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Associated Press

Trump: Peace “Closer Than Ever”

President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal after hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks in Florida, while cautioning that major disagreements could still derail negotiations and prolong the war.

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NPR

Brace for Bomb Cyclone Impact

A rapidly intensifying “bomb cyclone” is forecast to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, extreme cold and dangerous travel from the Midwest to the Northeast, with millions under winter storm and blizzard warnings, according to the National Weather Service.

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Mediaite

J6 Bomber Confesses

The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC before the January 6 riot has confessed in newly released court documents, saying he acted because he felt compelled to “speak up” for people who believed the 2020 election was rigged.

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NFL

NFL Week 17 Playoff Shakeup

Week 17 delivered clear winners and losers as the Steelers and Packers stumbled, standout performances reshaped playoff positioning, and several teams kept their postseason hopes alive heading into the final week of the NFL regular season.

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CBS News

Hero at Bondi Beach Speaks

Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian Muslim shop owner hailed as a hero for tackling and disarming a gunman responsible for the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting in Australia during Hanukkah, said he acted instinctively to stop the attacker from killing more innocent people.

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The Jerusalem Post

Iran Launches New Satellites

Iran launched three domestically developed satellites from a Russian site in a show of defiance ahead of a Netanyahu–Trump meeting, a move Israeli officials say could signal advances in missile and surveillance capabilities despite Tehran’s battered nuclear program.

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The New York Times

Double Life of Supreme Court Lawyer

Once a superstar Supreme Court lawyer, Thomas Goldstein saw his career unravel after a secret decade-long life of high-stakes gambling and hidden relationships was exposed, leaving him nearly bankrupt and facing a 22-count federal indictment that could send him to prison.

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Axios

Colorado Completes Wildlife Overpass

Colorado has completed what it calls North America’s largest wildlife overpass along Interstate 25, a nearly acre-sized crossing spanning six lanes that reconnects vital migration routes and is expected to cut wildlife-vehicle collisions by as much as 90%.

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FlowingData

Who We Choose To Spend Time With

Using recent American Time Use Survey data, the study shows how who we spend our days with—and how often we’re with others—shifts predictably across age and life stages, underscoring the importance of valuing that time as it inevitably changes.

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The Hustle

Why Lawyers Buy So Many Billboards

Attorneys are spending hundreds of millions on billboards to stand out in a crowded legal market, using humor, memorable slogans, and high-visibility placements to attract clients and build recognizable brands in the fiercely competitive personal injury landscape.

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Yahoo News

Vance Gains GOP 2028 Support

GOP leaders and Turning Point USA are rallying behind Vice President JD Vance for 2028, while Donald Trump privately acknowledges he cannot seek a third term, leaving Vance positioned as the likely frontrunner.

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Politico

The 2028 Presidential Race Has Begun

As the 2028 presidential race begins, Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jostle for influence while Republicans coalesce around Vice President JD Vance, anticipating a post-Trump reshuffle.

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The Washington Post

Early Smartphone Use Risks

New research shows giving children smartphones before age 13 can significantly harm sleep, mental health, and cognitive development, prompting experts to urge delayed and mindful device use.

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The Wall Street Journal

AI Chatbots Linked to Psychosis

Top psychiatrists are increasingly warning that prolonged, delusion-filled interactions with AI chatbots may trigger shared psychosis and other serious mental health symptoms in some users.

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New York Post

Ellison's Early Prison Release

Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research head, is set for early release from federal prison after serving 15 months of a two-year sentence for her role in the FTX crypto fraud and testifying against ex-boyfriend Sam Bankman-Fried.

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CBS News

Top Headlines From Every '25 Month

From Trump’s second inauguration and the Eagles’ Super Bowl win to political violence, natural disasters, international conflicts, and historic elections, 2025 was marked by a year of dramatic and often tragic headlines around the world.

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Fox News

Walz Pushes Back on Fraud Scandal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pushing back against allegations of widespread daycare fraud after a viral video showed inactive facilities that reportedly received millions in state funding, emphasizing his administration’s efforts to strengthen oversight and pursue investigations.

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Charlie Cook Politics Substack

What the Democrats' Autopsy Needed

Charlie Cook argues that Democrats’ 2024 defeat stemmed not from the campaign itself but from missteps and overconfidence in Biden’s early 2021 presidency, which planted the seeds for narrow margins, political miscalculations, and a party unprepared for a deeply divided electorate.

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ABC News

Train Tragedy in Mexico

Thirteen people were killed when the Interoceanic Train derailed in southern Mexico, authorities confirmed, calling it a tragic accident under investigation.

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NJ.com

NJ Helicopter Crash Tragedy

Two helicopters collided near Hammonton, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon, killing one person and critically injuring another, according to authorities.

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