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Shoplifting incidents in the U.S. surged 93% in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with retailers experiencing a 90% rise in monetary losses, according to a new study by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

The Pinellas County Commission has approved a $312.5 million bond issue to finance its part of a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 5-2 vote, which was delayed twice, allows the county to move forward with selling the bonds, contingent on the Rays meeting their obligations under the deal. The approval follows the St. Petersburg City Council’s earlier vote to approve its $287.5 million share of the project on December 6.

Taiwan took a significant step in modernizing its military defenses by receiving the first shipment of 108 M1A2T Abrams tanks from the United States.

Police have identified the shooter who opened fire inside Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, killing a teacher and a teenage student, and injuring six others. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes confirmed that 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, known as Samantha, was responsible for the tragic attack.

In a significant development for teachers' rights, three educators in Harrisonburg, Virginia, reached a settlement with the Harrisonburg City School Board, ensuring they are not required to ask for or use students' preferred pronouns.

Rachel Henry, a Phoenix woman accused of killing her three young children, has changed her plea to guilty in court.

The Department of Education under President Joe Biden has directed more than $1 billion toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021, according to a report by watchdog group Parents Defending Education (PDE).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in court Tuesday, recounting how former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry boasted about the strength of U.S.-trained Afghan forces during the Obama administration. Netanyahu said Kerry used Afghanistan as an example to advocate for U.S. training and arming of Palestinian police forces, part of an effort to pressure Israel into concessions in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank).

Bill Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will return to coaching, but not in the NFL. Instead, he's heading to Chapel Hill to take the helm of the University of North Carolina's football team, as confirmed by OutKick's Trey Wallace on Wednesday night.

The House Task Force investigating the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump released its final report Tuesday, highlighting critical security failures and leadership lapses.