News for December 4, 2025

Arizona prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against Cudjoe Young and Sencere Hayes if they are convicted in the 2023 killing of Mercedes Vega.

The Supreme Court let Texas use a new congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections, clearing a plan that could boost Republicans.

Brian Cole Jr. was arrested in connection with the 2021 pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington, and federal officials say evidence links him to the case.

The U.S. Navy said a series of incidents involving the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group in the Middle East were caused by poor training, weak maintenance, and other failures.

The Trump administration is shortening work permits for many immigrants, and USCIS says the change will help it screen people more often.

Rents have risen sharply in many big U.S. cities since 2020, with New York, San Diego, and Miami seeing the largest jumps.

The article says many Medicare mistakes are avoidable, and the biggest ones usually come from enrolling late, misunderstanding coverage, and not reviewing plans each year.

Testimony in Brian Walshe’s murder trial focused on his wife Ana Walshe’s affair and the state’s evidence that he killed and hid her body.

Okava Pharmaceuticals has started a study of a tiny implant in cats that could deliver a GLP-1 drug for weight loss and better health.

A huge great white shark named Contender is moving along the East Coast, and other tagged sharks are following the same seasonal path.

Brad Gerstner said the Dell family's big gift for Trump Accounts sparked major interest, and he expects more business leaders and companies to join the program.

Dollar General and Hormel rose as investors looked for affordable shopping options, while Wall Street stayed near record highs despite mixed earnings news.

Challenger, Gray & Christmas says U.S. layoff announcements have reached their highest level since the pandemic, with major cuts also announced at Verizon and other firms.

Florida lawmakers have started a new redistricting fight, but Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature face legal limits and political splits as they consider a map that could help Republicans gain House seats.