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Arsenal players lifting each other with stadium lights reflecting on wet grass and confetti celebrating a 4‑1 victory.

Arsenal’s 4-1 Victory, Bench Depth Shines, City 5 Points Behind

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

At a Glance Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 at home, all goals scored in the second half. The win pushes Arsenal 5 points clear of Manchester City and...

Soapy Falls Express Car Wash sign glowing with neon lights and a red ribbon tied to it with candles nearby

Community News Local News

Car Wash Workers Killed in Christmas Eve Crash; Fundraiser Planned

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 1, 2026

At a Glance Two 18- and 17-year-old employees of Soapy Falls Express Car Wash were killed in a Christmas Eve crash involving a pickup truck. The car...

Don Barnes performing guitar riff at concert with neon-lit cityscape backdrop and fans waving glow sticks

Feature Story Local News

38 Special Celebrates 50 Years, Hits New Heights with Milestone Album

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 1, 2026

At a Glance 38 Special celebrates 50 years and releases new album 'Milestone'. Frontman Don Barnes describes the band's enduring appeal and fresh...

National Guard troops stand along Bourbon Street with streetlights illuminating uniforms and a faint memorial in background.

Local News Safety News

350 National Guard Troops Bolster New Orleans Security After 2024 Attack

Aiden V. Crossfield January 1, 2026

At a Glance 350 National Guard troops arrive in New Orleans to bolster security after the 2024 Bourbon Street truck attack that killed 14. Families...

Two college football quarterbacks stand back-to-back on a sunlit gridiron with helmets and crowd goalposts blurred behind the

College Football Sports News

Citrus Bowl Showdown: Manning and Underwood Light Up the Field

Julia N. Fairmont January 1, 2026

At a Glance Texas' Arch Manning and Michigan's Bryce Underwood are first-year starters who were top recruits. Manning finished the season with 2,942...

Two passport pages show a U.S. visa sticker and a red X with a blurred map of Mali and Burkina Faso in background

Political News World News

Mali, Burkina Faso Ban U.S. Citizens Over Trump Travel Ban

Morgan J. Carter January 1, 2026

> At a Glance > - Mali and Burkina Faso ban U.S. citizens in retaliation for Trump's travel restrictions. > - The ban follows a U.S. decision that...

Aiden Ross stands triumphantly with his guitar and a trophy bouquet against a sunset-lit Texas landscape with cheering fans

Entertainment News Local News

Aiden Ross Wins NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Season 28, Drops New Single Jan 1

Julia N. Fairmont January 1, 2026

At a Glance Aiden Ross wins NBC's 'The Voice' Season 28, beating runner-up Ralph Edwards. He delivered standout covers of "The Blowers Daughter" by...

Isiah Whitlock Jr. staring into the dim candlelit desk with smoke swirling and a blurred New York City skyline behind him

Entertainment News Obituaries Television

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies at 71 After Short Illness

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 1, 2026

At a Glance Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71 after a short illness in New York. Known for playing corrupt Sen. Clay Davis on The Wire and collaborating...

Jordan 12 sneakers resting on polished concrete floor with cracked vinyl tablecloth and blurred restaurant sign reflection.

Crime Local News

Austin Police Trace Burglaries to Black and Red Jordan Sneakers

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance Black and red Jordan 12 Retro Flu Game sneakers were the key evidence linking a string of Austin burglaries. 13 incidents from July to...

US Secretary of State and Chinese Foreign Minister meeting across a map of Asia with markers and grid in Cold War

Analysis Political News World News

Trump Era Forces US to Reassess China, Russia Threats

Isaac Y. Thornwell January 1, 2026

At a Glance 2025 saw US and Israel bomb Iran's nuclear sites, pulling the US back into Middle East conflict. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza turned...