President-elect Trump spoke in Phoenix on Sunday. In the speech, Trump addressed criticism about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence on his inner circle, and hinted at a potential meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist has the latest.source

Amtrak service has resumed Sunday evening with  delays between New York City and Philadelphia after it was suspended for much of the day. The delays are complicating the weekend travel rush for train travelers heading home on the last weekend before the holidays. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports from New York Penn Station.source

The bird flu outbreak has taken concerning turns, with more than 60 human cases confirmed. Experts outlined four signs that the virus is going in the wrong direction.source

Current and former University of Michigan students have filed a lawsuit against the school alleging that it targeted and disproportionately disciplined pro-Palestinian students involved in campus protests.source

“I don’t want a lot for Christmas / There is just one thing I need / An answer to just one question / An estimate of Mariah Carey’s song royalties, please?” No, my makeshift lyrics aren’t as catchy as the opening lines of Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the 1994 jingle that […]

A handful of TikTok creators have ramped up content related to budgeting around the holidays in the hopes of easing the stress of those who struggle around this time.source

Consumers are being choosier about their spending this season, but Gen Z and millennial shoppers are still much more likely to treat themselves.source

Typically, the winter months draw millions of visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains, inviting hiking trails and live music venues. But all that is over for now.source

Health care sharing ministries offer reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most restrict maternity coverage. Four families said they struggled to get reimbursed for childbirth costs.source