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• European stocks poised to start 2026 in positive territory; gold and silver prices rally - European markets were set to kick off the first trading day of the year on a positive note.
• Israel's Farsi social media encourages Iranian protesters - Israel used its Farsi channel to amplify messages of resistance as protests spread in Iran. IsraelPersian, the official Farsi social media page of the Foreign Ministry, has been sharing posts encouraging the anti-regime protesters across Ir
• China’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is building robots and fortune-telling AI apps at the same time - Hangzhou’s AI ecosystem now spans everything from cutting-edge robotics to experimental apps built by solo founders.
• Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played - Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 in Sugar Bowl thriller after Lucas Carneiro kicks game-winning 47-yard field goal with six seconds left following dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.
• Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut Indian operator Devyani jump on merger with rival franchisee Sapphire - Two major franchisee operators for Yum!Brands in India will merge to create a single unified franchisee for KFC & Pizza Hut in the country
• One of Switzerland's worst tragedies left about 40 people dead after a fire in an Alpine resort bar - CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before he'd been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revelers. The 16-year-old from Paris escaped th
• In China, A.I. Finds Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors May Miss - A tool for spotting pancreatic cancer in routine CT scans has had promising results, one example of how China is racing to apply A.I. to medicine’s tough problems.
• Bitcoin May Already Be Two Months Into a Bear Market: CryptoQuant - Bitcoin may have already slipped into a bear market roughly two months ago, according to CryptoQuant’s head of research, Julio Moreno, who points to a cluster of technical and on-chain indicators that turned bearish in early November and ha
• Baidu’s semiconductor unit Kunlunxin files for Hong Kong listing amid AI chip boom in China - Baidu has announced plans to spin off its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, and list the new firm on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
• FCC Bans Sale Of All Foreign Drones In The U.S. - If foreign drones get banned, why wouldn't all these bad guys just buy American drones instead? It's not clear how the prohibition solves the purported problem.
• SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud - SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.
• Officials issue warning after wild predator is spotted near preschool: '[Keep] your children close and quiet' - It is crucial to ensure safe conditions for each functioning environment.
• Suspected impaired driver crashes with son in car, then threatens witnesses with knife, police say - Jan. 1—A 38-year-old man is accused of brandishing a knife and threatening to stab people after driving impaired and crashing with his young son in the car early in the morning on New Year's Day, according to the Spokane Valley Police Depar
• Tommy Lee Jones' Daughter Victoria Jones, 34, Found Dead at Hotel in San Francisco: Reports - The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed to TMZ that it responded to a medical emergency at the San Francisco Fairmont around 3 a.m. local time on New Year's Day
• Conservatives Hit the Roof Over Mamdani’s Inauguration Day Vow to Bring ‘The Warmth of Collectivism’ to NYC - Conservative commentators criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to bring "the warmth of collectivism" to the city on Thursday.
• Kim Jong Un appears with daughter at mausoleum, fueling succession speculation - Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae appears at sacred mausoleum, fueling speculation about North Korea succession plans as analysts debate her heir role.
• Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message - Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.
• Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova defends JK Rowling in debate over males in women's spaces - Tennis legend Martina Navratilova entered a transgender debate, supporting J.K. Rowling's comments about biological males in women's spaces.
• Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case - New York City's new mayor Zohran Mamdani tackles housing crisis on day one with executive orders targeting landlords and bankruptcy case intervention.
• Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after 11-day flu battle followed by thousands - Paul J. Kim announces 5-year-old son Micah died following severe flu that turned septic and caused seizures, after 11-day hospital battle documented on social media.
• The driving test changes coming in 2026 - Changes to the driving test that came into force on 24 November will see candidates have to spend longer on faster roads.
• Mamdani Vows to Govern ‘Audaciously’ and Protect New York’s Vulnerable - Zohran Mamdani gave his first public speech as mayor of New York City, after an inauguration that drew tens of thousands of people.
• The best protein bars for 2026: Tried, tested and approved by experts - We consulted dietitians and put 20 bars to the test — here's our comprehensive guide to the best protein bars that balance taste, nutrition and value.
• Indiana hands Alabama worst postseason loss in program history in Rose Bowl beatdown - Indiana dominated Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, the most lopsided postseason defeat in Crimson Tide history after backup Austin Mack replaced Ty Simpson.
• 7 Takeaways From the Inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani - Mr. Mamdani reaffirmed that he would govern New York City as a democratic socialist and assured even those who had not voted for him: “I am your mayor.”
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• Scientists sound alarm after discovering 'tornadoes' in ocean: 'The main thing we need to consider is the effects' - "In the immediate future, we're hoping that the theory will inform sampling strategies."
• Singapore fourth-quarter GDP jumps 5.7%, beats expectations on strong manufacturing - The advance figure was also up from the 4.2% growth in the quarter before, and pushed the country's full year GDP to 4.8%
• Asia-Pacific markets set to start 2026 on a mixed note - Some Asian markets are still closed for the holidays, including Japan and mainland China.
• Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, accused of 'deliberately grooming' tour violinist - Will Smith faces sexual harassment allegations from professional violinist Brian King Joseph who found disturbing items in hotel room during rapper's tour.
• Golf legend Phil Mickelson weighs in on alleged fraud in California - Phil Mickelson opposed California's proposed billionaire tax amid alleged fraud claims, saying there should be no new taxes until the government addresses fraud issues.
• Local school district mourning loss of ‘beloved’ band director, teacher - The district will offer counseling and support services to students and staff on Friday.
• Mamdani Pays Tribute to the Foods That Define and Sustain New York - In his inaugural address, Mayor Zohran Mamdani frequently invoked the cuisines of New York as metaphors for the city’s diversity, ambitions and promise.
• Bernie Sanders ditches iconic mittens look while swearing in socialist Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor - Bernie Sanders swears in NYC's new democratic socialist mayor without his famous viral mittens from Biden's 2021 inauguration, marking a visual departure.
• Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners - At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.
• Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: You won't believe what TikTok was selling - Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
• Micah Parsons mocks Cowboys, Jerry Jones in social media tirade - Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons responded to the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator's comments about the team's decline, targeting owner Jerry Jones with allegations.
• Top 10: Best Soviet Combat Aircraft of the Second World War - Top 10: Best Soviet Combat Aircraft of the Second World War
• Independent journalist says he's gotten death threats, told he'll be 'Kirked' over Minnesota fraud viral video - Nick Shirley faces escalating harassment over Minnesota daycare fraud investigation as federal officials halt child care payments following his viral video.
• Man charged with murder after woman found dead - A woman was found dead at an address in Maple Gardens in Yateley on New Year's Eve.
• Steelers' Aaron Rodgers keeps retirement options open ahead of must-win Ravens game - Aaron Rodgers hints he may return for 22nd NFL season despite earlier retirement talk. Steelers QB opens door to playing beyond 2025 season as team faces Ravens.
• Attorney-General to High Court: Ben-Gvir abusing authority, Netanyahu must explain inaction - Ben-Gvir responded during a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where he sharply criticized the attorney-general while awarding ranks and making senior appointments. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara submitted her response on Thursday to the
• Oregon shuts out Texas Tech to win Orange Bowl behind dominant defensive outing - The Oregon Ducks shutout the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the Orange Bowl and advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.
• The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech - New York’s new mayor challenged his supporters and his opponents to make the city better, and to hold him to account.
• GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme - Rep. Mike Haridopolos compares alleged Minnesota fraud to mafia-style crime, arguing billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen and demand federal intervention.
• Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker - The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel.
• Trump tears into 'average guy' George Clooney who 'complained, constantly, about common sense in politics' - President Donald Trump attacked actor George Clooney on Truth Social on New Year's Eve, calling the actor and his wife "two of the worst political prognosticators of all time."
• Ukrainian spies fake commander’s death to trick Russia into paying $500,000 bounty - As far as the Russians were concerned, they had got their man.
• US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals - The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’
• Washington Post calls for stricter SNAP qualifications, widespread fraud crackdown after Minnesota scandal - The Washington Post editorial board called on the Trump administration to reform SNAP after journalist Nick Shirley exposed over $100 million in alleged Minnesota daycare fraud.
• Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last - After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.