CNN 5 Things Mar-A-Lago Peace Talks, Winter Weather Warnings, NJ Helicopter Crash and more
Dec 29, 2025
The podcast dives into the surprising progress of peace talks between Trump and Ukraine’s leader, with a 20-point plan on the table. A fierce winter storm wreaks havoc across the Midwest and Northeast, leading to travel chaos. It also covers the tragic midair collision of two helicopters in New Jersey, resulting in at least one fatality. Meanwhile, a train derailment in Mexico claims multiple lives, and New York bids farewell to its MetroCard as the MTA transitions to contactless payments.
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Progress Report On Mar-a-Lago Peace Talks
- Trump and Zelenskyy reported broad agreement on a multi-point peace framework after Mar-a-Lago talks.
- Key sticking points remain land concessions and the status of Zaporizhia nuclear plant.
Widespread Winter Storm Disrupts Travel
- A powerful winter storm brought blizzard conditions, thunderstorms and tornado threats across large US regions.
- Over 30 million people faced alerts and major travel disruptions including closed interstates and flight cancellations.
NJ Mid-Air Helicopter Collision
- Two helicopters collided mid-air near Hamilton Municipal Airport in southern New Jersey, leaving wreckage described as mangled metal on fire.
- Officials reported at least one death, one injury, and said NTSB will lead the investigation.