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• Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns - Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.
• Fox News’ Mark Levin Warns That ‘Evil and Hatred’ Must Be Beat Back Before a ‘Red Line Is Crossed’ - Fox News' Mark Levin issued a call to action on Wednesday, warning that "evil and hatred" is on the march and must be beat back before a "red line is crossed."
• Girl begged for help months before alleged killing by father, girlfriend — earlier abuse case closed: report - Newly released police records reveal 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste pleaded for help months before allegedly being killed by her father and girlfriend.
• ICE says Politico reporter Josh Gerstein is 'inciting violence against federal agents' after X post - ICE accused Politico reporter Josh Gerstein of "inciting violence against federal agents" on Tuesday after his social media post about Minnesota's "stand-your-ground laws."
• Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026 - Markets and Fed officials themselves see only modest easing in the year ahead.
• Kennedy Center reportedly changed rules before vote to add Trump’s name - Bylaws that would limit voting to Trump-appointed trustees appears to reveal long-held renaming plan
• Fraud engulfs Minnesota as another blue state kicks off New Year with ID for trains — not votes - Critics slam New Jersey's policy requiring photo identification for transit discounts but not voting, calling the disparity evidence of flawed Democratic state priorities.
• New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs charged with assault, strangulation - Diggs' lawyer said Tuesday that the receiver has reached an agreement on a financial settlement with the alleged victim
• Karoline Leavitt warns 'people will be in handcuffs' as feds zero in on Minnesota fraud scandal - Trump administration launches fraud investigation in Minnesota, with White House warning 'people will be in handcuffs' as state officials face pressure.
• Dispatch records from Brown University shooting capture chaos of deadly campus attack - Newly obtained police records reveal chaotic emergency response to Brown University shooting that left two students dead and multiple wounded on Dec. 13.
• Gold, silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins — again - The moves come at the end of a blockbuster year of annual gains for the precious metals.
• Iran launches satellites on Russian rockets as Moscow-Tehran ties deepen - Iran launches three satellites with Russian assistance, showcasing deepening cooperation as they resist Western sanctions and international pressure.
• How $160 million worth of export-controlled Nvidia chips were allegedly smuggled into China - The scheme involved falsifying shipping documents to misclassify the GPUs and hide their true destinations, including China and other prohibited locations.
• Bari Weiss invites George Clooney to newsroom after he said she's 'dismantling CBS News as we speak' - CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss invited actor George Clooney to the network's newsroom after the actor sharply criticized Weiss during an interview with Variety on Tuesday.
• Women Directed Fewer Box Office Hits in 2025, Report Finds - The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 percent in 2024, according to a study from the University of Southern California.
• Buccaneers head coach blunt about Baker Mayfield's play as team faces playoff elimination - Baker Mayfield faced criticism from head coach Todd Bowles as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit one loss away from being eliminated from playoff contention.
• Mamdani Will Be First N.Y.C. Mayor to Use the Quran at His Swearing-In - Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will use two family Qurans and one that belonged to the writer Arturo Schomburg at his two swearing-in ceremonies.
• China’s Xi hails nation's technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors while once again insisting his country would annex self-ruled Taiwan. China plans its economi
• 'Drinks are on me': Middle-class mom's lottery win ushers in New Year's with stunning windfall - A finance manager skipped after-work drinks with a friend and became an instant millionaire. Nikita Muse, a mom of four, won a major lottery prize after years of trying her luck.
• Queen Camilla says she was assaulted on a train as a teenager - In a radio discussion about violence against women, Queen Camilla for the first time described fighting off an attempted sexual assault as a teenager in Britain.
• Clovis educator's organ donations save lives after deadly attack - After a tragic attack, Clovis educator Geoff Bernardi is being remembered as a hero through organ donation, saving multiple lives.
• Suns guard's celebration with teammate costs him $25K after dropping F-bomb during live TV interview - NBA fines Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green $25,000 for dropping F-bomb during teammate's live postgame interview after victory over Washington Wizards.
• Even as Trump Targets Boats in Strikes, Coast Guard Continues Anti-Drug Operations - Cutters are still stopping smugglers and seizing drugs, but the prosecutions of go-fast boat crews are dwindling in a realignment of federal resources.
• Israel says it will bar dozens of aid groups from operating in Gaza - Israel, citing security needs, has imposed strict new conditions on international NGOs that the U.N. and aid groups say could cripple the relief effort in Gaza.
• Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify - House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.
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• US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low - U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applicati
• Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells Border Patrol official his 'day of reckoning is fast approaching' - Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino in a post on X that his "day of reckoning is fast approaching."
• ALEX BERENSON: Minnesota was only the beginning: New York's Medicaid grift is far worse - New York's Medicaid program wastes billions on questionable expenses like cross-state taxi rides, with spending quadrupling since the Affordable Care Act expansion.
• Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026? - The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.
• Nike shares move higher on big insider purchases by CEO Elliott Hill, director Tim Cook after down year - The retailer's insiders picked up shares near the end of a rough year.
• Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next - President Donald Trump engaged Ukraine, Russian leaders throughout 2025 in unprecedented diplomatic push to end the war, including Alaska summit and Mar-a-Lago meetings.
• What to know about new state laws in 2026 on wages, SNAP benefits and climate tax - New state laws taking effect in 2026 will impact Americans through higher minimum wages, tourism taxes and tighter SNAP restrictions across states.
• The nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service - The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering. Just 28% of Americans said they volunteered time to a religious or secular charitable organi
• In Russia, plans to cut mobile internet on New Year’s Eve draw fury - One Russian official called the outage “a break from the endless viewing of unnecessary videos” and urged citizens to deliver holiday greetings in person.
• What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes - On Wednesday, the Malaysian government said a vessel began a new search operation for the missing plane, reigniting hopes the aircraft might finally be found. A previous, massive search in the southern Indian Ocean, where the jet is believ
• Doctors reveal why alcohol causes 'booze butt' and how to prevent it on New Year's - Experiencing digestive issues after drinking alcohol? Medical experts share why some drinks trigger uncomfortable symptoms and offer helpful prevention tips.
• 2025 Most Memorable Technology Moments: December 31, 2025 - Choose between OpenAI releasing Sora text-to-video model, the AI race heating up, or Waymo driverless cars launching in cities across the country
• Mamdani 'accidentally honors' free market with subway station ceremony, Washington Post argues - The Washington Post editorial board criticized NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's subway station inauguration plan, arguing it inadvertently honored capitalism.
• NFL legend Brett Favre shares update on tough battle with Parkinson's disease - NFL legend Brett Favre, 56, shared an update on his harrowing battle with Parkinson's disease during the latest episode of his podcast on Monday.
• Exclusive: China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say - China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain. The mandate is one
• Thieves tunnel into bank vault, steal millions from safe-deposit boxes - Millions of dollars in valuables may have been stolen after thieves drilled through a basement wall and got away undetected, Gelsenkirchen, Germany, police say.
• Body found during search for missing Texas teen as another girl disappears and more top headlines - Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
• Democrats had major election victories in 2025, but wins don’t erase party’s critical weaknesses - Democrats scored major victories in 2025 elections despite brand challenges. DNC chair sees silver lining as party prepares for crucial midterms ahead.
• Never lose your car with Maps parking tools - Learn how to set up Google Maps and Apple Maps on your phone to automatically remember where you parked. Step-by-step instructions for enabling location services and parking detection.
• They, Too, Died After Beatings by Guards. No One Raised an Alarm. - Two brutal killings, less than three months apart, in New York State’s prison system raised troubling questions: Had other inmates met similar fates?
• Redacting Andrew files ‘like removing Trump from Epstein documents’ - Cabinet Office accused of cover-up after release of official papers referring to the King’s brother blocked
• Exclusive-Drugmakers raise US prices on 350 medicines despite pressure from Trump - NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Drugmakers plan to raise U. prices on at least 350 branded medications including vaccines against COVID, RSV and shingles and blockbuster cancer treatment Ibrance, even as the Trump administration pressures them
• Retail investors close out one of their best years ever. How they beat Wall Street at their own game - Mom-and-pop investors bought the dip at key points, giving them outsized benefits from the market's run this year.
• Sports world poised for chaotically busy 2026 with FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in store - From the FIFA World Cup, to the Winter Olympics, to Super Bowl LX, the 2026 sporting world is set for some of the biggest events in recent memory.
• How Russia Is Brutalizing Its Own Soldiers, and More Than 5 Million Pages of Epstein Files - Plus, the viral video that got the White House’s attention.