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Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The administration's claims of fraud have dovetailed with the president's frequent habit of disparaging Somali-Americans Democrat-run states nationwide could soon be under investigation, President Donald Trump claimed during a New Year's Eve speech at this Mar-a-Lago club, the ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
Israel said on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it "will enforce" a ban on their activities. The groups will now be required to cease their operations by March 1, which the United Nations has warned will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
Carson Beck was able to avoid the question as well as he was able to sidestep any Ohio State pass rush when he was asked on ESPN which team he would prefer to play in the College Football Playoff semifinals, Ole Miss or Georgia. The obvious answer is Georgia, where Beck was the starting quarterback in the 2023 and '24 seasons. Beck isn't there anymore, and on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas, he led No. 10 Miami to a ...
Source: aol.com
Fire at Swiss Alpine resort bar during New Year's celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
– A fire ripped through a bar's New Year celebration in a resort less than two hours after midnight Thursday, with dozens of people feared dead and about 100 more injured, most seriously, police said. The Crans-Montana resort is best known as an international ski and golf venue, and overnight, its crowded Le Constellation bar morphed from a scene of revelry into the site of potentially one of Switzerland's ...
Source: news4jax.com
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
Whenever the conversation turns to AI's role in cybersecurity, one question inevitably surfaces — sometimes bluntly, sometimes between the lines: "If AI can spot patterns faster than I can, will it still need me?" It's a fair question — and one that reflects a deeper anxiety about the future of security careers. AI is everywhere now: embedded in email gateways, SOC workflows, identity systems, and cloud ...
Source: securitymagazine.com
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and the youngest person in generations to take the oath of office in the United States' biggest city. Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in at a historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan just after midnight on Thursday, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath. "This is truly the honour and the privilege of a ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
As 2026 begins, some everyday errands may have to wait until after New Year's Day. Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are all closed to observe the federal holiday. However, most major retailers will be open, although it's best to check ahead as some may be operating with reduced hours. Which grocery stores and pharmacies are open on New Year's Day? Which fast food chains and restaurants are open on Jan. ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Thursday, Jan 1st, 2026 -
Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don't spread it to others. You may not be able to prevent catching a cold or the flu , but you can greatly reduce your chances and decrease the likelihood that you'll have a severe case if you do get sick. The well established advice meant to keep you healthy also protects others by reducing the spread of these diseases. Get a Flu Shot ...
Source: wired.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
United States President Donald Trump announced he is ceasing his efforts to deploy federal troops to several Democratic-led cities in a major policy pivot. The announcement on Wednesday comes amid a series of legal setbacks to Trump's efforts to deploy National Guard members to Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and Portland, Oregon. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he's "removing" the National Guard ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
US military announces two separate strikes on boats it claims were transporting drugs in the Pacific The US Coast Guard was searching for survivors of a US military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, officials said on Wednesday. In a statement, the US military's Southern Command said the military had carried out a strike against three vessels. "Three narco-terrorists aboard the ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
As annual inflation remains above 2% and the labor market shows weakness, the Federal Reserve has been split in recent months over the direction of monetary policy. The past year has seen split votes among the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voting committee on interest rates-setting; the July FOMC, for instance, saw Fed Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller dissent from the majority, the first ...
Source: rismedia.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released additional photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including ones of Donald Trump. (Photo: Epstein Estate/House Oversight and Reform Committee) Republican reveals how to know if Trump's DOJ hid documents from Epstein files release Sarah K. Burris December 31, 2025 | 06:42AM ET Frontpage news and politics President Donald Trump has hinted about the falling ...
Source: alternet.org
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
The misdemeanor charge stems from an Aug. 8 incident at Barmore's home in Mansfield, according to court documents. New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been charged with domestic assault and battery, making him the second Pats star to face criminal charges this month. The 26-year-old will be arraigned in February on one count of assault and battery on an intimate partner, Attleboro ...
Source: boston.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Documents suggest Kilmar Ábrego García was retaliated against after wrongful deportation Judge said newly unsealed government documents show 'some evidence' of vindictive prosecution by DoJ A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego García reveals that high-level justice department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a "top priority", only after he was ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona on Tuesday announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis. Kyl, 83, represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress for nearly three decades. Most of those years were in the Senate including a term as minority whip. "My family and I now head down a path filled with moments of joy and increasing difficulties," Kyl said in ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Eurostar and LeShuttle resumed full operations on Wednesday after a shutdown due to an electrical issue, but travelers can still expect delays. As of Wednesday morning, only three Eurostar trains , which take passengers between England and Europe via the Channel Tunnel, had canceled trips , according to Eurostar's website: Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels Midi and Amsterdam Centraal. Several routes ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade resulted in 52 bears killed, less than one-third of the potential number. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Tuesday released details about the hunt, which was held from Dec. 6 through Sunday in four parts of the state. Through a lottery-style system, the state issued 172 permits for the hunt, with each permit-holder able ...
Source: mysuncoast.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
British tourists were on board a train to Peru's Machu Picchu when it collided head-on with another, killing one and injuring 40. The conductor of one of the trains was killed in the crash, according to the prosecutor's office in Cusco, the city closest to the world-renowned archaeological site. It is currently unclear how many of the wounded were British nationals. Video footage circulating on social media shows ...
Source: aol.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
3 min read Finland has detained a ship and its crew after a critical undersea telecommunication cable connecting the country to Estonia was damaged Wednesday, Finnish authorities said. Finnish police said in a statement that the vessel suspected of causing the damage was found with its anchor chain lowered into the sea in Finland's waters, while the damage site itself was in Estonia's waters. The police later named ...
Source: edition.cnn.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Authorities found a body during a search for a missing Texas woman who went missing on Dec. 24. Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, disappeared soon after she left her San Antonio, Texas, home on Christmas Eve. The body, which was found in a field with a gun, has not yet been identified, and an official cause of death has not been reported. But Sheriff Javier Salazar said the body was wearing "very similar" ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Bulgaria will begin using the euro as its currency on Thursday, and the country hopes it will bring an economic boost, despite concerns. Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007, but it's only now adopting the currency after strong debate and political turbulence. It's the 21st country to join the eurozone, and lawmakers in Brussels and Sofia hope it will boost the economy of the EU's poorest ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
The median existing-home sales price: $409,200: NAR Homebuyers can usher in 2026 with a little relief as mortgage rates fell to the lowest level of 2025 in the final report of the year. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Wednesday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.15% from last week's reading of 6.18%. The average rate on a 30-year ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
A district court judge Tuesday ruled the Trump administration may not allow the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to run out of funding, rejecting the Justice Department's argument that no funds were legally available, a day before the agency was set to run out of funding. Processing Content U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson's ruling compels the CFPB to continue requesting funding from the Federal Reserve's ...
Source: americanbanker.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
A 19-year-old who fell while hiking on Southern California's Mount Baldy and two others were found dead during the search and rescue effort for the teen, authorities said. The recovery effort for the three deceased hikers is underway, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said on Tuesday. Amid dangerous conditions, Mount Baldy is now closed until New Year's Day to "protect natural resources and provide for ...
Source: aol.com