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US News Today Live: ‘Launching the next step’: Jeff Bezos reacts as Blue Origin completes critical testing ahead of New Glenn debut
Blue Origin’s reusable rocket, New Glenn, has passed a critical hot-fire test in Florida. The FAA issued a commercial launch license for the first flight, allowing the mission from Cape Canaveral to land the first stage on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean, and was valid for five years. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Is there $200 million in vacant land? Jeff Bezos’ neighbor is selling waterfront land in Miami’s ‘billionaire bunker’
A seller is putting a vacant Indian Creek waterfront property next to Jeff Bezos’ estate on the market for $200 million. Broker Ilya Reznik said the price was negotiable and suggested that even if it didn’t sell for that amount, Bezos’ influence could set a regional record. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: ‘This is Trump’s America now’: Man attacks TV reporter after chasing him 40 miles
Patrick Thomas Egan, a Colorado man, is facing bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking news reporter Jaron Alex after he questioned his citizenship. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Are immigrants stealing American jobs? Elon Musk’s sharp response to CEO’s question
Public feuds between supporters of Donald Trump have highlighted divisions at home over immigration and tech industry policies, with hardliners and advocates like Elon Musk advocating for more skilled workers. This highlights the conflict with wealthy tech advocates. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: US President-elect Donald Trump appeals to Supreme Court over TikTok ban, seeks suspension of negotiated solution
The Supreme Court took up the case on short notice and scheduled arguments for January 10, just one week before the law takes effect. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Is Mark Zuckerberg hiding a ‘doomsday bunker’ under his $270 million Hawaii estate? He says ‘no’
Mark Zuckerberg has denied rumors that there is a “doomsday bunker” beneath his $270 million Kauai estate, calling it a basic shelter like a basement. He emphasized that the ranch focuses on raising quality cattle rather than building survival shelters. Read the full story here
US News Today Live: New York subway horror: Guatemalan immigrant charged with setting fire to sleeping woman
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson for allegedly setting a homeless woman on fire on a stopped F train in Brooklyn. Zapeta, who is in the U.S. illegally, could face life in prison if convicted. Authorities are working to identify the victim. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Florida pizza delivery man stabs pregnant woman 14 times over $2 tip dispute: Shocking details revealed
Florida pizza delivery worker Brianna Alvero allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman 14 times after a dispute over tips. After accepting a $2 tip, Alvero returned with an armed accomplice and attacked the woman. Alvero faces charges including attempted murder and burglary. Read the full text here
