Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence - ABC News

1. Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence  ABC News
2. How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape President Trump’s View of the War  The New York Times
3. Russia and Ukraine trade barbs over alleged drone attack on Putin residence  CNBC
4. Putin Burns Trump With Embarrassing Details of Phone Chat  Yahoo News Malaysia
5. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 29, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

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. Trump says U.S. ‘hit’ dock in Venezuela, marking 1st known land strike  Yahoo
4. US strikes drug boat loading facility in Venezuela, Trump says  Reuters
5. Trump says US 'hit' dock in Venezuela, marking first known land attack  ABC News

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE and issues warning to Abu Dhabi - AP...

1. Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons shipment from UAE and issues warning to Abu Dhabi  AP News
2. Saudi Arabia accuses Abu Dhabi of ‘dangerous’ Yemen actions, UAE rejects Saudi allegations  CNN
3. Saudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.  The New York Times
4. Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port  BBC
5. LIVE: UAE says committed to Saudi security amid Yemen tensions  Al Jazeera

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

1. China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills  AP News
2. China encircles Taiwan in massive military display  Reuters
3. China military exercises: PLA simulates Taiwan blockade, Trump 'not worried'  NBC News
4. China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold  ABC News
5. China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Display of Military Power  The New York Times

New Year’s Eve concert is latest cancellation at the Kennedy Center - The Washington Post

1. New Year’s Eve concert is latest cancellation at the Kennedy Center  The Washington Post
2. New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled  The New York Times
3. New Year’s Eve concerts among latest Kennedy Center cancellations  The Hill
4. More artists pull out of Kennedy Center shows following name change  CNN
5. New Year's Eve concert is latest cancellation at the Kennedy Center  Yahoo

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

Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks  NPR

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. First, a viral video. Then a surge of federal resources to investigate alleged child care fraud in Minnesota  CNN
3. State officials and daycare manager push back on viral video fraud allegations in Minnesota  Fox News
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. Through the years: A decade of investigating fraud in Minnesota  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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

1. Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached  PBS
2. Trump admin doles out billions for rural health  Politico
3. States get first awards from rural health fund  Axios
4. Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health care  The Texas Tribune
5. West Virginia awarded $199 million for first year of Rural Health Transformation Fund  WV MetroNews

Missing Texas teen in "imminent danger" as search continues - BBC

1. Missing Texas teen in "imminent danger" as search continues  BBC
2. A Texas teen went missing on Christmas Eve. Authorities believe she could be in imminent danger  CNN
3. Video Appears to Show Missing Texas Teen Who Vanished on Christmas Eve  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. What we know about the disappearance of Camila Mendoza Olmos, last seen in northwest Bexar County  KSAT

Governor Hochul Expands State of Emergency Statewide in Response to Lake Effect Snow and High Win...

1. Governor Hochul Expands State of Emergency Statewide in Response to Lake Effect Snow and High Winds  Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov)
2. Travel Advisory issued for all of Cattaraugus County  WGRZ
3. NWS says up to 30 inches of snow possible for Utica, Mohawk Valley. What to know  Utica Observer Dispatch
4. Lake Effect Snow belts Central New York  Syracuse.com
5. State of emergency set statewide in response to lake-effect snow & high winds  Niagara Frontier Publications

The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political in...

1. The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK
2. Israeli recognition of Somaliland prompts global outcry, emergency U.N. meeting  The Washington Post
3. Israel’s Horn of Africa gamble raises tension with Arab and Muslim rivals  Financial Times
4. Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives  Reuters
5. Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland  Al Jazeera

U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says - PBS

1. U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says  PBS
2. Opinion | The winding path to a good Ukraine deal  The Washington Post
3. Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida  CNN
4. Zelensky agrees relationship with Trump has ‘evolved’ over time  The Hill
5. Russia-Ukraine war updates: Trump, Putin hold call after Zelenskyy meeting  Al Jazeera

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

1. 2nd pilot dies from midair helicopter collision, both identified  ABC News
2. N.J. woman held dying pilot’s hand after 2 helicopters crashed in her yard. ‘It was just surreal.’  NJ.com
3. NJ helicopter crash: Video shows chopper in free fall moments after midair collision  FOX 29 Philadelphia
4. 1 killed, another injured after 2 helicopters collide and crash in Hammonton  NBC10 Philadelphia
5. Helicopter involved in New Jersey crash that killed 2 pilots registered to Mountville company [UPDATE]  LancasterOnline

US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die' - BBC

1. US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'  BBC
2. U.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’  The New York Times
3. US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’  CNN
4. OCHA-managed humanitarian funds receive landmark US$2 billion contribution from United States  OCHA
5. US pledges $2bn in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance  The Guardian

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 shock Rams on Monday Night Football; UFC's top moments of 2025  CBS Sports
4. Falcons play spoiler to Matthew Stafford’s MVP and Bucs’ playoff hopes in thriller over Rams behind big game from Bijan Robinson  Yahoo Sports
5. Falcons-Rams takeaways: Bijan Robinson’s career night leads Atlanta to upset victory  The New York Times

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 arrested, accused of funding, supplying bomb materials to ISIS  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
4. Texas man accused of trying to aid Islamic State group is charged with international terrorism  Yahoo
5. Texas man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS in federal terrorism case  Fox News

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. All About Brigitte Bardot's Estranged Son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier  People.com
5. Chappell Roan Deletes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Discovering Her Far-Right Views: “Very Disappointing”  The Hollywood Reporter

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. No 4th quarter meltdown today: Jimmy Butler III, Warriors power past Nets  Golden State Of Mind
4. Warriors' depth provides major contribution in bounceback win vs. Nets  USA Today
5. Why De'Anthony Melton might be the Warriors' best cure for season-long ailments  Yahoo Sports

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

1. 4 things that stood out to Bears coach Ben Johnson in Week 17 loss  Chicago Bears
2. Niners' Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy 'an assassin' in shootout win over Bears  NFL.com
3. Windy City Honors: Chicago Bears Week 17 Superlatives  Yahoo Sports
4. Bears defense 'let the offense down' in SNF thriller  ESPN
5. Bears rookies Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland step up vs. 49ers  Chicago Bears

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

1. Ex-boxing champ Joshua hurt in crash, two killed  ESPN
2. Tragedy follows triumph for Anthony Joshua with boxing future uncertain  10TV
3. Anthony Joshua crash: Steve Bunce on fatal car accident in Nigeria  BBC
4. Tyson Fury among Anthony Joshua rivals to pay tribute to boxer’s friends after fatal crash  Yahoo Sports
5. Anthony Joshua stable after Nigeria car crash as tributes paid to 'inspirational' friend  Sky News

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

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

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

1. Knicks 130-125 Pelicans (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Mohamed Diawara the latest Knicks youngster to reward Mike Brown’s confidence  SNY
3. Jalen Brunson carries Knicks late again in sloppy win over Pelicans  New York Post
4. Knicks Bulletin: ‘You’ve got to have a guy’  Yahoo Sports
5. Game Thread: Knicks at Pelicans, December 29, 2025  Posting and Toasting

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

1. Heat 147-123 Nuggets (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Nuggets' Jokic limps off court after injuring knee  ESPN
3. Nuggets coach’s worrying comments about Nikola Jokic’s ‘gut-wrenching’ injury  New York Post
4. Nikola Jokic injury update: 3-time MVP suffers knee injury vs. Heat  USA Today
5. Nikola Jokić exits Monday game with left knee injury  NBA

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 driver Denny Hamlin's father dies after house fire, mother critically injured  CBS News
4. NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin's Father Killed, Mother Critically Injured in House Fire  People.com
5. Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin dies from injuries after house fire  Yahoo

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

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies - BBC

1. Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies  BBC
2. Spanish Woman Scorned, Then Loved, for Botched Fresco Restoration Dies at 94  The New York Times
3. Cecilia Giménez, the painter who 'botched' the Ecce Homo dies aged 94  Euronews.com
4. Spanish woman known for failed fresco restoration dies  Yahoo
5. Author of viral ‘Ecce Homo’ restoration dies at 94 in Spain  EFE - Agencia de noticias

'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. Steelers vs Ravens: 3 things that must happen this week on offense  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. Ravens have new life — and a chance to rewrite what’s been a challenging season  The New York Times

'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. Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Eagles | Week 17  Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com
3. Eagles 13-12 Bills (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
4. Eagles are first team since 1987 Patriots with no second-half completions in multiple games  NBC Sports
5. Figuring out what went wrong in Eagles' disastrous 2nd half in win over Bills  NBC Sports Philadelphia

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

1. Patriots 42-10 Jets (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. I don’t think Drake Maye will win MVP. But he should.  The Boston Globe
3. NFL Winners and Losers: Drake Maye stays in the NFL MVP conversation and Patriots win AFC East title  Yahoo Sports
4. Why Mike Vrabel put his ‘arts-and-crafts’ skills to the test designing Drake Maye’s game ball  Boston.com
5. Drake Maye confirms he was sick when he posted a nearly-perfect passer rating against Jets  Audacy

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. Bowl game schedule today: Preview of college football's Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 29  USA Today
3. Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State prediction, odds, time: 2025 Birmingham Bowl picks by proven model  CBS Sports
4. Eagles down App State to take JLab Birmingham Bowl  Grice Connect
5. Georgia Southern football cruises to Birmingham Bowl victory  Savannah Morning News

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. Chargers QB Justin Herbert to sit out regular-season finale vs. Broncos  NFL.com
4. Patriots receive some bad news over hopes of winning No. 1 seed in AFC  Boston.com
5. Broncos' Week 18 matchup vs. Chargers set for Sunday, Jan. 4  Denver Broncos

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. Steelers-Browns takeaways: Pittsburgh falls to Cleveland, misses chance to clinch AFC North - The Athletic  The New York Times

Marchand recalls outdoor memories ahead of Winter Classic with Panthers - NHL.com

1. Marchand recalls outdoor memories ahead of Winter Classic with Panthers  NHL.com
2. Snow on the beach: NHL teases plans for Miami  ESPN
3. SBJ exclusive: NHL’s 2026 Winter Classic field concept, from notebook sketch to final design  Sports Business Journal
4. NHL Adds Second Entertainer for Miami Winter Classic  Florida Hockey Now
5. Get tickets to see the Panthers take on the Rangers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic  MLive.com

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

1. Jaguars 23-17 Colts (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. Anyway, Anyhow | Quick Thoughts After Jaguars' 23-17 Victory Over Colts  Jacksonville Jaguars
3. Despite red zone issues, Jaguars are one win from AFC South title  ESPN
4. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts Live Score and Stats - December 28, 2025 Gametracker  CBS Sports
5. Jaguars control their own postseason destiny thanks to Week 17 win vs. Colts  Big Cat Country

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. NFC West Standings: 49ers-Seahawks will decide who wins the West  Yahoo Sports
4. Preparing For A Big Game On A Short Week & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald's Monday Press Conference  Seattle Seahawks
5. What we learned in NFL Week 17: 49ers, Seahawks set up clash for NFC’s top seed  The New York Times

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. Sabres 4-2 Blues (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
4. Sabres' win streak hits nine with victory in St. Louis  Audacy
5. 'Swagger:' Rival NHL head coach raves about Buffalo Sabres' new attitude  Sabre Noise

Ty Okada Continues ‘Remarkable’ Season In Seahawks’ Week 17 Win Over Panthers - Seattle Seahawks

1. Ty Okada Continues ‘Remarkable’ Season In Seahawks’ Week 17 Win Over Panthers  Seattle Seahawks
2. Will slow starts, turnovers eventually doom Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense?  ESPN
3. Panthers vs Seahawks game review: The blame game  Yahoo Sports
4. Can Seahawks keep winning with dominant defense, combustible QB?  The Seattle Times
5. Inside The Numbers: Panthers vs Seahawks in Week 17  Panthers.com

Bucs-Panthers Battle for NFC South Title Set for Saturday Afternoon - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1. Bucs-Panthers Battle for NFC South Title Set for Saturday Afternoon  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Panthers can still win NFC South with a Week 18 loss in one wild scenario  WCNC
3. Panthers-Buccaneers game moved with trip to playoffs on the line  WBTV
4. Panthers brace for Bucs and opportunity to end 7-year playoff drought - The Athletic  The New York Times
5. Panthers vs Buccaneers picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 18 game Saturday  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

What the Packers Said After Falling to Ravens at Home - Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimor...

1. What the Packers Said After Falling to Ravens at Home  Ravens Home | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com
2. Inbox: It’s put up or shut up time in two weeks  Green Bay Packers – packers.com
3. The Packers have done what no other NFL team has done before  Yahoo Sports
4. Matt LaFleur explains run defense disaster vs. Derrick Henry, Ravens  Packers Wire
5. Ravens-Packers on Saturday of Week 17: What We Learned from Baltimore's 41-24 win  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. Five takeaways as Quinn Ewers helps lead Dolphins to 20-17 win over Bucs  Miami Herald
3. Bucs, Panthers both lose as NFC South remains unclaimed  Spectrum Bay News 9
4. Quinn Ewers Connects with Theo Wease Jr. on 63-Yard TD Pass to Even Dolphins with Buccaneers | NFL Highlights  FOX Sports
5. Three Takeaways: Dolphins rookie class shines in win over Buccaneers  Miami Dolphins

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. Coast Guard issues contract to build icebreakers in Louisiana and Finland  Stars and Stripes
3. U.S. Awards Contracts for Six Arctic Cutters to Rauma Marine and Bollinger  The Maritime Executive
4. Coast Guard Awards Landmark Arctic Security Cutter Contracts in U.S.-Finland Partnership  gCaptain
5. Finland's RMC to Build Two Icebreakers for the US Coast Guard  U.S. News & World Report

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 far-and-away the top tight end in fantasy football during record-setting season  Yahoo Sports
4. Cardinals’ Trey McBride sets new single-season tight end receptions record  NFL.com
5. Former Colorado State star Trey McBride sets NFL record  The Coloradoan

NFL sets kickoff time for Bears-Lions season finale - Chicago Bears

1. NFL sets kickoff time for Bears-Lions season finale  Chicago Bears
2. Lions' Dan Campbell reveals whether he'll rest starters against Bears  The Detroit News
3. Ben Johnson sends clear message about Bears' plans in Week 18  Yahoo Sports
4. Dan Campbell shouldn't play Lions stars in meaningless finale vs. Bears  Detroit Free Press
5. NFL announces kickoff time for Lions-Bears Week 18  Detroit Lions

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

1. VUFB Game Week – ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Iowa  Vanderbilt Commodores
2. NOTES: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt  Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics
3. Iowa vs. Vanderbilt prediction, pick, odds, spread, where to watch ReliaQuest Bowl live  CBS Sports
4. Iowa football walk-on simulating Diego Pavia in Hawkeyes' bowl prep  Hawkeyes Wire
5. Film Room: FloriDores  The Vanderbilt Hustler

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. Australian cruise ship stuck off PNG ‘detained’ amid investigation into why it ran aground  The Guardian
3. Cruise ship carrying 124 people runs aground in Papua New Guinea  USA Today
4. Cruise Passengers Stranded After Ship Gets Stuck on Coral Reef  People.com
5. An Australian cruise ship ran aground in PNG. Here's what we know  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

10 players who will define the 2026 season - MLB.com

1. 10 players who will define the 2026 season  MLB.com
2. 1 breakout candidate for each MLB team in 2026  MLB.com
3. Top 200 Pitcher Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings For 2026  Baseball America
4. The Most Likely Breakout MLB Prospect for Every Organization in 2026  Bleacher Report
5. Pitching Prospects to Debut in 2026: National League  Pitcher List

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

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

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

THIS WEEK: Cold through New Year’s Eve with a light freeze possible for some - KSAT

1. THIS WEEK: Cold through New Year’s Eve with a light freeze possible for some  KSAT
2. Will we see our first freeze of the season before New Year’s Eve?  KSAT
3. San Antonio Welcomes New Year with a Week of Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures  Hoodline
4. San Antonio's NYE forecast chilly but mostly clear for fireworks  Texas Public Radio | TPR
5. Chilly New Year’s Eve ahead: Cold front brings Freeze Watch and lows in the 30s to Central Florida  WFTV

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

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

Thunder 129-104 76ers (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

1. Thunder 129-104 76ers (Dec 28, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
2. What channel is Thunder vs 76ers on TV today? Time, NBA schedule, injury report  The Oklahoman
3. Sixers takeaways: Third-quarter blues persist, costly turnovers and more in loss to the Thunder  Inquirer.com
4. Thunder Notes: Bounce Back, Holmgren, Smith, System, Hartenstein  NBA Rumors - HoopsRumors.com
5. Thunder 129, 76ers 104: The Day After Report  Daily Thunder

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. Purdue basketball steadily perfecting its championship-caliber defense  IndyStar
5. How to Watch #5 Purdue (11-1) vs. Kent State (10-2) & Fan Discussion  Hammer and Rails

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. USC 74-66 Nebraska (Dec 29, 2025) Game Recap  ESPN
3. USC earns huge Big Ten road win against undefeated Nebraska  Yahoo Sports
4. Rapid Recap: No. 17 USC gets ranked road win, handing No. 20 Nebraska first loss  247Sports
5. Corn Flakes: Women’s Undefeated Streak Ends, Las Vegas Bowl Loading  Corn Nation

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

1. To Implement the United States-Israel Agreenent on Trade in Agricultural Products and for Other Purposes  The White House (.gov)
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. U.S.-Israel Pact Boosts Agricultural Trade  Devdiscourse
5. US Extends Duty-Free Access for Israeli Farm Products Till December 31, 2026  PSU Connect

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 acquiring Yegor Chinakhov in trade from Blue Jackets: Sources - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. Dan’s Daily: New Wingers on Trade Block; Penguins Make Splash  Pittsburgh Hockey Now
4. Penguins trade for Columbus forward Yegor Chinakhov, a former first-round pick  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
5. Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets  ESPN

Starting 5: What's trending as final days of 2025 near - NBA

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

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

1. Date, Time and TV Network announced for Bills vs. Jets Week 18 game  Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com
2. Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets NFL Week 18 odds, spread, betting info  Buffalo Rumblings
3. Sean McDermott on resting starters in Week 18: A lot of things to discuss  NBC Sports
4. What’s at stake for Bills in likely final game at Highmark Stadium  Democrat and Chronicle
5. Time and Date Announced for Week 18 Game Between Jets and Bills  New York Jets

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2. Remembering the Life of President Jeffrey R. Holland  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
3. LDS President Dallin Oaks has yet another chance to name a new apostle. Whom might he pick?  The Salt Lake Tribune
4. ‘Weeping’: Anglican priest shares his emotional reaction to the loss of President Jeffrey R. Holland  Deseret News
5. LDS Church announces funeral plans for Jeffrey R. Holland.  FOX 13 News Utah

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

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2. Exclusive | Meta Buys AI Startup Manus for More Than $2 Billion  The Wall Street Journal
3. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is dropping over $2 billion for an AI startup—a rare example of a U.S. tech giant buying a platform founded in China  Fortune
4. Meta acquisition is latest megacap tech bet on AI to finish the year  MarketWatch
5. Meta’s Manus Buy: The New Exit Playbook For AI Startups  Forbes

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2. Where to stream, watch or listen to Texans vs Colts  Houston Texans
3. Colts vs Texans picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 18 game Sunday  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
4. C.J. Stroud, Texans starters will play with division title still in play  NBC Sports
5. Why Texans will play their starters vs. the Colts instead of resting them  Houston Chronicle

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1. FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records  NPR
2. World Cup 2026: Fifa's Gianni Infantino defends ticket prices  BBC
3. After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup -- with a catch  WBUR
4. Gianni Infantino says without World Cup ticket revenue ‘there’d be no football in 150 countries’  The New York Times
5. FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Infantino says  Reuters

Doc Rivers moves to No. 6 all-time in wins - NBA

1. Doc Rivers moves to No. 6 all-time in wins  NBA
2. Doc Rivers passes George Karl for sixth place on NBA’s coaching wins list - The Athletic  The New York Times
3. NBA announces Doc Rivers’ movement on all-time list  Yahoo Sports
4. Doc Rivers moves to sixth all-time in coaching wins  HoopsHype
5. Bucks' win allows Doc Rivers to climb NBA's all-time list  Yardbarker

Nick Sirianni on if the Eagles will rest starters in Week 18 | Commanders vs. Eagles Daily Update...

1. Nick Sirianni on if the Eagles will rest starters in Week 18 | Commanders vs. Eagles Daily Updates  Philadelphia Eagles
2. Nick Sirianni ‘still thinking through' decision for Week 18  NBC Sports Philadelphia
3. The Eagles wouldn’t be foolish to rest their starters in Week 18. But they’d better be right.  Inquirer.com
4. NFL insider believes Eagles are going to “rest some starters” with the team believing they can still beat the Commanders anyway  Yahoo Sports
5. NFC playoff picture: Eagles’ chances of playing Rams increase after ‘Monday Night Football’  NJ.com

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2. Atlanta Hawks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Live Score and Stats - December 29, 2025 Gametracker  CBS Sports
3. What channel is Thunder vs Hawks on TV tonight? Time, NBA schedule, injury report  The Oklahoman
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Issues Ultimatum to Thunder After Hawks Game  Yahoo Sports
5. Shorthanded Hawks dealt seventh consecutive loss from Thunder  AJC.com

The University of Colorado Boulder Names Fernando Lovo New Director of Athletics - University of ...

1. The University of Colorado Boulder Names Fernando Lovo New Director of Athletics  University of Colorado Athletics
2. After unprecedented success as AD, Fernando Lovo leaves UNM for Colorado  Santa Fe New Mexican
3. Colorado Buffs officially announce Fernando Lovo as new athletic director  Daily Camera
4. Was Deion Sanders' recruiting strategy called out by a Colorado regent?  USA Today
5. Athletics Director Fernando Lovo heads to Colorado with $1.2M annual contract  abqjournal

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1. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second procedure for hiccups  BBC
2. Jair Bolsonaro undergoes second procedure to treat persistent hiccups  The Guardian
3. Brazil's former President Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery to treat hiccups  Reuters
4. Bolsonaro endorses son’s presidential election bid  The Hill
5. Bolsonaro undergoes medical procedure to treat severe hiccups  Fortune

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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. In memoriam: A look back at those who died in 2025  Santa Fe New Mexican

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1. Browns vs. Bengals game time for Week 18 officially announced  Cleveland Browns
2. Bengals QB Burrow to start finale against Browns  ESPN
3. Browns vs Bengals picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 18 game Sunday  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
4. Date, time for Bengals' Week 18 game announced; AFC North title game to air on WLWT next Sunday  WLWT
5. Bengals reveal whether Browns will face Joe Burrow in Week 18  Sports Illustrated