1. French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints New Prime Minister: French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as France's new prime minister following a government collapse. This move is aimed at ending political instability in the country. (Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyx04pmnrgo)

2. Millionaire Boomers Spending Fortunes: Millionaire baby boomers are planning to spend their fortunes instead of passing it on to their heirs. This trend is causing concern among experts who worry about its potential impact on the economy and society. (Link: https://fortune.com/2024/12/13/millionaire-boomers-spend-fortune-instead-of-passing-on/)

3. Goldman Delivers Grim Outlook for Prospective Homebuyers: Goldman Sachs has delivered a grim outlook for prospective homebuyers, predicting that housing prices will continue to rise, making it difficult for first-time buyers to enter the market. (Link: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/goldman-delivers-grim-outlook-prospective-homebuyers)

4. UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: A man named Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO David Wichmann. Mangione, who was a former employee of the company, reportedly had a history of mental health issues and was upset about a medical claim denial. (Link: https://fortune.com/2024/12/13/suspect-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-not-client-insurer-police/)

5. Russian Attack on Ukraine Energy Sector: Russia has launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy systems, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack is reportedly causing widespread power outages and damage to infrastructure. (Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-missile-attack-ukraine-energy-1.7409530?cmp=rss)