Residents of Longview, Washington, will have a new mayor starting Jan. 8. A vote on the largely ceremonial role will happen during the city council’s first meeting of 2026.

Newsom trolls Trump’s NYE as millions of Americans prepare to lose healthcare

Seven bodies were recovered and 96 people rescued after a boat potentially carrying more than 200 migrants capsized overnight in northwest Gambia, the country’s defense ministry said, adding search and recovery operations were continuing.

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.

The president gave Russian state TV an insight into his ‘non-stop’ work in the Kremlin, yet his existence is said to be increasingly isolated ⬇️

President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details. https://to.pbs.org/4aBiQsj

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Former Supreme Court presidents, ex-judges demand PM halt attacks on judiciary search.app/ugtEy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected suggestions that he is using the war as an excuse to cling to power, saying he is ready to hold elections if security of the poll can be ensured and if the country's electoral law can be altered. buff.ly/ee2JIHi

The oldest president in US history is displaying his signs of aging -- nodding off during cabinet sessions, swollen ankles, mysterious marks appearing on his hands.

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A multistate outbreak of salmonella infections is likely linked to raw oysters, according to the CDC. https://cnn.it/49lHbA1

Prince William, who receives his income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, raked in approximately $30 million in 2025.

In a case headed for the Kansas Supreme Court, Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach filed scorched-earth briefs outlining disagreement over authority to advance federal litigation. via @kansasreflector.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/kans...

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A new report finds that there has been reduced staffing at local Social Security offices across 47 states.

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Family and friends have paid tribute to Anthony Joshua’s coach and personal trainer as police confirmed that a burst tyre caused their fatal car crash in Nigeria

Judge clears path to seize millions in assets from Aimee Bock | MPR News share.google/d8gjbNXhzI1b...

“Deregistration could result in the forced closure of [non-governmental organizations’] operations within 60 days in Gaza and the West Bank. This would have a severe impact on access to essential services, including healthcare."

“Troubles are BOILING OVER,” the email reads. “Dems want to send your check to illegals if you don’t respond in the next hour!” trib.al/JZKbUww

U.S. removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash share.google/sxPmU87D0GTD...

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Illinois attorney general ends year filled with lawsuits against the Trump administration with one more challenge trib.al/aqq6xfq

The interim chair of the Chicago City Council’s Zoning Committee is halting its meetings to try to force Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a permanent head of the critical committee.

Duke University cut $299 million through buyouts, building closures in response to federal cuts share.google/gYmNuATH3DUi...

Swimmer believed to be victim of shark is found dead, a shark-deterrent band around her ankle

How to avoid robocalls as they flood North Carolinians' phones despite crackdowns :: WRAL.com share.google/lA1IYx2ZieU1...

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Stolen 80 years ago, sacred petroglyphs long housed at a Latter-day Saint chapel have beeb returned to Native land.

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