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King Charles shared a positive health update, announcing a reduction in his cancer treatment due to early diagnosis and effective intervention, during a recorded message for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

Sir Keir Starmer has cautioned against a potential strike by resident doctors, labeling it as 'reckless' amidst a severe flu outbreak in the UK. The British Medical Association (BMA) is considering the strike over pay and conditions, with a decision expected soon. An increase in flu cases is straining the NHS more than ever post-pandemic, raising concerns about patient safety.

The House Oversight Committee has released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, showcasing ties between Epstein and prominent figures including former presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton as well as former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The images, released by Democratic lawmakers, do not suggest criminal activity. The release is part of a larger collection of over 95,000 images obtained via subpoena.

OpenAI is extensively using its AI-driven coding tool, Codex, to enhance and build the tool itself, marking a new era in the integration of AI into software development. Codex, which can write features, fix bugs, and manage pull requests, was first introduced as a research preview in 2025. It is now available in various interfaces including ChatGPT, CLI, and IDE extensions.

There's still an opportunity to participate in the Ars Technica Charity Drive and support good causes while entering a sweepstakes to win over $4,000 in prizes. Donations benefit either the Electronic Frontier Foundation or Child’s Play, with the appeal ongoing until January 2, 2026.

Google has announced that its live translation feature, previously limited to Pixel Buds, will now support any earbuds connected to an Android device. This move breaks from Google's recent trend of locking features to its hardware products. Along with this expansion, the Translate app will see improved translation quality for multiple languages and introduce new Duolingo-like learning features. The beta for expanded headphone support is rolling out in the US, Mexico, and India, with plans to extend to iOS in the future.

Kevin Warsh's candidacy for the Federal Reserve Chair gains momentum after President Trump mentions him as a top contender, significantly affecting prediction markets.

Coinbase is set to launch a new in-house prediction market powered by Kalshi, as part of its strategy to diversify asset offerings amid declining interest in digital assets.

With a heavy focus on a few large tech and AI companies dominating the S&P 500 Index, investors are being advised to diversify their portfolios. Experts like Nick Ryder and Ed Yardeni suggest exploring broader U.S. market opportunities and international stocks for resilience.