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Nick Kyrgios triumphs in Battle of the Sexes, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3. The Australian star showcases his skills, sparking debates on gender and competition in tennis.

Brace for a powerful winter storm: Snow, ice, and severe weather sweep across the country, causing travel chaos and plunging temperatures. Upper Midwest faces whiteout conditions, while South braces for thunderstorms. New England anticipates freezing rain, and California catches a break after deadly storms.

Bangladeshs National Citizen Party, a student-led group, forms an electoral alliance with Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, aiming for unity in Februarys parliamentary election. The move, led by Nahid Islam, faces internal backlash, with key members resigning, citing ideological clashes. Jamaat-e-Islami, despite controversies, holds a loyal base. Polls show BNP leading, NCP at six percent. The alliance may boost votes but could harm NCPs future.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes successful hernia surgery, endorses son for 2026 presidential race amid coup plot conviction and ongoing legal appeals.

New York Citys MetroCard, a staple for over three decades, is retiring in favor of OMNY, a contactless tap-and-go payment system. OMNY, already used in over 90% of subway and bus rides, offers a seamless payment experience similar to buying coffee or groceries. The switch, set for December 31, 2025, will save the transit authority millions annually and provide unlimited trips after twelve rides. Despite some holdouts, the city is moving towards a more tech-savvy commute.

Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia meet in China to discuss a new ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border fighting. China, the U.S., and Malaysia are mediating the talks, with China providing emergency aid and pledging to support a lasting peace. The ceasefire allows displaced people to return home, and a trilateral meeting is scheduled for Monday.

2026 promises a spectacular celestial showcase, with NASAs Artemis mission to the moon, Blue Origins Blue Moon lander prototype, and Chinas lunar rover and hopper. Three supermoons will dazzle, including a Christmas Eve one just 221,000 miles away. The sun steals the spotlight with a ring-of-fire eclipse and a total solar eclipse, while six and then another planetary parade will wow skywatchers. The interstellar comet 3E/Atlas visits Jupiter before leaving for a decade. New space weather tools will enhance our viewing experience, making 2026 an unforgettable year for skywatchers.

Heavy rain in Gaza Strip floods displacement camps, causing hypothermia deaths and damaging homes. Aid efforts fall short, leaving families in Khan Younis struggling to stay dry amidst harsh winter conditions.