A bull named Ricardo escaped from a New Jersey slaughterhouse and has captured public attention. The New Jersey Transit Authority is selling a plush toy of Ricardo to support his care at an animal sanctuary.

The current trend of minimalism is a response to the overwhelming amount of cheap junk in our lives that quickly becomes useless and ends up in landfills. Companies offer no solutions, contributing to material overload. Influencer culture and Amazon exacerbate the problem. While minimalism helps us get rid of poorly made products, we need to be cautious about losing heirlooms. This Christmas, consider giving something old and sturdy or an experience instead of buying new, giving the landfills a break.

Donald Trump faces criticism for his rhetoric against illegal immigrants, which some compare to Adolf Hitler's talking points. The media extensively covers his comments, but it remains to be seen if they will impact his support among voters.

New York City Councilwoman-elect Susan Zhuang is accused of using artificial intelligence to answer a news questionnaire, angering her opponent. Zhuang defends herself by highlighting her immigrant background and explaining that she used AI to overcome language barriers. Republican activist Ying Tan criticizes her for lacking authenticity and believes she is taking advantage of AI.

The Digest, 12/20/2023 @230AM, CDT

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