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1. FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

   The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

2. From chess to a medical mystery: Great global reads from 2025 you may have missed

   We published hundreds of stories on global health and development each year. Some are... alas... a bit underappreciated by readers. We've asked our staff for their favorite overlooked posts of 2025.

3. The U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee for now, Zelenskyy says

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States is offering his country security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.

4. Trump says Ukraine peace is closer. And, how funding cuts affect anti-poverty groups

   Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.

5. 'Raising questions' isn't enough. The best films of the year took a stance

   Now is not the time for subtlety, nostalgia or neutrality on screen.

6. Why do so many people ring in the new year on Jan. 1?

   Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.

7. A 'very aesthetic person,' President Trump says being a builder is his second job

   President Trump was a builder before he took office, but he has continued it as a hobby in the White House.

8. Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 — and one pleasant surprise

   A suite of pro-EV federal policies have been reversed. Well-known vehicles have been discontinued. Sales plummeted. But interest is holding steady.

9. Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks

   Teen use of AI chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.

10. Many farmers are going into 2026 on the brink

    President Trump says 2026 will be better for American farmers, thanks in part to $12 billion in new federal "bridge payments." But optimism remains hard to come by in farm country.