SUMMARY: Millions of people are expected to travel by plane or car for the holiday season, with road congestion increasing by 30%, particularly during the New Year’s weekend. Around 6.4 million people in Florida are expected to travel more than 50 miles. AAA advises avoiding the busy afternoon and evening hours, with some travelers suggesting leaving early to avoid rush-hour traffic. Florida Highway Patrol warns of increased crashes and deaths, urging patience on the roads and caution against aggressive driving. FHP also highlighted the dangers of driving under the influence, with AAA offering free rides and tows through January 2.

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SUMMARY: North Korean troops are reportedly facing heavy casualties and logistical challenges in Russia’s Kursk region due to Ukrainian attacks, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence. They cited significant losses near Novoivanovka, with estimates of 3,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded since their deployment to support Russia’s ongoing war. Ukrainian strikes have also caused supply shortages, including drinking water. Concurrently, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, conducting large-scale missile and drone strikes. Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes aimed at military targets in Russia, specifically a plant producing ballistic missile propellant, to diminish Russian military capabilities.

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SUMMARY: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of four individuals linked to an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officials. This follows the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, killed by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter. The FSB reported that the suspects planned to use a remote-controlled car bomb for one target and an explosive device in an envelope for another. They also arrested a suspect from Uzbekistan, claiming he was recruited by Ukrainian special services. President Putin criticized the security agencies for their failure to prevent Kirillov’s killing, calling it a “major blunder.”

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