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The Kyiv Independent

Zelensky Denies Attack on Putin Residence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied any involvement in an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, rejecting the claim as false amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

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ABC News

Trump Says U.S. Hit Venezuelan Dock

Trump said the U.S. “hit” a dock in Venezuela used for alleged drug trafficking, a claim that, if accurate, would mark the first known U.S. land attack in the country amid escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.

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Axios

YouTuber Spurs FBI MN Probe

MAGA-aligned YouTuber Nick Shirley drew national attention and responses from the FBI and Vice President JD Vance after posting viral videos alleging widespread fraud in Minnesota’s government-funded childcare programs.

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U.S. News & World Report

Kennedy NYE Concerts Canceled

A veteran jazz ensemble canceled its New Year’s Eve concerts at the Kennedy Center, adding to a wave of artist withdrawals after the venue was renamed to include Trump, a move critics say undermines the institution’s legacy.

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BBC

China Plays War Games Around Taiwan

China launched large-scale, live-fire military drills around Taiwan to simulate a blockade and seizure of key areas, warning “separatist forces” and escalating tensions following major U.S. arms sales to the island.

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The Washington Post

Washpo: Trump's Surprisingly Good Deal

The Washington Post Editorial Board argues that Trump is closer than expected to brokering a favorable Ukraine deal but warns that Russia should face serious consequences if Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate in good faith.

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The New York Times

Inside MAGA Rift: Greene vs. Trump

Once Donald Trump’s fiercest ally in Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene recounts how faith, disillusionment and clashes over policy and power led her to break publicly with the president and ultimately resign from office.

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CNN

1998 Predictions for 2025 Were Prescient

A 1998 Gallup-USA Today poll asked Americans to predict life in 2025, revealing a mix of surprisingly accurate forecasts—like the election of a Black president and legalized same-sex marriage—as well as some notable misses.

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StudyFinds

Alcohol Raises Cancer Risks

A sweeping review of 62 United States studies finds that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to higher risks of breast, colorectal, and liver cancer, challenging the belief that a few drinks a week are harmless.

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Associated Press

Rivers Happy With His 3 Bonus Games

Philip Rivers said he has no regrets about coming out of retirement for three late-season games with the Colts, even as the 44-year-old quarterback acknowledges his loss to Jacksonville may have been his final NFL start.

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Poynter

Project 2025 Impact on Media

By mid-December 2025, the Trump administration had implemented roughly half of Project 2025’s media proposals, including defunding public broadcasters, reshaping the White House press pool, and curbing agencies like USAGM.

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The Wrap

Media Layoffs Surge in 2025

Entertainment and media layoffs surged 18% in 2025, with over 17,000 jobs cut due to industry consolidation, AI adoption, and cost-cutting across major companies like Paramount, Disney, NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros.

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Daily Express

Terror Warnings Spike NYE Events

Cities around the world, from Sydney to Paris and Tokyo, have cancelled major New Year’s Eve events amid terror threats and public safety concerns, disrupting celebrations for thousands of revelers.

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Los Angeles Times

Judge Seals Reiner Autopsies

A Los Angeles judge has blocked the public release of autopsy reports for Rob and Michele Reiner at the request of law enforcement, citing concerns that disclosure could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.

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NBC News

Trump Issues Warning to Iran

After meeting with Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Trump warned Iran of severe consequences for nuclear or missile activity, prompting Tehran to vow a “harsh and regrettable” response while he pushed to advance his Gaza ceasefire plan.

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Streetsblog NYC

Mamdani's Subway Swearing-In

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be officially sworn in at the historic, long-closed City Hall subway station on January 1st, using the site as a symbolic link between New York’s past and his administration’s transformative vision.

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CNBC

Ro Khanna Faces Wealth Tax Backlash

California Representative Ro Khanna is facing fierce backlash from Silicon Valley leaders after endorsing a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, with some tech executives warning they may leave the state if the measure advances.

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ABC News

New Video May Show Missing Teen

Newly obtained dash cam footage may show 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos walking near her Texas home on Christmas Eve, as authorities continue an around-the-clock search for the missing teen believed to be in imminent danger.

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Forbes

Beyoncé Hits Billionaire Status

Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire ranks, thanks to her global tours, music catalog, and business ventures, becoming the fifth musician to reach a 10-figure fortune.

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Vogue UK

Ditch Resolutions for Themes

Abandoning traditional New Year’s resolutions in favor of setting a flexible annual “theme,” can help focus energy and shape the year without the pressure of rigid goals.

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