Amanda Seyfried Attends a Q&A for Her New Film in Palm Springs, Calif., Plus Paul Mescal, Michelle Yeoh and More

Celebrities have been everywhere this week!Amanda Seyfried,Teyana TaylorandChase Infinitiattend events at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, Calif., whilePaul Mescal is spotted at a screening in L.A. Meanwhile,Michelle Yeohglows at a tourism initiative in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!

Amanda Seyfried attends a Q&A for her new film,The Testament of Ann Lee,at the Palm Springs Film Festival in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 3.

Special Screening

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Paul Mescal smiles at a special screening of his filmHamnetat The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 2.

Pure Radiance

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Michelle Yeoh glows at a launch event for the tourism promotion initiative "Visit Malaysia" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Jan. 3.

Film Fest Fun

Teyana Taylor beams at the Palm Springs International Film Fest in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 3.

Boss Energy

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Chase Infiniti kept things understated and stylish in a gray blazer during an event at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 3.

Hosting Duties

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Craig Melvin,Hoda KotbandAl Rokerhost the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade in New York City on Jan. 1.

Visiting the Border

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Angelina Jolievisits the Egyptian side of the Rafah Border Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Jan. 2.

Dashing Delight

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James Marsdenmakes a dashing appearance as he steps out in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 30.

New York's New Chapter

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Mandy Patinkinsings at the inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohrarn Mamdani at the New York City Hall on Jan. 1.

Leather Bound

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Bella Hadidmakes a style statement in a furry coat, leather pants and matching gloves as she heads out to Matsuhisa restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, on Jan. 1.

Glamorous Hosts

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Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvinhost a dazzling New Year's Eve event in association with Casamigos at Honey's at Star Love cockatil bar in Los Angeles on Dec. 31.

Winning Tradition

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Brian Baumgartner(left) douses Rhett Lashlee, head coach of the Southern Methodist University Mustangs, with eggnog after winning the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl game against the Arizona Wildcats on Jan. 2 in San Diego, California.

Colorado Chic

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Rachel Zoesteps out in a glamorous ensemble at Casa Tua in Aspen, Colorado, on Jan. 2.

On the Mic

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Nikki Glaserperforms at The Ice House Comedy Club on Jan. 2 in Pasadena, California.

Game Time

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Pat Sajakattends the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers in Miami on Jan. 2.

Fuzzy and Cozy

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Kim Kardashianfights the chilly elements in a fuzzy coat while on a shopping spree in Aspen on Jan. 1.

Keeping Cool

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Bella Hadidis shaded up while also doing some shopping in Aspen on Jan. 1.

Shimmer and Shine

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Ariana Madixrocks an apropos shimmering gown for a New Year's Eve party at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas on Dec. 31.

Rainy Days

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Jerry O'Connellenjoys the rainy weather while at theStar Trek60th Anniversary Rose Parade Float Celebration on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif.

In with the New

Brooks Naderrocks a sexy bodysuit while celebrating the New Year in Aspen on Dec. 31.

Big Celebration

Nina Dobrevis all smiles at Palm Tree Crew's annual St. Barths New Year's Eve celebration at Gyp Sea Beach Club, sponsored by Whispering Angel, on Dec. 31.

Music Man

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David Guetta arrives for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach presentation of New Year's Eve 2026 on Dec. 31 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Good Times

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George Takeihas a prosperous New Year's Day during theStar Trek60th Anniversary Rose Parade Float Celebration on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif.

Under My Umbrella

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Rebecca Romijn,Tig Notaroand Karim Diane are a dynamic trio at theStar Trek60th Anniversary Rose Parade Float Celebration on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif.

In Bright Colors

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Julia Foxis spotted while out and about in a colorful ensemble on Dec. 31 in Los Angeles.

Midnight Madness

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Russell Wilson, Ciara,Maren Morris,Ryan SeacrestandDiana Rossmark the official kickoff to 2026 at the end of theDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrestbroadcast in N.Y.C.'s Times Square Jan. 1.

She's Got 'Flare'

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Demi Lovatocaps off an exciting 2025 that includedher wedding to Jordan "Jutes" Lutesby performing onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacreston Dec. 31.

What a Star

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Mariah Careygets decked out in diamonds (more than 70 carats of Hamilton Jewelers sparkle!) for her own appearance onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31.

Banana Ball Drop

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Ryan Seacrest and Rita Oralook like team players as they top their New Year's Eve finery with Savannah Bananas jerseys whileco-hosting theDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evebroadcastin N.Y.C. Dec. 31.

We Glove to See It

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Maren Morris belts it out during her performance onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31 in N.Y.C.

'Golden' Girls

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The singing voices ofKPop Demon Hunters'HUNTR/X, Rei Ami, EJAE and Audrey Nuna, continue their year of domination with an appearance onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31.

Smooches and Smiles

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Russell Wilson is ready for his kiss from wife Ciara as the two ring in the new year onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrestin N.Y.C. Dec. 31.

Philly Fanatic

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L.L. Cool J performs during Philadelphia's New Year's Eve celebrations wearing a bedazzled mask and plush emerald coat.

Model Behavior

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Bella Hadid gets all gussied up for her New Year's Eve dinner in Aspen, Colo.

String Theory

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Keith Urban plays out his 2025 (which included a divorce from Nicole Kidman) onNew Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash.

Belle of the Ball Drop

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Diana Ross gets the party started — no wait, sheisthe party — while performing onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrestin N.Y.C. Dec. 31.

Fireball Drop

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Yes, we're going to keep making "ball drop" puns, sorry! Pitbull and Lil Jon unite to get everyone on the dance floor as part ofDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31.

Hallmark of a Good Night

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Jonathan Bennett proves he can be hunkylong after the Hallmark holidayswhile making his way to the stage forDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrestin N.Y.C. Dec. 31.

The Right Stuff

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New (Year's Eve) Kids on the Block! Danny Wood, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight hit the stage forDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

Hat's a Wrap

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Jason Aldean performs onstage duringNew Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bashon Dec. 31.

Confetti King

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50 Cent smiles amid a cannon's worth of confetti during his performance onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31.

Warm and Fuzzy

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Lainey Wilson gets out the guitar and a very cozy coat for her performance onNew Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big BashDec. 31.

Glitter Girl

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Madison Beer serves up silver sparkles to perform onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31.

Music Man

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Charlie Puth opts for a less sparkly look for his performance onDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestDec. 31.

'Stranger' but True

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Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna onStranger Things,attends theStranger Things 5: The Finalefan screening at Foothill Ranch AMC on Dec. 31 in Tustin, Calif.

Party Starter

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Saturday Night Live's Sarah Sherman attended the festivities in N.Y.C.'s Times Square Dec. 31.

Shaq it Off

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Shaquille O'Neal (a.k.a. DJ Diesel) performs a set during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 31 in Arlington, Texas.

On the Floor

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Jennifer Lopez wows in a shimmering magenta ensemble as she performs during the debut of her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Dec. 30.

Getting Ready

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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evehosts Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora are a chic, coordinating duo during a press junket at the Times Square Ball on Dec. 30.

Staying Warm, Darling

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Mariah Carey bundles up while doing some luxury shopping in Aspen on Dec. 30.

Theatre Lovers

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Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon and Charlotte Le Bon pose backstage following a performance ofBugon Broadway on Dec. 30 in New York City.

Off Duty

Bella Hadidis spotted in a casual look during a daytime outing in Aspen on Dec. 30.

Because I'm Happy

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Teri Hatcherflashes a big smile while out and about in Los Angeles on Dec. 30.

Fashion Forward

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Rachel Zoelooks stylish in black and white while out for a stroll in Aspen on Dec. 30.

Sporty Guys

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Tim Robinson and Sam Richardsonsit courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 30 in Los Angeles.

Keeping it Cool

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French Montanais seen leaving a press appearance on Dec. 30 in New York City.

Country Rockin'

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Jason Aldeanis seen on stage during theNew Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bashrehearsals at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park on Dec. 30 in Nashville.

Thumbs Up

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Jon Bernthalgives a thumbs up while taking in the Lakers vs. Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 30.

New York's Finest

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Remy Ma is all smiles while leavingGood Day New Yorkon Dec. 30.

Holiday Queen

A smiling Mariah Carey is dripping in diamonds and a furry coat as she continues vacationing in Aspen on Dec. 29.

Round of Applause

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AJ McLeanis all smiles as he attends the Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights match at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas.

Happy Girl

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Rita Orais in high spirits as she rehearses forDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evein Times Square, Manhattan on Dec. 29 in New York City.

Host with the Most

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Ryan Seacrestsmiles big while at rehearsals forDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Evein Times Square, Manhattan on Dec. 29 in New York City.

All Bundled Up

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Susan Sarandonkeeps a low profile while out on a stroll in New York City on Dec. 28.

Vacation-Ready

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Mark Wahlbergenjoys a day on the beach while on vacation with his family in Western Barbados on Dec. 28.

On Guard

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Kevin Costnerstylishly braves the chilly Aspen weather on Dec. 29.

Big Fan

Heidi Klumproves she's super dedicated to her husbandTom Kaulitzby flaunting a beach towel with his face on it as the couple vacations in Saint Barth.

Keeping Fit

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Pedro Pascalis spotted leaving a gym in L.A. on Dec. 29.

Larger Than Life

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Nick Carterhitches a ride on a Zamboni ice resurfacer during the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights hockey game at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas.

Pretty in Pink

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Heather McDonald strikes a pose at theMembers Only: Palm Beachpremiere screening on Dec. 29 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Like It's Hot

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Snoop Dogghangs out with fans at his Arizona Bowl sponsored by Raising Cane's owner and founder Todd Graves.

Hit the Beach

Eric Banahits the waves at Balmoral Beach in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 30.

Good Luck Kiss

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Simone Bilesgives husband Jonathan Owens a good luck kiss before he and the Chicago Bears take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28.

From the Upside Down

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Stranger ThingsstarJamie Campbell Bowerattends the "ST5 One Last Adventure: Las Vegas" event at Rose Rooftop on Dec. 28 in Las Vegas.

Drummer Girl

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Lisa Ann Walterhits the drum ahead of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings hockey game at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 27 in Los Angeles.

At the Ball Game

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Simu Liulooks on during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, in Santa Clara.

Red for the Holidays

Kendall Jenneris supermodel fierce in a red dress while out and about in L.A.

Feeling the Love

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Jackie Chanshowers fans with all the love as he attends the premiere of the filmUnexpected Familyon Dec. 2 in Beijing.

Staying Fit

Dakota Johnsonshowed off her toned physique while leaving a workout class in L.A. on Dec. 27.

Happy Couple

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Keegan-Michael Keyand wife Elle Key pose for a photograph before the match between the Atlanta Drive GC and the New York Golf Club at SoFi Center on Dec. 28 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Sitting Courtside

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Flea and wife Melody Ehsani are snapped courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 28.

Happy Camper

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Tennessee Titans mascot T-Rac andSNLstarKam Pattersonare having a blast at the New Orleans Saints vs. Tennessee Titans game at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 28 in Nashville.

Sunday Service

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King Charles IIIarrives for the Sunday morning church service at St Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, on Dec. 28.

In the Zone

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Selena Gomezsteps out for some beauty therapy at Palm Beach Tan in Beverly Hills, California, on Dec. 27.

Keeping Fit

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Ana de Armaslooks refreshed after a gym session in Los Angeles on Dec. 27.

Ladies' Night

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Lindsey Vonnenjoys a night out with Brooks Nader and her sisters (not pictured) in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 27.

High Speed

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Harrison Fordtakes a bike ride through the Los Angeles' city of Santa Monica on Dec. 27.

Wild Cat

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Brooks Nadermakes a style statement in leopard print while exiting Matsuhisa restaurant with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn (not pictured) and family on Dec 27 in Aspen, Colorado.

Merry Christmas, Dahling!

Mariah Careybrings western vibes in a cowboy hat while shopping in Aspen on Dec. 26.

Shades of Cool

Patrick Dempseyis seen out and about in St. Barts on Dec. 25.

Father-Daughter Time

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2 Chainzand his daughter Harmony Epps attend the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Dec. 26.

Yeehaw

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Lainey Wilsonperforms the halftime show during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Dec. 25.

Wedding Day

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Gordon Ramsaywalks with daughterHolly Ramsayduring her wedding toAdam Peatyin the U.K. on Dec. 27.

Sing It

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KPop Demon Hunters' singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami perform the halftime show during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Dec. 25.

When in Aspen

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Kyle Richardsspends time shopping in Aspen on Dec. 26.

Long Live the Dynasty

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Travis Kelcetakes in the crowd after the Kansas City Chiefs' loss in their final home game of the season on Dec. 25.

Date Night

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Kevin Hartand his wife of nine years,Eniko, watch the Lakers game against the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles on Dec. 25.

Red Hot

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Snoop Dogglooks snazzy onstage for his halftime show performance during the Lions and Vikings game in Minneapolis on Dec. 25.

Pajama Party

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Heidi KlumandTom Kaulitzstep out in their matching pajama set on Christmas Day in New York City.

Show of Support

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Megan Thee Stallioncheers on herboyfriendKlay Thompson at the Golden State Warriors game in San Francisco on Dec. 25.

Family Outing

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John LegendandChrissy Teigentake their two eldestkids, Luna and Miles, to the Knicks game in New York City on Dec. 25.

He Knows Ball

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Corey Gambleenjoys a glass and the Lakers game in Los Angeles on Dec. 25.

I Love LA

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Jay Mohrreps the Lakers withJeanie Bussat the team's game against the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles on Dec. 25.

Fit for the Holiday

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Lainey Wilsonrounds out her cozy outfit with a pair of boots from her brand Golden West at the Lions and Vikings game in Minneapolis on Dec. 25.

Color Coordination

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Jeff BezosandLauren Sánchez Bezosare a matching pair on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 24.

Holiday Princess

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Kate Middletonbrings her signature style to Christmas morning service in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Dec. 25.

Shop Til You Drop

Gwyneth Paltrowcarries several bags with her after shopping in Montecito, California, on Dec. 22.

Christmas King and Queen

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King CharlesandQueen Camillaarrive for Christmas morning service in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Dec. 25.

Man About Town

Oliver Hudsoncontinues his winter vacation in Aspen, Colorado, spending his Christmas Eve in the celebrity hotspot.

Legends Unite

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Goldie HawnandNeil Diamondhug at a screening of her daughter Kate Hudson's new movieSong Sung Bluein Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 23.

Christmas Couple

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NellyandAshantipartner with Raising Cane's to donate 100 bikes and helmets to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis in Missouri on Dec. 22.

Set of Siblings

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Kate Hudsonbeams with the support of her siblingsOliver HudsonandWyatt Russellat a screening ofSong Sung Bluein Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 23.

Last-Minute Shopping

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Dakota Johnsonmeets up with her mom Melanie Griffith (not pictured) to go shopping in Los Angeles on Dec. 23.

Game for Anything

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Dyan Cannonenjoys the Los Angeles Clippers game against the Houston Rockets in Inglewood, California, on Dec. 23.

Father-Daughter Time

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2 Chainzbrings his daughter Heaven Epps to the Hawks game against the Chicago Bulls in Atlanta on Dec. 23.

Let's Play Ball

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Also at the Bulls and Hawks game in Atlanta on Dec. 23,CeeLo Greensits at a table and looks on.

Date Night

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Jeff Bezosand his wifeLauren Sánchez Bezoscontinue their winter vacation in Aspen, Colorado, with a dinner on Dec. 23.

Phone Home

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Kyle Richardskeeps her holiday in Aspen, Colorado, going on Dec. 23.

Camouflaging In

A vacationingJared Letowalks around Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 23.

Who Let the Dog Out

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Keegan-Michael Keyhosts Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans on Dec. 23 with the help of the brand's spokesdog Duke.

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Daniel Ezra Teases ‘Very Emotional and Beautiful’ “All American ”Finale“, ”Says Cast ‘Can’t Stop Crying’ (Exclusive)

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NEED TO KNOW

• Daniel Ezra teased the All American finale while chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at The Running Man premiere on Nov. 9

• He shared that he will be directing the finale, and though he hasn't read the script yet, he's heard from his former costars that "it's beautiful"

• The actor exited the show as a series regular in 2024, but still returns to direct episodes

Daniel Ezrais teasing a sentimental finale ofAll American.

The 33-year-old actor — whoexited the show as a series regularin 2024, butstill returns to direct episodes— opened up about the conclusion of the CW drama and what fans can expect to see.

"I haven't read [the script], but I'm hearing it's beautiful," Ezra told PEOPLE atThe Running Manpremiere on Nov. 9. "I'm getting calls from everybody saying, 'I can't stop crying' at… however they ended it."

"Apparently, it's very emotional, very beautiful, and so I'm very excited," he added.

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He also revealed to PEOPLE that he will be playing a key role in the finale episode — though it's mainly behind the scenes.

"I actually get to direct the last-ever episode, which I cannot wait for," theA Discovery of Witchesalum said. "I'm very excited to bring it home, and I'm convinced it's going to give the fans that closure that they want."

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Ezra also reflected on the impact thatAll Americanhas made on fans, noting he still gets stopped in the street and asked about the series.

"You know this show, it came out during the whole COVID of it all, and it meant so much to so many people," he said. "I still get stopped in the street [by] people telling me that the show got them through COVID and they grew up with the show, as did we."

Ezra, who played Spencer James, confirmed to PEOPLE in a June 2024 statement that he made the "difficult decision" to exit the show, calling season 6 "Spencer's goodbye." His final episode as a series regular aired on July 15.

His character's journey came to a close with Spencer's long-awaited wedding to Olivia (Samantha Logan), and theAll Americanstar toldEntertainment Weeklythat he knew it was time for him to depart because they had "completed the mission as far as Spencer's story."

"A lot of it was my gut instinct," he said. "For me, the goal was always to take this broken teenager, put him back together, and then turn him into a man. We've done that. We got him to the NFL, he got the girl. He accomplished his dreams. He's gotten to a place where he's able to impart that wisdom to a younger generation to give back to his community. He's done literally everything he set out to do."

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Ezra said that while it "snuck up" on him, he's "a big believer in going out on top, and as far as Spencer's story specifically, it just felt right."

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In his statement to PEOPLE, Ezra called Spencer "the most life-affirming character I've ever played," adding, "I'll miss him. I'll miss our cast and crew. I hope it's been as fun to watch him as it has been to play him."

"I think it's safe to say there's going to be new people to fall in love with, a new generation to follow. I'm excited for them, and I'm really happy for them. I can't wait to help guide them," Ezra said. "This is a weird thing, handing it off to other people. But there's also like a proud, sending your kid off to college type of moment as well."

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A new Trump foreign policy doctrine emphasizes threats of regime change

President Donald Trump built his political appeal over the past decade partly by vowing to extricate America from military quagmires overseas, promising to avoid "nation building" and wars designed to topple regimes.

But hours after the American military executed a daring attack on Venezuelan soil — capturing its president, Nicolás Maduro — Trump said the U.S. would temporarily run the country and build up its oil industry, as he and his top Cabinet members put other world leaders on notice.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a Maduro ally, is "making cocaine" and sending it to the U.S., Trump alleged at a news conference Saturday. "So he does have to watch his ass."

In an interview earlier with Fox News, Trump expressed impatience with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over how to fight drug cartels that are "running" the country. He said, "Something's going to have to be done with Mexico," without elaborating.

Cuba, he said, is "going to be something we'll end up talking about, because Cuba is a failing nation right now."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was even blunter. "Look, if I lived in Havana and I was in the government, I'd be concerned at least a little bit," Rubio said, standing alongside Trump at the news conference.

"We'll talk and meet with anybody, but don't play games. Don't play games while this president's in office," he said. "It's not going to turn out well."

Trump's use of the U.S. military to oust Venezuela's president and his threats of potentially similar operations to come elsewhere are a dramatic shift from his past "America First" rhetoric, underscoring his pursuit of a more interventionist foreign policy in his second term. His remarks Saturday outlined a new foreign policy doctrine for a president who has demonstrated an increasing willingness to wield military force on multiple fronts.

It's an approach that could carry risk for a president who said in his inaugural address last January that he hoped to be remembered as a "peacemaker."

"We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also by the wars that we end and, perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into," Trump said at the time.

Former Defense Department official Seth Jones, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Trump and his national security team will own the results of whatever follows in Venezuela.

"This is theirs," Jones said. "If this goes south, there is no one else you can blame."

As a candidate in 2016, Trump blasted fellow Republicans and previous presidents for backing troubled military interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. "Our current strategy of nation-building and regime change is a proven, absolute failure," he said.

In the 2024 presidential campaign, he pledged to fire "warmongers" serving in the government and chose a running mate, JD Vance, who championed his skepticism of waging wars in foreign countries.

Yet in his first year back in office, Trump has ordered military strikes on targets in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria, Iran — and now in Venezuela to capture Maduro and bring him to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises by going after Maduro and that the operation was in keeping with his "America First" agenda.

"President Trump is a decisive and strong leader who does EXACTLY what he says he's going to do," Leavittwrote on X.

"During his historic campaign in 2024, President Trump explicitly promised that he would work to 'demolish foreign drug cartels' to keep our citizens safe and that's exactly what he did today through an unprecedented display of speed, precision, and power," Leavitt wrote.

White House officials also have cited Trump's role in brokering an elusive ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas as proof that his tough approach can defuse conflicts.

The operation in Caracas early Saturday followed a U.S. air campaign that began in September against dozens of alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific.

Those strikes, which, like the operation against Maduro, have not been authorized by Congress, have killed at least 114 people, according to the Pentagon. They have received both support from Trump's allies in Congress and criticism from lawmakers, former military lawyers and allied governments that the attacks violate U.S. and international law.

U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sitesin June, which featured the first use of a massive bunker-busting bomb, prompted criticism and concern among some of Trump's supporters and political allies that he was straying from his original anti-interventionist vision.

Trump is now threatening to attack Iran again unless the regime's leaders comply with his latest warning that they must not kill protesters massing in Tehran's streets over economic conditions.

"We are locked and loaded and ready to go,"Trump wrote Friday in a social media postpledging to come to the protesters' rescue if needed.

After Trump announced the capture of Maduro, most Republican lawmakers publicly endorsed the move, while Democrats and a handful of GOP members expressed doubts about the legal basis for the operation and the potential for an open-ended, risky U.S. commitment in Venezuela.

Outgoing Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene of Georgia, a staunch supporter of Trump-turned-critic,said on Xthat Trump's Make America Great Again supporters shared a "disgust" with "never ending" military adventures abroad.

"This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end. Boy were we wrong," she wrote.

Trump's focus on foreign policy, either as a commander in chief presiding over airstrikes or as a "peacemaker" pushing for diplomatic deals, poses a potential political risk. Hisapproval ratingshave slipped as voters who hoped to see economic conditions brighten on his watch struggle to pay their bills.

Mark Mitchell, head pollster at Rasmussen Reports, who briefed Trump and senior White House officials privately in November, said that when voters are asked whether the government's focus needs to be on domestic or foreign policy, "everyone says domestic."

Mitchell said he told Trump that "the optics of spending too much time on foreign policy were hurting him."

In his remarks Saturday, Trump repeatedly referred to Venezuela's oil as a prize Americans gained in the operation against Maduro. Dissatisfied with the quantity of oil that Venezuela is pumping, he said, U.S. companies will now go in, boost supplies and sell the product.

A U.S. official elaborated later in the day, saying the administration will work with oil executives to begin expanding the country's oil output.

Trump did not rule out additional military strikes in Venezuela if he determines they are needed.

In 2002, as President George W. Bush weighed a possible U.S. invasion of Iraq, his secretary of state, Colin Powell, warned him of the potential risks of regime change.

"Once you break it, you are going to own it,"Powell told him, "and we're going to be responsible for 26 million people standing there looking at us."

Bush eventually opted to go ahead with the invasion and soon learned the harsh lessons of what was dubbed the "Pottery Barn rule."

Trump suggested Saturday that Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine will manage Venezuela's government transition.

Jones, the former Defense Department official, said the biggest problem Trump will face is creating the conditions for a government that has the support of the people of Venezuela.

"The entire success of the mission will hinge on whether the population views its government as legitimate," Jones said. "This was the fundamental problem the U.S. faced in Iraq."

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Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the long-awaited trial of a New Jersey man accused of killing four relatives in a murder and arson plot after his younger brother uncovered a web of financial deceit.

Paul Caneiro, 59, will stand trial in a Monmouth County courtroom on more than a dozen counts of murder, aggravated arson, theft and other crimes linked to the killing of his younger brother Keith Caneiro and his family on Nov. 20, 2018. If he is convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole on just the murder charge.

The trial is expected to last several weeks.

Caneiro is accused of torching his brother's home and his own to create an "illusion" that the entire Caneiro family was being targeted, former Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni has said.

"This is one of the most brutal cases that I've seen in my experience here," he said at a news conference at the time.

In a statement, Caneiro's defense team said their client maintains his innocence and has waited more than seven years to "to have a full and fair trial where the evidence will be heard and evaluated in a court of law. Despite this lengthy process, Mr. Caneiro remains patient and resolute as well as deeply grateful for the unwavering support of his close family and friends who continue to stand by him."

Back-to-back blazes

The first element of the "illusion" described by Gramiccioni was a predawn house fire at Paul Caneiro's home in Ocean Township, a wealthy coastal enclave south of New York City.

Responding to a report of smoke at the home at 5:01 a.m., emergency personnel found parts of the house in flames. They discovered a red gas can in the driveway, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant, and a charred glove on the ground.

Paul Caneiro, his wife and two adult daughters escaped the blaze and parked nearby in a Porsche SUV, according to the affidavit. His wife told authorities that she didn't know of anyone who would want to harm her family.

A little over seven hours later, authorities responded to a report of another fire, this time at the nearby home of Caneiro's brother and business partner, Keith, 50. Officers found his body in the front yard. He'd been shot once in the back and four times in the head, according to another affidavit.

The affidavit paints a horrific picture of what firefighters found in Keith's home. On the kitchen floor, 11-year-old Jesse was found dead from multiple stab wounds. Keith's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia, was on the landing of a staircase. She'd also been fatally stabbed. Autopsies cited smoke inhalation as a contributing factor in their deaths.

Keith's wife, Jennifer, 45, was on another set of stairs. She'd been shot once in the head and stabbed in the torso.

Paul was arrested three days later on charges of aggravated arson in connection with the blaze at his own home. He was charged with the killings shortly afterward and later indicted in connection with those crimes and others, including the theft of $75,000 from his brother and sister-in-law, a copy of the indictment shows.

At a news conference, Gramiccioni said investigators had uncovered a likely motive for the killings: money.

Financial and family turmoil

A barrage of lawsuits filed against Paul in the years after his arrest offered a window into the financial and familial turmoil that preceded Nov. 20.

The brothers had long been involved in two companies together — a pest control business that they took over in 2011 and an IT consulting firm that Keith started decades before.

According to a lawsuit Jennifer's family filed in 2021, Paul was seriously injured in a car accident in 2012, which prompted a shift in his personality and demeanor. According to the suit, which accuses Paul of breach of fiduciary duty and makes other allegations, Keith and Jennifer wondered whether he'd developed an addiction to pain medication. (In a filing, Paul neither admitted nor denied the claim.)

In the months before Nov. 20, Keith discovered "numerous" instances of Paul stealing from their businesses and from him personally, according to the suit. A review of business records found that he was misappropriating roughly $11,000 per month for personal use and claiming the charges as an insurance reimbursement, according to the suit.

Keith began the process of removing Paul as a beneficiary from a family trust, according to the suit, and made it known that he planned to end the business partnership.

"Among other things, he was trying to sell the businesses (which Paul objected to) and was looking for job opportunities away from Paul," the lawsuit says.

On Nov. 17, 2018 — three days before the killings — Keith told the children's grandfather Vlassis Karidis that Paul stole $90,000 that had been set aside for his kids' college tuition, according to the suit. On the same day, Keith told Karidis that he was cutting off his brother's $225,000 annual salary, the suit says.

In a filing, Paul wrote that he couldn't comment on the allegations of financial crimes because they were relevant to his criminal case.

Allegations of familial maneuvering continued after the killings. The lawsuit alleges that after Paul was arrested on the first arson charge, the third and youngest Caneiro brother, Corey, acted "in concert" with Paul to help install himself as trustee on Keith's family trust — even though the suit says Keith made it clear that he didn't want Corey to serve in that role.

Shortly afterward, the suit says, "Corey took secretive and unilateral control" of the life insurance proceeds paid out to the trust. Less than a year later, the suit says, Corey used those proceeds to buy a $1.8 million home in one of the state's wealthiest communities, Fair Haven.

A lawyer for Corey, who is named as a defendant in the lawsuit, didn't respond to a request for comment. Corey denied the allegations in a filing.

The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, is ongoing.

Legal challenges

As the criminal case against Paul meandered through a series of pretrial court hearings, his lawyers sought to bar prosecutors from introducing evidence that they believe implicates him in the events of Nov. 20.

At a lengthy hearing in 2024, they argued that a powerful and increasingly common tool used to identify DNA in the case hadn't been properly vetted. And in legal filings last year, they sought to exclude electronic evidence from trial that they said police obtained without the warrant they needed. Monmouth County Judge Marc Lemieux rejected their claims about the DNA tool, STRmix, but agreed with the defense on one point — that authorities improperly seized Paul's home security system.

In a ruling in June, Lemieux wrote that the evidence would be off-limits because authorities didn't first obtain a warrant before they searched Paul's garage, where he kept the system.

According to the prosecution, evidence obtained from the system helped establish Paul's movements in the hours before the killings.

He told investigators that he believed he'd turned the system off the day before because it caused his Wi-Fi to run slow, according to the affidavit. But when authorities examined the system, they found that it was hard-wired — not connected to a wireless network — and the cameras showed Paul walking into the garage at 1:29 a.m., a couple of hours before Keith's neighbors described hearing what sounded like a series of gunshots, the affidavit says.

One of the cameras showed Paul walking toward the system, according to the affidavit. Then, at 1:30 a.m., the cameras stopped recording.

The decision blocking that evidence was appealed to the state's high court, which overruled the lower courts last month and found that police were justified in seizing the evidence without a warrant.

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What's next in Venezuela? Panama raid that ousted Noriega offers clues.

Gunfire in the streets of a Latin American capital. U.S. military troops swooping in by helicopter. A foreign leader, accused of drug trafficking, hauled off to America in handcuffs.

The Trump administration's Jan. 3capture of President Nicolás Madurobore some familiar echoes to the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama that ousted military strongman Manuel Noriega — and marked the most direct U.S. intervention in Latin America since.

But experts say that despite some similarities, the two key moments in America's long and checkered history of interventions differ in major ways that could make achieving U.S. goals more challenging this time following a raid that has revived regional anxiety.

PresidentDonald Trumpsaid Jan. 3 that his administration will "run the country" for a time and described an apparent nation-building effort. He said it would be funded by Venezuela's vast oil reserves to be tapped by American oil companies, some of which were forced out in the 2000s.

While many in Panama view Noriega's ouster as setting it on a path to become a growing and stable democracy, despite the deaths and trauma, that result is far less certain in a much bigger and complex nation beset by poverty, crime and lingering resistance, experts said.

Shaping a post-invasion future was a much easier task in relatively tiny Panama, in part because existing American troops linked to the Panama Canal were present before and after the invasion, said Will Freeman, a Latin America fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

While details remain scant, Freeman said he doubts the U.S. will field a full Iraq-style occupation force.

"This is not going to be so simple in Venezuela," he said. "One, it's not even likely that we get to democracy. And two, many of the problems that were there with Maduro are going to remain."

Leaders seek in vain to avoid capture

Trump's announcement of the raid came 36 years after the U.S. took Manuel Noriega into custody.

The famously acne-pocked military strongman was once a U.S. ally who had been recruited by the CIA to stanch the spread of communism. But he drew increasing U.S. ire for growing hostility and actions such as annulling an election and cracking down violently on opposition.

Exactly 36 years before the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an early morning military operation in Venezuela, U.S. forces took Panamanian General Manuel Noriega on Jan. 3, 1990. The arrest of Noriega shares more similarities with the Trump administration's alleged capture of Maduro than just a date on the calendar. See the impact of the U.S. operation in Panama.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Thousands of Panamanians marched towards the Vatican Embassy where Manuel Noriega has been seeking asylum on January 3, 1990. Noriega was first a CIA asset before he rose to power as Panama's military strongman leader. The U.S. indicted him on drug trafficking charges, and in late 1989, then-President George H.W. Bush dispatched tens of thousands of troops to Panama to capture Noriega and bring him to face trial in the U.S.

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See photos of the US invasion of Panama, capture of Manuel Noriega

Exactly 36 years before the U.S.captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduroin an early morning military operation in Venezuela, U.S. forces took Panamanian General Manuel Noriega on Jan. 3, 1990. The arrest of Noriega shares more similarities with the Trump administration's alleged capture of Maduro than just a date on the calendar. See the impact of the U.S. operation in Panama.

In 1989, President George H.W. Bush, citing authoritarian rule, concerns about the security of the Panama Canal and U.S. drug trafficking and money laundering charges, ordered "Operation Just Cause." It tapped more than 20,000 U.S. troops, many already in Panama, to seize control of military and infrastructure sites. A new president was sworn in soon after.

Maduro's capture also stems from a history of conflict with the United States.

Maduro came to power as the successor to President Hugo Chávez, a socialist leader who gained leadership in the late 1990s. The nation has since faced a mix of authoritarianism and skyrocketing poverty, crime and inflation.

Like Noriega, Maduro was indicted by U.S. prosecutors in 2020 on drug trafficking charges. But he was a less significant figure in drugs than Noriega or Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras, who Trump recently pardoned, said Michael Shifter, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service.

Pressure to oust Maduro gained steam since Trump's reelection last year. And in recent months, U.S. military buildup in the region included the deployment of aircraft carriers and fatal military strikes on small boats alleged to be carrying drugs.

Air Force Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. authorities spent time tracking Maduro's daily routines and moves before the military raid in which Maduro was captured by U.S. Special forces at his compound.

As U.S. forces cut power and descended on Maduro, the military encountered some resistance, including a helicopter struck by a bullet, and returned fire. Maduro did not make it to a reinforced steel safe room he was trying to reach, Caine said.Images and videoshowed explosions, burning vehicles, plumes of smoke rising over the capital city of Caracas, and a swarm of low-flying helicopters.

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife landed in New York on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 to face several criminal charges after the United States conducted a large-scale operation in Caracas that captured the couple.

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Nicolás Maduro lands in US: See the captured Venezuela leader's arrival

Venezuelan leaderNicolás Maduro and his wifelanded in New York on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026to face several criminal chargesafter the United Statesconducted a large-scale operationin Caracas that captured the couple.

By that night, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were in New York, where he stands accused of trafficking in cocaine during a 25-year career in public posts.

More than three decades earlier, Noriega also tried to slip away, driving through the streets to evade capture and eventually hiding in the Vatican embassy on Dec. 24.

Surrounded by U.S. forces, who couldn't storm the site, the U.S. military blasted constant music by Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath on loudspeakers, according toofficial accounts. He surrendered on Jan. 3, 1990.

Noriega was convicted, spending the rest of his life in U.S., French and Panamanian prisons before dying in 2017.

Interventions bring criticism and challenges

Both attacks were part of a century-long history of U.S. intervention – directly and indirectly – in the politics of Latin American countries such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

In the 1950s for example, the U.S. sought to remove Guatemala's democratically elected president amid land reforms that were affecting the U.S.-based United Fruit Company's exploitative labor practices.

The U.S. helped install a military dictatorship whose policies eventually triggered a civil war and led to mass human rights abuses during which more than 200,000 Guatemalans were killed or forcibly disappeared.

During the Panama invasion, at least 514 Panamanian soldiers and civilians were killed. However, some local reports have put the figure at double that. Twenty-three U.S. military personnel were killed. And the event was viewed by critics as yet another example of the U.S. ignoring sovereignty.

At that time, the U.S. sought to have a relatively quick intervention at a time when leaders were keen to avoid a quagmire, said Eduardo Gamarra, a professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University.

In contrast, the Trump administration has turned away from the post-Cold War international order in actions and policies that have also drawn comparison toPresident Theodore Roosevelt's takeon the Monroe Doctrine that the U.S. should "exercise international police power" to end what Roosevelt called "chronic unrest or wrongdoing" in the hemisphere.

And it comes as some countries in Latin America have made a move to right-leaning governments. More were heading away from authoritarian leadership during the time of the Panama invasion, Gamarra said.

Trump has criticized Venezuela, which nationalized its oil industry in the 1970s, for added expropriations and other changes in the 2000s that forced many major U.S. oil companies out and led to legal battles over compensation.

While Trump said his administration plans to oversee Venezuela, U.S. forces have no control over the country itself, Reuters reported, though Trump didn't rule out having some "boots on the ground."

"We will run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition," Trump said during a Jan. 3 press conference.

While Trump said Venezuelan Vice PresidentDelcy Rodriguezhad no choice but to be cooperative, Rodriguez appeared on Venezuelan television Saturday afternoon with other top officials to decry what she called a kidnapping.

Those efforts will face complexities not present in Panama decades ago, such as the presence of large oil reserves and security challenges from criminal groups to illegal mining interests, Shifter said.

This file photo shows a group of U.S. sailors from the battleship Connecticut and a gun they captured at Cape Haitien during the U.S. occupation of Haiti in 1915.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Officers at Jacmel, Haiti, during the U.S. occupation in 1915.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A group of Cuban revolutionaries with Fidel Castro are seen with artillery after routing the U.S.-backed invasion at the Bay of Pigs in 1961.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Children cheer on the U.S. Marines following offensive in Vecca Monte west of Panama City, during "Operation Just Cause," the U.S. invasion to remove Manuel Noriega, which lasted from December 1989 through January 1990.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A U.S. Marine corps crew takes up position on the outskirts of Santo Domingo, on May 2, 1965, during the Dominican Civil War.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> The U.S. Army Airborne troops drive down a street in Santo Domingo during the occupation of the Dominican Republic in 1965.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> U.S. troops in full combat gear run on the docks of Port-au-Prince harbor, on Sept. 19, 1994, after arriving on an assault helicopter. Thousands of U.S. soldiers arrived in Haiti on Sept. 19, 1994, as part of "Operation Uphold Democracy," to pave the way for the restoration of the elected president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hundreds of local residents run towards the U.S. Chinook helicopters, on Sept. 24, 1994, as a detachment of over 100 U.S. troops arrive in this small southern coastal town, 120 km south of Port-au-Prince, as part of the "Operation Uphold Democracy."

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From Cuba to Panama: US interventions that shaped Latin America

This file photo shows a group of U.S. sailors from the battleship Connecticut and a gun they captured at Cape Haitien during the U.S. occupation of Haiti in 1915.

Uncertainty also stems from mixed reactions – some celebrating hopes for new freedom and others saying a line had been crossed – in a region where the military action revived anxieties about past U.S. interventions.

In Panama, which has drawn the spotlight of the Trump administration over immigration and canal oversight, Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, weighed in onsocial mediathat included support of the "democratic process and the acceptance of the legitimate wishes of the Venezuelan people."

While the invasion of Panama 36 years ago wasn't widely seen as a precursor to other interventions, Trump's rhetoric aimed atColombia, Mexico and Cubaover various issues including illegal drugs has left some countries on edge.

"U.S. military intervention in the region has not always had a very happy record. And so I think that creates a lot of anxiety and a lot of apprehension," Shifter said. "If there are no limits and no rules, you know, why can't Trump do the same to them?"

Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard of USA TODAY, Reuters

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Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, January 4, 2026

Move over,Wordle,Connections, andMini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.

With daily themes and "spangrams" to discover, this is the latest addicting game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.

We'll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today's Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #672 on Sunday,January4.

How To Play Strands

According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands:

Find theme words to fill the board.

• Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.

• Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.

• Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.

Find the "spangram."

• The spangram describes the puzzle's theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.

• The spangram highlights in yellow when found.

• An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.

Need a hint?

• Find non-theme words to get hints.

• For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.

• Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word's letter order.

What Is Today's Strands Hint for the Theme: "I just know..."

A hint for today's Strands game: Professor X.

What Are Today's NYT Strands Hints?

Warning: Spoilers ahead!In today's puzzle, there aresixtheme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:

• OR

• PS

• ME

• CL

• TE

• BR (SPANGRAM)

NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

Today's Spangram is mostly diagonal.

NYT Strands Spangram Answer Today

Today's Spangram answer on Today's NYT 'Strands' Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, January 4, 2026, isSIXTHSENSE.

What Are Today's NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Sunday, January 4?

• ORACLE

• PSYCHIC

• MEDIUM

• CLAIRVOYANT

• TELEPATH

• SPANGRAM: SIXTHSENSE

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