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1. Volcano’s ‘Explosive’ Eruption Sparks Emergency Evacuations
RED ALERT
Around 54,000 people could be affected.
U.S. NEWS
2. Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year Makes Not-So-Subtle Nod to U.S. Politics
OH MY WORD
The oldest dictionary publisher in the country decreed that ‘polarization’ was the word on everyone’s lips in a year defined by the presidential election.
CULTURE
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3. Dad Busted After Wild Attempt to Divert Flight to the U.S.
MID-AIR CHAOS
The man allegedly assaulted a flight attendant and attempted to rush the cockpit.
4. Famously Lanky Soccer Star Casts Verdict on Barron Trump’s Skills
TOP TRUMPS
Peter Crouch, who is 6-foot-7, became a soccer legend in Europe before retiring.
The Best Gifts for Stubborn Giftees Who Swear They ‘Don’t Want Anything’
GIFT GUIDE 2024
We all know someone who, year after year, stubbornly swears they don’t want a gift, but no one feels comfortable *actually* showing up empty-handed.
5. Tom Brady Pokes Fun at Bill Belichick for Considering College Coaching Gig
LAUGH OUT LOUD
The former Patriots quarterback delivered a deadpan impression of his former coach.
6. Trump Uses Image of Jill Biden in Creepy Attempt to Sell Cologne
HE WENT THERE
The president-elect used a photo of the pair chatting while attending the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris over the weekend.
POLITICS
7. Jay-Z Vows to Rape Accuser: ‘I Will Not Give You ONE RED PENNY!’
NO QUARTER
The rapper mentioned his “heartbreak” for his family, saying he and his wife, pop superstar Beyoncé, “will have to sit our children down.”
8. Influencer Slams Cheating Rumors With Barry Keoghan Amid Sabrina Carpenter Split
NOT THE OTHER WOMAN
Breckie Hill clapped back at growing online speculation that she was the reason behind Keoghan and Carpenter’s split.
OBSESSED
9. ‘Moana 2′ Sails Away With Second Box-Office Win Against ‘Wicked’
GOING FAR
“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” also followed closely behind as the trio boosted the year’s box office totals.
10. Russian State TV Reveals Assad's Whereabouts
ASSAD’S ASYLUM
In Syria, celebrations are taking place after Syrian rebels captured the capital of Damascus.
WORLD
11. Popular LA Radio Host Dies at 44
CONDOLENCES
Robin Ayers, a personality on KBLA 1580 Talk, died on Thursday.
12. Mariah Carey Addresses AI Rumors About Her Christmas Video
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
Carey, who filmed a Christmas-themed video to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her album, had fans questioning if the video was actually real.
13. CNN’s Alisyn Camerota to Leave Network After a Decade
END OF AN ERA
The anchor joined CNN in 2014 after a 16-year stint at Fox News.
MEDIA
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