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Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding his Gaza tent camp, UN says

JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.N. said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip drowned in floods that engulfed his tent camp, with videos showing rescuers trying to pry his body out of mud...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' could make Grammy history

NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant — and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artist born Benito ...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Here's what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar's New Year celebration

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left around 40 people dead and another 115 injured during a New Yea...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues

A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. Here ...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates co...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and wounded at least 50 more as they celebrated the New Year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region, Russian...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdu...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newe...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception again...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 co...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Outdoor hockey. In Miami. It's finally going to happen on Friday, when Panthers play Rangers

MIAMI (AP) — The NHL played its All-Star Game in Tampa in 2018, and when league officials were leaving town they couldn't help but notice a billboard that was created for the occasion. “Next...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Northern Colorado visits Montana State after Denker's 33-point game

Northern Colorado Bears (10-3) at Montana State Bobcats (6-7) Bozeman, Montana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -3.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Color...

DATE: Jan 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press