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Headlines From The Times - U.S. Fighter Jets in Puerto Rico, Kennedy Center Renaming Prompts Performer Cancellations, National Guard Patrols New Orleans, Newsom Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of SoCal Rain, 2026 Rose Parade, Sydney Commemorates Bondi Beach Victims

The United States military presence is growing in the Caribbean, with the Southern Command estimating about 15,000 personnel in the region, as tensions continue to build with Venezuela. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., fallout continues after President Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center — jazz supergroup The Cookers are pulling out of their New Year's Eve show there. Also, the National Guard is no longer in Los Angeles, but they’re patrolling New Orleans —  exactly one year after a New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street that took the lives of 14 people. In California, the New Year is bringing a new round of rain to the southern part of the state, but even bad weather can't stop the 137th Rose Parade from marching through downtown Pasadena. And as people around the world ring in 2026, there will be partying, but also introspection and reflection; at a New Year's event in Sydney, Australia, a moment of silence – representing a nation's path towards healing — took place to remember the victims of a recent anitsemitic terrorist attack. Read more at LATimes.com.

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Consider This from NPR - Tips to set yourself up for success in 2026

The new year is a time to set goals. But daily life often gets in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR’s Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra give us some practical, daily life tips that can set us up for success in 2026. 

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Marketplace All-in-One - The year in charitable giving

The winter holiday season is a key time for nonprofit fundraising — an estimated 30% of annual giving happens in December. But in 2025, highly publicized federal cuts resulted in an individual giving boost throughout the year. In this episode, some nonprofits worry demand will soon outgrow those private donations. Plus: Latino immigrants say deportation fears are reminiscent of the Covid-19 lockdown, communities fight to buy back private utilities, and “This Is Uncomfortable” host Reema Khrais gives tips for sticking to financial New Year’s resolutions.


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Motley Fool Money - Investing in 2026: A Plan You Can Stick With

Another profitable year is in the books for investors. Whether you invested in 2025 or are looking to get started, this episode is for you! Our hosts discuss some of the reasons why people struggle to make those New Year's resolutions work, and share tips on how they've built frameworks that can help you build a plan that works for you. Never made a resolution? Neither has one of today's hosts!


Companies discussed: LMND, NVDA, AMD, CELH, SHOP, DG


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Marketplace All-in-One - From “This Is Uncomfortable”: “You’ll never be ready to buy a home”

Hey smarties! Happy New Year. We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from our friends over at “This Is Uncomfortable.” Reema Khrais and the team are getting ready to relaunch the show on Jan. 15. Stay tuned for new episodes!


When newlyweds Chantal and Travis Lisback started searching for their dream home in Seattle, they weren’t entirely on the same page. Chantal was eager to settle down as soon as possible, while Travis was more comfortable waiting a few years. As the search dragged on, what began as a shared dream started to feel more like a standoff. 


This week, a story about how a big life decision can bring to light the money and communication issues you didn’t know were there. Plus, later in the episode, Chantal and Travis sit down with financial therapist Aja Evans to unpack what’s happening beneath the surface, and how to approach money fights with more care and intention. 


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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #508 – “Bot or Not” with Miles Bugg, Nick Morgan-Moore, & Warren Tidwell

In this episode, Rivers is back in his hometown of Auburn, Alabama, cuttin' it up with some of the finest folks East Alabama has to offer in the "Squalor Parlour." Joining him are Auburn legend Miles Bugg, comedian Nick Morgan-Moore, and community organizer extraordinaire Warren Tidwell. We start by chugging the new Liquid Death energy drink. From there, Miles and Rivers share a wild tale involving an old friend's eyebrow-raising proposal tied to a Russian love bot website. We share some of our best-ofs for 2025, and about the most underrated villain of the year: FBI Director Kash Patel. Kash was recently on a podcast with his girlfriend talking about Uber Eats and Netflix, when he was supposed to be out looking for a triple murderer. We talk a bit about a new use for J.D. Vance's memoir and "Riders on the Storm" by The Doors is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Give us a listen, folks! Happy New Year. Follow Miles Bugg on Instagram @BioBugg Follow Nick Morgan-Moore on Instagram @NickWMM Follow Warren Tidwell on Instagram @FireByFriction and support the Alabama Center for Rural Organizing and Systemic Solutions here: https://www.ACROSSAlabama.org Follow the show on social media @TheGoodsPod. Rivers is @RiversLangley Sam is @SlamHarter Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for the UNCUT video version of this episode as well as TONS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt here: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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State of the World from NPR - Looking Back: Turtles in India Making a Comeback

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit the story of the olive ridley turtle in India.  Their population has rebounded after years of efforts to stem their decline.  We go to a turtle festival on India's coast and hear tourists cheer on turtle hatchlings as they head to the ocean.

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