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Volume 2 • Issue No. 1 • Updated Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 08:05 PM UTC

Deadly fire at Swiss Alpine bar kills dozens and injures over 100 during New Year's celebration

About 40 people are dead and 115 injured in a fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year's celebrations. Authorities say it's too early to determine the cause but have ruled out an attack.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor, making history as the city's first Muslim mayor. He was sworn in on a Quran in a symbolic ceremony and begins his term with ambitious plans for affordability and social programs.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump administration terminates lease for Washington's public golf courses

Sources: AP News


Health insurance subsidies expire, causing steep premium hikes for millions of Americans

Sources: AP News


French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney

Sources: AP News


At least 6 killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by economic crisis

Sources: AP News


Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine amid growing tensions

Sources: AP News


UN finds dire conditions in first visit to Sudan's el-Fasher since its fall

Sources: AP News


China announces completion of military maneuvers around Taiwan

Sources: AP News


Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith tells Congress

Sources: NPR