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Plus, food trends coming in 2026. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive by Aishvarya Kavi and Katie Rogers

With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure by David M. Halbfinger

Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela by Tyler Pager and Julian E. Barnes

Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could See Wages Garnished in Early 2026 by Emmett Lindner

More Student Loan Borrowers Are Shedding Debts in Bankruptcy by Tara Siegel Bernard

Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions to Midwest by Johnny Diaz

How We’ll Eat in 2026: More Caution, More Crunch by Kim Severson

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