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)


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