Rained poured down on the iconic Rose Parade for the first time in 20 years. That was as flood warnings and evacuation orders in Southern California joined snow squalls and frigid temperatures in the …
This was a scary good year for investors. It was scary because the U.S. stock market plunged to several historic drops on worries about everything from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to interest …
The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant. And he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is …
Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born …
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration, police say.
Swiss president says deadly New Year's fire at Alpine bar is one of the worst tragedies the country has known.
Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2026 with fireworks from Sky Tower. The display marked the start of the new year despite rain dampening celebrations. Australia’s east coast …
While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year’s Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer …
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight. The arrival of the New Year's Day deadline with no …
Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will make history as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran. He will also be the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor. …
Bulgaria is welcoming a new year and a new currency. The nation of 6.4 million in southeastern Europe will become the 21st member of the shared euro currency on Jan. 1. It means deeper integration …
Authorities say it's too early to determine cause of New Year's fire in Swiss bar that killed dozens but rule out attack.
'Several tens of people' presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss bar during New Year celebration, police say.
Today is Thursday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2026. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day. Today in history: On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the …
Democrat Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City.
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say “6-7” is “cooked” and should come to a “massive” and “full stop” heading into the new …
Miami derrota 24-14 a los campeones defensores Ohio State en el Cotton Bowl y avanza a semifinales.
Miami beats defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the CFP semifinals.
A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers. The tax was set to begin in 2026. Cruise Lines International Association challenged …
In a breakneck digital era, the ancient art of Peking opera works hard to keep flourishing. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.