https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2021/12/24/eric-holder-and-marc-elias-get-dropped-on-their-heads-over-lawsuit-challenging-arizonas-new-congressional-districts/

Border crisis is a ‘train wreck’ of a situation: David Webb
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6288467986001#sp=show-clips

Refugee to Stand Trial in 2022 for Allegedly Killing 5 U.S. Marine Veterans, Their Spouses
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/refugee-to-stand-trial-in-2022-for-allegedly-killing-5-u-s-marine-veterans-their-spouses/

New synthetic opioid threatens to drive up astronomical overdose rates
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/new-synthetic-opioid-threatens-to-drive-up-astronomical-overdose-rates

Second American Victim of Convicted Illegal Alien Killer Dies from Injuries
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/second-american-victim-of-convicted-illegal-alien-killer-dies-from-injuries/

CBS: Cartels Succeed in Record Delivery of Youth, Child Migrants in 2021
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/12/23/cbs-cartels-succeed-in-record-delivery-of-youth-child-migrants-in-2021/

EXCLUSIVE: Migrant Collapses in West Texas Border Patrol Station, Dies
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/12/23/exclusive-migrant-collapses-in-west-texas-border-patrol-station-dies/

Two state attorneys general ask court to require Biden administration to finish border wall
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/paxton-schmitt-ask-court-require-biden-administration-finish-border-wall

After Seeing His Record-Low Hispanic Approval Ratings, Biden Resumes Construction On Border Wall - Satire
https://babylonbee.com/news/after-seeing-record-low-hispanic-approval-ratings-biden-resumes-construction-on-border-wall

Immigrant family of 7 from Honduras died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Minnesota home, police say
https://www.foxnews.com/us/immigrant-family-honduras-dies-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-minnesota-home

Report: DCCC to Recruit Senior Campaign Staffers Based on Race, Sexuality
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/report-dccc-to-recruit-senior-campaign-staffers-based-on-race-sexuality/

Parents outraged after teacher mocks 'bigots,' 'evangelicals' in Dr. Seuss-style poem at school board meeting
https://www.foxnews.com/us/parents-outraged-after-teacher-mocks-bigots-evangelicals-in-dr-seuss-style-poem-at-school-board-meeting

Michigan GOP gubernatorial hopeful Tudor Dixon slams woke school district’s 'Equity Challenge'
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/michigan-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-tudor-dixon-slams-woke-school

School district rife with conflict now claims to be students' 'second mother'
https://www.wnd.com/2021/12/school-district-rife-conflict-now-claims-students-second-mother/

Virginia school district 'indoctrinating' kids with critical race theory, parents claim in lawsuit
https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-school-district-indoctrinating-critical-race-theory-parents-lawsuit

Inequality created by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas the antithesis of fair play
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/lia-thomas-dominance-is-the-antithesis-of-fair-play/

1619 Project's Nikole Hannah-Jones argues journalists are too neutral
https://www.foxnews.com/media/1619-project-nikole-hannah-jones-journalists-too-neutral

California education 'equity' official resigns because she lives in Texas
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/education/california-education-equity-official-resigns-because-she-lives-texas

Survey: Two-Thirds of Americans Believe Schools Are Political
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/survey-two-thirds-of-americans-believe-schools-are-political/

Exclusive — William Jacobson: BDS Boycotting Israeli Universities ‘Is Basically the Old Anti-Jewish Boycott’
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2021/12/23/exclusive-william-jacobson-bds-boycotting-israeli-universities-old-anti-jewish-boycott/

Has America Lost Its Faith?
https://townhall.com/columnists/patbuchanan/2021/12/24/has-america-lost-its-faith-n2601026

The Beginning of the End
https://townhall.com/columnists/erickerickson/2021/12/24/the-beginning-of-the-end-n2601037

Politico profile of Michael Avenatti recounts symbiotic relationship: 'He used the media, and we used him'
https://www.foxnews.com/media/politico-profile-michael-avenatti-symbiotic-relationship-media

Fox News is watched by more Democrats than CNN: Data finds 29% of all liberals watch the news station as it ends 2021 as number one news channel
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10342591/Fox-News-watched-Democrats-CNN.html

Seven unbelievable headlines in 2021 that were not satire
https://www.foxnews.com/media/a-recap-of-actual-headlines-that-were-not-satire-in-2021

MSNBC Medical Analyst Dr. Vin Gupta Says the Unvaxxed Should be Denied Care in Hospitals (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/msnbc-medical-analyst-dr-vin-gupta-says-unvaxxed-denied-care-hospitals-video/

Biden has ‘no plan,' COVID-19 response riding on victories from Trump: Kilmeade
https://www.foxnews.com/media/brian-kilmeade-joe-biden-coronavirus-trump-administration-victories

'Chaos and confusion' at the White House has staffers considering jumping ship: Bruce
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chaos-confusion-white-house-tammy-bruce-joe-biden

NPR Finds Racism in the Beatles
https://townhall.com/columnists/timgraham/2021/12/24/npr-finds-racism-in-the-beatles-n2601033

Raymond Arroyo reflects on his Biden administration grievances from 2021
https://www.foxnews.com/media/raymond-arroyo-biden-grievances-seinfeld

Santa’s naughty list: Which politicians are getting coal this year?
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6288456057001#sp=show-clips

Mike Huckabee: ‘Santa Biden’ has given the American people a lump of coal this Christmas
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6288469888001#sp=show-clips

Poll: 72% of Americans Say They Distrust Facebook with Their Data
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/12/24/poll-72-of-americans-say-they-distrust-facebook-with-their-data/

Two Killed, One Injured in Shooting at Burlington Coat Factory in North Hollywood
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/two-killed-one-injured-shooting-burlington-coat-factory-north-hollywood/

Teen girl killed by stray police bullet in LA was trying on dresses for quinceañera
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/teen-killed-by-stray-police-bullet-in-la-was-trying-on-dresses/

Chicago-area mall shooting leaves several wounded; 2 suspects in custody, 1 sought
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-oakbrook-center-mall-shooting-suspect

IRONY: Suspect Arrested For Carjacking ‘Defund The Police’ Democrat Now Facing Federal Charges
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/irony-suspect-arrested-carjacking-defund-police-democrat-now-facing-federal-charges/

Elderly Homeowner Shoots, Kills Alleged Half-Naked Intruder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/elderly-homeowner-shoots-kills-alleged-half-naked-intruder/

Police Arrest Suspects in Murder of Oakland Security Guard
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/crime-smash-and-grab-california-cash-bail/2021/12/23/id/1049835/

Los Angeles: Suspect with pickaxe walks out of Rite Aid with basket of liquor, cops say
https://www.foxnews.com/us/los-angeles-suspect-with-pickaxe-walks-out-of-rite-aid-with-basket-of-liquor-cops

Former Colorado officer charged with killing teen after both allegedly shot at each other
https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-officer-killing

Shooter arrested after targeting homeless people: Miami police
https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-shooter-arrested-targeting-homeless-people

San Antonio mosque spearheads $150,000 reward for missing 3-year-old Lina Sadar Khil
https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-antonio-mosque-organizes-135000-reward-for-missing-3-year-old-lina-sadar-khil

Couple plead guilty after driving through flood leads to deaths of 3 kids
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/couple-plead-guilty-after-driving-through-flood-leads-to-deaths-of-3-kids/

US Chipmaker's Apology to China Draws Criticism
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-chipmaker-s-apology-to-china-draws-criticism/6368136.html

Major corporations had 'woke' trainings exposed in 2021
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/major-corporations-woke-trainings-exposed-in-2021

Apple workers group plans walkout, urges customer boycott for Christmas Eve
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/apple-workers-plan-walkout-urge-customer-boycott-christmas-eve

Hundreds of flights canceled for Christmas Eve as Omicron wreaks havoc
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/hundreds-of-flights-cancelled-for-christmas-eve-amid-omicron/

Nirvana’s lawyers say ‘Nevermind’ lawsuit is just ‘absurd’ cash grab
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/nirvanas-lawyers-say-child-porn-lawsuit-is-a-cash-grab/

NFL adopts new COVID protocols after data suggest that asymptomatic players aren't transmitting the virus even if they test positive
https://www.theblaze.com/news/nfl-adopts-new-covid-protocols-after-data-suggest-that-asymptomatic-players-aren-t-transmitting-the-virus-even-if-they-test-positive

Jaguars Tight End Jacob Hollister Promotes Pro-Life Charity on His Cleats
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2021/12/23/jaguars-tight-end-jacob-hollister-promotes-pro-life-charity-his-cleats/

Former teammate on LeBron James: 'He ruined basketball'
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-teammate-on-lebron-james-he-ruined-basketball

Olympic diver Ian Matos dead at 32 from lung infection
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/olympic-diver-ian-matos-dead-at-32-from-lung-infection/

Don't Shut Down Sports Again for COVID
https://townhall.com/columnists/joshhammer/2021/12/24/dont-shut-down-sports-again-for-covid-n2601039

WATCH: Children and good Samaritan try to save Florida woman from gas station fire
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-children-and-good-samaritan-try-to-save-florida-woman-from-gas-station-fire

‘Just curious’: Phil Mickelson tees up some great questions about the omicron variant (Paging Dr. Fauci!)
https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2021/12/23/just-curious-phil-mickelson-tees-up-some-great-questions-about-the-omicron-variant-paging-dr-fauci/

Joyless ACLU CANCELS Elf on a Shelf: Claims the children's festive favorite normalizes 'surveillance by authorities' and tells parents to leave them on 'store shelves'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10341441/ACLU-CANCELS-Elf-shelf-normalizing-surveillance-authorities.html

2021 Was the Year of the Jury Trial
https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2021/12/24/blue-state-blues-2021-was-the-year-of-the-jury-trial/

Drawings made by Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley revealed in chilling documents
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/michigan-school-shooter-ethan-crumbleys-drawings-revealed-in-chilling-documents/

I've Worked with People Like Bette Midler... Yes, They Think You're Stupid
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryoconnor/2021/12/24/ive-worked-with-people-like-bette-midler-yes-they-think-youre-stupid-n2600889

Social media erupts over Kim Potter 'guilty' verdict: 'A white police officer has been held accountable for killing a Black man'
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/social-media-erupts-over-kim-potter-guilty-verdict-a-white-police-officer-has-been-held-accountable-for-killing-a-black-man

Minneapolis Area Cops May Want to 'Send Out Their Resumes' After Kim Potter Verdict
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2021/12/23/minneapolis-area-cops-may-want-to-send-out-their-resumes-after-kim-potter-verdict-n1544084

Judge Jeanine 'stunned' at Kim Potter guilty verdict: 'None of us really expected it'
https://www.foxnews.com/media/judge-jeanine-kim-potter-guilty-verdict

Minnesota AG thankful for 'accountability' but 'wouldn't wish anyone' Potter's fate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/minnesota-ag-thankful-for-accountability-but-wouldnt-wish-anyone-potters-fate

Fourth woman accuses Chris Noth of sexual assault: ‘We should have our day in court’
https://pagesix.com/2021/12/23/fourth-woman-accuses-chris-noth-of-sexual-assault/

George Floyd's Texas pardon request withdrawn over 'procedural errors'
https://justthenews.com/government/local/george-floyds-texas-pardon-withdrawn-over-procedural-errors

Note: I have to run into work for a few hours. I will update the news again when I return.

Joe Biden Christmas Disaster: NORAD Santa Call Ends with President Agreeing with ‘Let’s Go, Brandon!’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/dad-says-lets-go-brandon-in-christmas-call-with-his-kids-and-joe-biden/

WAYNE ROOT: Let’s Celebrate the Donald Trump Christmas Miracle
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/wayne-root-celebrate-donald-trump-christmas-miracle/

Bernie Kerik: 'I Don't Trust' Jan. 6 Committee
https://www.newsmax.com/us/kerik-january-6-committee-trust-subpoena/2021/12/24/id/1049872/

14 GOP Lawmakers Sign Letter to DC Mayor Bowser to Fire Deputy Warden Landerkin Who Allows Torture of DC Political Prisoners
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/13-gop-lawmakers-sign-letter-dc-mayor-bowser-fire-deputy-warden-landerkin-allows-torture-dc-political-prisoners/

Exclusive–O’Donnell: America’s First Christmas that Changed the Course of History
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/exclusive-odonnell-americas-first-christmas-that-changed-the-course-of-history/

Liz Cheney Just Sent Letters Home for Christmas – And Look What We Found Missing
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/liz-cheney-just-sent-letters-home-christmas-look-found-missing/

Michigan’s Radical SOS Asks Court to Dismiss Case Against the Use of Zuckerberg-Funded Drop Boxes in the State
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/michigans-soros-backed-sos-asks-court-dismiss-case-use-zuckerberg-funded-drop-boxes-state/

Pete Buttigieg Rubs It in: Kamala Harris’s Thankless Portfolio Means She Never Gets Credit for Anything
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/pete-buttigieg-rubs-it-in-kamala-harriss-thankless-portfolio-means-she-never-gets-credit-anything/

Far-Left Daily Beast Turns on Joe Biden: “Progressives, Moderates, Republicans—Nobody Trusts Joe Biden”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/even-far-left-liberals-realize-progressives-moderates-republicans-nobody-trusts-joe-biden/

Dr. Jill Biden’s press secretary gets snarky when asked about that ridiculous singing nurses routine
https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2021/12/23/dr-jill-bidens-press-secretary-gets-snarky-when-asked-about-that-ridiculous-singing-nurses-routine/

9 Things You Need To Know About the New COVID-19 Pill
https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/9-things-to-know-about-covid-pill

6 International Bad Guys Thrilled to Have Biden in Office This Year
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2021/12/24/6-international-bad-guys-thrilled-to-have-biden-in-office-this-year/

Exclusive — Rep. Ralph Norman: Biden Administration ‘at War with All Faith-Based Agencies’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/rep-ralph-norman-biden-administration-war-all-faith-based-agencies/

CNN’s Cillizza: Biden, Harris, McConnell Get Coal for Christmas; Buttigieg, DeSantis, Manchin Get Candy Cane
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/24/cnns-cillizza-biden-harris-mcconnell-get-coal-for-christmas-buttigieg-desantis-manchin-get-candy-cane/

Biden White House Christmas Special Receives Massive Mocking: ‘Freaking Weirdos’ ‘Out of Touch’
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/12/24/biden-white-house-christmas-special-receives-massive-mocking-freaking-weirdos-out-of-touch/

White House Dismissed October Proposal To Provide Free At-Home Tests To Americans For The Holidays
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/24/white-house-covid-tests-octobor-proposal/

Manchin Told White House He'd Support Billionaire Tax: Report
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/manchin-biden-billionaire-tax/2021/12/24/id/1049860/

Lt. Col. Scheller Announces Discharge From Marines After Afghanistan Criticism
https://www.newsmax.com/us/scheller-marine-afghanistan-discharge/2021/12/24/id/1049878/

Georgia election workers sue Rudy Giuliani and OAN over election fraud claims
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/georgia-election-workers-sue-rudy-giuliani-and-oann-over-election-fraud-claims

Police Association Spokeswoman to Newsmax: 'Kim Potter Is Not a Criminal'
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/betsy-brantner-smith-police-kim-potter/2021/12/24/id/1049873/

Alan Dershowitz: Kim Potter's Conviction Carries 'Dangerous Implications'
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/dershowitz-kim-potter-daunte-wright/2021/12/24/id/1049869/

‘I Can’t Support This’: USA Swimming Official Resigns in Protest of Trans Swimmer
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2021/12/24/i-cant-support-this-usa-swimming-official-resigns-in-protest-of-trans-swimmer/

Victory for Project Veritas: Judge orders New York Times to get rid of memos
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/victory-for-project-veritas-ny-supreme-court-orders-new-york-times-to-get-rid-of-memos

Ex-Surgeon General Adams: Trump Changed 'Tune' on Vaccine After Biden's Speech
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jerome-adams-trump-biden-vaccines/2021/12/24/id/1049862/

Merck’s New COVID-19 Pill Could Accidentally Trigger A New Variant, Experts Warn
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/23/merck-molnupiravir-covid-19-pill-coronavirus-variant-fda/

NY Gov. Hochul Announces Isolation Guidelines for Essential Workers
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/hochul-covid-essential-workers-isolation/2021/12/24/id/1049876/

Omicron Chaos: Christmas Eve Plagued with 2,000 Flight Cancellations
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/omicron-chaos-christmas-eve-plagued-2000-flight-cancelations/

CBS’ Kennedy Center Honors, Featuring Bette Midler, Sees Ratings Crash to New Low
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/12/24/cbs-kennedy-center-honors-featuring-bette-midler-sees-ratings-crash-to-new-low/

Prosecutors in Michigan school shooting allege parents ignored 'red flags,' pursued own interests
https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/prosecutors-michigan-school-shooting-allege-parents-ignore-red-flags-pursued

Hollywood’s Sinking Ship Sends F-List Actors Flocking to Anti-American Chinese Propaganda Films
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/24/hollywoods-sinking-ship-sends-f-list-actors-flocking-to-anti-american-chinese-propaganda-films/

Royal Caribbean cruise ship denied entry to two islands after 55 fully vaccinated passengers test positive for COVID
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-denied-entry-to-two-islands-after-55-fully-vaccinated-passengers-test-positive-for-covid

Rainbow Warriors pull out of Hawai'i Bowl
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rainbow-warriors-pull-out-of-hawaii-bowl

Surfer Ingrid Seiple Gets Attacked By A Wild Boar In Hawaii
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/23/hawaii-surfing-ingrid-seiple-boar-attack-video/

Illegal Immigrants Broke into a Border Patrol Agent's Home and Tried to Steal His Uniforms
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2021/12/24/border-patrol-agent-warns-americans-border-crisis-n2601047

Navy’s Vice Admiral Nowell Being Sued by Commander for Creating a Fraudulent Process for Requesting a Right to Deny Taking the COVID Vaccine
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/navys-vice-admiral-nowell-sued-commander-creating-fraudulent-process-requesting-right-deny-taking-covid-vaccine/

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas for sitting lawmakers could enter 'dangerous Constitutional territory'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jan-6-committee-subpoenas-sitting-lawmakers-dangerous-constitutional-territory

The 10 worst fact checks of 2021, and why they matter
https://www.foxnews.com/media/the-worst-fact-checks-of-2021

Democrats Are Pushing For Student Loan Forgiveness. Who Would It Benefit?
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/24/democrats-student-loan-debt-upper-middle-class/

Biden admin canceled every viable resource to law enforcement at the border: Lt. Christopher Olivarez
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6288482453001#sp=show-clips

Mom Of Wheelchair Bound Son Claims “Evil human being” Daunte Wright Told Friends He “Accidentally” Shot Her Son In The Head After MN Cop Who Accidentally Shot And Killed Wright Is Convicted of Murder
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/mom-wheelchair-bound-son-claims-evil-human-daunte-wright-told-friends-accidentally-shot-son-head-mn-cop-accidentally-shot-killed-wright-convicted-mur/

Husband of Illinois Dem state lawmaker fired legal gun at perps during carjacking: reports
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-state-senator-lightford-husband-fired-legal-gun

Woman Dies After Washington Safety Deshazor Everett Crashes His Vehicle
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/24/report-deshazor-everett-crash-death-olivia-peters/

SpaceX sends Christmas presents and detergent to astronauts so they can try to do laundry on long trips to Mars
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/spacex-sends-christmas-presents-and-detergent-to-astronauts-so-they-can-try-to-do-laundry-on-long-trips-to-mars

More than Half of MIT Academics Feel Their Voices Are Constrained on an ‘Everyday Basis’
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/12/24/more-than-half-of-mit-academics-feel-their-voices-are-constrained-on-an-everyday-basis/

Some global news...

Europe

Europe's bizarre rules for COVID vaccine passes
https://www.rawstory.com/europe-s-bizarre-rules-for-vaccine-passes/

Nearly 800 Migrants Aboard NGO ‘Taxi’ Ships Awaiting European Port Access
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/24/nearly-800-migrants-aboard-ngo-taxi-ships-awaiting-european-port-access/

UK Channel Migrants Might be Electronically Tagged to Prevent Black Market Work
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/24/uk-channel-migrants-might-be-electronically-tagged-to-prevent-black-market-work/

London-based Migrant Smuggling Group Sentenced to 35 Years in Jail
https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/15716-london-based-migrant-smuggling-group-sentenced-to-35-years-in-jail

Police open criminal probe into U.K. vaccine rollout after medical dissenter's legal challenge
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/coronavirus/fripolice-open-criminal-probe-uk-vaccine-rollout-after-medical

Northern Irish Bishops Decry Vote Allowing Abortion of Disabled
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/12/24/northern-irish-bishops-decry-vote-allowing-abortion-of-disabled/

Scottish Football Fans Hold ‘F*** Off SNP!’ Banner In Response to COVID Restrictions
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/24/scottish-football-fans-hold-f-off-snp-banner-in-response-to-covid-restrictions/

Finnish Experts Demand Ban on All Indoor Public Events to Fight Covid
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/24/finnish-experts-demand-ban-on-all-indoor-public-events-to-fight-covid/

Anti-Covid Passport Protestors Storm Grounds of Romanian Parliament
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/24/anti-covid-passport-protestors-storm-grounds-of-romanian-parliament/

China's Lithuania blockade hits other EU exports, Dombrovskis says
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2021/1224/1268566-chinas-lithuania-blockade-hits-other-eu-exports/

Berlin wants EU to be 'Fourth German Reich', says Poland's Kaczynski
https://www.euronews.com/2021/12/24/berlin-wants-eu-to-be-fourth-german-reich-says-poland-s-kaczynski

The EU is forcing Poland to choose between money or the constitution
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/for-poland-it-s-your-money-or-your-constitution

Putin says the West is the one threatening Ukraine war
https://theweek.com/us/1008400/trump-asks-supreme-court-to-block-jan-6-committee-access-to-his-records

Satellite images show Russia still building up forces near Ukraine
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/satellite-images-show-russia-still-building-up-forces-near-ukraine-2021-12-24/?rpc=401&

Putin demands US assurances on security as Russia completes hypersonic weapons test
https://www.foxnews.com/world/putin-assurances-security-russia-hypersonic-weapons-test

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Middle East Region

125 countries back opened-ended UNHRC war crimes probe against Israel
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-689705

Hamas deputy leader threatens another confrontation
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/319189

Turkey sanctions hundreds of individuals with links to Gulen movement
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-sanctions-hundreds-individuals-links-gulen-movement

Teacher savagely attacks student in Turkey (VIDEO)
https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/12/24/teacher-savagely-attacks-student/

Jordan Calls for Syria's Return to Arab League at Algeria Summit
https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3376531/jordan-calls-syrias-return-arab-league-algeria-summit

84 foreign-born individuals in Bahrain ‘list of terrorists
https://www.newsofbahrain.com/bahrain/77565.html

Iran, S. Arabia set to start new round of talks in Baghdad
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/468399/Iran-S-Arabia-set-to-start-new-round-of-talks-in-Baghdad

Iran Says It Fired 16 Ballistic Missiles During Annual Drill
https://www.ntd.com/iran-says-it-fired-16-ballistic-missiles-during-annual-drill_718616.html

Iran's war games in Gulf were warning to Israel, top Iranian commanders say
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1z5h4xjf

Iran nuclear deal still topical, no alternative to it — Russian diplomat
https://tass.com/politics/1380569

Iran: Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 491,700
https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statements/iran-coronavirus-death-toll-surpasses-491700/

US Navy Seizes Arms in the Arabian Sea Bound for Houthis in Yemen
https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3376376/us-navy-seizes-arms-arabian-sea-bound-houthis-yemen

Saudi Arabia-China Ballistic Missile Deal 'Deeply Alarming,' Senator Says
https://www.newsweek.com/saudi-arabia-china-ballistic-missile-deal-deeply-alarming-senator-ed-markey-iran-1662987?piano_t=1

Factbox: Mansions, horses, and blackmail: The Dubai royals’ custody battle
https://www.egyptindependent.com/factbox-mansions-horses-and-blackmail-the-dubai-royals-custody-battle/

Lebanon's telecoms minister warns of further Internet outages due to lengthy fuel shortages
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/lebanons-telecoms-minister-warns-of-further-internet-outages-due-to-lengthy-fuel-shortages/

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Asia

Chinese authorities warn Christians not to celebrate Christmas
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/christmas-warning-12242021123357.html

More Hong Kong Universities Remove Tiananmen Square Protest Artwork
https://www.voanews.com/a/more-hong-kong-universities-remove-tiananmen-square-protest-artwork/6368196.html

China denounces US import restrictions over Uyghur human rights abuses
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/china-denounces-us-import-restrictions-over-uyghur-rights-abuses/

Chinese officials punished over COVID outbreak that led to Xian lockdown
https://www.metro.us/chinese-officials-punished-over/

China Admits 13-Million-People Lockdown Is a Panic Move Before Genocide Olympics
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/24/china-admits-13-million-people-lockdown-panic-move-genocide-olympics/

China to Create Rare Earth ‘Behemoth’ Company to ‘Stabilize Supply Chain’
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/23/china-create-rare-earths-behemoth-company-stabilize-supply-chain/

Japan Becomes Latest Country Not Sending Government Reps to Olympics
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/japan-becomes-latest-country-not-sending-government-reps-to-olympics/2678646/

US, Japan prepare draft operation plan for Taiwan contingency: Report
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/us-japan-prepare-draft-operation-plan-for-taiwan-contingency-report/2456569

Japan approves use of Merck’s COVID-19 pill
https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-health-business-osaka-e5cf5edefdffd2f89d6d2a223fb22a81

South Korea develops PCR test that detects five variants, including omicron
https://www.laprensalatina.com/south-korea-develops-pcr-test-that-detects-five-variants-including-omicron/

South Korea's Moon pardons disgraced Park amid tight presidential race
https://www.rawstory.com/s-korea-s-moon-pardons-disgraced-park-amid-tight-presidential-race/

Hundreds more displaced as Myanmar airstrikes hit near Thai border
https://www.trtworld.com/asia/hundreds-more-displaced-as-myanmar-airstrikes-hit-near-thai-border-52967

Cambodia's ruling party endorses PM's son as future leader
https://www.reuters.com/article/cambodia-politics/cambodias-ruling-party-endorses-pms-son-as-future-leader-idUSKBN2J308S?rpc=401&

Indian bishop denounces 'open season' against Christians as states pass 'anti-conversion' laws
https://www.foxnews.com/world/indian-bishop-denounces-open-season-against-christians-as-states-pass-anti-conversion-laws

Ferry fire kills at least 39 in southern Bangladesh
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/bangladesh-ferry-fire-kills-at-least-37-people/

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Latin America

Agents Find 6-Year-Old Migrant Caring for 1-Year-Old at Border
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/12/24/agents-find-6-year-old-migrant-caring-for-1-year-old-at-border/

Most crimes against Mexico journalists, activists unpunished
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10341035/90-activists-journalists-crimes-Mexico-unpunished.html

Mexico grapples with crisis of 95,000 missing persons
https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-grapples-with-crisis-of-95000-missing-persons/a-60248584

Mexico adds 149 COVID-19 deaths, official death toll nears 300,000
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-adds-149-covid-19-deaths-official-death-toll-nears-300000-2021-12-23/?rpc=401&

China, Peru foreign ministers hail bilateral ties in phone talks
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-12-24/China-Peru-foreign-ministers-hail-bilateral-ties-in-phone-talks--16fk3Dr5oKk/index.html

Ecuador becomes first country to make Covid vaccine obligatory for children
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/covid-vaccine-obligatory-in-ecuador-from-age-of-5-1891572-2021-12-24

Armed Mapuches in Southern Chile burn 31 cabins, forestry machinery and open fire on a hydrant aircraft
https://en.mercopress.com/2021/12/24/armed-mapuches-in-southern-chile-burn-31-cabins-forestry-machinery-and-open-fire-on-a-hydrant-aircraft

Chile to Give Fourth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose from February
https://www.news18.com/news/world/chile-to-give-fourth-covid-19-vaccine-dose-from-february-4590725.html

Two Venezuelan men arrested after cocaine bust on Crooked Isl.
https://thenassauguardian.com/two-venezuelan-men-arrested-after-cocaine-bust-on-crooked-isl/

Caruzo – Two Decades of Socialism Fail to Kill the Christmas Spirit in Venezuela
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2021/12/24/caruzo-two-decades-of-socialism-fail-to-kill-the-christmas-spirit-in-venezuela/

Supreme Court allows appeal in part in Venezuela gold case
https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/supreme-court-allows-appeal-in-part-in-venezuela-gold-case

Argentina: President Fernandez Extends Ban On Layoffs
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Argentina-President-Fernandez-Extends-Ban-On-Layoffs-20211224-0001.html

Navy of Uruguay takes delivery of three US Protector-Class patrol vessels
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2021/december/11163-navy-of-uruguay-takes-delivery-of-three-us-protector-class-patrol-vessels.html

These women are fighting for their Indigenous land and the survival of the Amazon
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/24/world/indigenous-women-amazon-climate-environment/index.html

Cubans Face Brutal Repression This Christmas Following July Protests
https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2021/12/23/cubans-face-brutal-repression-christmas-following-july-protests/

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Africa

Nigerian military kill ISWAP commander Modu Kime, foot soldiers
https://dailypost.ng/2021/12/24/nigerian-military-kill-iswap-commander-modu-kime-foot-soldiers/

Buhari Rejoices With Christians On Christmas, Urges Citizens To Rekindle Hope In Nigeria
https://thewillnigeria.com/news/buhari-rejoices-with-christians-on-christmas-urges-citizens-to-rekindle-hope-in-nigeria/

Attacks on police officers increase
https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/attacks-on-police-officers-increase-3662618

Western powers condemn presence of Russian mercenaries in Mali
https://www.africanews.com/2021/12/24/western-powers-condemn-presence-of-russian-mercenaries-in-mali/

Gambia commission says ex-pres Jammeh responsible for murder, torture and rape
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gambia-justice/gambia-commission-says-ex-pres-jammeh-responsible-for-murder-torture-and-rape-idUSKBN2J30YV?rpc=401&

Groups call for protests against Libya poll cancellation
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-10342635/Groups-call-protests-against-Libya-poll-cancellation.html

DR Congo: Protesters Shot Dead, Wounded in Goma
https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/12/24/dr-congo-protesters-shot-dead-wounded-goma#

Sudan's pro-democracy groups call for unity ahead of renewed protests
https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/2021/12/24/sudans-pro-democracy-groups-call-for-unity-ahead-of-renewed-protests/

US embassy urges nationals to avoid protest sites in Sudan
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20211224-us-embassy-urges-nationals-to-avoid-protest-sites-in-sudan/

Egypt to receive advanced German anti-missile defence system
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20211224-report-egypt-to-receive-advanced-german-anti-missile-defence-system/

Tunisia's Ennahda slams prison sentence against ex-President Moncef Marzouki
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20211224-tunisias-ennahda-slams-prison-sentence-against-ex-president-moncef-marzouki/

Rhino horn destined for China found inside chocolate boxes at OR Tambo International Airport
https://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/rhino-horn-destined-for-china-found-inside-chocolate-boxes-at-or-tambo-international-airport-20211224

S.Africa scraps isolation for those without COVID symptoms
https://www.fxempire.com/news/article/s-africa-scraps-isolation-for-those-without-covid-symptoms-849793

Thousands of dying Cape Fur seals continue to wash ashore – still no answers from dept
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/thousands-of-dying-cape-fur-seals-continue-to-wash-ashore-still-no-answers-from-dept-pics-latest/

Joe Biden Drops Travel Restrictions on African Countries — WH Says It Won’t Slow Omicron in USA
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/joe-biden-drops-travel-restrictions-on-african-countries-wh-says-it-wont-slow-omicron-in-usa/

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South Pacific

Australia shortens booster wait as Omicron explosion turns holidays into chaos
https://www.metro.us/australia-shortens-booster-wait/

Pro-Palestinian Artists Withdraw From Sydney Festival Over Israeli Sponsorship Deal
https://www.algemeiner.com/2021/12/24/pro-palestinian-artists-withdraw-from-sydney-festival-over-israeli-sponsorship-deal/

China to equip and train Solomon Islands police after anti-China unrest
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/24/china-to-equip-and-train-police-in-solomon-islands-after-unrest

Tonga volcano continues to pump out plumes of gas and dust
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/458550/tonga-volcano-continues-to-pump-out-plumes-of-gas-and-dust

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Canada

Canadian Imam Compares Wishing Merry Christmas to Congratulating Murderers, Pedophiles
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/canadian-imam-compares-wishing-merry-christmas-to-congratulating-murderers-pedophiles/

Canada to Join Mexico in Complaint on U.S. Car-Origin Rules
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-23/canada-to-join-mexico-in-complaint-over-u-s-car-origin-rules

Ontario shatters all previous COVID-19 records with 9,571 new cases
https://www.cp24.com/news/ontario-shatters-all-previous-covid-19-records-with-9-571-new-cases-1.5719058

Quebec adds more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases in largest single-day rise to date, reports say
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-adds-more-than-10-000-covid-19-cases-in-largest-single-day-rise-to-date-reports-say-1.5719252

Ottawa aims to administer COVID booster doses to all adults by end of January
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-aims-to-administer-covid-booster-doses-to-all-adults-by-end-of-january-1.5719310

Public Invited to Comment on New Brunswick Police Performance
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/new-brunswick/sections/police-and-fire/articles/public-invited-to-comment-on-new-brunswick-police-performance

These are the top five scams Canadians fell for in 2021
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/these-are-the-top-five-scams-canadians-fell-for-in-2021-1.5718580