THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026

Swiss Authorities Say Sparklers Probably Caused New Year’s Fire

An official said the sparklers were attached to bottles of champagne held too close to the ceiling. Forty people died and more than 100 were injured. Many of the victims were teenagers.

Zohran Mamdani Revokes Executive Orders That Adams Signed to Support Israel

Former Mayor Eric Adams and some conservative-leaning Jewish leaders criticized the revocation of his executive orders.

Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters

President Trump’s remarks that he was ready to come to the protesters’ “rescue” were a sharp escalation as demonstrations over economic hardship turned deadly.

With Obamacare’s Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions

As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.

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