Vivek Ramaswamy, a close ally to President-elect Donald Trump, is linking U.S. immigration woes, and the hiring of tech workers overseas, to an apparent American preference for certain 90s sitcom characters. CBS News’ Taurean Small has more on the latest take regarding immigrants. Source

The Israel Defense Forces reportedly evacuated staff from a hospital in northern Gaza before raiding it. Shaimaa Khalil with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more on what’s known about the attack. Source

Storms cause flash flooding in Texas; Travelers facing flight cancellations. Source

A U.S. official tells CBS News that there were early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan. CBS News’ Chris Livesay has the latest, and Willie James Inman, who is traveling with President Biden, has more on the White House reaction to the incident. Source

More than 2 years after Tennessee abruptly halted the execution of Oscar Smith, the state announced a new lethal injection method. Source

Severe weather impacting travel; Times Square New Year’s Eve ball installed in New York City. Source

Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as “wrongfully detained,” according to the U.S. Department of State. Source

There could be repercussions for not paying credit card debt that’s gone into collections. Here’s what they are. Source

Only 10 states require students to take a personal finance course to graduate from high school, but by 2031, it’s expected to jump to 26. Studies show requiring financial education improves credit scores, lowers loan delinquency rates and reduces the likelihood of falling behind on credit card payments. Source

In this week’s “The Dish,” Nancy Chen visits Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn in Western New York, a family-owned gem open just nine weeks a year. Known for its renowned buckwheat pancakes and made-on-site maple syrup, the restaurant attracts diners from all over the world despite its remote location. Source