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27.12.2024

The Day MAGA Split Over Foreign Skills

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 27.12.2024.

It displays 192 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day MAGA Split Over Foreign Skills
โŒจA significant rift emerged within Trump's coalition as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defended H-1B visas against MAGA opposition, exposing tensions between tech industry needs and immigration hardliners. The debate intensified throughout the day, with multiple outlets tracking the growing divide.

Evidence mounted that Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was downed by Russian missiles, contradicting Moscow's bird strike narrative. Survivor testimonies and technical analysis pointed to "external interference," adding to regional tensions following Finland's seizure of a Russian tanker suspected of cutting Baltic cables.

New federal data revealed U.S. homelessness reached 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase attributed to rising prices and expired Covid aid. The numbers emerged as Trump's border czar detailed plans for mass deportations and family detention centers, with Mexico preparing new shelters and Guatemala signaling readiness to accept deportees.

By evening, Trump requested Supreme Court intervention to pause TikTok's potential ban, positioning himself as a potential negotiator after taking office.
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00:22 (05:22)โ‡ขBorder Czar Unveils Trump's Mass Deportation Blueprint

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's planned immigration policies, with multiple sources discussing his border czar's statements on worksite raids, family detention centers, and the "Remain in Mexico" policy (Breitbart, NBC News, Daily Wire). Coverage continues of Israeli military actions, with strikes reported near a Gaza hospital and at Yemen's Sanaa airport (Common Dreams, CBS, Wall Street Journal). New details emerge about COVID origins investigation, with reports of scientists being excluded from briefing Biden on lab leak evidence (NY Post).
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Severe storms across U.S. threaten to disrupt busy travel weekend

Storms across both the Western and Southern U.S. could delay or cancel flights for millions of travelers returning home after Christmas.
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From the election results to the the charges against President-elect Donald Trump, here are the numbers that defined 2024 in politics.
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New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in Hollywood to abortion in Delaware

Many of the laws launching in January are a result of new legislation while others stem from ballot measures approved by voters.
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06:39 (11:39)โ‡ขSeoul's Double Impeachment

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on South Korea's political crisis, with opposition lawmakers impeaching the acting president, following President Yoon's martial law declaration (CBS, NYTimes, Newsweek). Coverage continues of Trump's anticipated policies, with Mexico preparing for possible US strikes against drug cartels (WSJ). New attention focuses on domestic healthcare issues, particularly insurance companies' denial of cancer treatments (NBC News), while financial markets garner attention with both the stock market's performance and Reddit's IPO success (ABC News, Slate).
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Commercial air travel is extraordinarily safeโ€”except near conflicts, which are spreading. This weekโ€™s crash in Kazakhstan, if confirmed as a shootdown, would be the third such major incident since 2014.
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Trump's economic plans face 2025 reality check from corporations, politicians

In one case, the president-elect has talked about tapping into "liquid gold." But the U.S. is producing more oil than any country in history.
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Trump's economic plans face 2025 challenge from corporations and politicians

In one case, the president-elect has talked about tapping into "liquid gold." But the U.S. is producing more oil than any country in history.
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The Atlantic
New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorerโ€”even taking into account its famous low prices.
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09:03 (14:03)โ‡ขSeoul's Second Impeachment Meets Xi's Crime Crackdown

โŒจThe newspapers report on the political crisis in South Korea, where opposition lawmakers have now impeached the acting president following the martial law controversy (CBS, NYTimes, Newsweek, Epoch Times). Coverage shifts to China's response to mass killings, with Xi Jinping vowing to prevent "revenge on society crimes" after a deadly car-ramming incident (WSJ, AP). New focus emerges on domestic healthcare issues, with Wellpath's bankruptcy filing affecting prisoner medical care lawsuits (NPR), while Russia intensifies drone operations in Ukraine (CNN).
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Years into the war with Russia, the Ukrainian state has not resorted to widespread nationalizations or labor conscription. Unlike the total war mobilizations of the last century, Ukraineโ€™s war effort heavily relies on market mechanisms and civilian donations.
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NASA spacecraft makes history, survives closest-ever approach to the sun

Theย Parker Solar Probe endured extreme temperatures and radiation in a quest to better our understanding of how the sun works.
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11:18 (16:18)โ‡ขMAGA Splits Over Foreign Tech Talent

โŒจThe newspapers report a growing MAGA division over H-1B visas, with Musk and Ramaswamy defending the skilled-worker program against Trump supporters who oppose foreign hiring (Breitbart, CNN, Washington Post, Newsweek). New developments emerge in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash investigation, with experts doubting Russian claims of a bird strike (CBS, CNN). Climate concerns intensify with a report linking 26 extreme weather events to 3,700 deaths in 2024 (Common Dreams, USA Today).
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Thinking about moving to a smaller town? Here are the pros and cons.

As more Americans leave big cities in favor of rural life, some have feedback on how it went, and why they did it.
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12:54 (17:54)โ‡ขMAGA Splits as Homeless Count Soars

โŒจThe newspapers report a notable MAGA divide over H-1B visas, with Musk and Ramaswamy defending skilled foreign workers against Trump loyalists (Breitbart, NBC News, Fox News). New homelessness data shows increase to 770,000, attributed to rising prices, migrant surge, and end of Covid aid (NYTimes, USA Today). The Azerbaijan Airlines crash investigation points to "external interference," suggesting possible Russian involvement (Wall Street Journal, CBS).
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14:45 (19:45)โ‡ขMissile Strike Downs Azerbaijan Jet

โŒจThe newspapers report significant discussion of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, with multiple sources suggesting a missile strike rather than Russia's claimed bird strike explanation (NPR, Newsweek, WSJ, CBS). New data shows US homelessness increased 18% to over 770,000 people (Common Dreams, USA Today). The MAGA divide over skilled foreign workers continues, with Musk and Ramaswamy facing criticism from Trump loyalists over H-1B visa support (NBC News, CNN, Washington Post).
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Members of former Special Counsel Jack Smithโ€™s prosecution team are reportedly hiring lawyers and preparing for possible legal action by incoming President Donald Trumpโ€™s Department of Justice, according to theย Rolling Stone.
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'Keep it quiet': What to do if you win the $1.15B Mega Millions jackpot

If you're the lucky holder of the Mega Millions winning ticket, the lump-sum payment would be an estimated $516.1 million after taxes.
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16:39 (21:39)โ‡ขMAGA and Tech Elite Clash Over Foreign Talent

โŒจThe newspapers report an intensifying debate over H-1B visas, with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defending tech industry's use of foreign workers against MAGA opposition (Yahoo, Politico, Breitbart, OANN). New developments in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash point to possible explosions during flight (ABC News, WSJ). Homelessness data shows significant surge amid housing cost crisis (HuffPost, Common Dreams).
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Greg Gumbel, a longtime sportscaster who called the NFL for CBS for decades and served as the studioโ€™s host during the NCAA Tournament, has died.
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The NFLโ€™s two Christmas Day games broke records on Netflix as the most streamed games in NFL history with more than 24 million people watching each game on the streaming platform, according to Axios.
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Rift in Trump's coalition exposed in debate over foreign workers in tech

Tech leaders are looking for more skilled employees, while Trump's MAGA base favors hard-line immigration policies.
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Flight delays, cancellations mount as severe weather impacts holiday travel

The National Weather Service predicts that wet weather will stretch from the Mississippi Valley to the mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast.
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Longtime legendary sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel who was the host of CBSโ€™ coverage during the March Madness NCAA Tournament and called the NFL for CBS for decades has reportedly died, Emmy-winning producer Dan Forer wrote on Facebook on Friday.
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'Mother Nature holds the cards': Destructive waves thrash Santa Cruz

Waves have been causing millions of dollars in damage to the historic area in California, with the latest onslaught coming this week.
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What millennials who left big cities for rural life say about the pros and cons

As more Americans leave big cities in favor of rural life, some have feedback on how it went, and why they did it.
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18:05 (23:05)โ‡ขTrump Claims TikTok Savior Role

โŒจThe newspapers report a significant development in the TikTok ban situation, with Trump requesting Supreme Court intervention while claiming he can negotiate a solution (AP, Fox, NBC, USA Today). A notable controversy emerges on X/Twitter as pro-Trump accounts, including Laura Loomer, report losing verification badges after criticizing Musk (Daily Beast, Politico). New data shows US homelessness rising 18% to 770,000, attributed to inflation and end of Covid aid (NYTimes, Common Dreams).
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The enormous annual crystal ball is set to drop on New Year's in New York City's Times Square, being unveiled just days before the New Year celebration, with rapper Pitbull in attendance for the test run.
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21:33 (02:33)โ‡ขTikTok's Supreme Moment

โŒจThe newspapers report heightened debate over TikTok's future, with Trump asking Supreme Court to delay potential ban while claiming negotiation abilities (NBC, CBS, ABC, USA Today, AP). Immigration policy tensions surface as polls show 60% of Americans oppose H-1B visas (Breitbart), while debate continues between Musk and MAGA figures (Newsweek, WSJ). Treasury warns of approaching debt limit by mid-January (Common Dreams).
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Greg Gumbel, veteran CBS Sports broadcaster, dies of cancer at 78

The popular figure called Super Bowls, March Madness, Olympics and Major League Baseball, along with hosting shows like "The NFL Today."
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Veteran CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel dies of cancer at 78

The popular figure called Super Bowls, March Madness, Olympics and Major League Baseball, along with hosting shows like "The NFL Today."
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