Somaliland: Why has Israel recognised the breakaway African state as independent? - BBC
Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
New Year’s Eve concert is latest cancellation at the Kennedy Center - The Washington Post
Jazz supergroup the Cookers scrapped their New Year’s Eve shows at the center days after a Christmas Eve concert was called off. Other acts have followed suit.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 29, 2025 - Institute for the Study of War
The Kremlin accused Ukraine of conducting a long-range drone strike targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence on December 29.
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills - AP News
Rams, NFC West standings and playoff picture after ‘Monday Night Football’ loss to Falcons - Turf Show Times
The Rams’ playoff seeding now rests fully on Week 18 vs. the Cardinals.
Trump, top aides asked Netanyahu to change policy in occupied West Bank - Axios
Trump asked Netanyahu to avoid provocative steps and "calm things down,"
Judge rules basic Medicaid data can be shared with ICE - NBC News
A federal judge in California ruled Monday that the federal government is allowed to share basic information about Medicaid participants with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid a government push to locate people it believes are in the country unlawfully
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic suffers knee injury, leaves game in Miami - The Denver Post
Jokic limped to the locker room with a knee injury as the Nuggets finished a first half in Miami on Monday.
Trump says he might sue Fed Chair Jerome Powell for ‘gross incompetence’ - The Washington Post
It isn’t clear what specific claims could be brought against Powell or when.
Transcript from October closed hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect released by Utah court - CBS News
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Dow Jones Futures: AppLovin, Nvidia, Palantir, Tesla Slide During Stock Market Drop - Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: AppLovin, Nvidia, Palantir and Tesla sold off Monday during the stock market drop. Fed minutes are due Tuesday.
How a viral video prompted investigations into alleged fraud at day care centers in Minnesota - CBS News
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
LG officially enters the art TV category with the Gallery TV - The Verge
The LG Gallery TV will compete with Samsung’s The Frame as well as the Hisense CanvasTV and TCL Nxtvision art TVs.
National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack - ABC News
A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations
4 things that stood out to Bears coach Ben Johnson in Week 17 loss - Chicago Bears
After watching tape of Sunday night’s 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Bears coach Ben Johnson on Monday spoke about Caleb Williams’ two TD passes, the quarterback’s bond with Colston Loveland and more.
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached - PBS
While every state applied for money from the Rural Health Transformation Program, it won't be distributed equally. And critics worry that the funding might be pulled back if a state's policies don't match up with the administration's.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall on penultimate day of the year - CNBC
Investors will be focused on China's military exercises around Taiwan today, after it announced new drills surrounding the island Monday.
Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning About ‘All That Insane Shit’ - Rolling Stone
Chappell Roan removed her tribute to Brigitte Bardot after learning about the French icon's history of controversial statements.