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1. DOJ says ‘over a million more’ documents possibly tied to Epstein case uncovered and will take weeks to release them all

   The Justice Department announced on Christmas Eve it had lawyers ‘working around the clock’ to review the materials, but it could take weeks to release the rest

2. Afcon 2025: Fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full from Africa Cup of Nations

   Morocco host the 24-nation tournament as Ivory Coast return to defend their crown

3. Jack Smith wants Congress to release his full closed-door testimony on Trump’s cases

   The ex-prosecutor’s work was stymied by a Trump-appointed judge in Florida and Trump’s re-election to the presidency

4. Ivory Coast v Mozambique live: Afcon 2025 result as reigning champions off to winning start

   Ivory Coast 1-0 Mozambique:Man United’s Amad Diallo scores early in the second half to give the reigning champion Elephants all three points

5. Three teens charged with sexually assaulting classmate during high school graduation party, prosecutors say

   Kevin Niemiec, Zachary Mascolo, and Jon Clary II were charged months after the June incident

6. Arizona lawmaker wants to fund a public health study on ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

   The bill follows efforts in other states and at the Capitol to turn the phony medical condition legitimate

7. EastEnders legend returns from prison to wreak havoc at Christmas

   Characters' return was kept under wraps ahead of Thursday’s major episode

8. Are sugar-free desserts actually good for you? Dietitians share the ingredients to avoid

   Are there ingredients in sugar-free desserts that aren’t as healthy as they seem? Amber Raiken speaks to dietitians about concerning artificial sweeteners and other products in zero-sugar food and drinks

9. Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

   A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaii's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026

10. DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

    The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress