Friday, January 2nd
🚨NATION
FBI thwarts ‘potential terrorist attack’ planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina (NBC)
Trump says if Iran “kills peaceful protesters,” the U.S. will “come to their rescue” (MO NEWS)
US cuts proposed tariffs on Italian pasta exporters (THE HILL)
A search is underway for whoever killed a dentist and his wife while they were home with 2 children (CNN)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Champagne sparklers likely caused tragic New Year’s fire at Swiss resort bar (MO NEWS)
Maduro “ready” to talk with U.S. on drug trafficking, won’t comment on dock strike (AXIOS)
Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico (AP)
Kim Jong Un appears with daughter at mausoleum, fueling speculation over succession (FOX)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
Tesla loses its EV crown to Chinese BYD as sales keep dropping (WIRED)
Saks Global announces new CEO as it reportedly prepares for bankruptcy (CNBC)
Grok chatbot allowed users to create digitally altered photos of minors in “minimal clothing” (CBS)
More than 2,000 measles cases reported in the US in 2025 as ongoing outbreaks threaten elimination status (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ series finale earns more than $25 million in movie theaters (VARIETY)
George Clooney pushes back after Trump attacks him over French citizenship (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER)
South Park writer buys ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ domain name (GUARDIAN)
Venus Williams, 45, set to make Australian Open history after receiving wild-card entry (CNN)