💸 Minimum-Wage Workers In 22 States Will Be Getting Raises On January 1. Those increases will affect an estimated 9.9 million workers, according to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), which estimates that those bumped wages will add up to an additional $6.95 billion in pay. (NPR) 📰 Israeli Forces Bombard Central Gaza In Apparent Move Toward Expanding Ground Offensive. Despite international pressure for a cease-fire and U.S. calls for a reduction in civilian casualties, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday warned that the fight "isn't close to finished." (AP) ❄️ Russia's Navalny Describes Harsh Reality At 'Polar Wolf' Arctic Prison. Navalny posted an update on X via his lawyers after his allies lost touch with him for more than two weeks while he was in transit with no information about where he was being taken, prompting expressions of concern from Western politicians. (Reuters) 💰 No One Wins Powerball Christmas Day Jackpot As Prize Grows To $685M. Those who wished to win the estimated $660 million Powerball jackpot for Christmas this year were let down, but may have another chance Wednesday as the prize pot grows to $685 million. (NBC) |
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