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• Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says - The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
• PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with an activist investor - PepsiCo plans to cut prices and eliminate some of its products under a deal with an activist investor announced Monday. The Purchase, New York-based company, which makes Cheetos, Tostitos and other Frito-Lay products as well as beverages,
• American skydivers reclaim world record from Libya with massive flag jump on Pearl Harbor Day - Elite skydivers set new world record on Pearl Harbor Day, flying massive American flag in freefall to reclaim title from Libya.
• Sydney Sweeney debunks plastic surgery rumors while promoting 'The Housemaid' - Sydney Sweeney denies plastic surgery rumors, citing her fear of needles and explaining how professional makeup and lighting create different looks.
• Trump says he 'heard' Biden Fed appointments were signed by autopen, tells aide to investigate - Trump's autopen comments came during a speech in Pennsylvania about the economy, aimed at countering Democrats' messaging about the U.S. affordability crisis.
• Trump says Rep. Crockett's Senate run 'a gift to Republicans': 'Can't imagine she wins' - President Donald Trump called Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid "a gift to Republicans," also criticizing her as a "low IQ person" and "terrible representative."
• Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India's AI infra as Big Tech queues up for the Asian market - Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion of investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, as more major tech players commit to the growing market.
• Airbus gets China nod for jet deliveries, still awaiting new order - PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Airbus has secured Chinese agreement to go ahead with the delivery of 120 previously ordered jets, the company said, ​but the deal signed in Beijing leaves the European planemaker still waiting for progress ‌on a ne
• Alabama Supreme Court grants request for oral arguments in former Decatur officer Mac Marquette’s appeal - The state supreme court has granted a request by former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette to have oral arguments heard in his third attempt to have his charges thrown out.
• $900B defense bill advances to House-wide vote as conservative mutiny threat looms - House Republicans advanced the NDAA to a chamber-wide vote on Tuesday evening, but conservatives are still threatening to rebel against the measure.