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U.S. military says 8 killed in strikes on 5 more alleged drug boats — but survivors jumped overboard
The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived. Source link
Zelenskyy's year-end message: Ukraine won't sign 'weak' deal that only prolongs war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his New Year address to the nation, said late Wednesday that Kyiv wanted the war to end, but not at any cost, adding he would not sign a “weak” peace agreement that would only prolong the war. Source link
Trump says he's pausing efforts to send National Guard to Chicago, L.A. and Portland
U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort. Source link
TikTok is rekindling these New Year's rituals. Here's what they mean and where they're from
TikTok is inundated with tips on New Year’s traditions that aim to help people have a prosperous 2026, whether in love, luck, life or all of the above. Many of these longtime rituals, like eating grapes under a table or tossing lentils, have been given new life on social media. Source link
Goldeneyes blanked by Sirens, continue searching for 1st road victory
Kristýna Kaltounková scored early, Savannah Norcross added an insurance goal late and goaltender Kayle Osborne finished off a shutout as the New York Sirens beat the Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-0 on Wednesday. Source link
Craig's Cookies workers vote to unionize at 5 Toronto stores as franchise expands nationally
Nearly 90 employees of Craig’s Cookies have voted to unionize across five shops in Toronto as the Canadian cookie chain expands nationally. Source link
Teacher wins Guinness World Record for working 61 years at the same school
Retired Tennessee teacher Glenda Akin has lived and worked through a whole lot of history. And now she’s made history herself as the Guinness-certified longest serving teacher at the same school . Source link
Richard Smallwood, gospel singer and musical inspiration, dead at 77
Smallwood died Tuesday of complications due to kidney failure, according to his representative. Singer and songwriter Chaka Khan said Smallwood’s music “didn’t just inspire me, it transformed me.” Source link
Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year. Source link