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Defense contract jolts Sidus Space as storms, fires, transit shutdowns and fading Boxing Day footfall hit; big firms feast while small businesses bleed; Reddit fights Australia age rules; Kennedy Center jazz canceled in Trump spat; sports, shows, rescues, Rogan rant, and a Woods–Towns engagement round it out
Sidus Space pops on defense contract news
Small space-tech firm Sidus Space saw its shares jump after announcing it secured a spot on a major U.S. defense contract tied to the Trump-era “Golden Dome” program.
King George VI Chase thriller at Kempton
Harry Redknapp’s horse, The Jukebox Man, surged late to win the King George VI Chase in dramatic fashion at Kempton Park.
House fire leaves three unaccounted for
One person escaped a house fire, while three others believed to have been inside remain unaccounted for.
Boxing Day footfall fades again
Boxing Day shopping disappointed once more, with bargain hunters still chasing deals but fewer people visiting high streets and shopping centres than last year.
Big companies boom while small businesses bleed
Major U.S. corporations are hitting record highs on strong profits and AI-fueled market excitement, while small businesses cut staff and scale back under persistent inflation, cautious consumers, and tariff uncertainty. ADP data show firms with fewer than 50 employees have shed jobs for six straight months, including 120,000 cuts in November, even as midsize and large companies kept hiring. The Fed says overall consumer spending is weakening while higher-end spending holds up, widening the gap in who benefits from wage gains and stock market wealth.
SEPTA fatality suspends Wawa Line service
A man was fatally struck by an outbound SEPTA train near Morton Station around 9:25 a.m. Friday. Service on the Wawa Line has been suspended in both directions while the incident is investigated.
Reddit sues Australia over social media age rules
Reddit filed a court challenge to Australian social media laws, arguing they violate privacy and free speech, becoming the first major company to sue over the rules. The government says the restrictions will stand to protect children, but reports indicate many children bypass the ban using accounts not tied to their real identity, while adults face intrusive age-verification requirements.
Kennedy Center jazz concert canceled over Trump naming dispute
The Kennedy Center’s annual Christmas Eve jazz concert was canceled after host Chuck Redd said he learned the venue’s name and exterior signage had been changed to include President Donald Trump. The White House said a Trump-appointed board approved the change, while some scholars argue it conflicts with a 1964 law establishing the center as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. The Kennedy family opposed the change, and Kerry Kennedy said she would seek to remove Trump’s name after he leaves office.
Winter storm prompts Pennsylvania travel restrictions
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission plan to restrict certain vehicles on interstates and other heavily traveled roads across Pennsylvania as a winter storm approaches on a busy holiday travel day.
Shelter Me spotlights Snow from Phoenix Animal Rescue
This week, 6abc’s Shelter Me featured Snow, an animal from Phoenix Animal Rescue.
Philadelphia Fishing Show returns in January
The Philadelphia Fishing Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks from Friday through Sunday, Jan. 9–11, bringing anglers, outfitters, and regional fishing culture together for an indoor winter weekend.
Joe Rogan blasts Trump White House plaque about Biden
Joe Rogan criticized a President Trump White House plaque describing former President Joe Biden’s time in office, calling it “so crazy” and warning it sets a bad precedent. Rogan made the remarks while speaking with comedian Shane Gillis on an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” released on Christmas Day.
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns announce engagement
Model Jordyn Woods is engaged to New York Knicks center-forward Karl-Anthony Towns. The couple shared the news via an Instagram photo carousel on Thursday.
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