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1. U.S. strikes ISIS in Nigeria. And, holiday shopping was higher than expected

   The U.S. has launched a "deadly strike" against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, according to Trump. And, holiday spending was higher than expected this year.

2. Should the U.S. model its vaccine policy on Denmark's? Experts say we're nothing alike

   The Trump administration wants to revamp U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations to align with some other peer nations, including one tiny country in northern Europe.

3. Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time

   President Trump set the process in motion to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. But his order doesn't automatically revoke laws targeting marijuana, which remains illegal to transport over state lines.

4. As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families

   Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.

5. The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

   The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

6. Want a stronger body this year? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

   If your New Year's resolution is to start resistance training, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Guide to Building Strength and get a month of expert tips on how to create a lasting routine.

7. Amanda Seyfried's tally for 2025: 3 starring roles, 2 Golden Globe nominations

   Amanda Seyfried is up for a Golden Globe for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee, a movie musical about the leader of the Shakers, the 18th-century religious movement that preached celibacy, gender and racial equality, and pacifism.

8. Christmas is over. Here's what to do with your holiday trash

   Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash.

9. Why do airline computer systems fail? What the industry can learn from meltdowns

   Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to ground its planes because of an IT meltdown. We talked to industry leaders about why these systems fail, and what airlines can learn from past disruptions.

10. Ex-State Dept. official on likelihood Kurdish forces join Syrian army before deadline

    NPR's Leila Fadel asks former State Department official Wa'el Alzayat about the prospects of Kurdish forces reaching an agreement to join the Syrian army ahead of an end-of-year deadline.