Here are the “5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW” for today

1. The Biden administration announced a proposal yesterday that would allow federal agencies to break taxpayer-funded patents of high-cost drugs, citing a broadened interpretation of a 1980 patent law. The initiative prompted a 60-day public comment period. This is all part of an effort to slash high drug prices.

2. The President’s son Hunter has been hit with 9 criminal charges in a federal tax case

3. So much to do in Wichita every weekend, here are a couple of holiday events. Riverfront Stadium is hosting a Global Holiday Market, similar to what you might see in Europe with vendors, performers, santa and more.  I attended something similar one Easter in Vienna and it was really a great time.

and Wichita Parks and Rec is hosting Winter Wonderland down at Naftzger Park from 5-7 tonight. Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, performances, a photo booth and lots of sweet treats….and the best part…it’s free to attend.

Winter Wonderland | Wichita, KS

4. “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a spinoff of the breakout Netflix drama “Squid Game,” crowns winner of $4.56M prize, thought to be largest in reality TV history (More). They are now accepting applications if you would like to get a spot on season 2.  No spoilers, but this is one really good binge worthy reality show.

5. and Meta just released an AI image generator called Imagine, trained on an estimated 1.1 billion public Facebook and Instagram photos (More) | Use the platform here More

So, for instance, if I wanted to create an image that is complete fantasy like the Los Angeles Chargers hoisting the Lombardi trophy, I can now do it

and THAT’S trending

https://imagine.meta.com/