Author: Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY

Kevin McCarthy failed Tuesday to win the House speakership, ex NFL doctor David J. Chao reflects on Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest: 5 Things podcast

Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing during the MNF game, plus a look at the new Congress: 5 Things podcast

Russia pummels Ukraine during the holidays, Pope Benedict XVI lies in state, plus tips for improving your mental health in 2023: 5 things podcast

JPMorgan Chase’s Bruce Kasman weighs in on the threat of a recession in 2023, Southwest expects to resume normal operations: 5 Things podcast

A look at how the crypto industry moves forward after the fall of the FTX, U.S. announces new COVID testing for visitors from China: 5 Things podcast

The Supreme Court has blocked President Biden’s efforts to end the Title 42 migrant policy, housands of Southwest flights are canceled: 5 Things podcast

Historic blizzard leaves at least 50 dead and cancels thousands of flights, China races to vaccinate its elderly against coronavirus: 5 Things podcast

Warmer temperatures are ahead after severe weather slammed Christmas weekend, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ tops the box office again: 5 Things podcast

The Senate sends a $1.7 trillion spending bill to the House, arctic air chills most of the country, ‘Glass Onion’ arrives on Netflix: 5 Things podcast

Ukraine’s president gave a moving speech to Congress, House report says IRS failed to conduct mandatory reviews of Trump’s tax returns: 5 Things podcast