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12 communication habits to ditch in 2026 TIME · Angela Haupt If you want to give people something to talk about in the New Year, make it the way you’re connecting with them.

The fight for young men intensifies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections NBC News · Allan Smith Democrats believe they’re making progress, while Republicans say they’re focused on ensuring those inconsistent voters turn out. Trump’s year of media capture Rolling Stone · John Avlon The president spent 2025 attacking the press, further eroding the First Amendment and empowering autocrats around the world. 10 times that 2025 tried to stop kids from growing up Reason.com · Lenore Skenazy Parents faced arrests, investigations, and fear-driven rules — but there was also meaningful progress toward normalizing independence.

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Sure, the newspaper informed Associated Press · Michael Weissenstein But as it fades, those who used it for other things must adjust, too. 4 money moves to make before the end of the year USA TODAY Money · Rachel Barber Economic uncertainty seemed to define 2025, but the holiday season offers an opportune moment to reflect on and boost your personal finances. Brigitte Bardot, sultry sex kitten of French cinema, dies at 91 hollywoodreporter.com · Jordan Mintzer The provocative actress starred in “And God Created Woman,” “The Truth” and “Contempt,” stirring audiences around the world. The year of A’ja Wilson frontofficesports.com · Annie Costabile The WNBA star dominated basketball over the past 12 months in a way no man or woman has before. David Spade says he spent 25 years trying to get Eddie Murphy to stop hating him Entertainment Weekly · Shania Russell Despite having “some bumps in the road along the way,” all is now well between the two “SNL” alums. This painting is missing NPR · Jennifer Vanasco Do you have it?

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