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1. Greetings from Vienna, where an imperial palace hosts a holiday market for all

   Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

2. Why flu cases are surging this season. And, protests erupt in Iran over the economy

   The flu is spreading rapidly across the U.S. this season, and it is expected to get worse. And, protests have erupted across Iran over the country's troubled economy.

3. His brother's mental illness isolated his family. Now he's helping other caregivers

   When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A new solution offers them support.

4. Out with the mayo: How Ukrainians reclaim holiday food

   For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu.

5. Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance

   Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.

6. Why do we make New Year's resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition

   One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians.

7. A little boy gave her hope for her foster daughter's future

   At a neighborhood park, a young boy noticed Natalie's young foster daughter using a walker. His reaction left Natalie with an unexpected feeling of hope for the future.

8. In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war

   Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.

9. Morning news brief

   Trump says the U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims was used by drug smugglers, protests over economy flood Iran, flu cases in the U.S are on the rise, CDC data shows.

10. National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack

    Nearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.