Early gains fade as Wall Street wobbles into 2026
Associated Press reports that stocks wavered on Wall Street Friday to kick off the new year as early gains led by technology stocks failed to hold up.
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FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group
Sources from AP say that the FBI said Friday it had disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store on New Year’s Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group and had pledged loyalty to the extremist militants.
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
According to Associated Press, Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
Associated Press reports that 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.
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
Sources from AP say 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.
Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
According to 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.
California delays revoking 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March after immigrants sue
According to Associated Press, a week after immigrant groups filed a lawsuit, California said Tuesday it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses until March to allow more time to ensure that truckers and bus drivers who legally qualify for the licenses can keep them.
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
According to Associated Press, rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in 20 years, as flood warnings and evacuation orders in Southern California joined snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the country’s midsection to mark the first day of 2026.
77-year-old woman on Holland America cruise ship goes overboard, Coast Guard aiding search
According to CBS News, the U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from a Holland America Line cruise ship.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture and kitchen cabinets by a year
CBS reports that the Trump administration said on Wednesday it is postponing tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities by a year, citing ongoing negotiations with trading partners.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy's foreign ministry says
Sources from CBS say the U.S. has rolled back proposed steep tariffs on Italian-made pasta, Italy's foreign ministry said Thursday.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
Sources from CBS say President Trump says he underwent a CT scan, rather than an MRI, during his October examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In a new interview, he also says it would have been better if he hadn't undergone the scan at all.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? Here are open stores, restaurants and fast-food chains.
According to CBS, as 2026 begins, some everyday errands may have to wait until after New Year's Day.
2026 to mark the 250th Birthday of the United States
2026 will mark America's 250th birthday!
Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
Sources from Associated Press say, Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Associated Press reports that Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
According to 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 costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses
Sources from CBS say the Trump administration has terminated the National Links Trust's lease with the National Park Service to manage, operate, and renovate Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses, effectively taking back federal control of the courses.
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
According to CBS, a federal judge in California on Wednesday voided the Trump administration's move to terminate the Temporary Protected Status of roughly 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, calling it a "pre-ordained decision."
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Sources from Associated Press say farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.
Lions-Vikings Christmas game on Netflix sets NFL streaming record, averaging 27.5M viewers
According to Associated Press, two of the NFL’s three Christmas Day games set viewership records.
MS Lottery launches new scratch-off games for 2026
The Mississippi Lottery kicks off the new year with new scratch-off games.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
CBS reports that President Trump on Wednesday said the National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but warned that "we will come back" if crime "begins to soar again."
MSDH releases top baby names of 2025
The Mississippi Department of Health releases the top baby names for 2025.
Trump vetoes the first 2 bills of this term
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House