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Gordon Brown has urged MPs not to legalise assisted dying next week, saying his newborn daughter’s death in 2002 “convinced me of the value and imperative of good end-of-life care”. The former Labour prime minister said the debate on the issue was moving “too fast” and it was “not the right time to make such a profound decision” given poor performance in the NHS. He argued that there was “insufficient protection” for frail and vulnerable people in the bill, which will reach its first big parliamentary hurdle next Friday. The issue has divided all the main political parties and the cabinet, after collective responsibility was suspended to allow MPs to vote according to their conscience . Leading campaigners backing a change in the law believe

A recent technical issue causing delays may irk airline passengers, but American Airlines stock is unlikely to see much of a long-term effect, regardless of how the holidays play out for travelers. A one-hour halt of all ( ) flights sent shares of the stock lower on Tuesday, Christmas Eve and a peak travel time in the U.S. The airline blamed a technology issue caused by a vendor which operates its dispatch and coordination system. The groundstop, as such incidents are called, was lifted Tuesday morning, before the stock market open. Audio Version Of Podcast While the moves may sound dramatic for the stock, the results are anything but. American Airlines stock dipped in morning trades before edged up to 17.35, the best close since Dec. 12. Tuesday was a shortened trading day due to the Christmas holiday. Steady But Boring: American Airlines Stock Holds Through Disruptions. Disruptions to peak travel times are often not enough to disturb travel investments like American Airlines stock. But likewise, the growth may not necessarily be there for investors. "The airline business in general, it's just such a tough business, you're not going to find much growth in it unless you're kind of a newer airline," Irusha Peiris, portfolio manager at O'Neil Global Advisors and analyst for William O'Neil and Company told Investor's Business Daily. "Unless you've got a newer airline, like I remember ( ) in the past, and ( ) once upon a time did really well," Peiris told the "Investing with IBD" podcast. There is some potential growth in "some of these newer kinds because they're trying to be a little bit more innovating and things like that," he said. Commercial carriers like American Airlines stock tend to be steady and stable, but offer limited returns for investors over time. American Airlines stock is ranked No. 8 in the Transportation Airline Group and holds a Composite Rating of 70, However, airline stocks are surging to close out 2024, with AAL stock up more than 50% so far in the fourth quarter.

Sean Keeler: Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders set new bar in Boulder. Will Julian Lewis rise to meet it?Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.”

Jolly Holiday Discoveries at the Southampton InnThe PGA Tour is making the most sweeping changes to its eligibility in more than 40 years by eliminating 25 tour cards, along with shrinking the size of its fields. The all-exempt tour had been in place since 1983, meaning the top 125 players from the official money list — now the FedEx Cup standings — kept a full PGA Tour card the following season. That changes in 2026 after the PGA Tour policy board approved a new priority list on Monday. Only the top 100 players will earn full tour cards for the following year. The top 30 from the developmental Korn Ferry Tour used to advance to the PGA Tour. That number now goes to 20. Five players from qualifying school will get cards — it previously was the top five and ties. The tour also is doing away with 156-man fields except for two tournaments held on multiple courses. Most tournaments will have 120 players before Daylight Saving Time, then 132 players in spring and a maximum of 144 players in the summer months. Here's a look at what's behind the changes and what it means: The all-exempt tour led to a bloated membership in which nearly 200 players were on the membership rolls through one exemption or another, and those toward the bottom of the priority list could not get into all the tournaments they wanted to play. Those who graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour, for example, could only get in three or four tournaments over the first few months of the season, giving them a disadvantage. The PGA Tour believes that limited full status to the top 100 instead of the top 125 will give everyone who earns a card a fair chance at getting into regular tournaments. Priority to get into tournaments starts with winners of the majors and The Players Championship over the last five years; winners of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Memorial and Genesis Invitational the last three years; tournament winners the last two years and career money leaders. Next are the top 125; players who have been given a medical extension; and then the 45 players who earned cards from the Korn Ferry Tour, European tour and Q-school. After that are those who finished from No. 126 to No. 150 in the FedEx Cup. All of them have PGA Tour cards. But there's not room for them in every tournament. The most common refrain in golf is to play better to get better status. Those who perennially finish in the top 100 should have no trouble keeping their cards, and they will have fewer players to beat because the fields will be smaller. It also helps newcomers from the Korn Ferry Tour, European tour and Q-school. They can expect to get into every regular tournament, increasing their odds of getting into some of the $20 million signature events. The PGA Tour, already the strongest circuit in golf, is likely to be even more competitive with a greater chance of the top names in contention. The tour also hopes — this is still to be determined — it will improve the pace of play and keep rounds from spilling over into the next day. Players like Peter Malnati and Taylor Pendrith come to mind. Under the new system, neither would have had a full PGA Tour card this year and likely would not have been in the fields for the tournaments they won — Malnati at the Valspar Championship and Pendrith at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Those wins make them exempt through 2026. Players who have not performed consistently well, who seem to struggle each year just to finish in the top 125, will have to be at their best to stay on tour. The PGA Tour also is reducing the four spots from Monday qualifiers at open tournaments. Now there will only two spots for the 132-man fields and none for fields of 120 players. One of golf's charms is how one week can change a career. Then again, there has been only one Monday qualifier to win in the last five years — Corey Conners in the 2019 Texas Open. The new eligibility starts in 2026, so that puts a huge emphasis on playing well this year knowing that only the top 100 will keep full status. The four majors are not run by the PGA Tour. The Masters has the smallest field, typically fewer than 100 players. The U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship have 156-man fields. The Players Championship, the premier event run by the PGA Tour, is reducing its field from 144 players to 120. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfISL 2024–25: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Raha Kapoor’s Family Outing at Indian Super League, Baby Raha Looks Cute as a Button in Mumbai City FC Jersey (Watch Video & Pics)

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump's supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump's movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump's Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer's comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar." Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump's world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift. His presidential transition team did not respond to questions about positions on visas for highly skilled workers or the debate between his supporters online. Instead, his team instead sent a link to a post on X by longtime adviser and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller that was a transcript of a speech Trump gave in 2020 at Mount Rushmore in which he praised figures and moments from American history. Musk, the world's richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump's movement but his stance on the tech industry's hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry's need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent," he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Trump's own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump's businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country" and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country," he told the “All-In" podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump's budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.Northumberland Paramedics launches exercise videos and wellness resources for seniors1. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit so they can relive the magic of the famously wholesome show The Joy of Painting by letting their inner Bob Ross create a masterpiece. The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross), and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend it. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 2. Subpar Parks — this collection of wildly negative reviews of America's (absolutely breathtaking) national parks is sure to make your travel-loving, hiking-obsessed, camping aficionado friend belly laugh. Promising review: "Discovered this book at the recommendation of my favorite barista and loved it so much I decided to gift it to my brother (we both have been traveling and camping at national parks since we were 10). The absolute PERFECT and hilarious book since we know these parks so well!" — Luke Henkel Get it from Amazon for $16.59 . 3. A pair of heat-resistant cat paw oven mitts purr-fect for keeping their own pretty paws protected. Promising review: "I didn't know that these would be even cuter in person! My boyfriend and I both love quirky kitchen gadgets and I got these as part of his birthday present. He was SO HAPPY when he saw them. I actually didn't know he'd like them as much as he did. The look on his face made my heart sing, and I think these are just so cute. They're also really inexpensive, which is a bonus. Great for gifting and a cute addition to your kitchen. Just grab a pair!" — C Rowyn Richards Get it from Amazon for $15.79 . 4. A deck of Buffy the Vampire Slayer -themed tarot cards featuring never-before-seen original art inspired by the hit TV show. If they've been mulling over whether to take up the slayer mantle themselves, they might just need this deck to help them figure out what their destiny is. Promising review: "Honestly couldn’t be more pleased with these. Bought this deck as a gift for a friend and ended up buying another deck for myself. They are thick, high-quality cards, and the artwork is gorgeous. Plus, the cards come with a pamphlet with layouts and explanations and you can tell that a lot of thought went into relating each tarot card to the Buffy theme. It’s really well done, and someone who loves the show puts a lot of love into making these. They’re my new favorite deck!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.07 . 5. A funny adult coloring book — since they tend to reach for a glass of pinot after a long day, this wine-themed coloring book will be a great addition to their self-care routine. This even comes with a set of colored pencils! Promising review: "Great design and very fun. I bought it for my sister, who is laid up with a knee injury. Brought hours of enjoyment while she is down and bored." — tinker Kalous Get it from Amazon for $10.36 . 6. A huggable banana duck plush toy ...that's it. That's the tweet. I mean, look at how adorable this little (but kinda big) guy is! Promising review: "Once you get this duck, your life will be changed. It is soft and plush and perfect for snuggling! Banana duck is life." — Sarah Kenton Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes). 7. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then they need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out their roar. That's where this lil' guy comes in. It'll do the screaming for them! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat. Promising review: "This is a hilarious way to scream at the universe without hurting your throat. I often gift this to people who are struggling. It generates a smile and lets them know it’s OK to feel like screaming." — meggysmallz Get it from Amazon for $7.65 . 8. A convenient lil' condiment fork if their love of pickles and olives is only matched by how much they hate getting soggy fingers by grabbing them straight out of the jar. All they have to do is just place the silicone band around the top of the jar, and voila! Check out a TikTok of the condiment fork in action. Promising review: "Great kitchen item. Forks are great to get pickles out of the jar, but if you have kids/lazy people (lol) you know that dirty hands are going into that jar. 😉 This has really prevented that from happening . It comes with two different rings to fit whatever size jar, a stabber holder, and a stabbing stick." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 9. A book of 642 tiny things to draw so you can give them the gift of curing boredom. This lil' guided journal will help them become the best doodler there is. This book is only 5.4 inches tall, so it'll easily fit in a stocking — multiple reviewers on Amazon said they purchased as a stocking stuffer! BuzzFeed contributor Jonathan Mazzei owns this and says, "My girlfriend got me this book as a gift a few years ago, and it turned out to be even better than I expected! The prompts are super fun and help you to think outside of the box, even during those moments when you feel like you have no ideas. It's great to casually doodle in while passing time since you don't have to think of what to draw, but it also can be really helpful when brainstorming for creative projects. My girlfriend is a visual artist and graphic designer, and she loves using it to play around with ideas and make her think of things she never would have thought of without it. Plus, it's small and super portable! Highly recommend!" Get it from Amazon for $9.25 . 10. A "Gracula" garlic crusher — just because the Count has a garlic aversion doesn't mean he can't help them mince a little for their homemade pasta sauce. And it'll only take them a few seconds! Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher! " — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $22.95 . 11. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza because it's easy to learn, fun to play, fast-paced, and a round is sure to end in a barrel of laughs! Dolphin Hat is a small business whose mission is to create easy-to-learn games that are fun for the whole family! Promising review: "Fun for the whole family! Even my 5-year-old granddaughter learned it with no problem and can win!" — E/A Get it from Dolphin Hat on Amazon for $9.99 . 12. A pair of socks with their pet's face on them that'll make it easier for them to show off little Archie to strangers without having to pull up 176 photos on their phone. Who are we kidding? They're gonna do that anyway. Don't forget to click the customization button and fill out info about their pet! Promising review: "This was a Christmas gift I bought for my aunt, who just LOVES her fur baby. She was so happy with these socks, she shared pictures of them and a big thank you to me on Facebook . She is out of state, so I can't speak on the quality of the socks, but if they were a fraction less than fantastic, my all-too-honest- aunt would have let me know, but all she could do was rave about them. Well done :-)" — Deb P Get them from Amazon for $14.59+ (available in 37 colors). 13. The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook — filled with delicious recipes they can make with all the groceries they buy at Trader Joe's, this cookbook is sure to become a family heirloom. Plus, it'll incentivize them to continue shopping there...which they were gonna do anyway. Promising review: "I received this cookbook as a Christmas gift, and I am extremely excited about it! There are so many recipes in an abundance of styles that I have never thought about making before. The directions are pretty clear, and the ingredients listed on every page help ensure you know exactly what to do to make the best dishes. One recipe my family recently tried was the blackberry fool. It only called for five simple ingredients, took about 15 minutes to prepare, and made a great dessert to enjoy after dinner. I would highly recommend this Trader Joe's cookbook for anyone looking for new dishes to make, from simple appetizers and desserts that require limited prep work to advanced entrees that challenge your cooking skills and leave you wanting more." — Angela Koonce Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 14. A light-up rain cloud diffuser because it'll actually start pouring raindrops into the spill-resistant container below! It has three levels of brightness and five levels of water flow speed, so they can customize their aromatherapeutic experience. Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action. Promising review: "I love this thing. I have anxiety and insomnia, and I need background noise to function/sleep. This little desktop fountain is SO SOOTHING, both aesthetically and the sound of the little raindrops. If I’m in the room with it, it’s probably on. If you love the sound of rain this is for you. Because I’m paranoid and I want this to last, I run it with plain distilled water and I have not used essential oils with it even though they say it’s fine. It’s very dry here right now, and I still only have to top up the water every few days, even with it running daily . It’s a solid 12/10 from me." — Violet Get it from Amazon for $56.80 . 15. A dimmable sad duck night-light who is just oh so relatable. He just needs to lie down real quick forever. This night-light has a 30-minute timer, so they don't have to get up and turn it off before falling asleep. Promising review : "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. This has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options, and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." — Literated Get it from Amazon for $15.99 . 16. Or a rechargeable toast-shaped lamp with a darling smile on its face. What could be better? It offers a nice, soft glow that can be adjusted, and it has a 15-minute timer! Promising review: "I first fell in love with this lamp online but fell to another level once it was delivered. It's the cutest little lamp I've ever seen. It's smaller than I thought, but it's just perfect. I love that you can manage how bright it is, as well as the 15-minute timer, which is great at night. Would definitely recommend this product as a gift or as a self-gift." — María José Sánchez Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors). 17. A super friggin' cute Squishmallow pet bed with cushioned bolsters that make for a natural headrest. This squishy bed is perfect for their cuddly pet! Promising review: "This is my first and only Squishmallow product, and honestly, I love it! It is as soft as expected from the brand, but I'm also very impressed with how sturdy the bottom is. Most of the bottoms of my dogs' beds are made of fabric, but the bottom of this bed is pretty firm and tough. I'm no dog-bed expert, but from a loving dog parent, I'm very satisfied." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $31.49+ (available in 4 sizes and 10 animal styles). 18. A pup-tastic dog-shaped door draft stopper if they need a helping paw to keep their heater's warm air where it belongs: inside. Promising review: "Would definitely recommend. It's durable and does efficiently block out drafts from our front door. Material is soft and easy to clean with a cloth, and it stores away easily." — Michelle Leo Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six sizes and five animal styles). 19. A sleek and unconventional flat travel water bottle since it'll fit snugly against other angular things in their bag like their laptop, phone, or books. Promising review : "TikTok made me buy this water bottle and I’ve never been more pleased with a purchase. It was delivered exactly as expected, even better. The size is perfect for inside a purse, book bag, or suitcase. I ordered the gray, and it's so understated. Beyond satisfied with this TikTok purchase." — Christina Carson Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in nine colors). 20. A ~stable~ donkey-shaped sticky note holder for quick and easy access to little sheets of paper they can write their to-do lists on. They can even open the clothespin-like mouth and have it hold their favorite pen! Monkey Business is a small, well, business! Promising review: "Great way to store note paper. I was looking for an alternative to sticky notes, and this is perfect. It is well made, super cute, and I found 'Let Loose' refill pages easily on Amazon with 3.5-inch dimensions." — Kate Get it from Monkey Business on Amazon for $15 (available in three colors). 21. A set of cat and mouse hooks who are playing a game of hide-and-seek. When they hang something heavy on the hooks, the cute little animal heads will pop out! Check out a TikTok of the cat and mouse hooks in action. Promising reviews : "These are so cute and easy to install. My husband always forgets to put his keys away, so I got these to try to condition him into hanging them up. Now he has a little friend say hello when he gets home." — leaaffy Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a six-pack that includes a monkey and baby chick). 22. A vintage-inspired orange juice carton vase — a decorative ceramic piece that'll be a beautiful and unique home for their buttercups and coppertips! Check out a TikTok of the orange juice vase in action. Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. Promising review: "I bought this for my best friend, who loves kitschy decor as much as I do. It is even cuter in person! I want one for myself now. Highly recommend!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Ban.do on Amazon for $26.95 . 23. A cute and useful banana slicer for perfectly even slices of this delicious fruit (which they weren't getting when they were cutting them by hand)! If they like to prep their smoothies days in advance, easily slice bananas with this and then toss the pieces in the freezer for later. Promising review: "THIS WORKED VERY WELL! The 'banana' curve makes all the difference. Very useful and very adaptable. We use it primarily as a tool for prepping large quantities of bananas for freeze-drying. WORKS PERFECTLY for that task. Money very well spent!" — Tim Get it from Amazon for $6.65 . 24. A "Noodle Monster" spaghetti container because their favorite long boys deserve a safe space to wait to be devoured. Promising review: "I love this so much. Like, so much. The canister part is glass, which I love. It's tall enough for long pasta, but also good for macaroni. His lil' noodle noggin is plastic with a silicone seal, so it's actually practical while also being literally the cutest thing in the world. And his eyestalks make opening the lid a breeze while also being absolutely adorable. I really want a little gang of them for my pantry, and I'd make little hats for them. " — Surua Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two sizes). 25. A Loch Ness monster-shaped ladle that'll make any pot of soup look like a delicious swamp for this lil' guy to live in. It has "feet" that allow it to stand tall in pots. Plus she's dishwasher safe! Promising review: "I got this for my birthday. I love it so much! It's completely functional and super easy to clean. The best part is that it's fun! She just sits in the soup, hanging out, watching everyone enjoying their soup, waiting to be useful." — SKW Get it from Amazon for $16.94+ (available in other styles and colors ). 26. A pair of rabbit-shaped toast tongs to help ensure they keep their precious fingers safe from hot pieces of bread. Promising review: "These are the cutest toast tongs! They are nicely crafted and the long-eared bunny design is adorable. Perfect tongs for my toaster and waffle iron. It stands by itself as a little functional piece of art, and won't get lost in the utensil drawer like my old boring tongs. The packaging is also nice and makes this really giftable, so I'll be ordering more as gifts for sure." — Tuzi Get it from Amazon for $16.99 . 27. A realistic shrimp-shaped neck pillow so cozy they won't even be ashamed to take it on flights, trips to the movie theater, or anywhere else their neck might just need a little seafaring support. Promising review: "This pillow changed my life. Birthday for someone you're in love with? Wanna show your teacher you appreciate them? Does your hairdresser give you solid looks for solid prices and you need a Christmas gift for them? Does your neck need support when you're playing scary video games in the dark at 2 a.m. when you should be studying for finals? This shrimp neck pillow was the answer to all those questions. It's so comfortable. It's so fashionable. It's so iconic. No one will ever disrespect you with this on your neck. If you have doubts, take my word for it. This pillow is where it's at." — McHOOT Get it from Amazon for $14.40 . 28. A genie lamp oil stopper/pourer because their ~wish~ for an even pour of their fave EVOO has often gone unfulfilled. Promising review: "This is functional and adorable! It does a great job at preventing oil from leaking down the side of my olive oil bottle, and it hasn't popped off while pouring." — Razzlebeedaz Get it from Amazon for $13.90 . 29. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter that'll turn any drink into a magical potion! And don't worry, it's kosher, gluten-free, and vegan. Bakell is a small business! Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" — gigi Get it from Bakell on Amazon for $7.25+ (available in 17 colors). 30. An all-too cute teddy bear water bottle whose leakproof top has a straw for easy drinkage. It even has a shoulder strap so they can wear this bottle like a bag, except this one will help keep them hydrated. Promising review: "My daughter uses this as her school water bottle. It’s great because it has a strap and she doesn’t have to squeeze it in her backpack! No leaks. Easy to clean but we only put water in it!" — Sarah Witt Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 31. A dope on a rope soap — this lovely leaf soap has a eucalyptus peppermint scent sure to ~lift~ their spirits. Their guests will love washing their hands with this *joint*. Promising review: "This was purchased as a stocking stuffer for my son, and he freaking loved it. It smells great and is so gentle!" — KRISTY GEERHOLT Get it from Amazon for $8.99 . The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.Akufo-Addo Champions Education Legacy at Accra STEM Academy Launch