Comment on Washington Watch: How will energy, climate change and EVs feature in the first Republican debate?

Donald Trump urged Wayne Gretzky to lead Canada's government. AP Photo/Evan VucciDonald Trump urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister of Canada. One of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's coalition partners may force him out of the position. Gretzky visited Mar-a-Lago and wore a MAGA hat after Trump's November electoral victory.

OpenAI's Sam Altman asked his followers how to improve the platform in the new year. Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesSam Altman asked his followers on X for ideas to improve OpenAI in 2025. Altman responded to suggestions about creating family accounts and improving video features. OpenAI had a rocky year following new litigation from competitor Elon Musk.

A bald eagle on a perchBirdImages/Getty ImagesBiden signed a bill making the bald eagle the official national bird of the United States. The bald eagle, an iconic American symbol, was endangered but has since recovered. The bill received bipartisan support and was backed by eagle advocates. One prominent member of American society received a promotion with bipartisan support this holiday season: The bald eagle is now the official bird of the United States, a proclamation nearly 250 years in the making.

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger took 2nd place during a World Cup event in St Moritz, Switzerland in January 2024. Millo Moravski/Agence Zoom/Getty ImagesSwiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland. Hediger was snowboarding with a companion, who alerted rescue services. She was found buried under the snow.

Westend61/Getty ImagesRecruiters say Wall Street firms are planning to hire more tech talent next year. Jobs at AI companies like Nvidia and OpenAI, or ones that work with their products, are highly sought after. Recruiters Ben Hodzic and Matt Stabile outline how jobseekers can stand out in the hiring process.

Blake Lively; Justin Baldoni. Lia Toby/Getty Images, James Devaney/Getty ImagesBlake Lively filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Baldoni's ex-publicist Stephanie Jones also sued his current publicists for orchestrating a campaign against Lively. Here's a breakdown of everyone involved in the saga. 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.