Good morning, all. Planning to stop by Trader Joe’s to buy your holiday dinner ingredients this week? Here’s the best time to do it. (And read on for some recipe ideas.) Now, on to the news.
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A prayer service to mourn the victims in Madison, Wis., on Dec. 16, 2024. [Scott Olson/Getty Images]
NEED TO KNOW
Wisconsin school shooter ID’d
A teacher and student were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, a K-12 private school, in Madison, Wis., yesterday. Here’s what to know.
What happened: Police said a second grader called 911 yesterday morning to report the shooting, which left three dead, including the shooter, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Of those injured, two remain in critical condition. [Yahoo News]
The suspect: Police identified the shooter as 15-year-old student Natalie Rupnow, who went by the name Samantha, and said her parents are cooperating with detectives. A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined. [ABC News]
Lawmakers react: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said it’s “unthinkable” that people might “go to school one morning and never come home.” President Biden called on Congress to act against gun violence. “We cannot continue to accept it as normal,” he said. [Journal Sentinel]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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🏈 A Vikings tribute
Former Minnesota Vikings star Randy Moss, who recently revealed his cancer diagnosis, was honored on Monday Night Football when Jake Reed and Cris Carter raised Moss’s jersey during the coin toss against the Bears. The Vikings won 30-12. [Yahoo Sports]
📲 TikTok fights ban
President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok’s CEO yesterday after the company filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court asking it to temporarily block the law that could lead to a ban of the popular app in the U.S. [CNN]
🏛️ Trump’s conviction upheld
The New York judge overseeing Trump’s hush money case rejected his attempt to dismiss the case based on a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The ruling keeps Trump’s conviction in place for now. [USA Today]
➡️ Kobayashi speaks
Hannah Kobayashi returned to the U.S. after a weeks-long search during which she was believed to be missing. She said she was “unaware” of the media attention, and that she’s focusing “on my healing, my peace and my creativity.” [People]
🏝️ A supersize ‘White Lotus’
Ready to return to problematic paradise? HBO announced that Season 3 of The White Lotus will premiere on Feb. 16. Creator Mike White said it’ll be “longer, bigger [and] crazier.” Watch the new trailer. [Deadline]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
📺 New Netflix drop: The docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, in which the New York Jets quarterback opens up about being “cast as the villain,” is now streaming. [Yahoo Entertainment]
🏀 On the court: The Bucks square off against the Thunder for the grand prize in the NBA Cup Final at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. [NBC Sports]
🏒 In the rink: The Senators show what they’re made of when they take on the Kraken at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [Hockey News]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
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In 1989, the series premiere of The Simpsons aired on Fox. Disney+ commemorated its 35th anniversary today by dropping a Christmas double episode, featuring performances from Patti LaBelle and Pentatonix. [Yahoo Entertainment]
3 QUESTIONS
…about holiday party appetizers
Still figuring out what to cook for the holidays? Anthony asked cooking creator Emily Duncan for appetizer recipes that hit.
Anthony: What’s your go-to appetizer this time of year?
Emily: For me, these bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese really spark joy. They’re easy and tasty, and I can easily dress them up with add-ons like herbs, nuts and my personal fave, Mike’s Hot Honey.
Anthony: Like you, I also celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. What’s something I can bring to Hanukkah dinner that isn’t bacon-wrapped?
Emily: Great question! You can 100% drop the bacon in the stuffed dates for Hanukkah. They’ll still be super-tasty with the hot honey and olive oil. But if you’re looking for something else, I also make cilantro-jalapeño latkes as a fun twist on the classic! Here’s the recipe.
Anthony: What’s a holiday app that’s sure to please any crowd?
Emily: You can’t go wrong with a charcuterie board. Meat, cheese, fruit and bread mean there’s something for everyone. (Here’s a list of staples.) However, the biggest hit at my house are my beef Wellington bites.
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FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
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When Sabrina Coleman learned she was pregnant, she decided to tell her husband, Dylan, in the middle of a photo shoot. His buoyant reaction, which Coleman shared in a now viral TikTok, was priceless. He “was definitely in shock,” she said. [People]
Have a wonderful day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Short workouts are great if you don’t have much spare time. Just up the intensity to get the same benefits as a longer workout. [Yahoo Life]
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