Welcome to 2025. Reflect on the big and difficult moments of the year and find small pockets of joy. The Asia Morning Briefing bids farewell to 2024. The U.S. military carries out strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. Puerto Rico experiences a sweeping blackout. Russia's troops use electric scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs to swarm Ukrainian positions. Jimmy Carter's hometown mourns his death. Elon Musk stays at Mar-a-Lago. Myanmar becomes a playground for warlords and drug syndicates. Sudan's paramilitary commanders are linked to atrocities. The S&P 500 is set to post back-to-back annual gains. Wayne Rooney leaves his position as head coach of Plymouth Argyle. Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played through breast cancer. David Sanger and Kim Severson share predictions for 2025. Readers share their successful resolutions. Cook roasted salmon with miso cream. Sign up for Well's 5-day challenge. Check out Pluto TV for a random but great movie. Play the Spelling Bee and solve today's Mini Crossword and Wordle.
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