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Mamdani Revokes Adams' Orders, Appoints 5 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 Mayors Office under a new leadership team.
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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 bars New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort early Thursday less than two hours after midnight police said.
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City Hall Access Limited to Guests for Mamdani Inauguration
Even as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani cast his administration as a government for all New Yorkers the inauguration ceremony at City Hall on Thursday was limited to invited guests while members of the public gathered nearby for a separate "block party" and viewed the...
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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.
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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 Mamdanis staff after she resigned from her position over anti-Jewish posts from over a decade ago The New York Times reports.
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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 SpaceXs vice president of Starlink engineering said Thursday.
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Trump Delays Tariff Raise on Upholstered Furniture, Cabinets, Vanities
President Donald Trump signed a New Years Eve proclamation postponing increased tariffs on upholstered furniture kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year citing ongoing trade talks.
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New Year: Putin Downplays War as Zelenskyy Pushes Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered sharply contrasting New Years Day addresses as diplomatic efforts intensified to bring an end to the nearly four-year war underscoring competing narratives just days after Zelenskyy met...
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Trump Social Media Influencer Boosts WH Messaging
Margo Martin a 30-year-old aide to President Donald Trump has become one of the most influential content creators on the right.
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US: China Activity Near Taiwan Raises Tensions
The U.S. State Department on Thursday said Chinas military activities near Taiwan and others in the region "increase tensions unnecessarily" and urged China to halt military pressure against Taiwan.
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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.
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Eric Adams Blasts CNN Host for New Year's Eve Rant
Eric Adams who left office as New York Citys mayor at midnight took a swipe Thursday at CNN New Years 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...
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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.
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Police: No Report Filed in Alleged Daycare Break-In
The 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.
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Mamdani Vows Socialist Agenda at NYC Inauguration
New Yorks 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 networks flagship newscast.
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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.
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Gruters: RNC 'Well Positioned' for 2026 Elections
Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters says the GOP is entering 2026 with momentum money and a message thats landing with voters and hes not being subtle about it.
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Fire at Swiss Resort Bar Kills About 40, Injures Dozens
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured most of them seriously after a fire ripped through a bars New Year celebration in a Swiss alpine resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday police said.
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Texas Southern Audit Reveals 'Disturbing' Results
A state audit has revealed significant financial weaknesses at Texas Southern University citing widespread failures in purchasing controls contract oversight and accounting practices.
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Trump Seeks Fast Approval for White House Ballroom
The Trump administration wants to gain approval for the presidents proposed 400 million East Wing ballroom in just nine weeks a tight timeline that contrasts with other large-scale projects that typically take years to move through the same review process.
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China Team Rebuilds Ear After Foot Graft Procedure
Chinese surgeon Qiu Shenqiang has performed a rare and innovative reconstructive procedure using heterotopic grafting to temporarily attach a patients severed ear to her foot marking a major advance in complex microsurgery.
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NASA Consolidating Library Services
NASA is moving forward with a consolidation of library and facility services at its Goddard Space Flight Center as part of an effort to reduce costs and address deferred maintenance.