Lawmakers had a private briefing with the military official who oversaw the September attack on an alleged drug vessel that included a second strike which killed surviving crew members. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) tells CNN's @JakeTapper the video of the strike was "pretty hard to watch." Read more: https://cnn.it/4iFjWFq | CNN

Cyclone Senyar brought deadly flooding and landslides to parts of Indonesia. | CNN International

Pantone Color Institute chose a "billowy, balanced" shade of white as its Color of the Year for 2026. CNN's Isabel Rosales asked people their thoughts on the color Pantone calls, "Cloud Dancer." https://cnn.it/49YzgdT | CNN

Vaccine advisers to the CDC could vote soon on dramatic changes to hepatitis B vaccination practice in the United States. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the impact hepatitis B vaccines have had on public health and some of the dangers if the recommendations are changed. Read more: https://cnn.it/4pNZft9 | CNN