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Barron Trump’s “Awkward” Moment At NYE Bash Reignites Paternity Conspiracy Theories

“He’s obviously the real father of Barron Trump, which makes Barron Fidel Castro’s grandson.”

Bored Panda · Jan 2

Trump Student Loan Row: 1,000 Borrowers Warned of Wage Garnishments in January

Trump administration resumes wage garnishments for defaulted student loan borrowers starting January 2026. 1,000 notices issued first week; up to 15% of paychecks at risk.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

NYC’s New Safety Rules: 5 Things You Need to Know in 2026

New York City is in a massive transition period. With the swearing-in of Mayor Zohran Mamdani in January 2026, the playbook on public safety is being rewritten. The “law and order” rhetoric of previous years is shifting toward a progressive model focused on “community safety” and public health.

Budget and the Bees · Jan 2

2025 was a big year for climate in the US courts - these were the wins and losses

Americans are increasingly turning to courts to hold big oil accountable. Here are major trends that emerged last year

The Guardian - US · Jan 2

Donald Trump dismisses photos of him asleep at his desk, insists he’s simply been caught mid-blink

I'm just... yawn... resting my eyes.. zzz.

We Got This Covered · Jan 2

What Are the Executive Orders Mayor Zohran Mandani Revoked and How It Affects NYC

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs a sweeping order revoking most of Eric Adams' post-indictment policies, including the Crypto Office, Anti-BDS rules, and the 'Rat Czar' office.

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

Photo highlights from Mamdani's 1st day in office as he vows to govern NYC "audaciously"

Hours after being sworn in as NYC's first Muslim leader, Mamdani revoked orders signed by Eric Adams after his indictment.

Axios · Jan 2

Quran used to swear in New York City’s mayor for the first time in history as Zohran Mamdani takes office

It dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century and belongs to the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Fortune · Jan 2

Trump news at a glance: president denies falling asleep in public meetings as he defends ‘perfect’ health

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump robustly defended his health after the first year of his second term in office raised growing questions. Key US politics stories from 1 January 2026

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

5 takeaways from Trump's defiant WSJ interview on his health

Trump told the WSJ he had a CT scan during a recent medical exam and not an MRI scan, as he previously claimed.

Axios · Jan 2