Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died at age 65.
Scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15

A Cuban immigrant who worked at a Kentucky scrapyard has died from severe burns suffered in last month’s UPS cargo plane crash, raising the death toll to 15 people.
A beginner’s guide to Kwanzaa
Founded during the Black Freedom Movement of the 1960s, Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday that is observed by millions of Americans
Zelenskyy says he will meet with Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees

Zelenskyy told journalists that the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday’s talks and that the 20-point plan under discussion “is about 90% ready.”
Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 8 dead and 18 wounded

Tensions have flared across several parts of Syria in recent weeks as long-running sectarian, ethnic and political fault lines continue to destabilize the country.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in November that her country’s military could get involved if China were to take action against Taiwan.
At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in Japan on Friday, officials said.
A warm weekend ahead but a big cooldown is on the way for the end of the year

A look at the freezing morning temperatures towards the middle of next week
Ukraine, US discuss peace proposals on Christmas Day amid Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed discussions with U.S. representatives on Christmas Day to explore new peace proposals following a deadly Russian attack.
‘All’s Fair’ renewed for Season 2 at Hulu

“All’s Fair” starring Kim Kardashian has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. Despite being critically-panned, the series – co-created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy – has been a ratings hit, launching at No. 1 on