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• How to Watch Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration as New York Mayor - New York City’s new mayor was officially sworn in just after midnight on Thursday. A second public event will take place this afternoon.
• ‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center - Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation
• Most talked-about diet trends of 2025 — and how they reshaped Americans' eating habits - The most popular diet trends of 2025 included the Mediterranean diet, keto, high-protein eating and the carnivore diet. Experts shared guidance on the risks and benefits of each approach.
• 3 people wounded in drive-by shooting in Providence on New Year’s morning - Police say one of the victims was shot near the temple.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger, on New Year's Day, shares 'the only thing that works' when it comes to achieving goals - Arnold Schwarzenegger shares New Year's advice, emphasizing that building consistent routines trumps temporary motivation for achieving goals.
• Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data center boom. It's a bad sign for AI industry - Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a data center moratoriu, while Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed back on the AI industry in Florida.
• Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban Agree: This Is the Best Investment You Will Ever Make - Renowned investors Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban have unanimously expressed that the most rewarding investment is the one made in oneself. Both Buffett and Cuban, who have accumulated substantial wealth through diverse investment strategies
• Portuguese swimmers celebrate new year with plunge into the Atlantic Ocean - Rain and cold winds could not stop several dozens of people who gathered for a first plunge of the year Thursday at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon. (AP video shot by: Helena Alves)
• Mayor Mamdani Appoints a Team of Government Veterans - Zohran Mamdani has stocked his administration with seasoned officials, in part to allay concerns about his inexperience and left-wing stances.
• Medical Professionals Are Revealing The "Small" Health Signs You Should Never, Ever Ignore - "Never ignore oral health issues. Visit any cardiology ward, and several patients will have had or are waiting for tooth extractions. Poor oral health can kill you."
• Black Republican calls for total, permanent abolition of DEI: 'I want to earn every opportunity on merit' - Black Republican U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas called for the full and permanent abolition of diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology.
• University of Alabama student suffers 'severe head injury' while on family vacation in Caribbean - University of Alabama student Matthew Polaski reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures after falling during a family vacation in the Dominican Republic.
• Trump tells WSJ he is taking more aspirin than doctors recommend - By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he is taking a larger daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend.
• Best cash-out refinance mortgage lenders of January 2026 - The best cash-out refinance lenders have strong online tools, fee discounts, and more. Find the best cash-out refi lender for your type of mortgage loan.
• Homeless drifter accused of killing Barnes & Noble Christmas shopper blamed ‘fight or flight’ outburst: report - Man accused of fatally stabbing woman at Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble allegedly had no prior relationship with victim in random attack, police say.
• 2025 was a year of heightened conflict, amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan - Violent conflicts around the world left at least 240,000 people dead in 2025, ACLED data shows. The high level of conflict remained steady after years of increasing.
• Berkshire Is Selling Apple Stock and Buying This Other Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Instead - Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple stock throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
• Anderson Cooper Tries to Stop Andy Cohen’s Drunken CNN Midnight Rant - Andy Cohen tore into outgoing New York Mayor Eric Adams live on CNN moments after the Times Square ball drop as his co-host Anderson Cooper cringed and tried to shut it down. Cohen, 57, and Cooper, 58, returned for their ninth straight year
• Here's what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar's New Year celebration - CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left dozens of people presumed dead and another 100 injured during a New Year's celebration. Most injuries, many of
• Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year - President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tari
• A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffett’s legacy unmatched - Warren Buffett has handed over the reins after a six-decade run that turned an unremarkable textile mill into one of the most powerful compounding engines in history.
• Crans-Montana Is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular With International Tourists - Known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events, the high-end resort was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.
• 3 historic NFL franchises find themselves in same boat since turn of the century - Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are still circling the wagon despite their history, rabid fan bases and longing for a Super Bowl since 2001.
• Cracker Barrel ditches beloved Southern New Year's tradition of black-eyed peas without warning - Cracker Barrel quietly stopped serving black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, ending a beloved Southern tradition that was thought to bring good luck to Southerners.
• James Cameron says the 'fundamental issue' with putting guardrails on AI is that humans can't agree on morals - Director James Cameron appeared on the "Just Foolin' About" podcast on Dec. 23, where he argued that putting guardrails on AI is nearly impossible because humans can't agree on morals.
• Minimum wage just went up in 19 states—workers in one state are getting a $2 an hour raise - More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from minimum wage hikes in 19 states including Arizona, California, Michigan, New Jersey and New York.
• Mamdani Names Transportation Chief With Job of Making Buses Fast and Free - As commissioner of New York City’s Department of Transportation, Michael Flynn will seek to implement one of the new mayor’s central campaign planks.
• What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire - Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
• How Two Powerful U.S. Allies Came to Blows in Yemen - Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates burst into the open this week with an unusually direct confrontation that has global implications.
• Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the 'next billion dollar fraud' - Minnesota paid leave law takes effect Jan. 1, granting workers up to 20 weeks of benefits, but critics say the program could be exploited for fraud.
• Snow squall warning issued for parts of Massachusetts - A SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team.
• President Donald Trump shares his New Year's resolution - U.S. President Donald Trump said his New Year's resolution is "Peace on Earth" after he was asked on December 31, 2025 if he had a New Year's resolution.
• Attacks on police and arrests in Germany as nation rings in 2026 - Germany's New Year celebration was largely peaceful compared to previous years, although at least two people died and many were injured, and revellers in some places threw fireworks at police officers and the emergency services. Additional
• Riley Gaines: College sports is broken – here’s how to fix it - The NCAA has fallen short on major issues plaguing college athletes, including transfer portal, eligibility rules and men competing in women’s sports
• Nvidia Buys Intel Corporation’s (INTC) Shares Worth $5 Billion, Here’s What You Need to Know - Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) is one of the Unstoppable Technology Stocks to Buy. On December 29, Reuters reported that Nvidia purchased Intel Corporation’s (NASDAQ:INTC) shares worth $5 billion. The share price went up by around 2% after
• DR MARC SIEGEL: 5 incredible miracles from 2025 that give me hope for 2026 - Author of 'The Miracles Among Us' reveals five breakthrough miracles from 2025, including Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi's survival and revolutionary cancer treatments.
• Make 2026 your most private year yet by removing broker data - Data removal from brokers protects against AI-powered scams and deepfake threats in 2026. Learn how data brokers sell your personal information to scammers.
• Homeowners Over 40 Are Revealing What They Paid For Their First House, And I Need A Time Machine, Stat - "We couldn’t sleep because it was so much money at the time."
• The Supreme Court broadly expanded Trump's power in 2025, with key exceptions - The justices granted emergency appeals and set aside rulings from district judges who blocked Trump's orders from taking effect. But the court also put two important checks on his power.
• Kate Middleton hailed as an 'eternal influencer,' echoing Queen Elizabeth’s mystique: experts - Kate Middleton named "eternal influencer" by British Vogue as royal experts praise her global impact and the powerful "Kate effect" on brands worldwide.
• He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That - The famously prickly comedian found a sympathetic adversary in the director of a CNN documentary about him. Their conversation with a reporter was … spirited.
• 6 kick-butt financial resolutions you should make today to protect tomorrow - Six practical financial strategies for 2026 include maximizing retirement contributions, cutting subscriptions and portfolio hedging techniques.
• The Two Questions I Wish We’d Stop Asking in 2026 - How did we get here? I don’t want to know.
• Explosive fire kills multiple people at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations - An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.
• Scotland rings in new year as weather warning kicks off 2026 - A yellow weather warning for heavy snow and wind covers much of Scotland for the first four days of the new year.
• In plan for Ukraine, Trump faces fundamental differences with Russia - Russia invaded Ukraine to restore it to Moscow’s orbit, but President Donald Trump’s peace plan would increase Kyiv’s security, economic and other ties with the West.
• Fire kills several at bar in Swiss ski resort on New Year’s, police say - A fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, police said in a statement. Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
• Wordle hints today for #1,657: Clues and answer for Thursday, January 1 - Does today's Wordle have you stumped? Here are some hints and the answer.
• Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape - Big Tech is remaking the U.S. map into an AI empire — kingdom-scale data centers, unprecedented debt, power constraints, and a near-religious belief in scaling.
• Camila Mendoza Olmos, Texas teen who disappeared on Christmas Eve, confirmed dead, authorities say - The body of the 19-year-old was found Tuesday.