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It’s Wednesday, December 11 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• Israel’s latest military moves

• Chipotle’s controversial price increase

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Israel’s latest military moves

Israel expands airstrikes and reaches Damascus: Tanks move into southern Syria amid power vacuum after Assad's fall.

The Guam Daily Post says the move is preemptive, though. Israel's trying to prevent rebel groups from taking abandoned military gear after Assad's overthrow.

JPost: But is this stirring up more trouble? Israel's strikes are causing regional power shifts and possible threats from rising extremist groups.

Anadolu Agency warns that Israel might be taking it too far by seizing over 600 square kilometers in Syria, aiming for long-term territorial gains.

Chipotle’s price increase

E! Online: Chipotle announced a national 2% price hike across U.S. locations -- it's a response to inflation. Former CEO Brian Niccol explained that consumer feedback about shrinking portions prompted a review of standards.

Food Manufacturing says they're also promising more generous portions at all stores.

Today.com: It's pretty par for the course -- Chipotle's price hike is just like other companies juggling economic pressures. And historically, Chipotle has raised prices in response to factors like wages and supply chain challenges.

ABC News: But it's possible consumers don't settle -- they're also being hit hard by inflation.

1) In the murder case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Luigi Mangione's lawyer says there's no evidence that the “ghost” gun found on the suspect is linked to the crime scene in NYC.

2) UNC has formally offered Bill Belichick the head football coaching job, aiming to bring his NFL expertise to revamp their program.

3) Despite attempts to lower rates, prices rose by 2.7%, marking an increase from the 2.6% rate in October.

4) Turkey’s support for opposition groups played a pivotal role in the Syrian Civil War — its involvement aided in the downfall of Assad with indirect help to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).