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- Putin vows victory in Ukraine in New Year’s address amid Trump-backed peace talks - Russian President Vladimir Putin's defiant New Year's message contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump's diplomatic push as Ukraine-Russia war approaches fourth year.
- Former FBI official says Americans won't 'bend the knee' to terrorists as New Year's threat elevated - Former FBI official warns terror threat remains elevated for New Year's Eve but urges Americans not to let fear dictate plans as security ramps up.
- Chili's trolls fast-food giants as value meals face backlash from price-weary consumers - Fast-food chains are facing consumer pushback as Chili's targets McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King over rising prices and misleading "value meal" offers.
- San Francisco mayor quietly signs reparations fund that could lead to $5M payments per person - San Francisco mayor signs ordinance creating reparations fund that could grant eligible Black residents up to $5 million each in potential payments.
- US men's soccer star Christian Pulisic reacts to Sydney Sweeney romance rumors - Christian Pulisic dismissed speculation that he was dating Sydney Sweeney, posting on Instagram that the reports about his personal life had been false.
- 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.
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.