The biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
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US homeland security condemned for using Japanese artist’s work without consent | US immigration
The US Department of Homeland Security is facing backlash once again, this time from a Japanese artist who…
Four injured after house fire in the Somerton section of Philadelphia
Thursday, January 1, 2026 9:41PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A fire ripped through a twin home in Philadelphia’s Somerton…
DHS begins slashing FEMA disaster response staff as 2026 begins
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting dozens of staff who are at the forefront of disaster response and…
Right-wing influencer’s fraud claim leads to threats for Somali day care owners : NPR
A right-wing media influencer accused Somali day care operators in Minnesota of defrauding the federal government. This has…
Visitors get sneak peek of Texas’ newest state park
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Memorial grows for man killed by hit-and-run driver in Queens, friend critically injured in crash
ByEyewitness News Friday, January 2, 2026 11:33AM CORONA, Queens (WABC) — A makeshift memorial was growing Friday morning…
PM’s ‘year of proof’ and ‘fight’ with judges over Shamima Begum
The front pages of the Guardian and the Daily Mirror focus on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s messages…
Italian pasta makers win reprieve from Trump tariffs | Trump tariffs
The US government has slashed proposed tariffs on Italian pasta that would have almost doubled the cost of…
Highway 2 reopens between Skykomish, Stevens Pass
SKYKOMISH, Wash — Highway 2 reopened between Skykomish and Stevens Pass on Thursday. The opening is three days…
Two arrested following deadly New Year’s Day triple shooting in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police have arrested two suspects following a triple shooting that left two men dead and…
Thousands flood Birch Bay in attempt to break world record for largest polar bear dip
BIRCH BAY — Thousands of community members from across the region, and some from across the country, crowded the Birch…