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Thousands brave 2025's last cold night at Nashville's Big Bash
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Thousands brave 2025's last cold night at Nashville's Big Bash

During a commercial break, Lainey Wilson paused her set to connect with fans traveling to Music City, U.S.A.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:42 AM

Evans Donnell

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New York rings in 2026 with famed Times Square Ball Drop

New York City rang in 2026 with the famed Times Square ball drop. Crowds bundled up against the chilly temperatures cheered and embraced as the New Year’s Eve ball covered in more than 5,000 crystals ...

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January 1, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Evans Donnell

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The best movies of 2025, ranked by AP film writers

The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. That's the conclusion of The Associated Press' film writers, Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle, who have ranked their top films of...

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January 1, 2026 at 10:40 AM

Evans Donnell

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These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than they were last year.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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Associated Press 100 Photos of 2025: AP photos that defined the year

In over 200 locations globally, photojournalists with The Associated Press are trusted eyewitnesses to the world’s news, and have won 36 of AP’s 59 Pulitzer Prizes since the award was established in 1...

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January 1, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Evans Donnell

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Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
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Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:34 AM

Evans Donnell

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a greeting card that says wishing you a very happy new year 2026

ALT: a greeting card that says wishing you a very happy new year 2026

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January 1, 2026 at 5:45 AM

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Yashar Ali 🐘

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BREAKING

Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.

January 1, 2026 at 5:13 AM

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

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Welcome to A New Era, Ahmed Tigani and Louise Yeung!

Ahmed Tigani joins as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, bringing deep experience in housing, land use, and city operations. He currently serves as Acting Commissioner of HPD and previously helped streamline operations, accelerate project review, and strengthen safety and transparency at DOB. He'll ensure buildings are safe, construction moves efficiently, and the city delivers housing while protecting tenants and workers.

Ahmed Tigani sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Brooklyn written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Ahmed Tigani” written and signed in the top left and “Commissioner of the Department of Buildings” written on the top right.

Louise Yeung joins as Chief Climate Officer, leading the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice. She previously served as Chief Climate Officer in the NYC Comptroller's office, Director of Resiliency at DOT, and VP of Energy at NYC EDC, where she expanded renewable energy across city assets. She'll advance climate action and environmental justice across all city agencies.

Louise Yeung sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Brooklyn written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Louise Yeung” written and signed in the top left and “Chief Climate Officer” written on the top right.

January 1, 2026 at 4:54 AM

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

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Welcome to A New Era, Emmy Liss and Kamar Samuels!

Emmy Liss joins as Executive Director of the Office of Child Care. She's an experienced public sector leader who previously served as COO for NYC's early childhood education program, helping build a system that now serves nearly 100,000 children. She'll focus on building a high-quality, accessible early childhood education system for all New York families.

Emmy Liss sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Brooklyn written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Emmy Liss” written and signed in the top left and “Executive Director for the Office of Child Care” written on the top right.

Kamar Samuels joins as NYC Schools Chancellor after nearly two decades in NYC Public Schools. As Superintendent in Manhattan and Brooklyn, he led NYC Reads, expanded IB programs, and drove a 5% increase in literacy scores. He'll ensure we deliver educational excellence for every student.

Kamar Samuels sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Manhattan written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Kamar Samuels” written and signed in the top left and “NYC Schools Chancellor” written on the top right.

January 1, 2026 at 4:53 AM

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

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Welcome to A New Era, Dr. Helen Arteaga and Julia Kerson!

Dr. Helen Arteaga joins as Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services. She's served as CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst since 2021 and co-founded Plaza del Sol Family Health Center. She'll lead with humanity and grit — strengthening and expanding access to care and social services for all New Yorkers.

Dr. Helen Arteaga sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Queens written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Helen Arteaga” written and signed in the top left and “Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services” written on the top right.

Julia Kerson joins as Deputy Mayor of Operations. She helped lead the rollout of congestion pricing, advance multi-billion-dollar transportation and housing initiatives, and deliver the Hudson Tunnel Program — the largest infrastructure project in the country. She'll oversee city operations and infrastructure to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, for working New Yorkers.

Julia Kerson sitting at a table signing a paper, with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on the left and a white soccer jersey with Brooklyn written on it hanging on the right. Mimicking a sports team signing a major player graphic.

“Julia Kerson” written and signed in the top left and “Deputy Mayor of Operations” written on the top right.

January 1, 2026 at 4:51 AM

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

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Before the celebrations on November 4, there were hours of anxious waiting as we watched the numbers come in. Here's a glimpse of the stress and joy alike. Thank you to every New Yorker who believed in this fight for working people. I am so proud to be sworn in as your Mayor.

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Revisiting Election Night

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

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January 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

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On December 14th, I sat across from 142 New Yorkers as they shared their concerns, their dreams, the leadership they long for from City Hall. Our campaign was built around listening to the people of New York, and we will govern in the same way. Tomorrow, we get to work.

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THE MAYOR IS LISTENING

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

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December 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM

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Kyle Griffin

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Jack Smith, p. 27: "There is no historical analog for what President Trump did in this case … [W]hat he was not free to do was violate Federal law and use knowing-- knowingly false statements about election fraud to target a lawful government function. That he was not allowed to do."

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING:

The House Judiciary Committee just released — on New Year's Eve — the 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's closed door deposition.

House Republicans continue their attempts to bury Smith's testimony.

Read it all here: tinyurl.com/cndtn3ez

December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM