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1. I know Trump has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’ because I have one, too

   White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has claimed in an interview with Vanity Fair that Donald Trump has an ‘alcoholic’s personality’. Charlotte Cripps, having experienced alcohol addiction, can relate

2. Manchester City vs Brentford live: Cherki stunner helps hosts into Carabao Cup semi-finals

   Man City 2-0 Brentford: A superb Cherki finish and deflected Savinho effort gave City a win in the League Cup quarter-finals

3. Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to set aside her conviction which may complicate the pending release of the Epstein files

   Maxwell is currently serving 20 years in prison for her role in abusing minor girls with Epstein

4. The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate

   The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to get 60 votes in the Senate

5. Why was Abdukodir Khusanov not sent off for Man City against Brentford?

   Khusanov took out Kevin Schade as the last man in the 16th minute of the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Etihad

6. Here’s how much skyrocketing healthcare could cost you in January

7. Conflicting reports emerge of Nick Reiner’s behavior at celeb holiday party

8. Carabao Cup draw live: Chelsea and Man City to learn semi-final opponents

   The quarter-finals will not be concluded until Arsenal and Crystal Palace meet next week

9. Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud

   The Senate has confirmed billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator

10. Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

    Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the South American country