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About 40 Dead, 115 Hurt in Fire at Swiss Alpine Bar New Year's Party
About 40 people were killed and 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a bar's New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort early Thursday, less than two hours after midnight, police said.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:33:05 EDT
City Hall Access Limited to Guests for Mamdani Inauguration
Even as Mayor Zohran Mamdani cast his administration as one for all New Yorkers, Thursday's City Hall inauguration was limited to invited guests, while the public gathered nearby for a separate block party and watched on outdoor screens.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:27:35 EDT
Mamdani Revokes Adams' Orders, Appoints Five Deputies
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani moved quickly to assert control at City Hall, signing multiple executive orders hours after his inauguration that revoked prior mayoral directives and reorganized the Mayor's Office under a new leadership team.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:04:59 EDT
N.Y. Magazine Edits Cover After Mamdani Aide Quits Over Old Posts
New York magazine has digitally altered its latest cover to remove a former member of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's staff after she resigned from her position over anti-Jewish posts from over a decade ago, The New York Times reports.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:38:28 EDT
Trump Delays Tariff Raise on Upholstered Furniture, Cabinets, Vanities
President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation postponing increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:34:11 EDT
Starlink to Lower Satellite Orbits to Boost Space Safety
Starlink will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite constellation by lowering all of its satellites orbiting at around 342 miles to about 298 miles over the course of 2026, Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering, said Thursday.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:26:53 EDT
Oneida Nation in Wisconsin Split Over ICE Contracts
An Oneida Nation subsidiary in Wisconsin has come under scrutiny after entering into two contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting criticism from tribal members and a formal response from tribal leadership.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:26:47 EDT
New Year: Putin Downplays War as Zelenskyy Pushes Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered sharply contrasting New Year's Day addresses as diplomatic efforts intensified to bring an end to the nearly four-year war, underscoring competing narratives just days after Zelenskyy met...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:17:23 EDT
US Says China Military Activity Near Taiwan Raises Tensions
The U.S. State Department on Thursday said China's military activities near Taiwan and others in the region "increase tensions unnecessarily" and urged China to halt military pressure against Taiwan.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:04:54 EDT
Eric Adams Blasts CNN Host for New Year's Eve Rant
Eric Adams, who left office as New York City's mayor at midnight, took a swipe Thursday at CNN New Year's Eve co-host Andy Cohen after Cohen delivered a profanity-laced, alcohol-fueled critique of Adams' tenure live on television just after the ball dropped in Times...
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:53:44 EDT
Trump Social Media Influencer Boosts White House Messaging
Margo Martin, a 30-year-old aide to President Donald Trump, has become one of the most influential content creators on the right.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:52:38 EDT
Russia Asks US to Stop Chasing Tanker in Venezuela's Area
Russia has asked the U.S. to stop its pursuit of an oil tanker that was heading to Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:48:18 EDT
Time Omits Kirk Assassination From Year in Review
Time magazine omitted the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk from its 2025 "Year in Review" cover and top stories list.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:46:22 EDT
Police: No Report Filed in Alleged Day Care Break-In
Nokomis Day Care Center reported a burglary involving stolen documents, though Minneapolis police said no formal loss was recorded, according to a report published by the New York Post.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:22:31 EDT
New 'CBS Evening News' Anchor: Make Me Earn Your Trust
The new anchor of "CBS Evening News" told viewers Thursday that he agrees with critics who say the media do not always reflect reality and pledged to be more transparent as he takes over the network's flagship newscast.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:14:34 EDT
New California Law Targets Risks of Thirdhand Smoke
California has enacted a first-of-its-kind law aimed at reducing exposure to thirdhand smoke, the toxic residue that lingers in homes long after smoking ends.The new California law took effect on Jan. 1.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:05:55 EDT
Maine GOP Demands Answers on Alleged Gateway Fraud
Maine Republicans renewed calls for accountability after the state suspended all MaineCare payments to Gateway Community Services following what health officials called a credible fraud allegation, saying taxpayers deserve answers about possible billing abuses.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:03:38 EDT
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Marks 'New Era' at Mamdani Inauguration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., praised newly inaugurated New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday, casting his rise as a turning point for the city and a mandate to pursue an aggressively working-class agenda.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:07 EDT
Mamdani Vows Socialist Agenda at NYC Inauguration
New York's first openly democratic socialist mayor used his inauguration Thursday to reject free markets outright, with Zohran Mamdani pledging to replace what he called "rugged individualism" with government-driven collectivism.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:56:53 EDT
At Least 6 Dead in Iran Protests Over Economic Woes
Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least six people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.