Approximately 3,500 U.S. Navy sailors and service members have reunited with their families just ahead of holiday celebrations. Meanwhile, there is new fallout following sexual harassment allegations made by actress Blake Lively. President-elect Trump addressed tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence during a speech in Phoenix, hinting at a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. The CEO murder suspect of UnitedHealthcare, Luigi Mangione, will face state charges on Monday. In other news, a sitting Texas congresswoman has been moved to a senior living facility, and a U.S. fighter jet was shot down by friendly fire over the Red Sea. Additionally, a man was shot and killed by police after driving into a Texas mall during a high-speed chase. Amtrak delays have affected holiday train travel along the East Coast, and at least five people were killed with 200 others injured after a car plowed into a Christmas market in Germany. Winter weather has also been causing disruptions to holiday travel. In more positive news, artificial intelligence is helping children with dyslexia, and a clock from the digital age is still running smoothly. Finally, a stopgap spending bill was approved by the House just hours before the government shutdown deadline, and Richard Allen was sentenced to 130 years in prison for the Delphi murders.
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Trump discusses Elon Musk’s impact during Phoenix speech
