The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Day: December 31, 2025
For defense AI, bubble, bubble, toil and … bargains?: 2026 preview
“The bubble is real,” said the founder of the Pentagon’s Joint AI Center, retired Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan. “[But] for the DoD, there could be new opportunities to partner with all kinds of tech companies…if their commercial opportunities start to evapor…
Seahawks make several roster moves as they ready to play 49ers
The Seahawks made several roster moves, signing tackle Amari Kight off the practice squad and welcoming back Derick Hall, who was suspended last week.
6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance
A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.
Cancer, motherhood and RFK Jr’s policies: What Tatiana Schlossberg revealed in her final ‘New Yorker’ essay?
Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy, passed away at 35 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Diagnosed last year, she underwent extensive treatments, including stem cell transplants. In a poignant essay, she voiced concerns about po…
Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules
The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.
Thieves drill into German bank vault and steal tens of millions of euros worth of property
Thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday lull, police said.
Overlooked Stories
We look at some of our best stories of 2025 that you might have missed in the year’s avalanche of news.
California will start 2026 far below peak snowpack, raising concerns about water supply
California will begin 2026 with nearly a quarter of the snow needed to reach peak snowpack levels for the spring.