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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined the NORAD Tracks Santa tradition, chatting with excited kids about Santas trip. Trump joked about keeping a bad Santa out and emphasized the importance of staying on Santas nice list. He also shared his thoughts on Santas diet, drawing laughter from the kids. The first lady, on her own call, smiled at Trumps coal joke. The lighthearted moments marked a departure from Trumps usual political jabs, as he focused on the holiday spirit.

Car belonging to local rabbi, adorned with Hanukkah symbol, set ablaze in suspected anti-Semitic attack. No one injured, but incident follows Bondi massacre. Jewish protection group increases patrols, police investigate. Leaders face pressure to combat rising anti-Semitism.

Arson suspected in Christmas morning retirement home fire, two residents hospitalized; police seek witnesses, offer rewards for information.

Australias cricket team makes a bold move for the Boxing Day Test, excluding frontline spinner Todd Murphy and potentially bringing back Jhye Richardson. The MCG pitch favors seam bowlers, leading to discussions about spin bowlings role in Australian home tests. Richardson, impressing in nets, competes for a spot alongside Starc and Boland, while Murphy may get a chance at SCG. Cameron Green, despite good bowling and fielding, faces pressure to perform with his bat, batting at seven behind Khawaja and Carey.

The Albanese government allocates $2 million for Christmas food relief, aiming to assist families in financial distress and those affected by severe weather. This funding boost will enhance the capabilities of emergency relief services, enabling them to provide more food parcels and hampers, particularly in remote and regional areas. Organizations like Foodbank Australia, SecondBite, OzHarvest, and Good360 will receive significant support, allowing them to expand their aid efforts during the holiday season. This initiative follows a recent 25% increase in food relief programs, ensuring more families can enjoy Christmas without facing hunger.

Southern California braces for life-threatening flash floods and mudslides as a powerful atmospheric river storm dumps record-breaking rain, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions. Residents near wildfire-scarred hills and canyons are urged to evacuate, while gusty winds and rockslides block mountain roads. Stay tuned to local alerts as the storm continues to deliver punch after punch.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un showcases military might with long-range missile test and nuclear-powered submarine construction. He criticizes South Koreas nuclear submarine deal with the US, warning of potential peninsula tensions. North Koreas defense fortification efforts continue amid regional friction.

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