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Around New York
1. SU to take on USF in Boca Raton Bowl
The Syracuse Orange football team will be heading south for their bowl game. The Orange will match up against the University of South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.
2. Economist on how New Yorkers can get more out of their savings accounts
A recent study by Santander Bank shows Americans with saving accounts could be getting more money from their banks — but they aren't. The study found many banks offer savings accounts with good interest rates, but customers aren't getting that interest because they just don't know about it.
3. Questions linger over efficacy of electric school buses
Gov. Kathy Hochul this week announced $100 million for school districts buying zero-emission buses as part of the $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act approved last year. All school buses on the road need to be zero-emissions by 2035, but all new buses must be purchased by 2027.
Around the Nation
1. GOP presidential hopefuls gear up for Wednesday debate, Trump to attend fundraiser instead
2. U.S. joins in other nations in swearing off coal power to clean the climate
3. What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world