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2026 Healthcare Changes, Gaza Aid, Seafood Heists and more
CNN 5 Things
Dec 31, 2025

2026 will bring changes to healthcare premiums and SNAP benefits in some states. The government has frozen federal child care payments in Minnesota. We explain why Israel is threatening to suspend aid groups in Gaza. California will be ringing in the new year with more heavy rain. Plus, $400,000 worth of seafood has been stolen in New England.