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Heavy police presence in Sydney for New Year's celebrations after Bondi attack

Thousands of officers are deployed around Sydney Harbour and across the city, with some carrying high-grade weapons as part of heightened security measures.

Greetings from Vienna, where an imperial palace hosts a holiday market for all

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Passenger accused of assaulting United Airlines crew after shadow boxing in the aisle allegedly told fellow travellers: ‘This is a simulation’

Passenger accused of assaulting United Airlines crew after shadow boxing in the aisle allegedly told fellow travellers: ‘This is a simulation’

Jordan Robert Langston allegedly punched a crew member in the face after yelling “this is a simulation”
Snow on New Year’s Eve? Flurries could fall in the Lehigh Valley

Snow on New Year’s Eve? Flurries could fall in the Lehigh Valley

Forecasters said less than an inch of snow could fall Wednesday in the Lehigh Valley.
Fmr. restaurant manager groped at least one teen, groomed others in Bucks County: Police

Fmr. restaurant manager groped at least one teen, groomed others in Bucks County: Police

Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, accuse a former restaurant manager of groping at least one teenage boy and grooming several others.
Federal courthouse vandalized in Allentown; suspect arrested at the scene

Federal courthouse vandalized in Allentown; suspect arrested at the scene

A man was arrested after the federal courthouse in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was vandalized.
America’s 250th birthday is the moment Philly museums have been waiting for

America’s 250th birthday is the moment Philly museums have been waiting for

Embedded into the fabric of our nation’s birthplace, Philly cultural institutions are gearing up for high-level deep dives into history, fun, folly and reflection. Just in time for the semiquincentennial.

Watch: NHL Crowd Erupts in Chants of ‘USA’ After 104-Year-Old WWII Vet’s Epic Anthem Performance

At 104 years old, most Americans are far removed from the public eye. The post Watch: NHL Crowd Erupts in Chants of ‘USA’ After 104-Year-Old WWII Vet’s Epic Anthem Performance appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
China imposes beef-import quota, slaps over-quota tariffs to shield local industry

China imposes beef-import quota, slaps over-quota tariffs to shield local industry

China is kicking off 2026 with a three-year import quota for beef shipments from major trading partners, in a move aimed at protecting its struggling domestic industry over the coming years. Effective Thursday, a 55 per cent tariff will be levied on over-quota beef from countries including Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Uruguay, New Zealand and the United States, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday. “The objective of these safeguard measures on imported beef is to help the domestic...
Meta’s multibillion Manus buyout draws plaudits,  but raises spectre of a China AI exodus

Meta’s multibillion Manus buyout draws plaudits, but raises spectre of a China AI exodus

Meta Platforms’ multibillion-dollar acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence agent start-up, has set off a mix of excitement and unease in China’s tech circles, opening what some see as a new “cash-out” route for AI entrepreneurs beyond the traditional IPO playbook. Industry observers said the acquisition was made possible by two key developments: Manus’ progress in building a globally competitive general AI agent and the founders’ decision to relocate the business...

Flashback: Dec. 31, 1914 — The night San Diego heard its first organ music

On Dec. 31, 1914, San Diego welcomed a gift that would resonate for generations: the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.
In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth and vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth and vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

President Xi Jinping issued a rallying cry for the country to double down on efforts to boost economic growth and technological advancement in the new year during his annual televised New Year’s speech on Wednesday. The call came as Beijing faces complicated geopolitical challenges while pushing for economic transition at home, with the coming years seen as critical to consolidating its position in its rivalry with Washington. He also mentioned Taiwan, describing the island’s reunification with...