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Julia N. Fairmont January 2, 2026

At a Glance Rain drenches the 137th Rose Parade for the first time in 20 years Snow squalls and cold hit New York City and the Midwest About a...

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance 40 people killed and 115 injured in a bar fire in Crans-Montana. The blaze erupted less than two hours after midnight on New Year's...

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 2, 2026

At a Glance New York City's first Muslim mayor sworn in at a midnight ceremony. He immediately revokes executive orders from the previous...

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Austin police are probing a possible first 2026 homicide after a victim with chest trauma was found near a New Year's Eve party. The...

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance U.S. measles cases hit 2,065 in 2025, the first time over 2,000 in 30 years. 93% of cases were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination...

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 2, 2026

At a Glance 7-year-old Ata Mai drowned in Gaza tent camp flooding. Another 9-year-old boy, Youssef Shandaghi, killed near the Yellow Line. Israeli...

Hannah E. Clearwater January 2, 2026

At a Glance SIMS Foundation launches Dick Chalmers Music Venue program to give mental-health and recovery support to Austin venue workers. Program...

Aiden V. Crossfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Camera inside the Austin Event Center was disconnected during the city's first homicide of 2026. Owner Miriam Hernandez says the feed...

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 2, 2026

At a Glance British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua injured in a Lagos crash that killed two close associates. Accident blamed on...

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 2, 2026

At a Glance Travis County imposes a burn ban through Jan. 6. Ban follows months of extreme temperature swings that dried out vegetation. Fire...