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New Year’s Eve 2026: Fireworks, Tragedy, and Global Celebrations

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Fireworks lit in Sydney with heavy police presence and NY Times Square ball dropped. > - Tragedies: Swiss resort bar fire, Hong...

Friends bundled up stand in front of neon diner with foggy winter night on New Year

Local News Weather

Austin’s 2025 New Year’s Eve Forecast: Record Heat and a Cool Front

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance New Year's Eve lows in the upper 30s to low 50s. Friday's high projected at 85°F, breaking the 2023 record of 83°F. A late...

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Consumer News Tech News

Top Plug-in Hybrids of 2026: Ranges, Prices, and Features

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 3, 2026

At a Glance Plug-in hybrids give 30-50 mile electric range before gasoline takes over. Five top models cover 22-45 mile ranges, 20-52 mpg, and start...

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Consumer News Tech News

Factor Meal Kit Subscriptions Bundle Free $200 Smart Scale

Hannah E. Clearwater January 3, 2026

At a Glance Factor meal kit offers a free $200 Withings Body Comp scale with the third box if you subscribe by March end. Meals cost $14-$15 per...

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Consumer News Local News

Celebrate NYE with Brownie Clock & Amaretto Cream

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 3, 2026

At a Glance A decadent NYE brownie topped with cocoa powder clocks and amaretto whipped cream. A silver-white table setting with sparkly chargers,...

A Chinese warplane soars above a Type 055 destroyer with a sunset glow and a distant Taiwanese flag

Political News World News

PLA Wraps Up High-Intensity Taiwan Exercises, Sparking Global Backlash

Morgan J. Carter January 3, 2026

At a Glance PLA claims "successfully completed" two days of exercises off Taiwan, called "Justice Mission 2025." Chinese leaders frame drills as a...

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Community News Feature Story News Report

America250 Turns 250th Birthday Into Volunteering Boom

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be used to launch the country's biggest volunteering year 28% of Americans...

Gary Walters standing before the White House with lush greenery and flowers at sunset.

Feature Story Political News

Trump’s $400M Ballroom Plan Gains Long-Time Usher’s Backing

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 3, 2026

At a Glance Trump's $400M ballroom plan, backed by longtime White House chief usher Gary Walters, highlights ongoing space limits and historic...

Seagull floating on Indian Ocean water with a ghostly airplane silhouette hovering over the horizon at dusk

News Report World News

MH370 Search Rebooted in 15,000-sq-km Indian Ocean Zone

Hannah E. Clearwater January 3, 2026

At a Glance MH370 vanished on March 8 2014, 39 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. 239 people were on board, and the last radio call was...

Figure holding a briefcase looks down under a dim skyscraper with a faint job market chart and jobless claims headline

Business News Economic News

US Jobless Claims Drop 16,000 as Unemployment Rises to 4.6%

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance U.S. jobless claims fell 16,000 to 199,000 for the week ending Dec. 27. Four-week average of claims rose 1,750 to 218,750. Unemployment...