Israel blames NYC Mayor Mamdani for increasing antisemitism following first day activities
Israel Criticizes New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani Israel has expressed strong disapproval of New York City’s new mayor, Zoran Mamdani, after he revoked a couple of executive orders previously established by former Mayor Eric Adams, an advocate for a Jewish state. The Israeli Foreign Ministry took to social media to voice their concerns, stating, “On […]
Kim Jong Un’s daughter Ju Ae is seen at Kumsusan Palace on New Year’s Day
Kim Jong Un and Daughter Celebrate New Year On New Year’s Day, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a notable appearance alongside his daughter, Ju-ae, at the Geumsusan Palace of the Sun. This mausoleum serves as a significant tribute to the nation’s founding leader. State media outlets shared images of Ju-ae standing with her […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in his New Year’s Day message to the world in 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in New Year Message Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to create a year of peace by “disarming our hearts and refraining from all forms of violence” during his address to a crowd of about 40,000 in St. Peter’s Square. This event marked the Solemn New Year of Mary, […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues housing executive orders on his first day
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani Takes Office At midnight, Zoran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor, followed by a public ceremony just a few hours later. He wasted no time on his first day, announcing plans to enact an executive order aimed at holding landlords and housing developers accountable. This action […]
19 states raise minimum wages on New Year’s Day
Minimum Wage Increases Set for Early 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, minimum wage workers in 19 states will see their hourly pay rise, and more states are expected to follow later in the year. While several states will implement wage increases on New Year’s Day, many others have chosen to retain the federal minimum wage […]
2025 Closed with Losses: Bitcoin ETFs Lost $348M on Last Trading Day
Bitcoin Spot ETF Summary for 2025 The Bitcoin Spot ETF wrapped up 2025 with a significant total of $348 million in net outflows across all twelve funds. Meanwhile, Bitcoin itself saw a decline, dropping 6% from its end-of-2024 price of $93,381 to close at $87,496. A broader downturn impacted various crypto investment products. The Ethereum […]
Protests in Iran reach their fifth day with several reported fatalities in various cities
Ongoing Protests in Iran Mark Fifth Day Protests across Iran have entered their fifth consecutive day as authorities report new deaths amidst escalating demonstrations. Both state media and human rights organizations have confirmed clashes in Tehran and other cities. According to various reports, violence has led to several fatalities, with Iranian authorities officially acknowledging at […]
Cracker Barrel removes black-eyed peas from its New Year’s Day menu
Decline of Black-Eyed Peas at Cracker Barrel For years, black-eyed peas have held a special place in Southern New Year’s Day traditions. According to Southern food author John Egerton, these peas are thought to bring good luck for the coming year. Cracker Barrel has been a go-to spot for those wanting to maintain their New […]
Wall Street closes the last trading day of the year with losses but records significant yearly profits for 2025.
Wall Street Ends 2025 Lower, Yet Posts Yearly Gains NEW YORK, Dec 31 – In a rather unpredictable end to 2025, major U.S. stock indexes finished the final trading session of the year in the red. However, despite this downturn, they still achieved solid yearly gains, mainly driven by ongoing uncertainty around tariffs during former […]
Day care owner reportedly killed baby by slamming his head into the floor
An Arkansas day care owner has been charged with capital murder after allegedly harming an infant in her care. According to police, Erin Soles, 23, is accused of repeatedly slamming the head of an 8-month-old boy against the floor while changing his diaper. The incident reportedly occurred at a day care in Little Rock, where […]