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SAG-AFTRA is likely to push for AI performers to be as costly as human actors in upcoming negotiations, aiming to prevent studios from using AI as a cheaper alternative. The union seeks to impose financial penalties and restrictions on AI use, including training AI with members' performances, to protect actors' interests amid increasing AI integration in entertainment.
Russia states its negotiating stance will toughen after accusing Ukraine of attacking a Russian presidential residence, a claim Ukraine denies, asserting no evidence exists. Russia claims the attack was a terrorist act aimed at collapsing peace talks, while Ukraine dismisses the accusations as false and politically motivated. The situation complicates ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict.
Ukrainian officials are alarmed by a proposed peace framework that limits Ukraine's military to 800,000 troops, significantly reducing its current force and raising concerns about its ability to defend itself against Russia, which faces no similar restrictions. The plan's security guarantees are seen as insufficient and potentially favoring Russia, with experts warning that the framework resembles a freeze rather than a resolution, risking prolonged conflict and instability.
Russian President Putin claimed Ukraine attacked his residence with drones, a charge Kyiv denied, leading to tensions that may impact ongoing peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US. The incident has prompted Russia to threaten retaliatory strikes, while Ukraine accuses Russia of fabricating the attack to undermine diplomacy. The situation complicates recent efforts for a peace settlement, with both sides holding differing views on the attack's legitimacy and its implications for negotiations.
Russia plans to seek significant changes to the US-backed 20-point peace plan for Ukraine, emphasizing guarantees against NATO expansion, Ukraine's neutrality, and clarity on sanctions and assets, while negotiations continue amid differing views between Russia, Ukraine, and the US.
Telluride ski patrollers voted to strike starting December 27 after failed contract negotiations with the resort owner, citing issues over wages and appreciation, with union members expressing concerns about safety and retention. The dispute has garnered community and industry attention, reflecting broader tensions in the ski industry.
China confirmed that Wingtech and Nexperia held initial talks last week and urged continued negotiations to resolve ownership and supply chain issues, emphasizing the importance of restoring chip supplies to automakers and urging the Dutch government to revoke its administrative order.
Educators in Minnesota's largest district, Anoka-Hennepin, voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike over unresolved contract issues, including health insurance and pay, with a tentative strike start date of January 8. The union hopes to avoid a strike through continued negotiations, as both sides are working with mediation services to reach an agreement.
U.S. proposed a new format for Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Miami, involving Ukraine, the U.S., Russia, and possibly Europe, with discussions described as constructive. Despite ongoing negotiations, Russian President Putin maintained hardline demands and indicated no willingness to compromise, while both sides continued military exchanges.
The Colorado River water dispute among seven states, including swing states Arizona and Nevada and conservative states Utah and Wyoming, is escalating, risking a water crisis for 40 million people amid drought and political tensions, with federal intervention efforts hampered by political deadlock and upcoming elections.
Western states are engaged in a high-stakes dispute over the shrinking Colorado River, involving political, economic, and environmental tensions among states, industries, and tribes, with potential federal intervention to manage water allocations amid severe drought and legal conflicts.
Google and Disney are negotiating to restore ESPN to YouTube TV after a dispute caused a blackout of channels like ESPN and ABC, frustrating customers and impacting viewership; a resolution is hoped for soon, with some compensation offered to affected subscribers.
President Trump insists on maintaining the filibuster during the ongoing government shutdown, using it as leverage to pressure Democrats into a deal, despite acknowledging that the votes may not be there, while negotiations remain deadlocked with little progress.
The US government shutdown continues into its 38th day as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked, with Democrats proposing a temporary reopening and extension of healthcare subsidies, which Republicans reject, leading to ongoing negotiations and increased urgency due to the impact on flights, government workers, and food aid.
Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are willing to end the government shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of expiring ACA tax credits, emphasizing health care affordability as a key issue in ongoing negotiations with Republicans.