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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony in the Old City Hall subway station, Thursday,…
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Amid Tina Peters fight, Trump is withholding funding from parts of Colorado that overwhelmingly voted for him
President Donald Trump is taking aim at new areas of Colorado: those that overwhelmingly voted in 2024 to send him back to the White House. This week, Trump vetoed a bill that would have provided funding to complete a pipeline to carry clean water to communities in southeastern Colorado. Last week, he denied disaster funding to help northwestern Colorado recover…
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Ski patroller strike, closure of Telluride ski area continues
Tom “Socko” Sokolowski has lived in Telluride for 54 years. “But I’ve only been patrolling for 53 years,” the 80-year-old said after a day of picketing with his fellow ski patrollers in front of the quiet ski hill. Jan. 1 marks day five of the ski patroller strike at the Telluride ski area, which the owner has closed in response…
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President Holland Remembered as a Teacher, Father, Apostle of Love and Hope
“President Jeffrey R. Holland left a huge mark, loving personal memories of his influence and his unforgettable testimony of God on all that he touched,” said President Dallin H. Oaks during the funeral for the man fondly remembered as a teacher, father and an Apostle of love, learning and hope. The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…
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Everything we know about Minnesota’s massive fraud schemes
As 2025 draws to a close there is one story that has captured the nation’s attention. It’s not the striking of boats off the coast of Venezuela allegedly transporting drugs, or China’s announcement of military maneuvers around Taiwan. It is the story of fraud in Minnesota, which federal prosecutors estimate could top $9 billion. A viral social media video by…
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Somali-owned daycare in south Minneapolis burglarized
A south Minneapolis day care that caters to the Somali community reports that someone broke through a wall and stole sensitive documents early Tuesday morning, heightening fear in the community. The break-in at Nokomis Daycare Center, which is run by Somali owners, occurred between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. several days after right-wing influencer Nick Shirley posted a video on…
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New Year’s Eve in NYC’s Times Square: Everything to know about the ball drop, how to watch, and more
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — As the clock nears midnight on December 31st, the eyes of the world will turn to Times Square for the dropping on the New Year’s Eve ball. The Ball Drop tradition dates to 1904, with the first ball dropped in 1907. Built by a young immigrant metalworker named Jacob Starr, the 700-pound (318-kilogram), 5-foot- (1.5-meter-)…
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In this court, veterans have their backs when support is needed the most
When Greg Pryer served in the Marine Corps three decades ago and then worked as a New York City police officer who experienced the trauma of September 11, alcohol was his go-to coping mechanism. After retiring from the NYPD in 2015, his drinking habit only worsened, he said. Without the job, he had no structure or direction, just time, memories…
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Where New Year’s resolutions come from : NPR
Revelers release New Year’s resolutions attached to balloons at Tokyo’s Zojoji Temple at the strike of midnight on Jan. 1, 1996. Atsushi Tsukada/AP hide caption toggle caption Atsushi Tsukada/AP Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1? Join the club — it’s several thousand years old. New Year’s resolutions…
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Who’s retiring from Congress or not seeking reelection? Here’s a guide
A number of member of Congress from both major parties have announced they are heading for the exits, either because they are seeking higher office, are not running again or are leaving early before the 2026 elections. Midterms are historically tough on the party of the sitting president. With Republicans holding a razor-thin margin in the House, tracking Republicans who…
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