In our news wrap Thursday, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was released on $250 million bond as he awaits trial on charges of fraud and money laundering, the U.S. economy is showing more signs of strength despite inflation and rising interest rates and President Biden delivered a Christmas address from the White House with a message of unity and optimism.

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