Last-Minute Deal, Workers on Strike & Big Movie Releases - Monday, December 23, 2024

The news to know for Monday, December 23, 2024! We're telling you about the deal lawmakers reached to prevent a government shutdown without any time to spare. Also, parts of the country are expected to see snow in the days before Christmas and Hanukkah.  Plus, workers at both Amazon and Starbucks are on strike; there is another reason people may start using popular weight loss drugs, and there is a new trend in holiday shopping.  Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sign-up for our Friday EMAIL here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWSWORTHY and get on your way to being your best self. And by Trade Coffee. Trade Coffee is offering their best savings of the year on gift subscriptions, so head to drinktrade.com/newsworthy to send a personalized coffee subscription in minutes. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]