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In a stunning turn of events, Lorenz Kraus, accused of murdering his parents and collecting their Social Security for eight years, is attempting to suppress his confession from a local TV interview. His public defender, Rebekah Sokol, filed a motion to block the interview as evidence. Kraus faces seven counts, including first-degree murder, and is due in court soon. The outcome of this motion could significantly impact the defenses strategy. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nineteen-year-old Babson College freshman, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, was deported to Honduras despite a judges order to stay in the U.S. She claims ignorance of a 2017 deportation order, spending two nights in detention before being flown back. Her lawyers accuse the government of bad faith, and seven retired judges support her, calling for a contempt hearing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Paramount escalates takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, securing $40.4B in financing with Larry Ellisons personal guarantee. Breakup fee increased to $5.8B, matching Netflixs offer. Shareholders get extended deadline to decide. Hollywoods streaming giants engage in intense competition. Checkout Solipillow.com

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing for transparency in Jeffrey Epsteins files, introducing a resolution to sue the Justice Department for slow and heavily redacted releases. Despite the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the department only dropped a small batch of files, with huge blackouts. Accusers and lawmakers are furious, as the released pages lack context and reveal no big findings. The Justice Department defends the delays, citing the need to protect victims names, and promises a rolling release by years end. Meanwhile, trust in institutions wanes, and the need for rest and clarity grows. Checkout Solipillow.com

Colorado Judge to Decide on New Plea Deals for Hallfords in Funeral Home Scandal: Families Seek Full Accountability for Storing Decaying Bodies and Scamming Pandemic Aid Checkout Solipillow.com

In the face of harsh North Country winters, soldiers at Fort Drum and their community come together to spread holiday cheer through the Mountain of Toys campaign. Despite freezing conditions, they walk miles to hand out over a thousand gifts to hundreds of families, easing financial burdens and fostering a sense of unity and warmth. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Yorks minimum wage increases, with NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County seeing a rise to $17/hour, while the rest of the state goes up to $16/hour. This boost, tied to inflation, aims to help workers keep up with rising costs. Another increase is planned for later in 2026, with yearly bumps starting in 2027 based on regional inflation rates. As families face longer hours and tighter budgets, this wage hike offers a much-needed boost. Checkout Solipillow.com

Poughkeepsie, NY, named top Hallmark movie setting in the US; study considers small businesses, historic sites, and December snowfall; Hudson Valley towns like Kingston, Middletown, Newburgh, Saratoga Springs, and Hudson also make top ten in New York; local residents and researchers praise Poughkeepsies charm and winter scenery; Hudson Valley has hosted several Hallmark films, solidifying its movie cred. Checkout Solipillow.com

In Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson Foods beef plant closure threatens 3,200 jobs, potentially leading to 7,000 total job losses and $241 million in vanished wages. Workers, including a mother and her high school senior daughter, grapple with uncertainty and the possibility of relocating. The plant, opened in 1990 and bought by Tyson in 2000, once doubled the towns population and offered the American Dream. Now, families face financial struggles and potential uprooting. Checkout Solipillow.com