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New York Fire Chief Has Never Fought a Fire and the City Is at Risk
Jim Beam Suspends Kentucky Distillery Operations as American Drinking Habits Shift
AT THE STAND TODAY
According to America’s #1 heart nutrition expert, Dr. Sam Walters… this 7-second “feet test” can reveal if your heart is dying.
Here’s how to do it:
Just sit on a chair.
Touch your right foot.
If THIS happens… then your heart is desperately starving for oxygen (but most people only realize when it’s too late).
POLICY & POLITICS
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
A federal judge in California on Wednesday voided the Trump administration's move to terminate the Temporary Protected Status of roughly 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua, calling it a "pre-ordained decision."
Trump administration terminates lease for Washington's 3 public golf courses
The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement for three public golf courses in Washington, a move that offers President Donald Trump an additional opportunity to put his stamp on another piece of the nation’s capital.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Betty Boop, 'Blondie' and Nancy Drew entering the public domain in 2026
Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Might Feel Harder This Year – And What Could Help
The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal change.
BUSINESS & ECONOMY
2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture and kitchen cabinets by a year
The Trump administration said on Wednesday it is postponing tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities by a year, citing ongoing negotiations with trading partners.
AROUND THE STAND
Alabama 38–3 in the Rose Bowl, with quarterback Fernando Mendoza throwing three touchdown passes as the Hoosiers cruised into the College Football Playoff semifinals in a milestone victory for the program. Indiana’s defense stifled the Crimson Tide throughout, marking the school’s first Rose Bowl win and extending its historic season.
The San Antonio Spurs overcame an injury scare to star Victor Wembanyama and rallied to defeat the New York Knicks 134–132 in an exciting NBA Cup final rematch, highlighted by Julian Champagnie’s scoring outburst. San Antonio held off a late New York push to secure the high‑scoring win.
Actor and musician Will Smith is being sued by professional violinist Brian King Joseph, who alleges wrongful termination, retaliation and sexual harassment tied to an incident on Smith’s 2025 “Based on a True Story” tour that included an alleged hostile hotel room intrusion. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles claims Joseph was fired after reporting the matter to security and management and seeks damages under multiple legal claims.
Victoria Jones, the 34‑year‑old daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead at a San Francisco hotel on New Year’s Day, with police and medical examiners investigating the circumstances of her death. No cause has been publicly released as authorities continue to look into the case.
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