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⚠️ As the Teamsters' cross-country Christmastime strike against Amazon entered its second day on Friday, the union said that "momentum continues to mount" as workers seek "fair treatment" from the online retailer.

🚨 Luigi Mangione traveled from Georgia to allegedly stalk and kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and said he targeted the healthcare industry because "it checked every box," according to one of a number of entries in a notebook in which the suspect discussed the plot in the weeks before the brazen crime, according to a federal criminal complaint.

🏛️ President-elect Donald Trump took credit for killing the House Republican-proposed government funding bill Thursday, telling ABC News there will be a government shutdown unless Congress extends the limit on government borrowing or eliminates the debt ceiling entirely.

🚫 The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ban on drone operations in dozens of areas of New Jersey and New York until mid-January, unless operators are granted special permission from the government.

🥔 Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall on some bags of its Lay's Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients.

🥰 A heartwarming video of a doctor speaking words of affirmation to a newborn recently went viral after the baby's parents shared the sweet moment online.
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This morning on “GMA,” Lori Bergamotto has all “The Right Stuff” for holiday gifting! Plus, the cast of “Squid Game” is here to dish on the new season of the hit show. And Cake Boss Buddy Valastro is LIVE in Times Square to help with any last-minute baking tips. All this and more, coming up on “GMA.”
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