During the holidays, there's a lot of pressure to make things perfect,
but that can actually make the season less merry and bright.
And I remember thinking, oh my gosh, in all the doing,
I am not here, I'm not present, I am missing being.
This week on the Life Kit podcast from the NPR network,
tips to make your holiday season actually enjoyable.
Listen in the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Skivoni.
Talks continue in Miami today as Ukrainian and American delegations attempt to advance peace in Ukraine.
This, as overnight Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones against Ukraine.
The war is almost four years old.
Ukraine officials say its air force reported shooting down numerous drones and missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said energy facilities were the main targets.
The attacks occurred as Ukraine prepared to mark Armed Forces Day.
The Trump administration is pledging support for European political parties that fight immigration.
That has sparked criticism from some mainstream European parties.
NPR's Lorne Freyer has more.
Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wattepool, dismissed this new White House document,
telling reporters in Berlin that Europeans don't need advice on democracy from the Trump administration.
In this document, the U.S.