What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence? - Reuters

1. What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?  Reuters
2. How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape Trump’s View of the War  The New York Times
3. Russia Doubles Down on Allegations Ukraine Targeted Putin Residence  The Wall Street Journal
4. Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence  ABC News
5. Medvedev: Zelensky will ‘have to stay in hiding for the rest of his worthless life’  The Hill

C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela - The New York Times

1. C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela  The New York Times
2. Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast  CNN
3. CIA conducted drone strike on Venezuela port facility  The Hill
4. Trump says US 'hit' dock in Venezuela, marking first known land attack  ABC News
5. Trump claims U.S. destroyed Venezuelan dock used for drug shipments  Miami Herald

UAE says it is withdrawing its remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily in crisis with Saudi Arabia ...

1. UAE says it is withdrawing its remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily in crisis with Saudi Arabia  CNBC
2. UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city  CNN
3. Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE  Reuters
4. A lightning advance by separatists has reshaped Yemen’s civil war  The Economist
5. Saudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.  The New York Times

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low - BBC

1. Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low  BBC
2. Iran’s ailing supreme leader resorts to his only playbook as crises mount and protests erupt  CNN
3. Protests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to Universities  The New York Times
4. Anti-Iran regime protests grow across country as Trump admin boosts demonstrators offering support  Fox News
5. Iran’s president calls on gov’t to hear ‘legitimate demands’ of protesters  Al Jazeera

What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life - NPR

What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life  NPR

Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks - NPR

Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks  NPR

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills - AP News

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills  AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

How a viral video prompted investigations into alleged fraud at day care centers in Minnesota - C...

1. How a viral video prompted investigations into alleged fraud at day care centers in Minnesota  CBS News
2. US Homeland Security investigates daycares in Minneapolis  BBC
3. First, a viral video. Then a surge of federal resources to investigate alleged child care fraud in Minnesota  CNN
4. Fox’s Jessica Tarlov Says There’s ‘No Way’ a YouTuber Uncovered More Than $100 Million of Fraud in Minnesota ‘On His Own’  Yahoo
5. Questions remain, licensing site crashes as whiplash ensues in MN childcare fraud scandal  Fox 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. Doctors Without Borders Among Dozens of Aid Groups Israel Moves to Shut Down in Gaza  Mother Jones
3. Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza  NBC News
4. Israel to suspend several aid groups in Gaza starting in 2026  WBUR
5. 37 NGOs to be barred by Israel from Gaza, West Bank for failing to register under new rules  The Times of Israel

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached - PBS

1. Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached  PBS
2. States get first awards from rural health fund  Axios
3. Wisconsin DHS receives more than $203M in federal funds to boost rural health care  Channel 3000
4. Colorado gets $200 million from the feds in rural health care “Hunger Games”  The Colorado Sun
5. CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov)

Winter Storm / Blizzard of December 28-29, 2025 - National Weather Service (.gov)

1. Winter Storm / Blizzard of December 28-29, 2025  National Weather Service (.gov)
2. "Bomb cyclone" winter storm moves east with blizzard conditions, fierce wind. Maps show latest forecast.  CBS News
3. Millions of Americans closing out 2025 with brutal winter weather  NBC News
4. Intensifying winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel amid "hazardous" conditions  Axios
5. Here’s how much snow has fallen in Minnesota after the post-holiday blizzard  MPR News

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. U.S. sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade  AP News
4. US issues Iran-Venezuela sanctions over alleged drone trade  Al Jazeera
5. Disrupting Iran’s UAV Proliferation to Venezuela and Iran’s Weapons Programs  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Remarks at a UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Somaliland - United States Mission to the U...

1. Remarks at a UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Somaliland  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
2. Israeli recognition of Somaliland prompts global outcry, emergency U.N. meeting  The Washington Post
3. Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives  Reuters
4. Exclusive | Trump tells The Post he’s not ready to embrace Somaliland independence — unlike pal Netanyahu  New York Post
5. Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland  Al Jazeera

Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges - ESPN

1. Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges  ESPN
2. Patriots' Stefon Diggs faces multiple criminal charges, 'categorically denies' claims  Fox News
3. New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs denies accusations of assault and strangulation  CNN
4. NFL could potentially place Stefon Diggs on paid leave  Yahoo Sports
5. Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges  NBC News

2nd pilot dies from midair helicopter collision, both identified - ABC News

1. 2nd pilot dies from midair helicopter collision, both identified  ABC News
2. Names released of 2 pilots killed in midair helicopter collision in Hammonton, New Jersey  6abc Philadelphia
3. 1 killed, another injured after 2 helicopters collide and crash in Hammonton  NBC10 Philadelphia
4. NJ helicopter crash: Video shows chopper in free fall moments after midair collision  FOX 29 Philadelphia
5. N.J. woman held dying pilot’s hand after 2 helicopters crashed in her yard. ‘It was just surreal.’  NJ.com

British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims - BBC

1. British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims  BBC
2. Britain Should Have Read the Tweets First  The Atlantic
3. A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him  CNN
4. What did Alaa Abd el-Fattah say in past social media posts and why is there a backlash?  The Guardian
5. Alaa Abdelfattah and Britain’s selective outrage  Al Jazeera

Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists - AP News

1. Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists  AP News
2. New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming  The New York Times
3. Artists cancel New Year’s Eve shows following ‘Trump–Kennedy Center’ rebrand  Fox News
4. New Year’s Eve concert is latest cancellation at the Kennedy Center  The Washington Post
5. More artists pull out of Kennedy Center shows following name change  CNN

Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football HOF finalists - ESPN

1. Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football HOF finalists  ESPN
2. 15 modern-era players announced as finalists for Hall of Fame Class of 2026  NFL.com
3. Seahawks legend Earl Thomas won’t be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026  Yahoo Sports
4. Former Steelers WR Hines Ward misses final round of Hall of Fame voting  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
5. Ex-Detroit Lions OT Lomas Brown passed over for Hall of Fame  Detroit Free Press

Texas Man Charged with Providing Bomb Components and Funding to Individuals He Believed Were Invo...

1. Texas Man Charged with Providing Bomb Components and Funding to Individuals He Believed Were Involved with Foreign Terrorist Organization  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. North Texas man charged with trying to provide material support to ISIS, officials say  CBS News
3. Texas man charged with trying to provide bomb materials to ISIS  WOAI
4. Texas man faces terrorism charge over alleged ISIS support  The Hill
5. Federal charges filed against Texas resident for ISIS support  Texomashomepage.com

French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot - BBC

1. French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot  BBC
2. Opinion | Goodbye to Brigitte Bardot’s Cruel Charm  The New York Times
3. Brigitte Bardot’s image complicated by her controversial politics  The Guardian
4. Billy Joel Listed 59 People in His Single, 'We Didn't Start the Fire.' After Brigitte Bardot's Death, Only 3 Remain Alive  People.com
5. Chappell Roan denounces Brigitte Bardot after far-right controversy  USA Today

The turbulent trajectory of Trump’s ‘Nazi streak’ acolyte - Politico

1. The turbulent trajectory of Trump’s ‘Nazi streak’ acolyte  Politico
2. Trump’s ‘Nazi Streak’ Aide Gets Humiliating Start in New Administration Job  The Daily Beast
3. How an activist who reportedly admitted to a ‘Nazi streak’ landed a Trump admin role  The Independent
4. 'No one cares for him': Trump appointee farmed out to menial jobs as co-workers revolt  rawstory.com
5. How a MAGA activist who reportedly admitted he had a ‘Nazi streak’ ended up with a key role in Trump’s administration  AOL.com

Falcons 27-24 Rams (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Falcons 27-24 Rams (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Robinson rolls up 229 total yards, Falcons soar  ESPN
3. Falcons’ report card from Monday: Team earns high marks in win over Rams  AJC.com
4. Commentary: What happened to Rams? Why Sean McVay's team is staggering as rest of NFC heats up  Yahoo Sports
5. Pass interference misses have become the biggest officiating issue  NBC Sports

Stephen Curry passes Kevin Garnett to reach No. 21 on all-time scoring list - NBA

1. Stephen Curry passes Kevin Garnett to reach No. 21 on all-time scoring list  NBA
2. Warriors avoid another late letdown as Steph Curry gets a boost from Nets fans  San Francisco Chronicle
3. Curry, Butler lead the Warriors to a 120-107 victory over the Nets  SFGATE
4. Steph Curry passes Kevin Garnett for 21st place on the NBA all-time scoring list  Golden State Of Mind
5. Why De'Anthony Melton might be the Warriors' best cure for season-long ailments  Yahoo Sports

New year, new rules: A look at some of the Oregon laws that kick in Jan. 1 - Oregon Public Broadc...

1. New year, new rules: A look at some of the Oregon laws that kick in Jan. 1  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
2. ‘Defend Oregon values’: These Oregon laws take effect in 2026  KOIN.com
3. On Jan. 1, striking employees in Oregon can receive unemployment  KATU
4. Pay for striking workers, age ID for nitrous oxide among 2026 new laws  Statesman Journal
5. New laws: ticket scalpers and telemarketers face updated rules, renters get safeguards, and more  Lookout Eugene-Springfield

Two Americans Plead Guilty to Targeting Multiple U.S. Victims Using ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware - D...

1. Two Americans Plead Guilty to Targeting Multiple U.S. Victims Using ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. Two cybersecurity employees plead guilty to carrying out ransomware attacks  The Verge
3. U.S. cybersecurity experts plead guilty for ransomware attacks, face 20 years in prison each  Tom's Hardware
4. US cybersecurity experts plead guilty to BlackCat ransomware attacks  BleepingComputer
5. 2 Cyber Pros Admit to Being BlackCat Ransomware Affiliates  BankInfoSecurity

Heat 147-123 Nuggets (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Heat 147-123 Nuggets (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Jokic avoids serious knee injury, to miss 4 weeks  ESPN
3. Nikola Jokić injury: Nuggets star's absence changes MVP race, playoff picture, more  CBS Sports
4. In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end  AP News
5. Nikola Jokic Injured, Latest Updates on Nuggets Star's Knee and Timeline to Return  Bleacher Report

Our First Freeze of The Season? - KSAT

1. Our First Freeze of The Season?  KSAT
2. San Antonio temps crash with cold front. When is it warmer again?  San Antonio Express-News
3. San Antonio Welcomes New Year with a Week of Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures  Hoodline
4. Chilly New Year’s Eve ahead: Cold front brings Freeze Watch and lows in the 30s to Central Florida  WFTV
5. San Antonio's NYE forecast chilly but mostly clear for fireworks  Texas Public Radio | TPR

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. Bears defense 'let the offense down' after Caleb Williams-Brock Purdy combine for 11 touchdowns in shootout  Yahoo Sports
3. 3 quick takeaways from the 49ers thriller win over the Bears: Offense, Offense, Offense  Niners Nation
4. Even Brock Purdy's biggest haters are marveling at 49ers QB right now  SFGATE
5. 49ers game review: Brock Purdy, a robot and artist, and his cold-blooded, third-down throws  San Francisco Chronicle

Peña-Melnyk unveils House leadership shake-up, expands standing committees - Maryland Matters

Peña-Melnyk unveils House leadership shake-up, expands standing committees  Maryland MattersView Full Coverage on Google News

Dennis Hamlin, father of Cup Series star Denny Hamlin, dies in house fire; Mary Lou Hamlin critic...

1. Dennis Hamlin, father of Cup Series star Denny Hamlin, dies in house fire; Mary Lou Hamlin critically injured  NASCAR.com
2. Father of NASCAR's Hamlin dies after house fire  ESPN
3. NASCAR Star Denny Hamlin Dedicated Emotional Win to His Father 2 Months Before 75-Year-Old Died in House Fire  People.com
4. NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father killed, mother injured in North Carolina house fire  ABC News
5. NASCAR Supports Denny Hamlin After Father Dies in House Fire  TMZ

Ex-boxing champ Joshua hurt in crash, two killed - ESPN

1. Ex-boxing champ Joshua hurt in crash, two killed  ESPN
2. Anthony Joshua tragically lost two friends, his inner-circle was always source of strength  ESPN
3. ‘Stay strong, champion’: boxing world offers condolences to Anthony Joshua  The Guardian
4. Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is 'stable' after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria  ABC News
5. Burst tyre and speed contributed to Joshua crash say investigators  Yahoo

Will 2026 free agent Jadeveon Clowney be back with Cowboys? - ESPN

1. Will 2026 free agent Jadeveon Clowney be back with Cowboys?  ESPN
2. Bring back Jadeveon Clowney? Stephen Jones says Cowboys are open to the idea  Dallas News
3. Dallas Cowboys executive says America's Team "absolutely" wants to re-sign South Carolina football legend  On3
4. Jadeveon Clowney on future with Cowboys; free agency  Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
5. Stephen Jones: We’ll be talking to Jadeveon Clowney about returning right away  NBC Sports

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Knicks 130-125 Pelicans (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Mohamed Diawara delivers eye-opening moments in huge Knicks chance  New York Post
3. Mohamed Diawara the latest Knicks youngster to reward Mike Brown’s confidence  SNY
4. Game Thread: Knicks at Pelicans, December 29, 2025  Posting and Toasting
5. The Knicks' best rookie just sent a message Mike Brown can't afford to ignore  Daily Knicks

Patriots 42-10 Jets (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Patriots 42-10 Jets (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Mike Vrabel's 'arts and crafts' game ball perfect prize for Patriots star QB Drake Maye  NFL.com
3. Drake Maye admits he was playing sick during record-setting performance vs. Jets  Boston.com
4. NFL Winners and Losers: Drake Maye stays in the NFL MVP conversation and Patriots win AFC East title  Yahoo Sports
5. After Further Review: Breaking Down Patriots QB Drake Maye and Quick-Hit Film Notes From Sunday's Win Over the Jets in Week 17  Official website of the New England Patriots

Winter Classic will have 'all of the thematics you would think' in Miami - NHL.com

1. Winter Classic will have 'all of the thematics you would think' in Miami  NHL.com
2. Snow on the beach: NHL teases plans for Miami  ESPN
3. Will Miami be cold enough to open loanDepot park roof for Winter Classic?  Miami Herald
4. Marchand recalls outdoor memories ahead of Winter Classic with Panthers  NHL.com
5. 10 NHL Outdoor Game Records: Warmest Game, Highest Attendance, Most Losses And More  The Hockey News

'We're going to take our chances' | Bills players know there's more ahead despite Week 17 loss to...

1. 'We're going to take our chances' | Bills players know there's more ahead despite Week 17 loss to Philadelphia Eagles  Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com
2. Eagles 13-12 Bills (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
3. Stock up, stock down following the Bills' 13-12 loss to the Eagles  Yahoo Sports
4. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills come up short vs Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17  Buffalo Rumblings
5. Eagles are first team since 1987 Patriots with no second-half completions in multiple games  NBC Sports

Leadership Transitions Announced as County Continues Transformation - San Diego County News Center

1. Leadership Transitions Announced as County Continues Transformation  San Diego County News Center
2. County names new top officials overseeing elections, technology, behavioral health  San Diego Union-Tribune
3. San Diego County names new department leaders, more hires ahead  Times of San Diego
4. New Leaders Step Up to Shape San Diego County's Future Through Innovation and Community Service  Hoodline
5. Tag: leadership  San Diego County News Center

Week 18 game time set for critical game at Tampa Bay - Panthers.com

1. Week 18 game time set for critical game at Tampa Bay  Panthers.com
2. Panthers can still win NFC South with a Week 18 loss in one wild scenario  WCNC
3. Monday Brew: All focus on Saturday against the Bucs  Panthers.com
4. Panthers’ chance to make the playoffs just got a whole lot better  WBTV
5. Panthers vs Buccaneers picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 18 game Saturday  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

Browns’ defense shuts down the Steelers in Week 17 win | 3 Big Takeaways - Cleveland Browns

1. Browns’ defense shuts down the Steelers in Week 17 win | 3 Big Takeaways  Cleveland Browns
2. Steelers-Browns was one of the worst games of the season, but told key stories about Pittsburgh's offense and Shedeur Sanders  Yahoo Sports
3. Steelers grades: Aaron Rodgers’ bad game spoils strong effort from defense  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
4. Labriola on the loss to the Browns  Steelers.com
5. Why Sunday Was One of the Most Inexcusable Losses of the Mike Tomlin Era  Sports Illustrated

Georgia Southern 29-10 App State (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Georgia Southern 29-10 App State (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Deeper Than Hate to be played on Dec. 29 at Protective Stadium  Grice Connect
3. Bowl game schedule today: Preview of college football's Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 29  USA Today
4. Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State prediction, odds, time: 2025 Birmingham Bowl picks by proven model  CBS Sports
5. Georgia Southern football cruises to Birmingham Bowl victory  Savannah Morning News

Projected Lineup: Dec. 29 vs. Buffalo - NHL.com

1. Projected Lineup: Dec. 29 vs. Buffalo  NHL.com
2. Sabres defeat Blues, extend winning streak to 9  NHL.com
3. Appert: 'We're finding ways to win close games' following 9th straight victory  Audacy
4. Sabres 4-2 Blues (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
5. St. Louis Blues Pros/Cons 2025-26 Game 40: Blues Clueless Vs Buffalo  Bleedin' Blue

Jaguars 23-17 Colts (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Jaguars 23-17 Colts (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Washington Talks Team Mindset the Day After Week 17 Victory Over Colts: "We're Just Going to Keep Building…"  Jaguars.com
3. Despite red zone issues, Jaguars are one win from AFC South title  ESPN
4. Colts' Jonathan Taylor rushes for 4-yard TD, extending lead over Jaguars | NFL Highlights  FOX Sports
5. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Live Score and Stats - December 28, 2025 Gametracker  CBS Sports

Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock - BBC

1. Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock  BBC
2. Preliminary results show Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti's party won snap vote with clear margin  PBS
3. Kosovo's 'political earthquake' election sees Kurti resurgent  Reuters
4. Kosovo goes to the polls in snap election in bid to end political crisis  The Guardian
5. Kosovo: Kurti wins snap election, signalling end of impasse  DW

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

1. 25 reasons baseball was the BEST in 2025  MLB.com
2. Our favorite MLB games of 2025: World Series Game 7, Four-homer performances and much more  ESPN
3. Best of BP 2025: When Baseball Matters Most  Baseball Prospectus
4. MLB’s Strange But True 2025: The plays, moments and stuff we couldn’t believe - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. 2025 in review: 8 impactful New England baseball stories  New England Baseball Journal

Seahawks To Face 49ers With NFC’s Top Seed On The Line On Saturday Night - Seattle Seahawks

1. Seahawks To Face 49ers With NFC’s Top Seed On The Line On Saturday Night  Seattle Seahawks
2. Seahawks’ playoff picture becomes clearer after Rams upset by Falcons  The Seattle Times
3. Path To The Playoffs: Seahawks Playoff Scenarios For Week 18  Seattle Seahawks
4. What we learned in NFL Week 17: 49ers, Seahawks set up clash for NFC’s top seed  The New York Times
5. 49ers & Seahawks set for 1-seed battle + Did the Steelers lose focus vs. Myles Garrett?  Yahoo Sports

Coast Guard awards contracts to build Arctic Security Cutters - United States Coast Guard News (....

1. Coast Guard awards contracts to build Arctic Security Cutters  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
2. US Coast Guard awards contracts for construction of six Arctic security cutters  NavalToday.com
3. US, Finland Collaborate to Build Arctic Icebreaker Ships for Coast Guard  Military.com
4. Finland’s RMC to Build Two Icebreakers for the US Coast Guard  gCaptain
5. US Coast Guard awards Arctic Security Cutter shipbuilding contracts  Janes

'The Way It Should Be': Ravens vs. Steelers for the AFC North - Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – ...

1. 'The Way It Should Be': Ravens vs. Steelers for the AFC North  Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com
2. Nick Herbig Finds It Fitting Steelers Facing Ravens for AFC North Title  Yahoo Sports
3. Paul Zeise: There may be more at stake than the playoffs when the Steelers host the Ravens  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
4. Shedeur Sanders heeds Tyler Huntley's 'words of encouragement' before win  Akron Beacon Journal
5. Steelers-Ravens Week 18 game time announced  Steelers.com

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

1. VUFB Game Week – ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Iowa  Vanderbilt Commodores
2. Iowa, Vanderbilt coaches look ahead to ReliaQuest Bowl game  KCRG
3. Game Preview: The Reliaquest Bowl  Yahoo Sports
4. Leistikow's Iowa vs Vanderbilt prediction puts Tim Lester in spotlight  Hawk Central
5. Film Room: FloriDores  The Vanderbilt Hustler

The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal - BBC

1. The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal  BBC
2. Putin sends a signal to Trump on Ukraine proposals  Reuters
3. The Florida Framework—Sunshine, Symbolism and Searching for Peace | Opinion  Newsweek
4. How Close Are We To Finalizing A Ukraine Peace Plan?  FOX News Radio
5. Some skepticism & cautious optimism over recent Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations  10News.com

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 rest Herbert; Lance to start vs. Broncos  ESPN
3. Stats what needs to happen  Yahoo Sports
4. Chargers QB Justin Herbert to sit out regular-season finale vs. Broncos  NFL.com
5. Patriots receive some bad news over hopes of winning No. 1 seed in AFC  Boston.com

Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus - Financial Times

1. Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus  Financial Times
2. Meta's deal with Manus AI could be worth $2.5 billion  Axios
3. Meta buys Chinese-founded AI agent start-up Manus  BBC
4. Exclusive | Meta Buys AI Startup Manus for More Than $2 Billion  The Wall Street Journal
5. Meta acquisition is latest megacap tech bet on AI to finish the year  MarketWatch

Trey McBride Sets NFL Record As Cardinals Deal With Dreary Day Against Bengals - Arizona Cardinals

1. Trey McBride Sets NFL Record As Cardinals Deal With Dreary Day Against Bengals  Arizona Cardinals
2. McBride sets single-season TE receptions mark  ESPN
3. Trey McBride breaks NFL record for most receptions by a tight end in a single season with 117th catch  Yahoo Sports
4. Former Colorado State star Trey McBride sets NFL record  The Coloradoan
5. Cardinals’ Trey McBride sets new single-season tight end receptions record  NFL.com

Bucs Fall Flat in Miami, Remain Alive in Playoff Hunt - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1. Bucs Fall Flat in Miami, Remain Alive in Playoff Hunt  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Buccaneers lose to Dolphins, but get playoff race assist from Seahawks - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Quinn Ewers Connects with Theo Wease Jr. on 63-Yard TD Pass to Even Dolphins with Buccaneers | NFL Highlights  FOX Sports
4. Quinn Ewers report card in his second Miami Dolphins start | Schad  The Palm Beach Post
5. Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ future looks bright(er) because of rookies and youngsters  Sun Sentinel

In Washington orchards, immigration crackdown sows fear and uncertainty - Washington State Standard

1. In Washington orchards, immigration crackdown sows fear and uncertainty  Washington State Standard
2. Fear, Uncertainty on ICE Raids Complicated 2025’s Labor Crisis  The Packer
3. Deportations are set to explode, a huge worry for farmers already facing a labor shortage  Nebraska Public Media

News & Notes: Lamar Jackson's Status Undetermined, But There's Optimism - Ravens Home | Baltimore...

1. News & Notes: Lamar Jackson's Status Undetermined, But There's Optimism  Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com
2. Ravens say Lamar's status against Steelers TBD  ESPN
3. John Harbaugh makes it clear who the Ravens' starting quarterback is  Ravens Wire
4. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s back injury is more than a bruise. Just ask Luka Doncic.  The Baltimore Banner
5. John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson's status is to be determined, we'll know more on Wednesday  NBC Sports

DHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks...

1. DHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks  USCIS (.gov)
2. US could block asylum on public health grounds under Trump regulation  Reuters
3. Trump Admin Announces Major Immigration Change From New Year’s Eve  Newsweek
4. The U.S. government announces a new filter for asylum seekers  CiberCuba
5. New Health Rule Could Slam Asylum Door at San Diego Border  Hoodline

Bengals Offer A 2026 Blueprint In Brisk Dismissal Of Cardinals - Bengals.com

1. Bengals Offer A 2026 Blueprint In Brisk Dismissal Of Cardinals  Bengals.com
2. Bengals Ground Cardinals 37-14 | POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTES  Bengals.com
3. Joe Burrow connects with Ja'Marr Chase for 13-yard TD, giving Bengals early lead over Cardinals | NFL Highlights  FOX Sports
4. Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals Live Score and Stats - December 28, 2025 Gametracker  CBS Sports
5. Burrow's 2 TD passes and 2 TDs each by Chase and Chase lead Bengals to blowout win  WKRC

Kevin O’Connell: Vikings Dialogue with Brian Flores in a ‘Really Positive Place’ - Vikings.com

1. Kevin O’Connell: Vikings Dialogue with Brian Flores in a ‘Really Positive Place’  Vikings.com
2. Vikings' Kevin O'Connell doesn't see free-agent coordinator Brian Flores leaving for another DC job  NFL.com
3. Brian Flores: The Vikings and my representation are handling contract talks  NBC Sports
4. Vikings hoping to retain DC Flores after season  ESPN
5. McCarthy’s Hand Injury Drama & Flores to Dallas?  Daily Norseman

NHL On Tap: Horvat gets last Olympic audition when Islanders visit Blackhawks - NHL.com

1. NHL On Tap: Horvat gets last Olympic audition when Islanders visit Blackhawks  NHL.com
2. Islanders Gameday News: Blackhawk town  Lighthouse Hockey
3. Blackhawks Vs Islanders: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 39  Yahoo Sports
4. Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST: Get up to $2,000 in FanCash for Islanders vs. Blackhawks  New York Post
5. NY Islanders close out 2025 schedule with a trip to Chicago against Blackhawks  Eyes On Isles

Purdue 101-60 Kent State (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Purdue 101-60 Kent State (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. #5 Purdue Ends Non-Con Play With Win Over Kent State  Purdue Boilermakers
3. Cold temps can't cool off red-hot Purdue basketball vs Kent State  Journal & Courier
4. Jack Benter Shoots His Way Into Purdue's History Books  Sports Illustrated
5. Purdue basketball steadily perfecting its championship-caliber defense  IndyStar

No. 20 Huskers Fall to No. 17 USC - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website - huskers...

1. No. 20 Huskers Fall to No. 17 USC - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website  huskers.com
2. Londynn Jones sparks No. 17 USC to comeback win over No. 20 Nebraska  Los Angeles Times
3. USC 74-66 Nebraska (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
4. USC earns huge Big Ten road win against undefeated Nebraska  Yahoo Sports
5. Huskers Host USC in Top 25 Big Ten Showdown - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website  huskers.com

The notable lives we lost in 2025 - PBS

1. The notable lives we lost in 2025  PBS
2. Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants  The New York Times
3. "Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025  CBS News
4. In memoriam: remembering art world figures who died in 2025  The Art Newspaper
5. The stars we said goodbye to in 2025  RTE.ie

Date, Time and TV Network announced for Bills vs. Jets Week 18 game - Buffalo Bills Home | Buffal...

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2. Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets NFL Week 18 odds, spread, betting info  Buffalo Rumblings
3. How to watch, stream and listen to the Bills regular season finale vs. New York Jets  wivb.com
4. What’s at stake for Bills in likely final game at Highmark Stadium  Democrat and Chronicle
5. Week 18 AFC East schedule has Bills fans with all sorts of mixed emotions  BuffaLowDown

U.S. battles back to beat Slovakia - IIHF

1. U.S. battles back to beat Slovakia  IIHF
2. More goals from James Hagens, Will Zellers power US past Slovakia at World Junior Championship  The Boston Globe
3. James Hagens scores twice as Team USA beats Slovakia 6-5 to remain unbeaten at World Juniors  Star Tribune
4. Bruins prospect Hagens nets 2 in Team USA's win  ESPN
5. U.S. Takes On Slovakia Tonight at 5 p.m. CT In World Juniors Prelim Round  Team USA Hockey

To Implement the United States-Israel Agreenent on Trade in Agricultural Products and for Other P...

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2. Trump extends duty-free access for Israeli agricultural products through end of 2026  The Times of Israel
3. US issues proclamation on Israel trade deal  TradingView — Track All Markets
4. US extends duty-free access for some Israeli farm items through 2026  JNS.org
5. U.S.-Israel Pact Boosts Agricultural Trade  Devdiscourse

Coral Adventurer: Passengers on stranded cruise ship to be flown back to Australia - BBC

1. Coral Adventurer: Passengers on stranded cruise ship to be flown back to Australia  BBC
2. Cruise ship carrying 124 people runs aground in Papua New Guinea  USA Today
3. Cruise Passengers Stranded After Ship Gets Stuck on Coral Reef  People.com
4. Australian cruise ship stuck off PNG ‘detained’ amid investigation into why it ran aground  The Guardian
5. Exhausted passengers arrive home after luxury cruise liner runs aground  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Blue Jackets receive draft picks, Danton Heinen from Pittsburgh for Yegor Chinakhov - NHL.com

1. Blue Jackets receive draft picks, Danton Heinen from Pittsburgh for Yegor Chinakhov  NHL.com
2. Penguins trade for Columbus forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round pick  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
3. Yegor Chinakhov an expensive but worthy gamble for Penguins  PensBurgh
4. The Penguins and Kyle Dubas are gearing up for something massive  The New York Times
5. Chinakhov latest in Penguins quest for progressive upgrades  PensBurgh

Texans vs Colts Week 18 Matchup: Sunday, January 4 at 12 p.m. CT - Houston Texans

1. Texans vs Colts Week 18 Matchup: Sunday, January 4 at 12 p.m. CT  Houston Texans
2. C.J. Stroud, Texans starters will play with division title still in play  NBC Sports
3. Why Texans will play their starters vs. the Colts instead of resting them  Houston Chronicle
4. Will Texans play starters vs. Colts in Week 18? DeMeco Ryans weighs in  Texans Wire
5. Texans’ DeMeco Ryans Issues Notice on Colts Game Amid Significant QB News  Heavy Sports

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1. Starting 5: What's trending as final days of 2025 near  NBA
2. Kawhi puts up career-high 55 for streaking Clips  ESPN
3. Kawhi Leonard goes off for 55 points on Detroit Pistons  Detroit Free Press
4. Under the Hood: Game 32 at Clippers  Detroit Bad Boys

FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records - NPR

1. FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records  NPR
2. Gianni Infantino says without World Cup ticket revenue ‘there’d be no football in 150 countries’  The New York Times
3. World Cup 2026: Fifa's Gianni Infantino defends ticket prices  BBC
4. World Cup ticket requests soar past 150 million in latest draw, FIFA says  Houston Chronicle
5. FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Infantino says  Reuters