- Hawaii's 'climate' cash grab hits wall as court blocks hefty new tourist tax January 2, 2026Hawaii's new 11% cruise tax has been temporarily blocked by a federal court after an industry lawsuit challenged the "Green Fee" for climate mitigation efforts.
- Israel accuses Mamdani of pouring 'antisemitic gasoline' after he revokes Adams executive orders January 2, 2026Israel accuses NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of antisemitism after he revoked executive orders supporting the Jewish state on his first day in office.
- California will regret billionaire exodus, Washington Post editorial warns January 2, 2026Progressive tax policies backfiring? Washington Post warns California risks 'disaster' as wealthy residents flee over proposed billionaire wealth tax.
- Virginia school board bans employees from forcing students, teachers to use preferred pronouns January 2, 2026Virginia school board votes 7-2 to ban employees from forcing others to use preferred pronouns, sparking heated debate over transgender rights in schools.
- Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America Line cruise ship January 2, 2026Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America cruise ship near Cuba on New Year's Day after 8-hour effort.
- Dolphins turning to Hall of Fame quarterback to help find next general manager: report January 2, 2026The Miami Dolphins are reportedly bringing Hall of Famer Troy Aikman as a consultant for their general manager search after firing Chris Grier in October.