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• US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria

• Precious metals hit record highs

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Ukraine Peace Deal Progress

• President Trump said Sunday that Ukraine and Russia are "closer than ever before" to a peace deal after hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago, though he warned negotiations could still fail. The meeting followed a 2.5-hour call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• Zelenskyy said a 20-point draft proposal is "about 90% ready." The US has agreed to offer Ukraine NATO-like security guarantees in exchange for Zelenskyy dropping his NATO membership bid. Key issues remain unresolved, including whether Russia can keep roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory it has seized.

• After their meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy called leaders from France, Germany, the UK, Poland, Finland, and the EU to discuss the peace plan, which would require European participation in security guarantees. Trump said he will speak with Putin again and expects to know within weeks whether a deal is possible.

US Hits ISIS in Nigeria

• The United States launched strikes on ISIS camps in northwest Nigeria on Thursday, killing multiple terrorists, according to US Africa Command. The operation targeted ISIS forces that have been attacking communities in the region.

• Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said his government provided intelligence to the US before the strikes and received advanced notice of the operation. He spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for 19 minutes before the strikes began. Nigeria's foreign ministry said the strikes were "precision hits on terrorist targets" and part of "structured security cooperation with international partners."

• President Trump said in November the strikes would target ISIS forces killing Christians, though analysts note most victims of armed groups in northern Nigeria are Muslims.

Winter Storm Cancels 3,000 Flights

• More than 3,000 flights were canceled or delayed across the United States on Sunday following a winter storm that hit the Midwest and Great Lakes during the Christmas-New Year travel period. At least 4,400 flights have been canceled since Friday.

• While the initial storm has weakened, a new arctic air system moving into the Great Plains is expected to bring heavier snow and blizzard conditions through today (Monday). Over 26 million people are under winter weather advisories.

• The upper Midwest and Great Lakes could see up to two feet of snow south of Lake Superior, while freezing rain and ice are the main concerns for the Northeast.

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Quick Stories

US News

• Two helicopters collided midair near Philadelphia on Sunday, killing one person and critically injuring another before both crashed and one burst into flames near a New Jersey airport. (More)

• New York’s subway system is retiring the MetroCard on December 31 and transitioning to OMNY, a tap-to-pay system that accepts credit cards, phones, or other smart devices. (More)

• A Texas father rescued his 15-year-old daughter on Christmas after tracking her phone to find her held at knifepoint in a truck by a stranger who's now charged with kidnapping. (More)

World

• Malaysia's jailed former PM Najib Razak got 15 more years and $3.3 billion in fines Friday for stealing over $700 million from a state investment fund. (More)

• Israel became the first country to recognize Somalia's breakaway region Somaliland as independent, prompting rejection from over 20 nations who warn that it threatens regional peace and security. (More)

• Thailand and Cambodia declared a second ceasefire Saturday after 20 days of fighting that killed 101 people and displaced over 500,000 in their worst border clashes in years. (More)

Business & Economy

• US stock markets closed lower on Friday (S&P -0.03%, Nasdaq -0.09%, Dow -0.04%). The S&P 500 hit a record high and gained for the week. (More)

• Restaurant traffic fell nearly every month in 2025 as diners cut back, sparking intense value wars with McDonald's $5 meals and Chili's promotions driving sales for some chains. (More)

• Silver hit $77 for the first time on Friday, while gold and platinum also reached record highs, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions boosting safe-haven demand. (More)

Sports & Entertainment

• Drake Maye threw four first-half touchdowns as the Patriots crushed the Jets 42-10, clinching the AFC East and keeping them in the race for the conference's top playoff seed. (More)

• Cleveland upset Pittsburgh 13-6, keeping Baltimore's division title hopes alive and setting up a winner-take-all game next week between the Ravens and Steelers in Pittsburgh. (More)

• French actress Brigitte Bardot, who became a 1960s screen icon before dedicating her life to animal rights, died at 91 at her home in southern France. (More)

Science, Health, & Tech

• Scientists found human brains develop much more slowly than monkey brains after birth, with key cells dividing more, which may explain our advanced thinking and susceptibility to neurological disorders. (More)

• Health officials recognized type 5 diabetes this year, a malnutrition-caused form affecting 25 million people that needs different treatment than other types to prevent deadly blood sugar crashes. (More)

• YouTube's algorithm shows new users over 20% AI-generated junk videos designed to farm views, with top channels making an estimated $117 million a year from them. (More)

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