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Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
by Angie Orellana Hernandez on January 2, 2026 at 5:36 pm
Hikers discovered a mountain lion standing near the victim on a trail outside Fort Collins on Thursday. Authorities later euthanized two mountain lions.
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How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
by Akilah Johnson on January 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm
More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.
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New Indiana law ends city’s 1999 lawsuit against gunmakers, court rules
by Daniel Wu on January 2, 2026 at 11:00 am
An appeals court said a state law enacted in 2024 prevents Gary, Indiana, from continuing its case against firearms companies.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at public ceremony
by Gaya Gupta, Sarah Ellison on January 1, 2026 at 9:02 pm
Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York City, was sworn in Thursday, marking a generational shift in the city’s leadership with his promises to address affordability.
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Florida’s bear hunt numbers are lower than expected
by Lori Rozsa on January 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Florida officials permitted bear hunting for the first time in 10 years. The number of bears killed was lower than expected and did not draw the same public outcry as last time.
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Oyster, crab, lobster thieves strike back-to-back in New England
by Ben Brasch on January 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The trio of seafood heists underscores the growing concern of cargo theft. And food is the No. 1 target, experts say.
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In Mamdani’s New York, Muslims become a political and demographic force
by Tim Craig on January 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Muslim New Yorkers formed the backbone of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election victory, ushering in a new era for New York and the city’s changing demographics.
