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The Kansas City Chiefs got the scoring started early in their Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday afternoon.
Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs went up 6-0.
Worthy appeared to do a Christmas-themed celebration with his teammates, then lifted up his shirt.
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NFL officials penalized Worthy for the play. But fans were confused as to why the flag was thrown. Some suggested Worthy may have been pretending to have a gun on him. Gun-themed celebrations have been a point of contention with players.
Mahomes threw his second touchdown pass of the game, an 11-yarder to wide receiver Justin Watson, later in the first quarter.
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The Chiefs have had struggles all season but still had a 14-1 record entering the Week 17 matchup against the Steelers.
Worthy has been a bright spot for a receiving corps that’s been decimated by injuries. He has 51 catches for 559 yards and five touchdown catches this season. He also has three rushing touchdowns.
Last week, Worthy had seven catches for 65 yards and a touchdown catch against the Houston Texans. It was the second straight week he received double-digit targets. Before the game against the Cleveland Browns, he hadn’t had more than eight targets in a single game.
Kansas City will lock in home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win.
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While the film "It Ends With Us" has already come and gone from theaters — grossing over $350 million globally along the way — the drama is still unfolding.
Speculation over tensions among the film's actors began brewing over the summer, when costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni did not interact with each other during the press tour. Around the same time, Lively faced online backlash for her lighthearted promotion of the film, which tackles topics like domestic violence, and past controversies, including a resurfaced 2016 interview.
But a recent bombshell legal complaint from Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and using social manipulation to tarnish her reputation. Since the complaint was made public, costars and fellow celebrities have spoken up in support of Lively — including Colleen Hoover, the author of "It Ends With Us."
The complaint's revelations — which include a trove of text messages and emails from Baldoni's publicists — have also sparked their own separate suit. Publicist Stephanie Jones sued Jennifer Abel, a former employee who worked with Baldoni as a publicist, and Melissa Nathan, a crisis communications professional, alleging that the two orchestrated the campaign against Lively without Jones' knowledge and set out to wreck her firm's reputation.
Here's a breakdown of all the key players in this saga.
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Lively is a prominent actor who played florist Lily Bloom in "It Ends With Us," and produced the film. She is suing costar Baldoni, publicists Abel and Nathan, Baldoni's company Wayfarer Studios, Wayfarer Studios CEO Jamey Heath, Wayfarer's cofounder Steve Sarowitz, and Jed Wallace, a contractor.
"I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted," Lively said in a statement to The New York Times.
Lively's complaint lists legal teams from two firms — Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and Willkie Farr & Gallagher. The attorneys listed on the complaint are Esra Hudson, Stephanie Roeser, and Catherine Rose Noble of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, and Michael Gottlieb and Kristin Bender of Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
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Baldoni played Ryle Kincaid in "It Ends With Us" and directed the film; he's listed as a cofounder of Wayfarer Studios. Bryan Freedman, Baldoni and Wayfarer's attorney, said in a statement that accusations against Baldoni and the studio were false.
"It is shameful that Ms. Lively and her representatives would make such serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and its representatives, as yet another desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation, which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film; interviews and press activities that were observed publicly, in real time and unedited, which allowed for the internet to generate their own views and opinions," the statement said.
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Freedman is a heavyweight Hollywood lawyer who's been hired by the likes of Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson. He is representing Baldoni, Nathan, Abel, and their respective companies.
Nathan is a crisis communications professional whose firm, The Agency Group, was brought in by Baldoni and Abel in July, per Lively's complaint. Nathan's past clients have included celebrities like Johnny Depp and Drake.
Abel is Baldoni's publicist, as well as Wayfarer's. She started her own company, RWA Communications, and was previously a partner at Jonesworks, another PR company.
Jones is the founder and CEO of Jonesworks; she's filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, as well as Abel and Nathan, that alleges that Abel and Nathan conducted the campaign against Lively behind her back, used social manipulation tactics against her firm, and stole clients when Abel left Jonesworks.
Abel previously provided BI with a different account of how she left Jonesworks, sharing emails and text messages that show her submitting her resignation in July and planning to launch her own firm.
Tahler, an attorney at Quinn Emanuel, is Jones' lawyer. "For months, this group has gaslit and disparaged Stephanie Jones and her company for financial gain, to settle personal scores and most recently to distract from their disgraceful smearing of Blake Lively," Tahler said of the defendants in Jones' suit.
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Since pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into helping President-elect Donald Trump win the 2024 election, Elon Musk has emerged as a major Washington power player.
Musk has the ear of the incoming president, is set to co-lead a "Department of Government Efficiency" initiative with Vivek Ramaswamy, and has already demonstrated an ability to influence the course of major legislation.
He hasn't won every single time, though. Musk's brash style has clashed at times with how Washington typically works, and he's encountered some losses here and there.
Here's a running list of where Musk has won as he's sought to influence Washington — and where he's lost.
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The week after Trump's reelection, Musk made his first major foray into the politics of Washington, enthusiastically backing Sen. Rick Scott of Florida to become the next Senate GOP leader.
Over the course of a dayslong online pressure campaign led by several MAGA-world voices, Musk referred to one of Scott's competitors, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, as the "top choice of Democrats." Senators privately grumbled that they were being bullied by outside figures.
It didn't work.
Scott received just 13 votes, and Thune — a close ally of outgoing Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell — won the prize instead.
One key factor in Scott's loss may have been the fact that the vote was conducted via secret ballot, insulating senators from public backlash.
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Perhaps the biggest win for Musk on Capitol has been lawmakers' outpouring of support for DOGE.
When Musk and Ramaswamy visited Capitol Hill in December, they were greeted like celebrities, with Republicans eyeing the government-efficiency initiative as an opportunity to enact all sorts of spending cuts they've long sought.
Some Democrats are even interested in getting involved, particularly when it comes to defense cuts.
What remains to be seen, however, is what DOGE ends up becoming in practice — and whether Musk and Ramaswamy are able to implement the trillions of dollars in spending cuts they've floated.
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Musk is likely to benefit significantly from Trump naming Brendan Carr to chair the Federal Communications Commission.
It's not just that Carr might be generally favorable toward Musk. He's also emerged as a public cheerleader of the billionaire businessman, including posting a photo with him earlier this year on X.
Elon Musk has transformed long-dormant industries, and he’s developed a first principles “production algorithm” to deliver results.
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) August 26, 2024
It’s a great blueprint for reforming the Administrative State, driving efficiency in government, and unleashing a new cycle of American innovation. pic.twitter.com/JySzEtCsyj
Carr has publicly gone to bat for Musk before, including sending a letter to Brazilian regulators excoriating them for enacting a "cascading set of apparently unlawful and partisan political actions" after the country briefly banned X.
Musk may also benefit financially. The FCC oversees the country's broadband systems, and Musk's Starlink could see a windfall under the incoming Trump administration.
When the FCC denied government subsidies to Starlink and another broadband provider in 2022, Carr blasted the decision.
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In December, Musk threw his support behind the Kids Online Safety Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that would force social media sites to alter their design to protect users under the age of 17.
Versions of the bill have been around since 2022, and online safety has become a bipartisan concern on Capitol Hill in recent years.
While the bill passed the Senate in June, it's been stalled in the House, where some Republicans have raised freedom-of-speech concerns. Musk and X helped negotiated a revised version of the bill in a bid to gain more support.
That effort was shot down by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who told reporters that the bill wouldn't be moving before the end of the year.
Speaker Mike Johnson tells @mkraju that it is unlikely KOSA (kids online safety act) gets done this year
— haleytalbotcnn (@haleytalbotcnn) December 12, 2024
Johnson said he thinks the bill needs "a little more tweaking," and that ultimately it will be able to move forward "early next year." pic.twitter.com/mvPV7U8din
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Musk's highest-profile flexing of his muscles on Capitol Hill happened in mid-December, when he led an online pressure campaign that resulted in the tanking of a short-term government funding bill.
The billionaire businessman and other conservatives cast the legislation as an example of just the kind of wasteful spending they're hoping to eliminate via DOGE.
In doing so, he got out ahead of Trump, who didn't weigh in on the legislation until well after it became clear that it wouldn't advance. That led Democrats to mockingly refer to Musk as the real leader of the GOP, a notion that Trump's team sought to tamp down.
While Musk succeeded in killing the initial bill, lawmakers didn't end up shutting down the government, as he suggested they should.
And Congress eventually passed a spending bill that, while significantly shorter than the initial bill Musk opposed, did many of the same things.
At one point, Musk publicly wondered if it was a "Republican bill or a Democrat bill."
So is this a Republican bill or a Democrat bill? 🤔 https://t.co/C54cbLGoGR
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 20, 2024
Trying to save on travel this year? Consider "detour destinations" — oft-overshadowed places near perennial hotspots worth a closer look for the budget-conscious or crowd-weary.
Why it matters: Travel prices rose 10% from September 2019 to September 2024, per a recent NerdWallet analysis, leaving many searching for cheaper ways to get away.
Driving the news: "Detour destinations" will be a big 2025 travel trend, predicts Expedia's annual year-ahead outlook.
Zoom in: Some travelers are embracing what Expedia calls "goods getaways," or traveling in search of a viral item they can't find back home — that chocolate bar from Dubai, for instance.
The intrigue: "Noctourism," or traveling to bask in the glory of a stunning night sky, is another 2025 travel trend to watch, per Booking.com's 2025 travel predictions.
What they found: Booking.com's own list of trending destinations includes Sanya, China; Trieste, Italy; João Pessoa, Brazil; Tromsø, Norway and Willemstad, Curaçao.
Reality check: As much as travelers gripe about rising prices, they aren't stopping people from booking trips.
What's next: Having trouble putting an itinerary together for next year? Let AI take the wheel — 2025's version of closing your eyes and throwing a dart at a map.
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This year seems to be the year of sparkles. Everything from sparkly dresses to sparkly Crocs is popular right now, likely because winter is in full swing! The best way to nail a dazzling winter look is to dress the part — think cozy materials and of course, sparkles. Sparkles make it almost too easy to be the best-dressed person in the room!
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If you want an outfit to match your sparkly personality without itchy sequins and rough material, check out our top picks (pun intended) below! These tops are as comfy as they are shimmery, glimmery and glamorous. If you want to get ahead for New Year’s Eve, these sparkly tops have you covered. Oh, and no worries if you’re shopping last-minute. These tops are all on Amazon!
1. Our absolute favorite: It’s loose, it’s flowy and it’s everything you’ve been looking for in a festive winter outfit. This top has two layers and a notched v-neck design that adds a playful touch — just $28!
2. Round neck: We’re all about the v-neckline and cap sleeve combination. The burgundy hue is rich and bold, perfect for the modern woman with a strong Christmas spirit — just $34!
3. One of a kind: You’re one of a kind, so your top should be, too! This asymmetrical top has an off-the-shoulder design, rows on sequins and a skin-soft lining — originally $50, now just $47!
4. No back needed: Sparkly is an understatement with this elegant and (upper) backless long-sleeve top. There are eight different colors to choose from and trust Us . . . you’ll want them all — just $26!
5. Glitz and glam: If you love the finer things in life, you’ll love this short ruffle-sleeve top with a square neckline. It hugs the body without squeezing for an ultra-flattering fit — just $34!
6. Halter top: Hey there, trendy queen! You’ll need a cardigan or jacket with this halter top but it’s worth it. Shiny and chic, this top is a must-have for the parties on your agenda — just $40!
7. Wrap top: Three-quarter sleeves, a plunging v-neckline, bell hems and sleeve slits are just a few highlights of this silver sequin top. You’ll be the life of the party — just $50!
8. Tie the knot: Don’t be surprised if someone proposes to you by the end of the night. This tank goes beautifully with a pair of black leather pants or even black jeggings if you want to be extra comfy — just $36!
9. Simple style: Simple doesn’t mean boring, not when this expensive-looking sequin tank top exists. Picture it with a blazer and dress pants for a holiday office party — just $30!
10. Someone special: This bell-sleeve top is the perfect balance of flowy and fitted. It smoothes out your midsection, ruching around the waist to hide any bumps — originally $46, now just $40!
11. Comfy chic: Nobody would ever know this loose sequin top is actually comfortable. It’s classy and sophisticated with a sexy twist — just $50!
12. Elevated sweater: This long-sleeve crewneck sweater is Amazon’s choice and ours! It’s just warm enough to keep you cozy without a cardigan. Grab it for half off right now — originally $30, now just $13!
13. Plenty of character: The ruffles on the front of this top are as darling as it gets! According to reviewers, it’s simply perfect. “Really attractive. Skims over those middle age lumps we all have. Washes perfectly. Very flattering.” — just $25!
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