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It’s Friday, December 27 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• Remembering Manmohan Singh

• Are New Year’s resolutions pointless?

• Beyoncé’s halftime show

• 6 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Remembering Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh, former Indian Prime Minister and trailblazer in economic reforms, died at 92. NDTV says he is remembered fondly by leaders worldwide.

NPR adds that Singh is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and three daughters, who have shared his Delhi home since his time in office.

India Today remembers Singh's humility -- he was occasionally referred to as the “reluctant king”.

The Guardian agrees, and adds that he was a champion of “the art of the possible”. Rest in Peace, Mr. Singh.

Are New Year’s resolutions pointless?

Harvard Business Review says you should have some Year’s resolutions -- Even in uncertain times, setting intentions paves the way for growth.

But Everyday Health cautions against New Year’s resolutions -- they're honestly pointless. Most people don't even stick to them!

Another Harvard Business Review piece suggests personalization: Don't make vague goals, set your sights on something very specific and achievable.

Good Housekeeping says focus on mental and physical wellness -- those are the resolutions that you really need!

Wavelength says make some at work too -- they can boost improvement more than just regular old effort cant.

Beyoncé’s halftime show

The NYT says Beyoncé turned Netflix's Christmas NFL game in Houston into the “Beyoncé Bowl”: Her halftime show really did live up to all the hype!

See the highlights of Beyoncé's performance for yourself here.

Vogue echoed the praise: Beyoncé's hometown halftime show was “predictably amazing”.

On the other hand, The Telegraph says the spectacle -- while mind-blowing -- missed the Christmas connection. The timing of the show just didn't make much sense.

Still, this Redditor says Bey's show was a win for Netflix: It was a way for the site to one-up cable's Super Bowl show.

1) Tom Homan announces the return of the "zero tolerance" policy at the U.S. border, separating undocumented immigrant children from their parents.

2) Canadian Cabinet ministers Dominic LeBlanc and Mélanie Joly traveled to Palm Beach to discuss border security and tariff plans with the incoming Trump administration.

3) Israel evacuated Kamal Adwan Hospital, claiming Hamas used it as a terrorist base.

4) Musk and Ramaswamy emphasize foreign hires due to a shortage of American engineers, citing insufficient local talent.

5) Israel launched a strike on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks, targeting sites including Sana'a International Airport.

6) South Korea's opposition party moves to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo for failing to appoint key judges.