CNN 5 Things Mar-A-Lago Peace Talks, Winter Weather Warnings, NJ Helicopter Crash and more
Dec 29, 2025
Tensions ease as President Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy discuss a potential peace plan. A powerful winter storm disrupts travel across the U.S., causing blizzard warnings and flight delays. Tragedy strikes in New Jersey with a midair helicopter collision under investigation. In Mexico, a newly inaugurated train derails, resulting in casualties. Lastly, New Yorkers bid farewell to the iconic MetroCard as the city transitions to a contactless fare system.
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Progress Reported In Mar‑a‑Lago Talks
- President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported progress toward a 20-point peace plan and security guarantees after talks at Mar-a-Lago.
- Trump and Zelenskyy still face thorny issues like land concessions and the Zaporizhia plant that require further negotiation.
Widespread Winter Storm Disrupts Travel
- A powerful winter storm brought blizzard conditions, thunderstorms and tornado risks across a broad swath of the U.S. affecting travel and millions under alerts.
- Roads and major hubs like O'Hare faced closures and thousands of flight delays or cancellations during a peak holiday period.
Devastating Mid‑Air Helicopter Collision
- Two helicopters collided mid-air near Hamilton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey, leaving at least one person dead and another injured.
- The crash scene was described by Fire Chief Mockrey as a pile of mangled metal that was on fire and barely recognizable as helicopters.