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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 , the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America's most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor early Thursday. Mamdani, a 34-year-old immigrant from Uganda, makes history as the city's first Muslim mayor, first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor to hold the high-profile office in more than a century. "This is ...
Source: aol.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 -
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday said the National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but warned that "we will come back" if crime "begins to soar again." The president made the announcement on Truth Social . "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Wednesday that it had carried out "lethal" strikes against three suspected drug boats , killing three people. "On Dec. 30, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted kinetic strikes against three narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy," U.S. Southern Command said on X , alleging that narcotics were transferred between the ...
Source: aol.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
By Federal Reserve officials are grappling with two fundamental questions as they confront both rising unemployment and elevated inflation. How much more should they lower borrowing costs, and when should they deliver that relief? Minutes from the Fed's final gathering of 2025 in December, released Tuesday, underscore the difficult task facing Jerome Powell, the chair, as he tries to forge a consensus among ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club sent young women to massage Jeffrey Epstein for years—even though he exposed himself to them, a disturbing new report from The Wall Street Journal has revealed. The report says that Epstein, who called himself Trump's closest friend from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, was a frequent visitor to Trump's Palm Beach resort. But he also allegedly received frequent house ...
Source: thedailybeast.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore has been charged with throwing his daughter's mother to the ground , officials said Wednesday, in the second allegation of violence that has come to light against a member of the playoff-bound team in as many days. Barmore, 26, faces one count of misdemeanor assault and battery on a family or household member, records in Attleborough District Court in ...
Source: nbcnews.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 -
Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl announced on Tuesday he is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia. Kyl, 83, became one of Arizona's most prominent Republicans during a career that spanned nearly three decades across both chambers of Congress, including a stint as Senate minority whip. "I was blessed to represent the people of Arizona in Congress and to have numerous other opportunities to ...
Source: aol.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
– Trains were running again Wednesday in both directions through the Channel Tunnel between continental Europe and the United Kingdom but problems remained after caused by power malfunctions. The tunnel operator, Eurotunnel, said the 50-kilometer (32-mile) undersea link was back to "full capacity" after a power fault inside it was fixed overnight Tuesday. The short statement didn't detail the cause of the ...
Source: news4jax.com
Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2025 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Tragically, it seems Florida officials learned all the wrong lessons from the 1995 hunt that saw the slaughter of at least 304 black bears in the space of a few days. And during this year's hunt, which wrapped up Sunday, those grim lessons were on display: 1. Make the hunt less visible. During the 2015 hunt, the state operated check-in stations where hunters brought ...
Source: orlandosentinel.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 -
Finnish authorities have seized a vessel suspected of intentionally severing undersea telecommunications cables amid fears of Russian sabotage in the Gulf of Finland. The seized cargo vessel Fitburg was en route from the Russian port of St Petersburg to Israel at the time of the incident on Wednesday, Finnish Border Guard officials said at a news conference in Helsinki. The Fitburg was dragging its anchor in ...
Source: aljazeera.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 -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is at risk after Donald Trump vowed to shutter it since his return to office A federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration must allow funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to continue. The watchdog, which supporters say protects US consumers from financial harm by powerful banks, lenders and corporations, is at risk of collapsing after Donald ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2025 -
3 Hikers Are Found Dead on Mt. Baldy Amid 'Extremely Dangerous' Conditions, Sheriff Says The authorities closed access to part of Mount Baldy, the tallest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California. They cited dangerous and unpredictable terrain and weather. Listen to this article · 3:40 min Officials were still working on Tuesday to recover and identify the bodies of three hikers who were ...
Source: nytimes.com