A Tribute to the Woman who Planted the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Decades Ago

In California, a suspected gunman is dead after a school shooting that left two students injured. The incident occurred at an unspecified school, and authorities are investigating the situation. In other news, a new study compares the effectiveness of popular weight loss drugs. Meanwhile, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree for 2024 was donated as a tribute to a woman who planted it with her husband back in 1967. Her husband considers the donation of the tree one of the biggest honors of his life. The Christmas tree has become a symbol of hope and joy during the holiday season, and NBC News reported on the heartwarming story behind this year’s tree. Additionally, there have been high-profile incidents such as the shooting of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York and the alleged Chinese cyber hack of communications companies. Lawmakers are also questioning top airline executives about added fees, while scientists are working to save California’s endangered kelp forests. Amidst all of this, families are struggling with the high cost of childbirth, leaving many in debt despite having insurance. Senate showdowns over Biden appointees are on the horizon, and the nation braces for more snow in the hard-hit Great Lakes region. Good news stories provide a bright spot in the midst of the challenging news cycle.

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