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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is optimistic about the agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Yesterday, US and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva to discuss President Trump’s peace plan. The President has set a deadline of Thursday for Ukraine to agree on a 28-point plan. European leaders are skeptical and believe the plan needs to be developed further.

• The Europeans feel neglected, even though they were involved in some of the Geneva meetings. That’s because European heads of state weren’t consulted when the peace plan was drafted, explains NPR’s Rob Schmitz. first upThis is a significant oversight by those leaders, given that the plan included numerous commitments on their part, including billions of dollars for the reconstruction of Ukraine as well as participation in an emergency blueprint if the resolution was violated, The Kremlin has ignored the Geneva talks, It is expected that America will negotiate separately with Russia,

Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly announced on Friday that she will resign from Congress Effective from January 5. The congresswoman rose to prominence as one of Trump’s biggest defenders, but she has recently become one of his biggest critics, saying he has abandoned his agenda.

• From Green’s perspective, she has not changed on her political stances.NPR’s Stephen Fowler says. It is Trump and others in his party who have not been consistent in their America First orthodoxy. Fowler says it is important to recognize that the President is not a traditional conservative, and that his return to office was based on seeing diverse groups and demographics with different ideologies and policies unite under the America First banner and embrace his interpretation of the meaning of conservatism.

Over the weekend, both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The ceasefire has been in place for a little more than six weeks. Yesterday, Israel also struck the Lebanese capital Beirut for the first time since June, killing a Hezbollah commander. The action has left many people concerned about the nearly year-long ceasefire there.

• Most of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been completed. According to NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf, the next phase includes establishing an international stabilization force in Gaza. But there are still many questions about who will constitute that force and how they will be trained. Lonsdorf says it may seem contradictory to still discuss a ceasefire when so many people are being killed and both sides accuse the other of violations, but the agreement holds, and there has been no full return to war.

cost of living

NPR’s series Cost of living: the price we pay It’s examining what’s causing prices to rise and how people are coping after years of harsh inflation.

Over the past 30 years, average tuition for public and private four-year colleges has nearly doubled when adjusted for inflation. Many families do not pay the full tuition amount because students receive financial or merit aid. That reduced cost is known as the net price. But the net price is also higher than it was two decades ago. What is causing the cost of college to rise so rapidly?

• 💰 Reduction in state funding has been a significant issue for public institutions. As legislatures cut funding, colleges were forced to raise tuition to make up the shortfall.
• 💰 A high price can determine prestige, and some wealthy families are willing to pay it. For example, 40% of Harvard’s incoming class pay full tuition.
• 💰 College prices vary from institution to institution and state to state. Families often don’t know the total cost of a school until late in the admissions process, making it difficult to compare options.

Hear why the cost of college has increased so dramatically. This week, the series will explore the cost of holiday shopping. Stay updated with the latest stories here.

How are high prices changing the way you live? to fill this form To share your story with NPR.

live a better life

living a better life is one special series About what it takes to stay healthy in America.

By some estimates, half of all women experience hair loss at some point in their lives. Although there are some scientifically supported solutions to hair loss, not every solution is effective for everyone or for every type of hair loss. Here’s what to know and how to get help:

• 💇‍♀️ Hair falls out in an orderly manner, so having flakes in the drain doesn’t mean you should worry about bald spots.
• 💇‍♀️ The most common cause of permanent hair loss is androgenic alopecia, which usually starts on the top of the head in women. If you part your hair, you may notice the area becoming wider, exposing more of your scalp.
• 💇‍♀️ If you’re unsure about the type of hair loss you’re experiencing, an in-person appointment may be your best option to begin with. However, telehealth companies may be a good option when dermatologists have long waiting lists for appointments.

3 things to know before you go

1. Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia. in an essay the new Yorker, She revealed that her cancer is incurable.
2. NPR’s Books We Love returns this year with more than 380 titles selected by NPR staff and trusted critics. From cookbooks to mysteries and thrillers, check out the extensive list for your next read.
3. A homeless advocacy organization within the Cincinnati Public Schools system will help more than 4,000 homeless students and their families by providing a designated space to sleep in their cars while they wait for housing. The program will launch in March 2026. (via WBUR)

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