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Silver and gold prices surged, with silver hitting a record high of seventy-seven dollars and ninety cents per ounce, and gold climbing to four thousand four hundred seventy-six dollars and twenty-two cents per ounce. Platinum and palladium also reached new highs, driven by years of supply shortages, booming industrial demand, a weakening U.S. dollar, safe-haven buying, and policy shifts. Experts predict silver could reach seventy-five dollars soon, while gold could climb toward five thousand dollars an ounce next year. Geopolitical tensions and policy changes are keeping the metals market on edge.

Enrollment in Obamacare plans drops to 15.6 million, up from 16 million last year, due to expiring pandemic subsidies. Premiums could double, with 25% of enrollees potentially skipping coverage. Renewal rates slightly down, with insurers and state officials bracing for lower numbers in 2026. Trump and Republicans still divided on Obamacare replacement.

Louvre Museum Installs Security Bars After Daring Heist: Eight Suspects Identified, Jewels Still Missing

Federal Judge Orders DHS to Restore $233M in Grant Funding to States A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security must restore over $233 million in grant funding to New York and eleven other states. The judge found that the funding cuts were unlawful, as they were based on states sanctuary policies without clear approval from Congress. The ruling upholds the legality of sanctuary policies under the Constitution and allows states to plan ahead with their security budgets intact. However, the Trump administration is expected to appeal the decision.

Former President Donald Trump hosted the Trump Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating iconic figures like Sylvester Stallone, KISS, and Gloria Gaynor. Trumps humor and conservative stance on cultural gatekeeping were on display, as he pushed for more mainstream, patriotic content. The Kennedy Centers name change was a significant move, with supporters seeing it as conservatives reclaiming a key cultural spot.

Holiday drivers rejoice as gas prices drop to lowest December levels since 2020, offering savings on road trips and errands, and a welcome break amidst the holiday hustle.

Former Senator Ben Sasse, diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, shares his journey with grace and faith. Despite the grim prognosis, he remains hopeful, drawing strength from his Christian beliefs and family. Sasse, a Nebraska native with a prestigious academic background, is determined to face the process of dying with courage and resilience.

Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty from Ohio files lawsuit to block Trump administration from renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the Trump-Kennedy Center. Beatty argues the board overstepped, claiming only Congress can change the name. The move sparks backlash from the Kennedy family, with Kerry Kennedy vowing to remove the new signage. Trump faces similar criticism for naming nuclear warships after himself, raising questions about the limits of these naming disputes.