1. Netanyahu to Have Prostate Removal Surgery

- Summary: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will undergo prostate surgery.

- Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-prostate.html

2. TikTok Divest-or-Ban Law and Trump Request

- Summary: The U.S. government, led by President Trump, is seeking to ban TikTok unless the Chinese-owned app sells its U.S. operations to an American company.

- Link: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-attorneys-general-ask-scotus-uphold-tiktok-divest-ban-law-amid-trump-request-pause-ban

3. Big Lots Bankruptcy and Store Closures

- Summary: Retail giant Big Lots filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to close some of its stores.

- Link: https://fortune.com/2024/12/28/big-lots-stores-open-bankruptcy-filing-deep-discount-retail/

4. H-1B Visa Controversy and Trump's Stance

- Summary: There is a controversy surrounding the H-1B visa program, with some supporting it and others opposing it. President Trump has weighed in on the issue, expressing support for the program.

- Link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-28/president-elect-trump-weighs-into-debate-among-supporters-to-back-h-1b-visa-program

5. De Beers' Diamond Inventory and Slumping Demand

- Summary: De Beers, the world's largest diamond company, is sitting on a $2 billion inventory of diamonds as demand for the gemstones has slumped.

- Link: https://fortune.com/2024/12/28/de-beers-lab-grown-diamonds-inventory-2-billion-demand-sales-prices-cuts/