After a long holiday break, we're back to reflect on December as the deadliest month of the pandemic for the U.S., and then discuss Beverly Hills restaurant La Scala's planning of a secret New Year's Eve party, Trump's signing of a COVID relief bill, the Nashville bomber, the US Army soldier responsible for the bowling alley shooting, the Chinese producer for Netflix's 'The Three-Body Problem' who was poisoned, China's antitrust probe targeting Alibaba, Mariah Carey breaking the single-day spotify record, the Christmas release of 'Soul' and 'Wonder Woman 1984,' Square's talks of purchasing Tidal, the Barstool Fund, and more.

We're Back! - Group Chat News

• A very quarantine Group Chat Christmas. [1:38]
• A star is born on media’s biggest platform! [7:03]
• Why people are buying into cryptocurrency. [17:58]
• Clubhouse is EXPLODING! [26:07]
• Is La Scala a one-trick pony? [35:52]
• What does the Government think they’re solving with $600? [39:10]
• Is this Nashville bombing a window into the future? [46:10]
• The true effects of America’s flaws. [55:55]
• Do not mess with the Chinese Government! [59:02]
• Mariah Carey bringing in the Christmas spirit. [1:05:00]
• Is the future of the movie business streaming? [1:08:00]
• Jack Dorsey x Jay-Z. [1:14:04]
• Why Dave Portnoy can’t lose. [1:17:41]
• The bizarre story surrounding Alec Baldwin’s wife. [1:22:18]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:25:57]

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• December is the deadliest month in the US since the coronavirus pandemic began -- and projections for January are 'nightmarish,' expert says
• How buzzy app Clubhouse could grow beyond its exclusive beta
• A not so secret party! Beverly Hills restaurant La Scala loved by celebs is blasted for breaking COVID rules after it drops invites into takeout bags for a Prohibition-style indoors New Year's Eve bash but says don't tell anyone
• Unemployment benefits run out for millions as Trump refuses to sign Covid relief bill
• Mother, 29, given TWO free homes worth $409K by 'Nashville bomber', 63, says she had no idea he signed property over to her a month ago - as feds probe if he blew himself up at AT&T building because he feared 5G is spying on Americans
• US Army Soldier Charged Over Bowling Alley Shooting
• Chinese producer, 39, on Netflix's 'The Three-Body Problem' is hospitalized after being 'poisoned by a co-worker following fights among his company's executives'
• Alibaba Shares Slump As China Targets Tech Giant With Antitrust Probe
• MARIAH CAREY BREAKS SINGLE-DAY SPOTIFY RECORD!!! With '94 Xmas Classic
• ‘Soul’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ arrive on Christmas. Here’s how to watch:
• Square Has Discussed Acquiring Jay-Z’s Tidal Service
• The Barstool Fund - Mayan Family Restaurants
• Alec Baldwin Still Defending Wife Hilaria’s Accent: ‘She Lived in Spain for Many Years’

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