Daily news from around the world · U.S. edition · Last updated Sat, Jan 3, 2026 3:45 am PST
The Guardian · 17h ago · Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the
· NBC News · 18h ago · A federal magistrate judge on Friday ordered that the Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs in the nation’s capital on Jan.
CBS News · 18h ago ·
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial
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The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
CBS News · 9h ago · A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
· Rolling Stone · 9h ago · Victoria Jones was found dead at a San Francisco hotel room on New Year’s Day
NBC News · 9h ago ·
Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter, Victoria, Found Dead in Hotel on New Year’s Day
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Victoria Jones, daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in San Francisco on New Year’s Day.
Los Angeles Times · 16h ago ·
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter reportedly found dead at San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day
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Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a San Francisco hotel Jan. 1. The emergency call was for a suspected overdose.
ABC News · 17h ago · Saks Global Enterprises, which operates Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, said Friday its CEO Marc Metrick stepped down, effective immediately
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CNBC · 19h ago ·
Saks Global announces new CEO as it reportedly prepares for bankruptcy
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The company was created in July 2024 after Hudson's Bay Company acquired Neiman Marcus.
CBS News · 4h ago · At least seven explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft have been heard in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.
· Financial Times · 4h ago · Residents report loud blasts and aircraft flying over the city
NBC News · 4h ago ·
Eyewitnesses report multiple explosions in Caracas, Venezuela
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Eyewitnesses have reported multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports.
Washington Post · 3h ago ·
Live updates: Explosions shake the Venezuelan capital as Maduro accuses U.S. of attack
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Explosions were heard and smoke could be seen rising in multiple locations across Caracas in the early Saturday. It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts.
NPR · 4h ago ·
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital. Maduro accuses the U.S.
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Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
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CBS News · 7h ago · The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday it has called off a dayslong search for several people who jumped overboard when their alleged drug-trafficking boats were targeted by the U.S. military.
· ABC News · 11h ago · The Coast Guard said it's still searching for people who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked them days earlier
NBC News · 7h ago · Minnesota’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families on Friday said that investigators have found child care centers at the center of recent fraud allegations were operating as they should
· CBS News · 11h ago · Nine of the Minnesota child care centers that were discussed in a viral video, prompting allegations of fraud, were "operating as expected" when state investigators conducted on-site checks this week, officials said on Friday.
CBS News · 21h ago · In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
· BBC · Jan 1, 2026 · In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.
NBC News · 21h ago ·
Maduro says he's open to talks with Trump but won't comment on U.S. strike on Venezuelan dock
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he was open to negotiating with the United States to combat drug trafficking.
ABC News · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike
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Venezuela is open to reaching an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, according to President Nicolás Maduro
Bloomberg · Jan 1, 2026
· Washington Post · Jan 1, 2026 · Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York City, was sworn in Thursday, marking a generational shift in the city’s leadership with his promises to address affordability.
ABC News · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
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Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City
BBC · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
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The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
Politico · Dec 31, 2025 ·
The Mamdani era begins
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The new mayor of New York City took the oath of office shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve.
NPR · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, capping historic rise
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office in New York City after midnight Thursday. The city's first Muslim mayor, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has promised to focus on affordability and fairness.
CBS News · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani sworn in at abandoned NYC subway station, becoming city's 112th mayor
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In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
The Guardian · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
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New mayor, 34, was sworn in by state attorney general Letitia James in old beaux arts city hall subway stationZohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City soon after midnight in a private ceremony in an abandoned beaux arts subway station
NBC News · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor as he seeks to advance a progressive agenda
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially became the 111th mayor of the nation’s largest city early Thursday as he seeks to carry out the transformative progressive platform on which he campaigned
Washington Post · 45m ago · The Postal Service is no longer guaranteeing when it will postmark mail, which could jeopardize some ballots that arrive after Election Day.
Washington Post · 45m ago · The Minnesota governor is seeking a third term amid a welfare probe in his state that has sparked unwanted national attention.
NBC News · 1h ago · NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons explains how the U.S. actions in Venezuela could be received internationally how countries like Russia and China could respond.
Washington Post · 2h ago · At Mar-a-Lago, official governance, private business and personal relationships converge.
NBC News · 2h ago · President Donald Trump's love affair with the Supreme Court could turn sour in the new year.
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ABC News · 10h ago · Retired baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession
ABC News · 14h ago · A suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area
· BBC · 18h ago · Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.
NBC News · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack on Colorado trail
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A woman has died in a rare suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado on Thursday, officials said
International Business Times · 14h ago · Teen arrested after year-long plot to attack Mint Hill grocery store and restaurant on New Year's Eve using knives and hammers.
· CBS News · 18h ago · The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
NBC News · 19h ago ·
FBI says it foiled a terrorist attack planned in North Carolina on New Year's Eve
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The FBI said Friday that it foiled a terrorist attack planned for New Year's Eve in North Carolina
CBS News · 17h ago · Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
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CNBC · 20h ago ·
Berkshire Hathaway shares dip as Warren Buffett exits and Greg Abel era begins
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Investors digested the formal end of Warren Buffett's six-decade tenure as chief executive and the start of a new era under successor Greg Abel.
CBS News · 21h ago · Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
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Wall Street Journal · 22h ago ·
Tesla Sales Drop for Second Year in a Row
Business Insider · 22h ago ·
Tesla sales fall for the second year in a row
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Tesla's stock has hit record highs over its robotaxi rollout, but the company's EV business is struggling.
NBC News · 3h ago · Venezuela has accused the U.S. of “extremely serious military aggression” after a series of explosions rocked Caracas and other cities in the country.
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BBC · 3h ago · Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.
BBC · 5h ago · The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".
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Business Insider · 14h ago · RuPaul returns for an 18th season. We'll show you where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race online.
· Rolling Stone · 14h ago · The title of 'America’s Next Drag Superstar' and $200,000 are once again up for grabs. Here’s how to stream the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race without cable
Los Angeles Times · 14h ago · The Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla as the world's top EV seller.
· Business Insider · 20h ago · BYD said it sold 2.25 million battery-powered EVs in 2025, while Tesla said it sold 1.64 million over the same period.
Wired · 21h ago · Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China's BYD is now officially global top dog.
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Gizmodo · 18h ago ·
Tesla Sales Skid Even With Cheaper Models and Deep Discounts
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China's BYD is breathing down Elon Musk's neck.
Financial Times · 22h ago ·
Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD
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Elon Musk’s carmaker delivered fewer fully electric models than its rival in 2025
Financial Times · Jan 2, 2026 · London’s blue-chip stock index benefits from surge in banking and mining shares in 2025
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BBC · Jan 2, 2026 ·
FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
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A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.
Bloomberg · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Copper Gains After Best Year Since 2009 on Tight Supply Outlook
CNBC · 18h ago · Citadel's flagship multistrategy Wellington fund, its largest,gained10.2% in 2025, according to a person familiar with the firm's returns.
· Business Insider · 20h ago · Multistrategy managers like ExodusPoint and Balyasny had strong years.
Financial Times · 19h ago · Grok generated sexually explicit images of minors in recent days that have been shared on social media platform X
· CNBC · 21h ago · Users on X raised concerns over explicit content of minors being generated using Musk's Grok tool.
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· ESPN · 22h ago · From UCLA-USC on Jan. 3 to UConn-Notre Dame on Jan. 19, Charlie Creme breaks down the month's best matchups.
International Business Times · 35m ago · Trump reveals he ignores doctors' advice on aspirin and regrets taking heart scans that fueled health speculations.
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The Verge · 16h ago · Just over a year after being sentenced to five years in prison for the theft of billions of dollars in Bitcoin, hacker Ilya Lichtenstein is free. Lichtenstein announced his release in a post on X, specifically crediting Trump: "Thanks to President T
· CNBC · 19h ago · Ilya Lichtenstein had been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty and admitting to the hack of crypto assets valued in the billions of dollars.
Forbes · 18h ago · Clicks Power Keyboard and Communicator are all-new products from the keyboard cases accessory maker.
· Gizmodo · 20h ago · Or, if you just want another BlackBerry, Clicks is also making a phone.
The Verge · 23h ago ·
The Clicks Power Keyboard is also a backup battery for your phone
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Clicks is expanding beyond keyboard cases and bringing its QWERTY keys for phones to another format: a magnetic power bank accessory with a slide-out keyboard.
International Business Times · 32m ago · Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals ancient secrets and strange chemistry as the largest object of its kind ever tracked.
Wired · 37m ago · It’s easier than ever to order your own blood draws, but direct-access testing won’t replace a doctor.
Wired · 46m ago · You have more access to your phone’s file system than you may think.
NBC News · 46m ago · Alaska’s courts spent more than a year building an AI chatbot to help with probate, revealing how difficult it is to deploy AI in government services.
New Yorker · 46m ago · In the nineteen-eighties, Janet Delaney took pictures of her father at work, and came to a deeper understanding of who he was.
New Yorker · 46m ago · Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
New Yorker · 46m ago · A century ago, an aspiring actress published a remarkable autobiography. She made up most of it.
Rolling Stone · 6h ago · The comedian left the NBC show in 2012 after allegedly using aracial slur on set
· Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · Chevy Chase is again wading into the resurfaced controversy surrounding his alleged use of the N-word on the set of Community. The newly-released documentaryI’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,recounts Chase’s firingfrom theNBCsitcom after he allegedly used a racial slur.
Variety · 9h ago · ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” once again bested the ball-dropping competition, averaging 18.8 million viewers during its key 11:30 p.m.
· Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve rang in 2026 with a ratings victory. The annual special celebrated the new year with 30M viewers at midnight ET on ABC.
NBC News · 10h ago · “Stranger Things” creators Matt and Ross Duffer share their plans for a spinoff series.
· Forbes · 22h ago · We were promised a hint about the Stranger Things spinoff in the series finale, and now we know what that was supposed to be.
NPR · 14h ago ·
What 'Stranger Things' gets right about wormholes
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The much anticipated series finale of Netflix's Stranger Things is predicated on wormholes — a concept in physics that often appears in science fiction. So what are wormholes?
Los Angeles Times · 12h ago · Will Smith has been sued for alleged wrongful termination and sexual harassment by Brian King Joseph, an electric violinist hired to play on Smith's 2025 tour.
· Rolling Stone · Jan 2, 2026 · Brian King Joseph accused the rapper of “predatory behavior” in a lawsuit filed in California this week
Variety · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Will Smith Sued by Tour Violinist for Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination
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Will Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. In the suit, filed yesterday and reviewed by Variety, musician Brian King Joseph names Smith and Treyball Studios Mana
International Business Times · Jan 1, 2026 ·
10 Photos of Brian King Joseph: The Violinist Who Sued Will Smith Following Sexual Assault Claims
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Violinist Brian King Joseph has filed a lawsuit against Will Smith for wrongful termination, claiming he was fired for reporting a sexual assault during his tour.
Rolling Stone · 14h ago · Out Feb. 13, To Whom This May Concern marks the musician and actress' first full-length LP since 2015
· Variety · 23h ago · Jill Scott is making her return to music with the announcement of her sixth album, “To Whom This May Concern,” releasing on Feb. 13 via the Orchard.
Washington Post · 15h ago · Victoria Jones’s cause of death has not yet been determined.
· International Business Times · 23h ago · Authorities are investigating the death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter after she was found dead on New Year's Day at a San Francisco hotel.
Gizmodo · 16h ago · As this interstellar object approached its closest point to Earth, a massive radio telescope attempted to sniff out a technosignature.
· International Business Times · Jan 1, 2026 · Is 3I/ATLAS a natural comet or an alien probe? Harvard's Avi Loeb explores the mystery of its sunward 'anti-tail' and what it reveals about interstellar visitors.
Rolling Stone · 17h ago · The pop star will perform with the whole Muppets gang when the musical special premieres on Disney+ and ABC on Feb. 4
· Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · We are getting a first look at guest star Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer Seth Rogen in a teaser for The Muppet Show special, a reboot of the classic series.
Variety · 19h ago · Not everyone is happy about George Clooney and his family becoming French citizens. The recent news of Clooney, his wife Amal and their children being granted French citizenship sparked criticism from Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, a junior deputy to the int
· NPR · 20h ago · The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021.
Variety · 19h ago · Stephen Schwartz, the songwriter behind classic musicals from “Godspell” and “Pippin” to “Wicked,” has revealed he will not be taking part in a program spotlighting him at the Kennedy Center on May 16.
· Rolling Stone · 21h ago · “There’s no way I would set foot in it now,” said the Oscar-winner, who was set to host an event there in May
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The actor talked about stepping back from the spotlight and "rationing" his workload in a new interview
· Variety · Jan 2, 2026 · Paul Mescal is looking to take a break from the spotlight after the past few years put his career into overdrive. After breaking through in the film world with “Aftersun” in 2022 — which earned the 29-year-old Irish actor his first Oscar nomina
Variety · 22h ago · Audiences flocked to cinemas to say goodbye to the Upside Down over New Year’s. Movie theaters earned between $25 million to $28 million by showing the finale to Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” sources tell Variety.
· Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · Sources are telling us this morning that the Stranger Things finale cleared well north of $25M, possibly even $30M, in concession cash to movie theaters over its New Year’s Eve and New Years Day play.
ABC News · 5h ago · Luka Doncic scored 34 points — half on free throws — and LeBron James added 31 as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday night to open a two-game set
· Los Angeles Times · 5h ago · Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 31 as the Lakers inch away late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.
CBS News · 8h ago · The second match of the 2026 TGL season marked an important moment for one of the league's most popular clubs
· ESPN · 8h ago · Boston Common Golf beats Los Angeles Golf Club to open the season with its first win in team history.
ESPN · 9h ago · Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals.
· ABC News · 10h ago · Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals
CBS News · 17h ago · Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
· ESPN · 18h ago · The driver of the car involved in the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two people has been charged with reckless and dangerous driving, Nigerian police say.
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago ·
Driver Involved In Anthony Joshua Crash Charged With Dangerous Driving
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UPDATE—Jan 2, 8:58 PT: The driver who was behind the wheel of the car that crashed on a Nigerian motorway, injuring British boxer Anthony Joshua and killing two others, has been charged.
ABC News · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash
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British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash
Gizmodo · 18h ago · You don't have to be a professor of archaeology to become the victim of a rolling boulder trap these days.
· BBC · Jan 1, 2026 · The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones
CBS News · 22h ago ·
College basketball rankings: No. 1 Michigan enters as massive favorite for ranked showdown with USC
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The Wolverines' dominance amid its undefeated run is not going unnoticed
ESPN · Jan 1, 2026 · The transfer portal officially opened on Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.
· CBS News · Dec 31, 2025 · SportsLine's model reveals its college football picks and best bets for Wednesday, Dec. 31
Rolling Stone · Dec 31, 2025 ·
How to Watch Texas vs. Michigan 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Online
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Here's where to stream the New Year's Eve bowl game between the Longhorns and the Wolverines
ABC News · 19h ago · Calum McFarlane says he’s had a “whirlwind” 24 hours at Chelsea since being elevated from under-21s coach to interim manager and then tasked with facte Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday
· BBC · 21h ago · Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane says it has been a "crazy" 24 hours since replacing Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
CBS News · 19h ago · The star attacker for the Cherries is set to take the field Saturday against Arsenal, but could be heading to Man City this transfer window
· ESPN · Jan 1, 2026 · Liverpool are keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
BBC · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Which men's footballers could be on the move in January?
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Antoine Semenyo is widely expected to complete a move from Bournemouth to Manchester City shortly, but which other Premier League players could be on the move in January?
BBC · Jan 1, 2026 · Brennan Johnson will meet Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday before making a final decision on whether to complete a £35m move from Tottenham.
· ESPN · 19h ago · Here is how we rated the biggest deals, with Brennan Johnson moving from Tottenham to Crystal Palace.
ABC News · 1h ago · UAPB hosts the Alabama A&M Bulldogs after Jaquan Scott scored 33 points in UAPB's 138-73 win over the Champion Christian Tigers
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· Financial Times · 21h ago · Ukraine’s former head of defence intelligence Kyrylo Budanov to become chief of staff following Andriy Yermak resignation
ABC News · 6h ago ·
What to know about the Ukrainian general picked by Zelenskyy to be his new chief of staff
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the country’s military intelligence service, as his new chief of staff
Forbes · 17h ago ·
Zelenskyy Names Budanov As New Chief Of Staff
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as the new head of the presidential office. Who is the new chief of staff?
BBC · 22h ago ·
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office
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Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.
ABC News · 6h ago · A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left families desperate for news about missing loved ones
· CBS News · 23h ago · Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
CBS News · 11h ago · Investigators said that the deadly fire that tore through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana early on New Year's Day was caused by sparklers on Champagne bottles, which ignited the bar's ceiling. Ramy Inocencio reports.
· NBC News · 12h ago · Investigators say sparklers placed in champagne bottles were held too close to the ceiling and may have ignited the material, triggering a fast-moving fire that killed at least 40 people and injured 119 others.
BBC · 19h ago ·
Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire
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The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.
Wall Street Journal · 19h ago ·
Champagne Sparklers Likely Ignited Ceiling in Swiss New Year’s Fire
NPR · Jan 2, 2026 ·
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
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Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers. Forty people were killed and another 119 injured.
BBC · 11h ago · The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.
· ABC News · 16h ago · A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded
International Business Times · 13h ago · Elon Musk's Grok chatbox faces backlash for generating sexualised images of young girls; the AI platform's team apologised last week for the lapse.
· Business Insider · 14h ago · Grok has sparked backlash after the AI image generator was used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of real people, including minors.
NPR · 14h ago · The move comes as an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other.
· BBC · 21h ago · The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.
International Business Times · 18h ago · Anthony Joshua's chauffeur charged in Nigeria following a fatal crash. Two team members died, and the case against driver Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode adjourns to January 20.
· BBC · 19h ago · The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.
International Business Times · 21h ago · Russia's General Apti Alaudinov claims UK spies orchestrated a deadly drone strike in Kherson, killing 27, including children, as Ukraine denies involvement.
· BBC · 23h ago · Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.
Washington Post · Jan 1, 2026 · At least 100 were injured when a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, police said. Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
· CBS News · Jan 1, 2026 · Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Dozens presumed dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year's celebration
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Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year's celebration, police said Thursday.
BBC · Jan 1, 2026 ·
BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
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The BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the bar where the fire broke out has been around for at least 40 years, and is considered an institution in the area.
NBC News · Jan 1, 2026 ·
Dozens feared dead after fire sweeps through Swiss ski resort bar
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Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 more were seriously injured after a fire broke out during New Year’s celebrations at a bar in Swiss Alps, authorities in the country said Thursday.
Financial Times · Dec 31, 2025 ·
‘Several’ people killed in Swiss ski resort fire
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Investigation under way into blaze that ripped through bar during new year celebrations in upmarket Crans-Montana
ABC News · Dec 31, 2025 ·
Fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps leaves people dead during New Year's celebrations
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A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Year’s celebrations
Washington Post · 38m ago · Authorities investigating the inferno that killed 40 and injured 119 on New Year’s Day are looking at champagne sparklers, building capacity, and construction materials.
Science Daily · 1h ago · Researchers have uncovered thousands of preserved metabolic molecules inside fossilized bones millions of years old, offering a surprising new window into prehistoric life.
Science Daily · 3h ago · Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not improve insulin sensitivity or cardiovascular markers.
Science Daily · 3h ago · As spinal cord injuries increasingly affect older adults, new research reveals a surprising pattern in recovery. The study shows that aging does not appear to slow the healing of nerves themselves, with older patients regaining strength and sensation at rates similar to younger people.
Science Daily · 3h ago · A one-dose oral drug called zoliflodacin has proven highly effective against gonorrhoea in a major international trial. The pill matched the success of current treatments while avoiding injections and complex dosing.
Science Daily · 6h ago · Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline.
NPR · 14h ago · A big difference between humans and other apes is the ability to stride easily on two feet. A new analysis of fossil bones shows that adaptations for bipedal walking go back 7 million years.
Smithsonian · 16h ago · The dual celestial events will ring in the new year, although the luminous "wolf" supermoon may hamper skywatchers' view of the shooting stars
New Scientist · 17h ago · Did Sahelanthropus, which lived 7 million years ago, walk on two legs like a modern human? It's complicated
Science Daily · 18h ago · Common diabetes drugs may do more than regulate blood sugar—they could also influence how cancers grow, spread, or slow down. Researchers are now unraveling how these medications affect immune function, inflammation, and tumor biology, with intriguing but still uncertain implications.
Science Daily · 19h ago · A new gel developed by McGill researchers could change how vocal cord injuries are treated. The injectable material lasts far longer than current options, staying intact for weeks instead of breaking down quickly.
NBC News · 15h ago · Pilates socks from Bombas, Gaiam, Move Active and more are grippy to keep your feet secure during exercises, and they have a snug fit to stay in place.
New Scientist · Jan 2, 2026 · A woman's body has been found to consist of varying proportions of male and female cells because of an extremely rare form of chimerism
ABC News · Jan 1, 2026 · The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs
Los Angeles Times · Jan 1, 2026 · Are my exercise routines, which were meant to keep me from falling apart, slowing my demise, or accelerating it?
NBC News · Jan 1, 2026 · From GLP-1 clinical trials to new advancements for breast cancer, NBC medicalcontributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to discuss the medical innovations set toshape 2026.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 1, 2026 · Five very different L.A. personal trainers to get you motivated this year. Discover astrology-informed strength sessions, underwater workouts, somatic techniques and more.
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 · Is building strength your New Year's resolution? Here's how to assess strength, come up with goals, start an effective bodyweight routine and stick with it.
New Scientist · Jan 1, 2026 · Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, says these are the three things everyone should do this New Year to cultivate a more positive mindset
NBC News · Dec 31, 2025 · Flu cases are surging across the United States with the latest numbers from the CDC showing more than 7.5 million cases. The Northeast is particularly hard hit with New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island all seeing “very high” flu activity.
NBC News · Dec 31, 2025 · With Americans focused on getting fit in the new year, a groundbreaking new option is set to shift the weight loss landscape with two pharmaceutical giants both preparing to debut their oral GLP-1 options.
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 · Andrew Limbong and BA Parker from the Books We Love podcast are revisiting Terry McMillan's classic, Waiting to Exhale.
NPR · Dec 30, 2025 · Giménez international attention after she attempted to restore an old fresco. While it was immediately ridiculed at the time, the piece eventually turned into a tourist attraction.
NPR · Dec 30, 2025 · In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win a Nobel Prize. In Finding My Way, she writes about her life at Oxford and beyond. Originally broadcast Oct. 21, 2025.
NPR · Dec 29, 2025 · What was it like to work with Toni Morrison as an editor? One NPR editor looked into it.
NPR · Dec 29, 2025 · All of the top 10 books borrowed through the public library app Libby were written by women. And Kristin Hannah's The Women was the top checkout in many library systems around the country.
NPR · Dec 28, 2025 · Love is in the air, and in the pages! NPR's Books We Love suggests "Heartbreak Hotel," "First Time Caller," "Time Loops and Meet Cutes," "Heart The Lover," "Can't Get Enough," and "Courtroom Drama."
NPR · Dec 28, 2025 · An important work from a rediscovered artist has been absent from public view since the 1970s. A New York curator is hunting for it.
NPR · Dec 27, 2025 · Tamar Adler, chef and author of 'Feast On Your Life', writes about food as a daily practice of care rather than obligation.
NPR · Dec 27, 2025 · Readers are always looking for new books and, don't you know, NPR's Books We Love has tons of suggestions! We hear staff picks for great novels to check out from 2025.
Wall Street Journal · Dec 26, 2025
NPR · 14h ago · Pokemon cards are having a moment, making it hard to find them in stores and at fair prices. Collectors say going to a card show is one way to find cards and fair prices.
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 · Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026.
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 · On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Author John Green reflects on living with obsessive compulsive disorder.
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 · Dry January is the practice of not drinking for the first month of the new year. But where did the practice come from?
Forbes · Jan 1, 2026 · Bentley’s Director of Design Robin Page explains how heritage craftsmanship and modern design thinking continue to shape the Continental GT.
Forbes · Jan 1, 2026 · The media veteran recently published his memoir, ‘Unplugged: Adventures From MTV to Timbuktu.’
NPR · Jan 1, 2026 · From building your strength to tackling credit card debt, NPR's Life Kit has a newsletter journey to help you tackle your New Year's resolution.
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Forbes · Dec 31, 2025 · If you always feel drained after spending time with others, it’s time to set some energy boundaries.
Forbes · Dec 31, 2025 · Every year, Cocoa Beach, Florida, stages the effervescent "Surfing Santas" event, a "surf-off" and costume contest attended by thousands. Here, a jolly look back.
Forbes · 3h ago · World Rallycross went electric in 2022 with a huge fanfare. Now it's going back to combustion. Offroad racing royalty the Hansen family explain what this means.
Forbes · 3h ago · A culinary passport stamped with olive oils from California, Spain, Turkey and beyond
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The Independent UK · 4h ago · Get a discount on holidays with British Airways, Jet2, lastminute.com and more
Forbes · 14h ago · January 2nd 2026 marks the beginning the BMW Alpina brand, installing the Alpina between BMW itself and Rolls Royce in the BMW Group lineup.
Forbes · 17h ago · From stages in Bangkok to global drag fame, Pangina Heals shares the stories, struggles and triumphs that shaped her journey—and how she’s redefining performance, identity, and authenticity along the way.
Forbes · 17h ago · The class of 2026 makes one thing clear: cruise ships are no longer one-size-fits-all. There's a spectrum of choices shaped by taste and travel style.
Smithsonian · 19h ago · See 15 images of colorful kites from around the world
Forbes · 19h ago · Japan’s ancient and sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, a UNESCO World Heritage route with 1,200 years of history.
Forbes · 20h ago · From Cairo to Chicago, these stunning hotels define the movement’s opulent, modern spirit.
The Independent UK · 21h ago · From Malta to Morocco, these are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues
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Washington Post · 15h ago · A flimsy peace would legitimize conquest. A durable one could still salvage deterrence.
Washington Post · 16h ago · Weakening the regime is the right move morally and strategically.
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Washington Post · Jan 2, 2026 · With a three-round election underway, the ruling junta craves undeserved legitimacy from the U.S.
Washington Post · Jan 2, 2026 · Rep. Jake Auchincloss has an exemplary way of talking about topics that resonate with centrist voters.
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Washington Post · Jan 2, 2026 · A shocking number of students at top universities claim dubious disabilities – and get advantages.
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Washington Post · Jan 2, 2026 · The accomplishments of a stunning year can’t be captured in just 10 items.
Longreads · Jan 2, 2026 · "What I found when I resolved to read him."
Longreads · Jan 1, 2026 · "Like The New Yorker, I was born in 1925. Somewhat to my surprise, I decided to keep a journal of my hundredth year."
Longreads · Dec 31, 2025 · "The noise between the world in which we had known each other and the world I occupied now went silent, or maybe only hushed."
Longreads · Dec 30, 2025 · "The main trouble with 1587 Prime isn’t its child-like idea of luxury. It’s that it’s a steakhouse that doesn’t nail the steaks."
Longreads · Dec 29, 2025 · “So you see, the elimination of bodily wastes, in an architectural space shared with others, has always been fraught.” In this essay for the Los Angeles Review of Books, Calvin Gimpelevich examines the global and personal history of public toilet
Longreads · Dec 26, 2025 · "What if your body could nourish the land long after you’re gone?"
Longreads · Dec 25, 2025 · "Bob Rutan is legendary among the tight-knit fraternity of Macy’s Santa Clauses. Like many of these men, playing Santa changed Bob. Profoundly. His story is one of struggle and failure, heartbreak and grace and—yes—the magic of Christmas."
Longreads · Dec 24, 2025 · "To love walking is to love the body, and this has been a barrier for me."
New Scientist · Dec 23, 2025 · Scientists cultivating partnerships of fungi and algae believe their invention has far-out implications for how we create the buildings of the future
Longreads · Dec 23, 2025 · "Standing in the wreckage of these spaces unlocks a sensation people often crave, but can’t name."