The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Syrian Arab Republic. Begin Text. Under the auspices of the United States, senior Israeli and Syrian officials met in Paris. Pres…

State.gov

Joint Statement on the Trilateral Meeting Between the Governments of the United States of America, the State of Israel, and the Syrian Arab Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-California) died early Tuesday, according to a statement from his office. He was 65.
His tragic and unexpected passing leaves a deep impact on many, said the statement, which di… [+159 chars]

The death of the seven-term congressman, coupled with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vacating her seat Tuesday, means Republicans are likely to face trouble advancing partisan legislation.

The Washington Post

Republican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOP’s House majority - The Washington Post

ABC News

Uvalde officer was told location of gunman but he failed to act, prosecutors say - ABC News

Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear.
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Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear

NBC News

Dread Pap smears? Federal guidelines now allow for a self-swab HPV test - NBC News

NEW YORK (AP) After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit The Housemaid is getting a sequel. 
Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on The Housema… [+1189 chars]

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on “The Housemaid’s Secret” later this year. The film will be based on the second of Fre…

Associated Press

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel - AP News

The upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea andromeda sleeps for roughly 8 hours a day.Credit: Shahar Shabtai/Alamy
Neither jellyfish nor sea anemones have brains. But these animals sleep in ways strikingly… [+2403 chars]

Studying ancient sea creatures’ snoozing habits could shed light on the origins of sleep.

Nature.com

Jellyfish sleep like humans — even though they don’t have brains - Nature

The prime minister has drawn a series of sharp dividing lines with Nigel Farage's Reform UK, in an attempt to begin reviving Labour's and his own political fortunes in the new year.
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The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

BBC News

Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers - BBC

Shiona McCallum,Senior technology reporter, CES in Las Vegas,
Emma Calder,Technology reporters
Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says wil… [+4586 chars]

Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' dismay - BBC

The state reports a case of bird flu has been discovered in Franklin County.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture &amp; Consumer Services said a 'backyard flock' tested positive for High Pat… [+964 chars]

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services says a 'backyard flock' has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Franklin County.

WRAL.com

Backyard flock in Franklin County tests positive for bird flu - WRAL

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The GX7 can switch between 720Hz and 540Hz modes for different games.
The GX7 can switch between 720Hz and 540Hz modes for different games.
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Tom WarrenClose… [+2502 chars]

LG is launching a new OLED gaming monitor that can do 720Hz or 520Hz modes. The GX7 is LG’s fastest and brightness OLED gaming monitor yet.

The Verge

LG’s fastest and brightest OLED gaming monitor is $999.99 - The Verge

On Oct. 15, 1929, the Yale economist Irving Fisher gave a small speech to an industry organization in New York City. It was the type of speech that would have been forgotten by history. But The New Y… [+6502 chars]

Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls.

Attempting to predict the economy in 2026 : Planet Money - NPR

The seven-time Super Bowl winner is the newest sports legend to attempt to replicate his on-field success as a front-office executive at the NFL’s most dysfunctional franchise

The Wall Street Journal

Tom Brady’s Latest Hail Mary: Saving the Raiders - The Wall Street Journal

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vaticans 2025 Holy Year by denouncing todays consumerist and anti-foreigner sentiment, capping a Jubilee that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a h… [+4258 chars]

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year by denouncing today’s consumerist and anti-foreigner sentiment, capping a Jubilee that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a historic transition to the first American pontiff

Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia - NBC News

Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter
Singer and actress Ashley Tisdale has spoken out about being "brought to tears" by being a member of a "toxic mom group", which she ultimately decided to leave.… [+2598 chars]

The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being "brought to tears".

Ashley Tisdale says she quit her 'toxic mom group' - BBC

For 18 teams, the NFL season is over. In the AFC, a few of the nine nonplayoff teams are stunners. 
After making it to the postseason for a decade straight, including five Super Bowl appearances and… [+28700 chars]

Baltimore and Kansas City receive failing grades, with both teams falling short of their lofty preseason expectations.

Sports Illustrated

2025 Final Grades for AFC Teams: Ravens and Chiefs Fall From Grace - Sports Illustrated

Tuesday’s “First Call” has some trash talk from Le’Veon Bell toward a current Steelers defensive back. A former Pitt standout thinks the Steelers have little hope in their next game against Houston.… [+5290 chars]

Tuesday&rsquo;s &ldquo;First Call&rdquo; has some trash talk from Le&rsquo;Veon Bell toward a current Steelers defensive back. A former Pitt standout thinks the Steelers have little hope in their next game against Houston. Russell Wilson may have cost his cur…

TribLIVE

First Call: Stunning stat about Steelers-Ravens final kick; Russell Wilson’s potentially costly comment - TribLIVE.com

Seoul, South Korea Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung, held their second summit in two months on Monday in a bid to steer the complex ties between their nati… [+11338 chars]

Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.

Al Jazeera English

Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit? - Al Jazeera

Mexico should indeed be concerned, and Mexico is going to have to thread the needle very carefully, said Arturo Sarukhán, Mexicos ambassador to the U.S. during the George W. Bush and Obama administra… [+6510 chars]

Trump’s rhetoric, including his suggestion over the weekend that Washington may have to “do something” about cartels that are “running Mexico,” is reviving fears in Mexico City.

Politico

‘Mexico should indeed be concerned’: Trump’s threats rattle Mexican officials, businesses - Politico

FOXBOROUGH - By nature, professional athletes are competitive. That quality is inherent.
But there are levels of competitiveness that often separate the superstars from the mere mortals. 
Quarterba… [+9970 chars]

Patriots players talk about Drake Maye's uber-competitiveness and hatred of losing at anything.

Politics