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AP News Summary at 5:05 p.m. ESTThe assassin who cooly gunned down the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in front of witnesses on Wednesday morning made a head-scratching stop before he carried out his hit. New photos released by police show that the suspect dipped into a nearby Starbucks just before he descended upon the Midtown Hilton around 6:45 a.m. to fatally shoot the 50-year-old Thompson as he walked there to give a speech at an investors meeting. The new photos—pulled from security footage—revealed only the alleged gunman’s eyes and hands, as he was wearing the same black facemask and black hoodie he wore during the shooting. Police did not say if the mystery man ordered anything at the coffee joint or if—by some extreme luck—he happened to give his first name for his hypothetical order. Police said the gunman “targeted” Thompson and fled the scene on an e-bike after shooting the health insurance CEO in his calf and back. He remained at large as of Wednesday afternoon. Donald Trump ’s coming back home...to NBC. The president-elect will sit down with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker for his first network interview since he won the presidency again last month. The conversation will tape on Friday before it airs on Sunday, and the network plans to release the full interview and transcript after it concludes. The sit-down marks a turn for Trump, who effectively shunned traditional media outlets in the run-up to the election in favor of either gabs with Fox News or lengthy debates with Joe Rogan. The interview comes more than a year after Welker launched her show with a Trump interview in September 2023, which critics— including at the Daily Beast —derided as unchallenging and ineffective despite Welker’s skill as an interviewer. Trump has previously derided Welker as “terrible,” “horrible,” and a “radical left Democrat.” The nights are longer, the weather is colder, and there’s no better time to get some sleep. 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A 60-year-old California art teacher died after being bit by a bat in her classroom, according to officials. Leah Seneng died on Nov. 22, a month after removing a bat from her classroom at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos. Before class started, the teacher discovered the bat and “scooped it up to take it outside,” unaware that it had rabies, friend and family spokesperson Laura Splotch told NBC News. Seneng thought she had just been scratched, and didn’t seek immediate treatment, Splotch said. After not having any symptoms for weeks, Seneng went on Nov. 18 to the hospital, where it was determined that the classroom encounter likely gave her rabies. Her condition quickly worsened and she died four days later. NBC News reported that it was the first rabies death in Fresnno County since 1992. According to the CDC , less than 10 people die each year in the United States. The teacher is survived by her daughter and husband. “It’s very shocking, still, to think that she’s no longer around because of something so random,” Splotch said to NBC News. Donald Trump’s secretary of defense pick, Pete Hegseth, said he would quit drinking if confirmed to the position, CNN correspondent Manu Raju reported Wednesday. “He views the job as so important that he volunteered that,” Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger told Raju. “I didn’t ask him.” The New Yorker published a bombshell report Sunday that alleged Hegseth had a history of drinking heavily at work while the president of a veteran’s advocacy group. Then several former Fox News colleagues shared with NBC News that Hegseth’s drinking was concerning and affected his job as a morning host. Hegseth denied having a drinking problem in an interview with Megyn Kelly on Wednesday, though he did not address the allegations about his behavior at work. 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The school’s initial release program, organized by LifeWise Academy, sees students being removed from classes for 55 minutes each week to study the Bible or visit local churches. With the Satanic Temple’s new program, the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning (Hail), students at Edgewood can instead partake in “self-directed learning” and “good works in the community” once every month, where they’ll also have “inspirational guest speakers” and “tons of fun,” per the organization’s Facebook page . The Satanic Temple identifies as a “non-theistic” church, meaning it doesn’t believe in deities like God or Satan, but rather claims it is instead on a mission to promote pluralism among different religious views. “We aren’t trying to shut the LifeWise Academy down,” June Everett, an ordained minister at the Temple, told WCMH . “But I do think a lot of school districts don’t realize when they open the door for one religion, they open it for all of them.” M issing woman Hannah Kobayashi ’s Venmo account has reportedly been flooded with donations after news broke that she recently crossed into Mexico. The Hawaii native was initially reported missing by family on Nov. 11 after failing to board a connecting flight from Los Angeles to New York three days prior. The LA Police Department swiftly commenced an investigation into Kobayashi’s disappearance to determine if there was any foul play. On Monday, however, surveillance footage from Customs and Border Protection showed Kobayashi crossing into Mexico alone with her luggage, seemingly unharmed, the day before. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell disclosed that Kobayashi had been “classified a voluntary missing person” in a press conference on Monday, adding that foul play is no longer suspected in her disappearance. Following the update, Venmo users have been sending money and recommendations to Kobayashi for her apparent trip to Mexico, according to The Daily Mail . “I hope you’re safe. You don’t owe an explanation. Here’s some taco money, girl. Have fun!,” one user wrote. Another said, “Way to make it to Mexico girlie! Have a chicharron on me!” Frasier star Kelsey Grammer is set to release a memoir in 2025 about his sister, Karen, and her murder in 1975. Karen, who was 18 at the time of her death, was kidnapped by multiple men from her job at Red Lobster. She was later stabbed to death after being raped. In a People exclusive , Grammer talked about his sister’s memory, and the healing journey he and his family have been on since the tragedy. “It is not a grief book. It is a life book, a celebration of Karen’s life,” Grammer, 69, told the outlet. “From a loving brother, I invite you to meet Karen. To know her and remember her with me.” Grammer has faced multiple other untimely deaths in his family. His father was killed by a trespasser on his property when the actor was just 13-years-old, which was five years before his sister’s death. Then in 1980, his two half brothers dying in a scuba diving incident. The memoir, entitled, “Karen: A Brother Remembers,” is expected to be released in May 2025. “Fifty years hence, I learned that love, that our love, is forever,” Grammer said. Prince William and Prince Harry are engaging in yet another very public display showing how toxic their relationship has become by refusing, once again, to appear together at an award ceremony honoring their mother’s legacy. While Harry will appear via pre-recorded video at the Diana Awards tomorrow, William will not attend and instead handed out letters to the winners on Wednesday. It’s arguably a slightly less absurd solution than that employed at another awards ceremony for the charity in March this year, which saw William speak live at the event with Harry’s speech delayed till after he had left. Adding to the sense of bitterness back then, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced the launch of her American Riviera Orchard brand on Instagram minutes before William took to the stage. Prince William’s new letter seemed to adopt some Sussex buzzwords, with the future king writing: “I am so proud of the impact every one of you has had on your communities and beyond. 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Navarro will serve as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, the president-elect announced in a pair of Wednesday Truth Social posts , hailing him as “a man who was treated horribly by the Deep State, or whatever else you would like to call it.” Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena from Congress—prosecutors said he “chose allegiance to former President Donald Trump over the rule of law.” Hours after his release from prison in July, Navarro delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention. Now, he will be back in the White House. “The Senior Counselor position leverages Peter’s broad range of White House experience, while harnessing his extensive Policy analytic and Media skills,” Trump wrote in his announcement. “His mission will be to help successfully advance and communicate the Trump Manufacturing, Tariff, and Trade Agendas.”
Las Vegas (3-12) at New Orleans (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Raiders by 1 Against the spread: Raiders 6-9; Saints 6-9 Series record: Tied 7-7-1 Last meeting: Saints beat Raiders 24-0 on Oct. 30, 2023, at New Orleans. Last week: Raiders beat Jaguars 19-14 ; Saints lost to Packers 34-0 . Raiders offense: overall (28), rush (32), pass (14), scoring (29) Raiders defense: overall (12), rush (13), pass (9), scoring (27) Saints offense: overall (19), rush (13), pass (23), scoring (22) Saints defense: overall (30), rush (30), pass (28), scoring (T17) Turnover differential: Raiders minus-17; Saints minus-1 After his 11 catches for 99 yards last week, rookie tight end Brock Bowers has a team-leading 101 catches for a team-high 1,067 yards and four TDs. As one of few healthy skill players left on New Orleans' offense, tight end Juwan Johnson has become more prominent in the game plan. The former Penn State and Oregon receiver, who was converted to a tight end during his third NFL season (2022), now ranks second on the club in catches this season with 38 and yards receiving with 402, while his three TD catches are tied for third on the team. Bowers will test New Orleans' coverage scheme. Those Saints responsible for containing Bowers could include linebackers Demario Davis and Peter Werner, as well as safeties Will Harris and Tyrann Mathieu. Raiders guard Jordan Meredith (ankle), linebacker Kana'I Mauga (calf) and guard Jackson Powers-Jordan (quadriceps/ankle) were all listed on Las Vegas' injury report this week. The Saints listed nine players on their injury report this week, including QB Derek Carr (left hand), running back Alvin Kamara (groin), center Erik McCoy (elbow) and guard Lucas Patrick (knee), who all missed practice time. Those limited at practice this week included defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd (eye), defensive end Payton Turner (ankle), receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) and Johnson ( foot). The Raiders have won two of the past three, while the Saints have won four of the past six. The teams have met eight times previously in New Orleans, with the Saints winning four and the Raiders winning three. The clubs' first ever meeting was a 21-all tie in New Orleans in 1971 at the old Tulane Stadium. Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell completed 24 of 38 passes (63.2 percent) for 257 yards without an interception last week. He has not thrown an interception in three of his past four games. ... Bowers last week became the second rookie in NFL history (joining Odell Beckham Jr.) and the third TE ever (joining Zach Ertz and Evan Engram) with 10 or more catches in four games in a season. Bowers’ 1,067 yards receiving leads all NFL tight ends this season and he needs just 10 more yards to surpass Hall of Famer Mike Ditka (1,076 in 1961) for the most by rookie TE. ... Veteran RB Ameer Abdullah had season-high 85 scrimmage yards (47 receiving, 38 rushing) and a TD rushing last week, giving him a TD in two straight games. He needs 75 scrimmage yards for his third season with 500 (along with 2015 and 2017). ... RB Alexander Mattison had 56 scrimmage yards and a TD rushing in Week 16. He caught a TD pass in his only career game in New Orleans, when he was with Minnesota in 2022. ... DT Adam Butler has a tackle for loss in five of his past six games and at least half a sack in three of his past four. ... DE K’lavon Chaisson had a sack last week, giving him a tackle for loss in four straight games. ... S Isaiah Pola-Mao had nine tackles and the first two forced fumbles of his career last week. ... Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler passed for 153 yards and rushed for 28 yards in Week 16, but also was intercepted and lost a fumble. He is 0-4 as an NFL starter. ... Versatile veteran RB Alvin Kamara, who hopes to return from a groin injury before this season ends, needs 7 scrimmage yards for his fourth 1,500-yard season and needs 50 yards rushing for his first 1,000-yard rushing season. ... WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling has a TD catch in three of his past four home games. TE Foster Moreau had 91 catches, 1,107 yards receiving and 12 TD catches in 61 games with the Raiders from 2019 to 2022. Moreau has 25 catches for 335 yards and four TDs this season. ... DE Cameron Jordan has a tackle for loss in each of his past two games. ... DE Carl Granderson has sack in two of his past three home games. ... DT Khalen Saunders had career-high two passes defensed and a tackle for loss last week. ... DT Bryan Bresee, a 2023 first-round draft choice out of Clemson, has a career-best 7 1/2 sacks in 2024. ... DE Chase Young has at least half a sack and a tackle for loss in three of his past four home games. ... LB Demario Davis has 114 tackles in 2024 and is one of three players (along with Eric Kendricks and Bobby Wagner) with 100 or more tackles in each of the past eight seasons. ... S Tyrann Mathieu has 99 passes defensed. He's intercepted a pass in each of his past two games against the Raiders. Bowers is a good bet to have another big game against a defense that ranks 28th in the NFL against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL1. An artificial Christmas tree because there is no better piece of decor to bring in the holiday spirit. Sure, it's not a real tree, but on the bright side you can reuse it every year and won't have to clean up all those fallen pine needles! Promising review: "This Christmas tree was a last-minute buy since we did not have time to get our real tree this year. We were skeptical when we opened the box because it looked like it would never fill out. Once we set it up, opened all the branches, and filled it with ornaments and lights, we were so pleasantly surprised by how beautiful and full the tree was! The size is perfect, the quality is great, and the price is incredible. honestly so close to the holidays, too, and very easy to assemble! Would definitely recommend." — Amazon Customer Get a 6 ft. tree from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in two colors and three other sizes). 2. Or a flocked pre-lit Christmas tree if you don't want to spend too much time decorating a tree but still want your room to be merry and bright. Promising review: "With the price of this tree, I was not expecting the quality to be just great, but I wanted a flocked tree, and I’d be happy with it! My expectations were definitely reached far beyond what I thought I’d get! It is a beautiful, full, flocked tree! Super easy to assemble. Took about an hour and a half to fluff! Still need to decorate it, but I am absolutely amazed! 10/10 100% recommend!" — Andrea Oaks Get a 4.5-foot tree from Amazon for $84.95+ (available in four colors and five sizes). 3. A personalized stocking so Santa knows exactly whose stocking to put coal — wait sorry, I meant treats — in this year. Promising review: "These turned out so nice! Perfect size, excellent quality, and embroidery was gorgeous! Exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend.🎄" — Regina Baggett Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven color combos, four fonts, three font colors, as well as two other styles). 4. Adorable plastic Mean Girls figurines because their "Jingle Bell Rock" performance totally, well, rocked and keeping The Plastics on your mantle is the perfect reminder of that. The set comes with Cady, Karen, Gretchen, Regina, and most importantly, the Burn Book! Get them from Amazon for $24.99 . 5. A stuffed gingerbread dog so adorable and soft, you'll want to cuddle with it all winter long — and perhaps in the spring, summer, and fall too... It's the perfect piece to give your couch a hint of holiday spirit and for your doggo to have a new pal. Get it from Pottery Barn for $59.50 . 6. Some glittery pre-lit garland to deck the halls and add some holiday greenery to your archways, mantles, or railings! Featuring faux pinecones and berries, it's sure to get you into the wintery mood. Reviewers say it does shed a lot of glitter, but it can be used outside for less mess! Promising review: "This garland is gorgeous. The berries and pinecones and lights just look so nice together. The wire running through it is stiff and doesn't lose its shape. It also has connectors on both ends. That being said, the glitter that falls off of this garland WOOOOOOOW! If you mind glitter being everywhere, this probably isn't the garland for you. If you're like me and don't mind the glitter, you won't be sorry that you bought this. It's absolutely beautiful!" — Rachel Get a 9-foot-long strand from Amazon for $34.98+ (available in plug-in or battery-operated designs). 7. A tasty-looking ornament that looks just like it came straight out of the Little Debbie packaging. You may be tempted to take a bite out of it, but I strongly recommend that you don't. CountyMom3D is a small Etsy shop based in Ellerslie, Georgia. Promising review: "Perfection!!! Well made! Looks just like described!! It’s the cutest freaking ornament!! I got one of each but my favorite is the one with the bite taken out! So cute." — Dani B. Get it from CountyMom3D on Etsy for $5.95+ (available with and without bite and in various pack sizes). 8. A gingerbread train figure with four gingerbread people chugging their way into your home to spread some holiday cheer. They have a glittery coating, sure to make them stand out! Promising review: "I wanted some gingerbread cookies after I got this. It made me hungry. I like the effects of sugar bits all over it. They were not connected but the hooks interloop to keep them connected. There was a tiny bit of sparkle residue on my hands but not so much it bothered me. It was well worth it. It was well packaged and I anticipate using this for many years to come." — Elizabeth Get it from Amazon for $23.55 . 9. A Lego Christmas tree for those who think DIY decor is the way to go! You can either build one large tree, or one medium and small tree to fill your house with some cheer. Promising review: "I gifted this to my granddaughter for her 8th birthday just a few days before Christmas. She couldn't wait to dig into this Lego set and make two trees by herself with no help from an adult.I assume they'll keep the trees with their Christmas decorations; if not, she'll have fun tearing them apart and making new constructions." — Jill C. Get it from Amazon for $43.99 . 10. A pair of plush light-up gnomes because there's nothing cuter than these bearded dudes decked out in holiday gear. Don't forget the AAA batteries ! Promising review: "Love it! Exactly what my living room needed for extra holiday magic. Perfect size and lighting." — Lily Ice Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes). 11. A replica of Charlie Brown's iconic Christmas tree that, of course, needs a little perking up, so it even comes with the iconic red ornament and Linus' blue blankie. I don't know about you but A Charlie Brown Christmas puts me in the ho-ho-ho spirit every year! It plays the "Linus & Lucy" Peanuts theme (and includes two AAA batteries). It's also an officially licensed Peanuts item! Promising review: "'It's Christmas, Charlie Brown!' Just looking at this tree brings a smile. Simple, elegant in its humility. It just brings a bit of nostalgia remembering all past Christmases watching Charlie Brown and the gang on television kick off the Christmas season in our house . It is a pleasure to own a replica of the original. Adding the theme at the push of a button is a nice touch. We absolutely love it!" — D. Stovell Get it from Amazon for $24.98 . 12. A lil' light-up dinosaur to guard your house and make sure that the Grinch doesn't come creeping by. It's designed to withstand tough weather conditions so this buddy will stand watch through rain and snow. Promising review: "Easy to put together, stayed outside all December (in Florida) with no problems. You should know, though, that the lights inside are not enough by themselves to show the dinosaur clearly after dark. To see it best it needs to be somewhere with at least some additional light." — Gae A. Weber Get it from Amazon for $49.99 . 13. A Rudolph doormat because the days of Santa creepin' down your chimney are over and he needs Rudolph's red nose to guide him to the front door! Just note that the red and black buffalo plaid mat in the reviewer photo is not included, but you can find a similar one here if you love that look! Promising review: "Excellent doormat and super cute! Very thick — good for getting snow and mud off your boots in the winter. Great size! I am extremely impressed!" — Mtngrl84 Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in five sizes). 14. A beaded garland to bedazzle your tree and make it a little ~bougie~ with some "crystals." Trees deserve nice things too! Promising review: "Love this ribbon! I used it for my Christmas tree. Just the right amount of sparkle and elegance. I bought one; I just needed it as an accent for my tree; for reference, my tree is 7.5 feet, and I only used the ribbon in the front of the tree (in a zig-zag pattern). I suggest getting two if you want it to go around your whole tree. This ribbon is so pretty it can be used for many different projects." — NYCity Girl Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles and two lengths). 15. Or a 9-foot-long winter candy garland if you want more of a whimsical touch that I'm sure your kiddos would love. Plus, you can tell 'em that Vanellope von Schweetz decorated this year! Promising review: "First off, these are adorable. I was going for a Candyland theme and these worked. I think three would have been perfect, but two worked all around my tree." — Rosa S. Get it from Amazon for $13.50 . 16. A set of six reindeer tea light holders because all of Santa's reindeer deserve a chance of lighting their own path. Let me just paint you a picture okay? You, a nice bubbly bath, hot cocoa, and these reindeer with some lit up tea lights. Doesn't that sound like the perfect evening? Promising review: "These are so cute. I had a ladies' Christmas breakfast and had one at each place setting as a party favor for them to take home. I alternated red, white, and green tea lights. I was surprised by how sturdy they were and how well they stood up. No issues at all." — M.J. Get them from Amazon for $14.99 . 17. A 24-inch pre-lit wreath to spread the Christmas cheer with your neighbors and all the delivery workers that may or may not be leaving packages outside your door almost every day. Promising review: "This wreath is so beautiful. It was exactly what I was looking for to add a little holiday touch to my front porch!" — Wayfair Reviewer Get it from Wayfair for $39.99 (originally $55.99). 18. An elf for your shelf — it's perfect for scaring your kids (and/or partner) into behaving because this elf is ALWAYS watching. 👀 Plus, you can hide it around the house and have your friends and family go on a little elf hunt! Promising review: "Oh the hijinx that adults will put these little dolls through! I actually bought one to torment my boyfriend because of how much trouble he had with trying to hide the old one around the house. Now I use it on him! I hide it in his bookshelves, in ceiling tiles, even in the cast iron unlit fireplace as it stares through the tinted glass. Nothing says the holidays other than sheer terror that these folks have instilled in us!" — prettybear Get it from Amazon for $9.82 . 19. Or Snoop on a stoop because his next side quest is keeping an eye on your family, in the least creepy way possible??? Promising review: "Snoop made an excellent addition to the family. We have an Elf on a Shelf, too, and Snoop made an excellent 'partner in crime.' My kiddos looked forward to the shenanigans Snoop and our elf would get into leading up to Christmas! Also, now I can say my kids have TWO extra sets of eyes reporting their behavior to Santa! One of my favorite holiday purchases!" — Nykole Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available with or without the cigar). 20. A tabletop USB-powered Super Mario Bros. Super Star tree that may just give you the super powers you need when it's chaotic at work during the holiday season. Promising review: "This little Super Mario Christmas tree is absolutely adorable. It’s perfect for any desk or shelf. It comes with lights already attached. You can always add mini ornaments if you wanted to. It’s perfectly cute without. It comes with a USB cord already attached. I definitely recommend this for any Super Mario fan." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.99 . 21. And a Mario Super Star to place atop your Christmas tree. It'll help protect you from Bowser, The Grinch, and other woes that may come your way. It plugs into the wall so no batteries are required! Promising review: "So fun. This was nostalgic and brought a smile to everyone’s face that saw our tree. Definitely unexpected. Looks and works great." — J.T. Get it from Amazon for $32.75 . 22. A beloved LED lights panel because there is no better way to set the mood to watch Love Actually with some flickering, cozy lights. These have over 79,000 5-star ratings — yup, they're that good! It comes with eight lighting modes and has a lifespan of 1,200+ hours! Promising review: "Very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. We bought two sets to hang on the ceiling in our family room during the winter when it gets dark so early. Fantastic! We used the Command small clear decorating clips to hang them. Worked like a charm! Originally intended just for the holidays, but it brightens up the room so well that we have left them up . Nightly use for several hours for several months. Couldn't be happier!" — Anonymous Get a 6.6-foot by 9.8-foot set of lights from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors). 23. Or some snowflake LED string lights if you've been "dreaming of a white Christmas", especially if you live in a state like California and see negative five inches of snow. I hate to say it, but this may be the closest you'll get to seeing snowflakes this year. These battery-powered lights come with two modes (flashing and steady), and are attached to flexible wires to give you creative freedom. Don't forget the AA batteries ! Promising review: "I loved how small the snowflakes were — I was expecting them to be bigger snowflakes and look a little more unrealistic, but these are perfect ! I also love how they are battery-operated so I can put them outside, we don't have outdoor outlets where I live. Thanks so much for my amazing product!! :)" — Courtney Get a set of two 21.3-foot-long strands from Amazon for $15.99 . 24. Or festive snowflake window decals , the perfect gateway to holiday decorating because of how easy they are to put up! Promising review: "I LOVE THESE! They look great and you can barely see the cling outline! They stick easily and hold on well. If you're thinking about purchasing them, do it! They're so worth it!" — Amber Flavin Get a pack of 135 decals from Amazon for $7.99 . 25. A fluffy reindeer-print throw blanket , perfect for snuggling up during your Hallmark movie marathon. Plus it'll look adorable draped over your couch when it's not in use. And it can be thrown in the washer and dryer when it's time to clean! Promising review: "Bought this during Christmastime to cozy up watching holiday movies. Looks great, keeps us warm, and my family loves it!" — Cloud 9 Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in twin, queen, and king sizes and 14 other colors/prints). 26. A set of monochromatic ball ornaments to give your tree some glitz and glam without making a mess. Plus the balls are made of plastic so they won't shatter if they accidentally fall! Promising review: "These are my favorite ornaments. I love that I can still have the look of glitter without any mess! All of the pretty stuff is inside. On the outside, you have a clear, mess-free bulb. I have received so many compliments on these and will buy more next year. I have dropped them and my 1-year-old has tossed them around without any concern or damage. Highly recommend!!" — Gatt Get a set of 30 from Amazon for $23.99 (also available in sets of 16, 20, 24, 25, and 48, and in five sizes and 17 colors). 27. Light-up faux birch trees so you can create a chic and stylish winter wonderland indoors or outdoors! The branches are flexible so you can arrange them to your liking, and they come with a UL-certificated and waterproof adapter. Promising review: "These trees are a BARGAIN for the money! They’re neatly packaged and go together in about a minute. Shaping the branches took maybe five minutes. I have an 8’ in the primary bedroom, another 8’ for my library, and the set (8’, 6’, and 4’) for the living room. I’m going to purchase another 8’ for my front porch, and another set of three for my lanai. They may be plastic, but they look beautiful, and they feel sturdy. Even though I also do a traditional tree, I love that these birches look gorgeous with very few decorations! They’re festive for really any season, so I’m likely going to just un-decorate and leave up the one in my primary bedroom . If you’re on the fence about these, I’d say just do it! You won’t regret it!" — Thom Lundy Get one eight-foot tree from Amazon for $63.99 (also available in sets of two or three in a variety of sizes). 28. A dazzling snowfall lantern to enjoy some snow without having step foot outside and deal with the cold air. Plus it's beautifully decorated with a tree and some snowmen that you didn't have sacrifice your fingers to make! Don't forget the AAA batteries ! Promising review: "These battery-operated snow globes are the best new gift of this Christmas season!!! Ingenious, constantly rotating glittery snowflakes and a pretty little light to shine on the scene. A wonderful new decoration that will last for Christmases to come." — M. Foreman Get it from Amazon for $21.93 . Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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