These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them - AP News

1. These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them  AP News
2. Trump Vetoes 2 Bills, Drawing Accusations of Retaliation  The New York Times
3. Trump vetoes two bipartisan bills, marking first vetoes of second term  CNN
4. Longtime MAGA ally Boebert lashes out at Trump over veto  The Washington Post
5. Trump vetoes bipartisan bill to provide clean water to rural Southeastern Colorado  Colorado Public Radio

Trump announces National Guard to be removed from Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland - ABC News

1. Trump announces National Guard to be removed from Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland  ABC News
2. Trump Abandons Effort to Deploy National Guard to Portland, Chicago and LA: Live Updates  The New York Times
3. Trump says he’s withdrawing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland  CNN
4. Trump backs away from deploying national guard in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland  The Guardian
5. Trump pulls back National Guard from L.A. and other cities, Newsom claims win  Los Angeles Times

What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging day care fraud in Minnesota - NPR

1. What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging day care fraud in Minnesota  NPR
2. An Intense White House Response From a Single Viral Video  The New York Times
3. Minnesota child care aid freeze amid fraud probe leaves centers, parents confused  MPR News
4. What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm  CNN
5. Federal audit reveals oversight flaws in Minnesota’s child care payments  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Exclusive | U.S. Finds Ukraine Didn’t Target Putin in Drone Strike - The Wall Street Journal

1. Exclusive | U.S. Finds Ukraine Didn’t Target Putin in Drone Strike  The Wall Street Journal
2. Putin residence attack video slammed as US officials say Ukraine did not target leader  Fox News
3. EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites  BBC
4. Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack  Reuters
5. Trump Shares Editorial Critical of Putin After Setback in Talks  Bloomberg.com

19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos' remains found, sheriff confirms - San Antonio Express-News

1. 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos' remains found, sheriff confirms  San Antonio Express-News
2. Camila Mendoza Olmos, Texas teen who disappeared on Christmas Eve, confirmed dead, authorities say  Yahoo
3. Body Found Identified as Missing Teen Camila Mendoza Olmos  People.com
4. 'I only ask God to please bring her back home': Search underway after CLEAR Alert issued for missing San Antonio teen  kens5.com
5. San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search  Fox News

Snap bans on candy, soda to start in five US states, limiting food-aid purchases - BBC

1. Snap bans on candy, soda to start in five US states, limiting food-aid purchases  BBC
2. These five states ban SNAP purchases of soda and candy as part of health initiative  KGAN
3. SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1  CNN
4. SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where  LiveNOW from FOX
5. 'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026  The Des Moines Register

Jack Smith's closed-door testimony released by House Republicans after Judiciary Committee deposi...

1. Jack Smith's closed-door testimony released by House Republicans after Judiciary Committee deposition  NBC News
2. Congress releases Jack Smith's testimony about Trump prosecutions  BBC
3. In Hearing Transcript, Jack Smith Defends Decision to Indict Trump  The New York Times
4. House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition  CNN
5. Jack Smith told House committee he had ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ in cases against Trump  The Guardian

Treasury Targets Oil Traders Engaged in Sanctions Evasion for Maduro Regime - U.S. Department of ...

1. Treasury Targets Oil Traders Engaged in Sanctions Evasion for Maduro Regime  U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
2. Venezuela Starts Shutting Oil Wells as US Blockade Halts Flows  Bloomberg.com
3. US sanctions four traders it says are shipping Venezuelan oil  Financial Times
4. Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows  Reuters
5. Caribbean 'Quarantine': US Forces Take On Trump’s Oil Tanker Crackdown  Military.com

USPS Postmark Rules Change: What You Need to Know - AARP

1. USPS Postmark Rules Change: What You Need to Know  AARP
2. Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns  CNN
3. Postmark change could impact getting ballots, bills in on time  USA Today
4. USPS changes may delay postmark dates. What it means for your tax returns, ballots, bills and more  CNBC
5. When a postmark no longer tracks mailing  Brookings

Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming supermajority - PBS

1. Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming supermajority  PBS
2. Dems tout another special election as a boost for their party ahead of midterms  The Washington Post
3. Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate special election  CNN
4. Trump Effect Continues: Democrats Land Historic Win in Key Red State  The New Republic
5. Iowa State Senate District 16 Special Election Results 2025: Hardman Wins  The New York Times

USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program - USDA (.gov)

1. USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program  USDA (.gov)
2. Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration  AP News
3. Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program  USDA FSA (.gov)
4. Many farmers are going into 2026 on the brink  NPR
5. US Rice, Cotton Farmers Get Biggest Payments in $12 Billion Aid  Bloomberg.com

Burst of snow in Boston area could impact travel on New Year's Eve after midnight - CBS News

1. Burst of snow in Boston area could impact travel on New Year's Eve after midnight  CBS News
2. Winter Storm Warning Announced for 24 Inches of Snow, 60 mph Winds on New Year’s  Men's Journal
3. Several inches of snow expected to fall during New Year’s Eve festivities  WPXI
4. What will the weather be like on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Maps show the latest forecasts.  CBS News
5. Snow possible in major Northeast cities like New York City and Boston to ring in New Year's Eve celebrations  FOX Weather

Chinese military exercises Conducted around Taiwan (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihi...

1. Chinese military exercises Conducted around Taiwan (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)  mofa.go.jp
2. Five Takeaways From China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan  The Wall Street Journal
3. Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills  Reuters
4. China Wraps ‘Justice Mission’ Taiwan Blockade Drills  USNI News
5. Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island's evolution  ABC News

Israel says it will bar aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from Gaza - NPR

1. Israel says it will bar aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from Gaza  NPR
2. Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza  BBC
3. Israeli ban on aid agencies in Gaza will have ‘catastrophic’ consequences, experts say  The Guardian
4. Israel’s new registration restrictions will block lifesaving humanitarian work  American Friends Service Committee
5. Headlines for December 31, 2025  Democracy Now!

All 50 States Will Receive Historic Funding from Trump Administration to Strengthen Rural Health ...

1. All 50 States Will Receive Historic Funding from Trump Administration to Strengthen Rural Health Care  The White House (.gov)
2. Trump admin doles out billions for rural health  Politico
3. Federal funding approved to support Kentucky rural hospitals facing Medicaid cuts  WKYT
4. Rural health is a ‘real concern,’ Gov. Little says. Idaho to get millions to help  Idaho Statesman
5. Vermont set to receive nearly $1B over five years for health care reform  Vermont Public

Get up to speed fast on the new California laws that might change your life in 2026 - CalMatters

1. Get up to speed fast on the new California laws that might change your life in 2026  CalMatters
2. Speed limits, e-bikes and fines: What’s changing for California drivers in 2026  San Francisco Chronicle
3. New California Laws Going into Effect in 2026  California Courts Newsroom (.gov)
4. From IVF to AI: California ushers in a wave of far-reaching laws  Politico
5. New Calif. laws in 2026 include additional holiday, changes to tortillas  SFGATE

Kennedy Center reportedly changed rules before vote to add Trump’s name - The Guardian

1. Kennedy Center reportedly changed rules before vote to add Trump’s name  The Guardian
2. Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name  The Washington Post
3. New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming  The New York Times
4. Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations  NPR
5. From battleships to buildings: Trump's name is everywhere  Reuters

US 2 travel to reopen east of Skykomish by Sunday, Jan. 4 - Washington State Department of Transp...

1. US 2 travel to reopen east of Skykomish by Sunday, Jan. 4  Washington State Department of Transportation (.gov)
2. Highway 2 to reopen between Skykomish, Stevens Pass on Sunday  king5.com
3. Partial reopening of Highway 2 brings little relief to local businesses in Gold Bar  KOMO
4. WA's Highway 2 to reopen, lifting spirits for Skykomish businesses, residents  FOX 13 Seattle
5. Highway 2 to reopen west of Stevens Pass  Cascadia Daily News

Patriots DT Christian Barmore facing assault and battery charge in domestic dispute - The Athleti...

1. Patriots DT Christian Barmore facing assault and battery charge in domestic dispute - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge  ESPN
3. Second Patriots star faces disturbing allegations day after Stefon Diggs denies strangulation charges  Fox News
4. Patriots DT Christian Barmore faces domestic assault charge in Massachusetts  NFL.com
5. Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive tackle, charged with domestic assault in Mansfield, Massachusetts  CBS News

Justice Department pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after deportation mistake, judge...

1. Justice Department pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after deportation mistake, judge's order says  PBS
2. Documents suggest Kilmar Ábrego García was retaliated against after wrongful deportation  The Guardian
3. Judge says documents suggest top DOJ officials may have pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia after wrongful deportation  ABC News
4. Justice Dept. Leaders Pushed to Charge Abrego Garcia, Emails Show  The New York Times
5. Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge says  CNN

Fifth Committee Approves $3.45 Billion Proposed Budget for 2026, Reflecting Deep Cuts in Financia...

1. Fifth Committee Approves $3.45 Billion Proposed Budget for 2026, Reflecting Deep Cuts in Financial Resources, Staff Posts  UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
2. General Assembly approves $3.45 billion UN regular budget for 2026  UN News
3. UN Approves Sharp Cuts in 2026 Budget Amid Financial Turmoil  Bloomberg.com
4. UN adopts a $3.45 billion budget for 2026  Maaal
5. Closing Statement at the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee 80th Main Session  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

Why flu cases are surging this season. And, protests erupt in Iran over the economy - NPR

1. Why flu cases are surging this season. And, protests erupt in Iran over the economy  NPR
2. Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows  NPR
3. 'Super flu' cases surge and Minnesota child care payments come to a halt: Morning Rundown  NBC News
4. "Super flu" surge: What to know about spiking flu cases and the surging "Super K" variant  Axios
5. Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows  CBS News

The Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Virginia Laws Providing In-State Tuition and F...

1. The Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Virginia Laws Providing In-State Tuition and Financial Assistance for Illegal Aliens  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. Justice Department sues Virginia over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in country illegally  WTOP
3. DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for undocumented students  The Washington Post
4. DOJ sues Virginia over tuition aid for migrants  The Hill
5. DOJ sues Virginia, $5.1B CRMC lawsuit, New Year's Eve preparations: Sunrise Brief  WTKR

Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance - NPR

Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1 - Washington State Standard

1. These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1  Washington State Standard
2. Over a dozen new laws will take effect in Washington state in 2026. Here's what they are  king5.com
3. New state laws and taxes take effect on Thursday  Everett Herald
4. Seattle's minimum wage increase sparks debate on sustainability for local restaurants  KOMO
5. These new laws will take effect in Washington in 2026  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Wetzel: How college basketball ended up signing NBA draft picks - ESPN

1. Wetzel: How college basketball ended up signing NBA draft picks  ESPN
2. NCAA President Charlie Baker draws firm line on college eligibility for players with NBA contracts  Fox News
3. John Calipari, Dan Hurley among latest college coaches to rip NCAA over James Nnaji addition: 'We don't have any rules'  Yahoo Sports
4. NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor’s addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism  AP News
5. Who could be next? Inside the names to know after ex-NBA pick James Nnaji signs with Baylor midseason  CBS Sports

VUFB Game Day – ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Iowa - Vanderbilt Commodores

1. VUFB Game Day – ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Iowa  Vanderbilt Commodores
2. Leistikow's 7 thoughts from Iowa football's bowl win vs Vanderbilt  Hawk Central
3. Where to watch Iowa football vs. Vanderbilt: Time, TV channel  Hawkeyes Wire
4. Vanderbilt vs Iowa score, highlights: Diego Pavia, Vandy end 2025 with loss  The Tennessean
5. Iowa 34-27 Vanderbilt (Dec 31, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN

Winter Classic will see NHL raise the roof in Miami - NHL.com

1. Winter Classic will see NHL raise the roof in Miami  NHL.com
2. Weather Challenges Facing NHL's 2026 Winter Classic  The Weather Channel
3. Will Miami be cold enough to open loanDepot park roof for Winter Classic?  Miami Herald
4. How do you keep ice from melting in Miami? NHL prepares for first outdoor game in Florida  WLRN
5. NHL Winter Classic in Miami thanks to Panthers, Lightning Working Together  Florida Hockey Now

Stamkos of Predators scores 600th NHL goal - NHL.com

1. Stamkos of Predators scores 600th NHL goal  NHL.com
2. Stamkos scores 600th NHL goal, Predators defeat Golden Knights  NHL.com
3. Golden Knights Crumble, Blow Multigoal Lead in 2025 Finale  Yahoo Sports
4. Steven Stamkos scores goal No. 600, Predators win New Year's Eve matinee in Vegas 4-2  FOX Sports
5. Steven Stamkos tallies 600th goal as Predators beat Golden Knights  Reuters

Eagles will rest certain starters Sunday vs. Commanders | Commanders vs. Eagles Daily Updates - P...

1. Eagles will rest certain starters Sunday vs. Commanders | Commanders vs. Eagles Daily Updates  Philadelphia Eagles
2. Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters  ESPN
3. Rest starters or pursue No. 2 seed? How Eagles coach Nick Sirianni weighs Week 18 approach  The New York Times
4. Eagles will rest Jalen Hurts, start Tanner McKee against Commanders in Week 18, per report  CBS Sports
5. Eagles will rest key starters in Week 18 against the Commanders  NBC Sports Philadelphia

Treasury Targets Iran-Venezuela Weapons Trade - U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)

1. Treasury Targets Iran-Venezuela Weapons Trade  U.S. Department of the Treasury (.gov)
2. U.S. sanctions Iranian, Venezuelan groups tied to weapons trade  CNBC
3. US issues Iran-Venezuela sanctions over alleged drone trade  Al Jazeera
4. Iranian Mohajer-6 Drones Now Operating In Venezuela  The War Zone
5. Disrupting Iran’s UAV Proliferation to Venezuela and Iran’s Weapons Programs  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

How to watch, listen to, stream Bears-Lions Week 18 game - Chicago Bears Official Website

1. How to watch, listen to, stream Bears-Lions Week 18 game  Chicago Bears Official Website
2. Campbell: Eliminated Lions are at 'rock bottom'  ESPN
3. Bears coach Ben Johnson thinking bigger than playoff seeding heading into game vs. Lions on Sunday  Chicago Sun-Times
4. Lions' Dan Campbell reveals whether he'll rest starters against Bears  The Detroit News
5. Why Ben Johnson, Bears pushing hard to beat Lions, earn No. 2 seed  Marquee Sports Network

Obituary for Steven M. Baker - Baird Funeral Home

Obituary for Steven M. Baker  Baird Funeral HomeView Full Coverage on Google News

Your one-minute guide to California’s budget outlook this year - CalMatters

1. Your one-minute guide to California’s budget outlook this year  CalMatters
2. California budget  LAist
3. California scapegoats billionaires for its reckless budgeting  MSN
4. Newsom’s $18 billion budget gap has roots in pandemic aid ending | Dan Walters  Santa Maria Times
5. California’s budget outlook is grim. Here’s what you need to know  KPBS

TCU 30-27 USC (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. TCU 30-27 USC (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Seals, in first start for TCU, leads OT win vs. USC  ESPN
3. Football vs TCU - Tuesday, December 30 - Alamo Bowl: USC Trojans Football vs. TCU Horned Frogs  USC Athletics
4. Former USC players sound off on Lincoln Riley and Trojans after Alamo Bowl collapse  Los Angeles Times
5. Instant Analysis from USC's 30-27 overtime loss to TCU in the Alamo Bowl  247Sports

Marchand in unfamiliar spot on Olympic bubble - NHL.com

1. Marchand in unfamiliar spot on Olympic bubble  NHL.com
2. Celebrini joins star-studded Team Canada roster  ESPN
3. Trio of Avs Set to Represent Team Canada at Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026  NHL.com
4. Canada announces men’s hockey roster for 2026 Olympics: Snubs, surprises and expectations - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. Islanders' Bo Horvat makes Team Canada's Olympic roster, Matthew Schaefer left off  Newsday

NFL Week 18 Playoff Scenarios - Official website of the New England Patriots

1. NFL Week 18 Playoff Scenarios  Official website of the New England Patriots
2. Playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 18 of 2025 NFL season  NFL.com
3. NFL picks: Expert's Week 18 system targets underdog trying to play spoiler  CBS Sports
4. Early Week 18 bets: Ravens-Steelers to be a slugfest, Drake Maye for MVP  ESPN
5. NFL 2025: How to watch every Week 18 game  Yahoo Sports

Path To The Playoffs: Seahawks Playoff Scenarios For Week 18 - Seattle Seahawks

1. Path To The Playoffs: Seahawks Playoff Scenarios For Week 18  Seattle Seahawks
2. Seahawks vs. 49ers: Two must-know storylines for Saturday's Week 18 game  NFL.com
3. Injury Updates, Short-Week Adjustments; Shanahan Looks Ahead to Week 18 vs. Seahawks  49ers.com
4. Seahawks Unveil Uniform Combo For Week 18 Matchup at 49ers  Seattle Seahawks
5. Seahawks’ playoff picture becomes clearer after Rams upset by Falcons  The Seattle Times

Happy New Year! Manager’s Briefing - City of Cape Girardeau

Happy New Year! Manager’s Briefing  City of Cape Girardeau

2025-26 College Football Playoff schedule, dates, TV channel, sites - NCAA.com

1. 2025-26 College Football Playoff schedule, dates, TV channel, sites  NCAA.com
2. College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, rankings  NCAA.com
3. Sights and sounds from 2025-26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals  ESPN
4. 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' 2026: How to watch and who's performing  ABC News
5. College Football Playoff picks: Predictions against the spread, odds, betting lines for quarterfinal bowls  CBS Sports

Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2025 - NPR

Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2025  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Illinois Wins 2025 Music City Bowl, 30-28, Against Tennessee - University of Illinois Athletics

1. Illinois Wins 2025 Music City Bowl, 30-28, Against Tennessee  University of Illinois Athletics
2. Illinois 30-28 Tennessee (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
3. PFF grades & snap counts: Illini vs. Tennessee  247Sports
4. College football roundup: Illinois improves Big Ten record to 6-0 in bowl games  The Detroit News
5. Illinois star runs over official in key play, leads team to Music City Bowl win  Fox News

Warriors 132-125 Hornets (Dec 31, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Warriors 132-125 Hornets (Dec 31, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Game Preview: Warriors at Charlotte Hornets - 12/31/25  NBA
3. Stephen Curry scores 26 in annual homecoming game as Warriors top Hornets  CBS News
4. Warriors vs. Hornets odds, prediction, line, time: 2025 NBA picks for Wednesday, Dec. 31 from proven model  CBS Sports
5. Warriors vs Hornets highlights, result: Steph Curry drops 26 in win  USA Today

President Holland Remembered as a Teacher, Father and Apostle of Love, Learning and Hope - newsro...

1. President Holland Remembered as a Teacher, Father and Apostle of Love, Learning and Hope  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
2. Funeral Services Planned for President Jeffrey R. Holland  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
3. Jana Riess: How I’ll remember LDS apostle Jeffrey R. Holland  The Salt Lake Tribune
4. Scott Taylor: Remembering President Holland’s 'Missionary Work and the Atonement' message  Church News
5. Thousands expected to attend President Jeffrey R. Holland funeral service in Salt Lake  KUTV

Treasury, IRS provide guidance on the new deduction for car loan interest under the One, Big, Bea...

1. Treasury, IRS provide guidance on the new deduction for car loan interest under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill  IRS (.gov)
2. Trump Has a New Auto Loan Tax Break. Here’s Who Could Benefit.  The New York Times
3. Buyers of New Made-in-USA Cars Qualify Trump Tax Perk, IRS Says  Bloomberg.com
4. IRS issues nationwide notice: How you may be able to save $10K on 2026 taxes  MassLive.com
5. Technical Analysis of Proposed Regulations Regarding the Qualified Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction  Current Federal Tax Developments

UNC-Florida State Postgame Quotes - University of North Carolina Athletics

1. UNC-Florida State Postgame Quotes  University of North Carolina Athletics
2. Lucas: Oozing  University of North Carolina Athletics
3. North Carolina 79-66 Florida State (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
4. How Hubert Davis is addressing UNC basketball's free-throw shooting woes  The Fayetteville Observer
5. How Caleb Wilson stuffed the stat sheet as UNC rolled past FSU to open ACC play  Raleigh News & Observer

25 reasons baseball was the BEST in 2025 - MLB.com

1. 25 reasons baseball was the BEST in 2025  MLB.com
2. One amazing stat for each team from the 2025 season  MLB.com
3. Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, Four-homer performances and much more  ESPN
4. Top Moments from the 2025 Season  Metsmerized Online
5. MLB’s Strange But True 2025: Wildest hitting and pitching feats of the year  The New York Times

Olympic and Paralympic Hockey Rosters To Be Named Jan. 2 Exclusively on TODAY - Team USA Hockey

1. Olympic and Paralympic Hockey Rosters To Be Named Jan. 2 Exclusively on TODAY  Team USA Hockey
2. Sources: Keller, Thompson, Jones make U.S. roster  ESPN
3. Final Team USA Roster Predictions for the 2026 Olympics  Bleacher Report
4. Team USA Updates: Keller, Thompson, Jones In, Fox Out  NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com
5. US Olympic hockey rosters will be announced Friday. Here’s what to watch for.  The Boston Globe

5 Takeaways: Why Chargers QB Justin Herbert Won't Play vs. Broncos in Week 18 - Chargers.com

1. 5 Takeaways: Why Chargers QB Justin Herbert Won't Play vs. Broncos in Week 18  Chargers.com
2. Chargers vs. Broncos Injury Report: Justin Herbert Limited, Omarion Hampton Among 6 Who Don't Practice Wednesday  Chargers.com
3. Chargers to start Trey Lance vs. Broncos on Sunday  Yahoo Sports
4. Chargers rest Herbert; Lance to start vs. Broncos  ESPN
5. Patriots receive some bad news over hopes of winning No. 1 seed in AFC  Boston.com

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, December 9–10, 2025 - Federal Reserve Board (.gov)

1. Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, December 9–10, 2025  Federal Reserve Board (.gov)
2. Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut  CNBC
3. Minutes of latest Federal Reserve meeting reveal deep divide over interest rates  The Guardian
4. Federal Reserve minutes highlight deep fissures at US central bank  Financial Times
5. Deep Divide Inside Fed Raises Questions About Timing of Further Rate Cuts  The New York Times

4 things that stood out to Bears coach Ben Johnson in Week 17 loss - Chicago Bears Official Website

1. 4 things that stood out to Bears coach Ben Johnson in Week 17 loss  Chicago Bears Official Website
2. Brock Purdy, slinging and dancing, makes anything possible for these 49ers  The New York Times
3. Bears defense 'let the offense down' after Caleb Williams-Brock Purdy combine for 11 touchdowns in shootout  Yahoo Sports
4. Even Brock Purdy's biggest haters are marveling at 49ers QB right now  SFGATE
5. Bears rookies Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland step up vs. 49ers  Chicago Bears Official Website

World Junior Championship roundup: Switzerland edges Slovakia - NHL.com

1. World Junior Championship roundup: Switzerland edges Slovakia  NHL.com
2. Swiss win, finish 3rd  IIHF
3. 2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Day 5  Daily Faceoff
4. Switzerland, Latvia advance at world junior championship  The Globe and Mail
5. 2026 WJC Day 5 RECAP: Baltic Jubilation, Teutonic Humiliation  Stanley Cup of Chowder

Hundreds of Coloradans hospitalized with flu as numbers explode into record territory - Colorado ...

1. Hundreds of Coloradans hospitalized with flu as numbers explode into record territory  Colorado Public Radio
2. Flu hospitalizations in Colorado surge to highest level in 20 years: ‘We’re not out of the worst of it yet’  The Denver Post
3. New variant of flu keeping hospitals on high alert  FOX21 News Colorado
4. Flu rates have more than doubled since the same time last year in Colorado  Reporter-Herald
5. UCHealth seeing sharp rise in flu hospitalizations  Yahoo

2025 Harrison Smith Named NFC Defensive Player of Week for Week 17 - Minnesota Vikings

1. 2025 Harrison Smith Named NFC Defensive Player of Week for Week 17  Minnesota Vikings
2. Harrison Smith named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after Vikings stifle Lions  CBS News
3. Harrison Smith Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week  Daily Norseman
4. Harrison Smith named NFC defensive player of the week for first time since 2018  NBC Sports
5. Harrison Smith’s Christmas game may have changed everything for 2026  The Viking Age

Cooper set to coach 1,000th NHL game with Lightning - NHL.com

1. Cooper set to coach 1,000th NHL game with Lightning  NHL.com
2. Lightning 4-3 Ducks (Dec 31, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
3. Ducks’ skid hits 4 games after OT loss to Lightning  Orange County Register
4. Lightning claim 5th straight win with overtime victory in Anaheim  Tampa Bay Times
5. Raddysh scores in OT, Lightning defeat Ducks for 5th straight win  NHL.com

NHL On Tap: Sabres can equal team record with 10th straight win - NHL.com

1. NHL On Tap: Sabres can equal team record with 10th straight win  NHL.com
2. Game 39 Preview & Open Thread: Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars  diebytheblade.com
3. Stars host Sabres in New Year's Eve clash on FOX 4  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
4. GDT: Stars vs. Sabres (7 PM CT)  Defending Big D
5. How to watch Sabres vs. Stars: TV channel and streaming options for December 31  The New York Times

Columbus Crew name Henrik Rydström ninth head coach in Club history - Columbus Crew

1. Columbus Crew name Henrik Rydström ninth head coach in Club history  Columbus Crew
2. Columbus Crew officially name Henrik Rydstrom new head coach  The Columbus Dispatch
3. Russell Martin among final candidates for Columbus Crew head coach role - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Crew set to hire Sweden’s Henrik Rydström as next head coach, per source  nbc4i.com
5. Columbus Crew name Henrik Rydström head coach  MLSsoccer.com

Darren Woodson, Jason Witten among 15 Hall of Fame finalists - Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of ...

1. Darren Woodson, Jason Witten among 15 Hall of Fame finalists  Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
2. 15 modern-era players announced as finalists for Hall of Fame Class of 2026  NFL.com
3. Former Steelers WR Hines Ward misses final round of Hall of Fame voting  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
4. Drew Brees among first-year eligibility finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction  The New York Times
5. Luke Kuechly a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026  Panthers.com

Pistons 128-106 Lakers (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Pistons 128-106 Lakers (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Redick, Doncic say refs allowed Pistons fouling  ESPN
3. LeBron James’ first game as a 41-year-old doesn’t feel celebratory for Lakers  The New York Times
4. Lakers takeaways: Pistons dominate paint as Lakers close out a sub-.500 December  Los Angeles Times
5. NBA: LeBron James' 41st birthday spoiled by Los Angeles Lakers loss to Detroit Pistons  BBC

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1. Governor Hochul Grants Clemency to Thirteen Individuals  Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov)
2. Hochul clemency order lifts burden of Nassau convictions  Newsday
3. Hochul Grants Two Clemencies After Months of Inaction, Leaving Hundreds Still Waiting  THE CITY - NYC News
4. Hochul grants clemency, pardoning 11 and commuting 2  NEWS10 ABC
5. Gov. Kathy Hochul grants clemency to 13 individuals in latest reform effort  Syracuse.com

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1. USA Battles Sweden For Group A Title Tonight at 5 p.m. in St. Paul  Team USA Hockey
2. USA vs Sweden live updates: How to watch, stream world juniors hockey  USA Today
3. Canada, Sweden, and the USA know their game times for the 2026 World Juniors quarter-finals  IIHF
4. World Juniors 2026: Playoff Scenarios For The Final Round-Robin Games  The Hockey News
5. U.S., Sweden will battle for group supremacy in World Junior Championship  Star Tribune

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1. Projected Lineup: Dec. 31 at Colorado  NHL.com
2. Preview: Blues at Avalanche  NHL.com
3. Preview: Avs take on Blues in a New Year’s Eve matchup  Mile High Hockey
4. (12-31-25) Blues-Avalanche Gameday Lineup  Yahoo Sports
5. How to watch Blues vs. Avalanche: TV channel and streaming options for December 31  The New York Times

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1. Celtics 129-119 Jazz (Dec 30, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Derrick White Silences Jazz with Historic Shot-Blocking Effort | Boston Celtics  NBA
3. Ten takeaways from a Celtics philosophy battle in Salt Lake City  CelticsBlog
4. Derrick White’s shot blocking ‘an art form’ as Celtics guard ties record vs. Jazz  The New York Times
5. When Derrick White clamps down on defense, like he did Tuesday night against the Jazz, the Celtics are an elite team  The Boston Globe

Congressional Bill H.R. 1043 Signed into Law - The White House (.gov)

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Tocchet in 'business mode' for return to Vancouver as Flyers coach - NHL.com

1. Tocchet in 'business mode' for return to Vancouver as Flyers coach  NHL.com
2. ‘I still root for those guys’: Rick Tocchet has no regrets ahead of his return to Vancouver  Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes
3. Canucks: What did Rick Tocchet know — and when?  The Province
4. Tocchet reflects on time in Vancouver ahead of visit with new-look Canucks  Sportsnet.ca
5. Rick Tocchet doesn't sugarcoat his feelings about returning to Rogers Arena to face the Vancouver Canucks  canucksdaily.com

Penguins Acquire Defenseman Egor Zamula from the Philadelphia Flyers in Exchange for Philip Tomas...

1. Penguins Acquire Defenseman Egor Zamula from the Philadelphia Flyers in Exchange for Philip Tomasino  NHL.com
2. Flyers swap Egor Zamula to Pittsburgh for 24-year old forward Philip Tomasino  Yahoo Sports
3. Flyers trade Zamula to Penguins, acquire forward who was first-rounder in 2019  NBC Sports Philadelphia
4. Flyers Acquire Forward From Rival in Exchange for Disgruntled Defenseman  Philly Hockey Now
5. Penguins trade Philip Tomasino to Philadelphia for defenseman Egor Zamula  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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2. Kyle Larson 2025 season in review: No. 5 team wins second Cup Series championship  Hendrick Motorsports
3. The good - and bad - from the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season  RACER - Racing News
4. Kyle Larson's 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season preview  Motorsports Wire
5. 2025 Year In Review: Top 10 Most Memorable NASCAR Cup Series Moments  FOX Sports

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3. Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech odds, line: 2025 college football picks for Independence Bowl matchup from proven model  SportsLine
4. Preview: LA Tech vs. Coastal Carolina  LA Tech Athletics
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Nigeria footballers send 'strength' to grieving Anthony Joshua - ESPN

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2. Ex-champ Joshua out of hospital after car crash  ESPN
3. Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash  Yahoo
4. 'Deeply missed' - Hearn's tribute to Joshua's friends Ghami and Latz  BBC
5. British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash that killed two close friends in Nigeria  CNN