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Russia hits Kyiv before Zelenskyy–Trump talks as US pundits fret approval ratings; Philly faces freezing rain and a deadly icy crash; CIA’s missing plutonium mystery resurfaces; voice-hijacked humanoid robots spook researchers; sports pages roar (England stuns at MCG, Littler marches on); Mulatu Astatke bids farewell; and front pages juggle Ukraine and a celebrity wedding
Philadelphia Region Weather, Showers and Possible Freezing Rain
AccuWeather says the Philadelphia area could see isolated showers Sunday, with a chance of freezing rain in parts of the northern Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, because winter always needs a little extra chaos.
Front Pages Juggle Ukraine War Developments and a Celebrity Wedding
Sunday’s papers split their attention between war developments and peace prospects in Ukraine, and the high-profile wedding of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay, proving that humanity can process ballistic missiles and table settings in the same emotional register.
Russia Hits Kyiv Ahead of Zelenskyy and Trump Talks
Authorities say Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring 27. The attack came a day before scheduled talks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. leader Donald Trump.
Kate McCann on the Long Aftermath of Madeleine’s Disappearance
Kate McCann described the lasting toll of Madeleine’s 2007 disappearance, daily fear, exhaustion, and the strain of living between hope and heartbreak. She urged timely support for families of missing children and highlighted the UK helpline charity SafeCall. Her comments follow renewed distress after harassment by a woman who falsely claimed to be Madeleine and was sentenced to six months in prison.
Karl Rove Warns Trump About First-Year Approval Ratings
Republican strategist Karl Rove said the Trump administration should spend more time promoting its accomplishments ahead of the midterms, warning President Trump was on track to end the year with historically low first-year approval ratings.
A Nuclear-Powered Mystery, The CIA and a Missing Plutonium Generator
A plutonium-fueled generator reportedly vanished during a secret U.S. mission on one of the world’s highest mountains, and the government still has not publicly explained what happened. Comforting, in the same way a smoke alarm with no batteries is “minimalist.”
MCG Curator “In Shock” After England’s Two-Day Boxing Day Test Win
Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page said he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day win over Australia in the Boxing Day Test, a result that apparently arrived so fast the pitch did not have time to blink.
Mulatu Astatke Plays Final Live Concert
Mulatu Astatke, widely known as the godfather of Ethiopian jazz, has played his last live concert after a six-decade career blending Ethiopian sounds with global jazz influences.
Researchers Demonstrate Voice-Based Humanoid Robot Hijack That Spreads
Cybersecurity researchers from DARKNAVY showed a commercially available humanoid robot could be taken over using spoken commands that exploit weaknesses in AI control systems. In the test, the compromised robot used short-range wireless communication to pass the exploit to a second robot that was not network-connected, illustrating how an initial breach could spread across multiple machines. The hijacked robot was also made to move toward a mannequin and strike it to demonstrate potential physical risk.
PDC World Championship, Littler Advances, Bunting Out
Luke Littler cruised into round four to reach the last 16, while fourth seed Stephen Bunting became the highest-ranked player eliminated from this year’s PDC World Championship.
Gloucester County Crash, Woman Dies After Vehicle Slides on Ice into Water
Police say a 26-year-old woman from Franklin Township died Saturday morning after her 2025 Kia Sportage slid on an icy stretch of W. Malaga Road near Bracken Drive in Monroe Township, Gloucester County, left the road into a small body of water, and overturned. A passerby found the vehicle just after 9 a.m., and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call 856-875-2940 or submit a tip.
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