Eyewitnesses describes chaos after deadly Swiss resort fire

From CNN. Local residents describe people screaming, struggling to escape, and calling for help after a fire broke out during a New Year’s party at the Le Constellation. Police say dozens of people are presumed dead and around 100 others were injured in the blaze in Crans-Montana, as authorities investigate the cause and keep the…

Jack Smith deposition video released

From CNN. The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

Where should you travel in 2026?

From CNN. Where are you excited to visit this year? CNN Travel reveals the best places to visit in 2026, with destinations on every continent except Antarctica. To read the article and discover which places made the team’s list head to cnn.com #CNN #news #travel

Dozens presumed dead in New Year catastrophe at ski resort

From CNN. About 100 people were inside the venue at a Swiss ski resort when a deadly fire broke out, according to Gaetan Lathion, spokesperson for police in the canton of Valais. The fire began at Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s most exclusive locales, at around 1:30 a.m. on January 1. 00:00 CNN correspondent reports from…

President Trump rings in the New Year

From CNN. President Donald Trump rang in the New Year with the First Lady at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump auctioned off a portrait of Jesus for nearly $3 million dollars. Trump says half of the money would go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the rest would go to the local…

Zohran Mamdani makes history as New York City’s new mayor

From CNN. Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday. 00:00 New York Attorney General swears in Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor 00:54 Report on Zohran Mamdani’s private…

The year in news: deepfakes, MAHA & AI | The Assignment

From CNN. After a head-spinning year in the worlds of health and technology, Audie Cornish of The Assignment invited Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the host of Chasing Life, and Clare Duffy from Terms of Service, to break down the stories that ended up on all their podcasts this year. Listen to the full episode of CNN’s…

Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor

From CNN. Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office at a private ceremony inside an abandoned subway station. The 34-year-old became the first South Asian mayor of New York. #CNN #News

China strikes upbeat tone for 2026 while holding firm on Taiwan

From CNN. In his New Year’s Eve address, Chinese leader Xi Jinping strikes an upbeat tone, highlighting confidence in China’s economy and technological competitiveness despite ongoing U.S. trade tariffs. Xi also reiterates Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, describing reunification as "unavoidable." CNN’s Steven Jiang and Simone McCarthy report.

Hyun Bin, Atsuko Okatsuka and Mahira Khan on what’s next in 2026

From CNN. From South Korea, Japan, and Pakistan, three celebrated talents open up about the journeys that shaped them and the futures they’re building. Hyun Bin reflects on two decades as one of the Korean Wave’s most recognizable leading men. Comedian and writer Atsuko Okatsuka shares how humor, heritage, and her signature bowl cut helped…

Pakistan superstar Mahira Khan learned to hustle at a Brookstone in LA

From CNN. From blockbuster films to a groundbreaking, though delayed Netflix debut, "Pakistan’s Sweetheart" Mahira Khan calls 2025 a “wholesome surprise.” But beyond the spotlight, Khan embraces her role as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, championing Afghan refugees, women’s rights, and mental health awareness. In conversation with CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout, Khan reflects on her humbling…

We tested ChatGPT travel advice in five cities

From CNN. CNN Travel team members in five major cities around the world asked ChatGPT to create trips for them. Watch how we tested the itineraries to help you use the most popular LLM (large language models) for travel planning more effectively. To learn more about our experiment, read the full report on cnn.com #news…

CNN interviews Nick Shirley on his childcare fraud claims in Minnesota

From CNN. CNN’s Whitney Wild had a chance to question YouTuber Nick Shirley after he posted a viral video in which he claimed to find widespread fraud at Somali-run childcare centers. CNN is looking into Shirley’s claims and has not independently verified the accusations. 00:00 Report on the Trump administration freezing child care payments to…

Thick smog disrupts travel in New Delhi

From CNN. Dense smog caused flight and train delays in New Delhi on Wednesday. Data from Central Pollution Control Board showed the air quality of the Indian capital was “severe” in many parts of the city. #CNN #News #India

New search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 underway

From CNN. The Texas firm Ocean Infinity is starting its third attempt to find the Boeing 777 that disappeared in March 2014 while operating Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The firm has signed a "no-find, no fee" contract with the Malaysian government and is using underwater robots to scan the ocean…

DHS & FBI focus resources on Minnesota childcare fraud investigation

From CNN. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security say they are surging resources into Minnesota to investigate allegations of fraud there, including at child care centers, days after YouTube content creator Nick Shirley, who has created anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim videos in the past, posted a viral video in which he claimed to find…

Flu activity increasing sharply across the US

From CNN. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show flu cases are spreading nationwide. The flu has left tens of thousands of Americans hospitalized this season with flu-related deaths also climbing. The CDC says at least eight children have died from flu so far this season. Officials are urging everyone over…

Healthcare premiums to skyrocket Jan. 1 for Obamacare enrollees

From CNN. Affordable Care Act enhanced premium subsidies lapse at the end of the year, and while the House is expected to vote in January on a Democratic proposal to extend them for three years, the effort faces significant hurdles in the Senate. 0:00 CNN’s Brianna Keilar reports on the premiums hike 0:57 Brianna Keilar…