Good evening, readers. As Monday comes to a close, here’s what happened today, Dec. 29, 2025. From across the planet, we’ve gathered the stories that shaped the day. Your evening wrap-up is here.
2025 Siegel & Shuster Award of Excellence nominees announced
In recognition of the phenomenal talent showcased on dailyplanetdc.com in 2025, we’ll be awarding our contributors and collaborators their own digital honor! Created in 2020, the Siegel & Shuster Award of Excellence is an original accolade put together by the Daily Planet. It’s named after Superman and Lois Lane co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and features authentic digitally composited autographs from Noel Neil’s Lois Lane, Jackie Cooper’s Perry White, and Clark Kent’s signature featured in a 1940s fan club newsletter. All but one award is a reader’s choice, meaning the final tally is determined by votes from the general public—those…
Iran’s president describes ‘full-scale war’ with U.S., Israel and Europe
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is engaged in what he described as a “full-scale war” with the United States, Israel and Europe, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric as diplomatic tensions continue to mount.
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on disputed ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces launched strikes on what he claimed were ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, but analysts and local residents dispute whether Islamic State militants operated in the areas hit.
Minnesota governor declares emergency, deploys National Guard for winter storm
Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist with winter storm operations as heavy snow and blizzard conditions created dangerous travel across the state.
Minneapolis Snow Emergency continues as parking restrictions move to Day 2
Parking restrictions remain in effect Monday as Minneapolis crews continue plowing under an ongoing Snow Emergency.
Superman story of the day
Braver than a speeding bullet
Four months after the 1987 release of “Superman IV: The Quest For Peace,” a showdown worthy of “High Noon” took place in a city most folks in Kansas never heard of—Santiago, Chile—between Superman and that country’s very real, very dangerous dictator, Augusto Pinochet. At stake were the lives of seventy-eight people and the future of…
Metropolitan of the Month
Each month, the Daily Planet recognizes a resident of the planet whose work, dedication, or achievements have made a meaningful impact on their communities.
Real-life Batman fights inequality in Bay Area
From city council chambers to encampment sweeps, a costumed crusader is drawing attention to California’s homelessness crisis—one person at a time.
Today’s poll
Should you raise your wiper blades during a snowstorm?
POLL: If you experience excessive amounts of snow, do you raise your wiper blades before or during a snowstorm in your part of the world?
