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Chaos Headlines: Hacks, Trump, AI, and Fallout Finale Shock!

Multiple news sources reported on a diverse array of events ranging from international conflicts and technological advancements to entertainment industry developments and political clashes.

In Ukraine, Kyiv residents faced dire conditions during the fourth winter of Russia's war, enduring extended heat and electricity blackouts due to Russian attacks on the energy grid, according to multiple reports. Families were forced to rely on candles and other emergency measures for survival in sub-zero temperatures.

Domestically, a House Financial Services Committee hearing became contentious when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Representative Maxine Waters clashed over President Trump's tariff policies and their inflationary impact, multiple sources indicated. Waters challenged Bessent on his seemingly contradictory past statements regarding tariffs, citing reports and articles indicating he previously warned investors about their inflationary effects. Bessent defended his position by referencing historical data.

In the realm of cybersecurity, multiple news outlets reported that hackers breached Ivy League institutions Harvard and UPenn. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the data breaches. Separately, the FBI, investigating a Pentagon contractor leak, seized devices from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home, including an iPhone protected by Apple's Lockdown Mode, which they haven't been able to access, according to multiple reports. Agents accessed her work laptop using her fingerprint, but the Justice Department opposes returning the seized devices, leading to a court battle and a standstill order on further searches.

In entertainment news, Apple TV was reportedly planning content expansion in 2026 to compete with streaming giants, according to multiple sources. New Harry Potter-themed apparel was also released. Additionally, the Season 2 finale of Prime Video's "Fallout" left viewers with questions as Lucy (Ella Purnell) attempted to shut down the infrastructure her father Hank (Kyle MacLachlan) helped create, Ghoul (Walton Goggins) neared finding his wife and daughter, and Max (Aaron Moten) fought against Deathclaws, according to Time. The finale reportedly set the stage for a potential war in the Wasteland, with rival factions descending upon New Vegas. Time described the finale as "a satisfying finale that'll have you anxiously anticipating the start of Season 3."

Other news included the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, social media restrictions in Spain, antitrust concerns surrounding Netflix and Google, China's ban on hidden EV door handles, and reviews of laptop backpacks, according to various news sources.

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