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Indiana Daily Student

Indiana Triumphs in Rose Bowl

Number 1 Indiana delivered a relentless 38-3 domination of Number 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl, earning the program’s first-ever victory in the historic game and advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals against Oregon.

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Euronews

At Least 40 Killed in Swiss Fire

Investigators are working to identify victims of a devastating New Year’s bar fire in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana that killed at least 40 people and injured more than 100, as authorities rule out an attack and warn identification could take weeks.

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NBC News

Russia Rings in New Year With Drones

Russia ushered in 2026 with a massive drone assault on Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin vowed victory, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy struck a defiant yet hopeful tone, saying Kyiv is doing everything possible for peace despite Moscow remaining the main obstacle.

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X

Local Reporter Responds to Nick Shirley

A CBS News review found no evidence of fraud at nearly a dozen Minnesota day care centers targeted in conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley’s viral video, despite numerous safety and licensing violations and a state investigation announced in response to the claims.

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The Wall Street Journal

Trump's Defiant Aging Response

As questions about his health intensify, President Trump has responded with defiance, dismissing concerns raised by medical disclosures and saying he regrets tests that, in his view, gave critics “ammunition” to scrutinize his aging.

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CBS News

Tony Dokoupil: "Make Me Earn It"

CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil confronted declining trust in legacy media and pledged to earn viewers’ confidence by putting the public first, being transparent, admitting mistakes, and holding everyone in power to the same standard.

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New York Post

Adams' Stinging Rebuke to Andy Cohen

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams fired back at Andy Cohen after the Bravo host blasted his tenure during a boozy New Year’s Eve broadcast, quipping that he had “two letters” for Cohen in a sharp post-midnight jab.

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NBC News

2026 Will Be Big Year in Weight Loss

Weight loss drugs are expected to become more accessible and varied in 2026, with the debut of GLP-1 pills, lower prices through cash-pay programs, and more powerful injections raising questions about long-term use.

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NBC News

New 2026 Laws: AI, Paid Leave, Obamacare

A wave of new state laws taking effect in 2026 will reshape rules on AI and deepfakes, expand paid family leave, drive up Obamacare premiums nationwide and tighten voting access ahead of the midterms.

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The Free Press

A Republic - If You Don't Throw It Away

Historian Niall Ferguson argues that fears of the American republic’s demise under President Donald Trump are exaggerated, and with care, the nation can endure well beyond its 250th anniversary in 2026.

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Yahoo News

Videos Raise Fresh Epstein Questions

Newly released surveillance videos from the Metropolitan Correctional Center are raising fresh questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death, as inconsistencies and previously unseen footage complicate the official narrative of the prison’s camera system.

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The Washington Post

Day Cares Say Unfairly Reported

Minnesota day care operators say federal funding restrictions imposed after a viral conservative video alleging fraud unfairly punish centers that state records show are operating legitimately, raising concerns about access to child care for low-income families.

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Study Finds

Fear of Nature on the Rise

A growing fear and aversion to nature, known as biophobia, may be driving people indoors, weakening support for conservation, and posing risks to both public health and environmental protection, according to a new review of decades of research.

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Politico

Trump Plans Arch Construction

President Donald Trump announced that construction of his proposed Triumphal Arch, a centerpiece of White House plans for America’s 250th anniversary, is expected to begin within the next two months despite questions about cost and authority.

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The Atlantic

Iranians Have Had Enough

Widespread protests across Iran reflect deep economic hardship, political frustration, and anger over the regime’s foreign policy, but disorganized opposition and entrenched power structures make meaningful change unlikely in the near term.

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PBS

Read: Jack Smith Testimony

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified in a redacted deposition that the decision to indict Donald Trump was his alone, based on evidence of legal violations during Trump’s first term, and insisted his team was not motivated by politics.

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NY1 Spectrum News

Watch: Mayor Mamdani's Inaugural Speech

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim and youngest mayor in a century, vowed in his address to restore faith in government, champion working people, and set an example for the world.

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The Hill

Trump Swipes at "French" Clooney

President Donald Trump criticized George and Amal Clooney on Truth Social after the couple received French citizenship, mocking their political views, acting careers, and handling of immigration issues.

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Food & Beverage Magazine

Mocktails Take Center Stage

As Dry January gains popularity, United States’ restaurants and bars are elevating mocktails with sophisticated, Instagram-worthy creations that rival traditional cocktails in flavor, presentation, and revenue potential.

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Forbes

Effective NYE Resolutions

Harry Kraemer advises that the most effective New Year’s resolutions come from prioritizing your time, setting realistic goals, and focusing on progress over perfection, to turn ambitions into achievable plans.

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