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Today is December 1st, 2025.

On this day in 1957, the New York City Ballet premiered Agon

a landmark collaboration between composer Igor Stravinsky and choreographer George Balanchine.

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Let's dive into the latest in politics.

According to AP, Congress races against a year-end deadline to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies for millions of enrollees.

Updates from around the globe are next.

The

Reuters reports Russian strikes kill civilians in Ukraine as the U.S. and others pursue diplomacy to ease the war, according to officials.

Sarah Wheaton is here with more details.

Reuters says four civilians die in a new Russian strike on Ukraine.

Ukrainian officials say missiles hit residential areas overnight, injuring several more and damaging homes and power lines.

U.S. and European officials say negotiating teams hold parallel contacts with Moscow and Kyiv,

aimed at easing the war, with no breakthrough announced.

Kyiv urges more air defenses and energy support as winter sets in,

while Moscow repeats demands on territory and sanctions relief.

A senior Ukrainian official calls the strikes, pressure on the talks,

and both sides signal discussions will continue, officials say.

This is Sarah Wheaton for Neural Newscast.

AP reports flooding across South and Southeast Asia has killed more than one, two hundred people

and displaced millions, according to national disaster agencies.

AFP reports Sri Lanka declares a national disaster after cyclone-related flooding that

officials say has killed hundreds.

For economic analysis, here's what's new.

According to Bloomberg and carrier notices, many U.S. shoppers now face surprise bills before delivery, as more packages lose eligibility for the $800 de minimis duty exemption.

Carriers are notifying buyers to pay customs duties and fees before release.

The shift hits online orders from overseas retailers and marketplaces and can add days and extra

cost at the doorstep.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says duties vary by product category and declared value,

and unpaid parcels may be returned.

This is Cassandra Joyce for Neural Newscast.

The latest from the world of innovation.

Reuters cites cybersecurity researchers who say a campaign of malicious browser extensions

dubbed Shady Panda has reached an estimated 4.3 million installs.

Here's today's health news.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it does not find a link between COVID-19 vaccines

and pediatric deaths and continues monitoring safety.

Here's what's making headlines right now.

The

That's our roundup for this hour. Stay with Neural Newscast for updates across news, tech, health, and world affairs.

I'm joined by Matthew Brooks.

From subsidies to cybersecurity, those are the headlines this hour.

We'll update as authorities release new details.

This is Matthew Brooks for Neural Newscast.

That's our coverage for this hour.

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