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Torrential rain in Washington state causes historic flooding, leaving families stranded and homes destroyed. Two houses collapse into the Nooksack River due to erosion. Governor Bob Ferguson declares state of emergency, ordering evacuations for tens of thousands. Major roads and bridges submerged, disrupting travel. Cities near U.S.-Canada border evacuated, Amtrak suspends Seattle-Vancouver services. Another storm system expected to bring more rain, potentially worsening the situation.

Elsbeth podcast humorously references Leonardo DiCaprios dating history, with a Leo latch joke. DiCaprios relationships with younger models, like Camila Morrone and Gigi Hadid, have been a pop culture topic. After splitting with Morrone, hes now dating Vittoria Ceretti. DiCaprio reflects on turning fifty, expressing a desire for honesty and maturity.

Sharon Osbourne admitted to sending a Tiffany box filled with her sons diaper contents to a music critic who criticized her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. She also expressed her dislike for Roger Waters, calling him a has-been and not wired right, but ultimately decided not to send him a similar package, respecting his familys grief.

Wilson Prep secures first-ever football state championship in thrilling finish, while Millbrook Wildcats and Hough Huskies battle it out in the eight-A championship, marking an exciting end to North Carolinas high school football season.

Former President Trump pardons Tina Peters, a Colorado elections administrator convicted of orchestrating a data breach scheme, but her state conviction stands. Trumps pardon power doesnt extend to state crimes, and Peters remains incarcerated. This pardon is part of Trumps ongoing efforts to promote the idea that the 2020 election was stolen from him, despite numerous investigations finding no evidence of fraud.

President Trump signs executive order for national AI framework, aiming to prevent state regulations and promote innovation. The move, led by White House aide Will Scharf and AI czar David Sacks, is expected to impact Americas global competitiveness in AI. However, it faces opposition from critics who fear it may allow AI companies to avoid accountability. The debate over AI regulation has caused divisions within the industry and among conservatives, with some arguing it will face legal challenges due to lack of federal replacements for state-passed safeguards.

Kevin Costner, a renowned actor and storyteller, narrates The First Christmas, exploring the religious origins of Christmas. Available on Hulu and Disney Plus, Costner believes storytelling can heal and inspire. With seven children, he cherishes family time, adapting holiday traditions as they grow. Recently, he navigated a divorce from Christine Baumgartner, maintaining joint custody of their children.

Apple held in contempt for defying app store order, but allowed to collect commissions from alternative payment systems. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that found Apple in civil contempt for appearing to defy an order aimed at opening its iPhone app store to other payment systems. However, the court also removed the prohibition against Apple collecting commissions from these alternative payment options. This decision comes after Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, filed a lawsuit in 2020, claiming Apple had created a price-gouging system within the app store, which they argued had become an illegal monopoly.