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Re “As newspapers fade, a useful physical object disappears too,” Dec. 29
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January 03, 2026
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other food items take effect in 5 states
New waivers prohibit certain groceries for Americans who use the benefits to shop.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump made many tariff threats in 2025. Some didn’t materialize
Here’s what he said in his announcements —and where things stand at this time.
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January 03, 2026
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Faith leaders gird for year of tougher immigration issues
They offer support to anxious migrants who fear president’s wrath in their communities.
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January 03, 2026
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Judge refuses to order release of pipe bomb suspect in D.C.
Ruling concludes the accused poses possible danger no matter the circumstances.
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January 03, 2026
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Candles suspected in deadly blaze at Swiss resort
Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers.
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January 03, 2026
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FBI says it disrupted holiday attack plan in N.C.
An 18-year-old man allegedly targeted a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump takes over public golf courses
The National Links Trust, a nonprofit, has managed the three sites in Washington.
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January 03, 2026
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Farmers learn aid details from president’s $12-billion trade relief package
Soybean growers have been hit especially hard by Trump’s tariff face-off with China.
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January 03, 2026
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‘Stranger Things’ series finale pulls estimated $25 million at box office
The finale of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Stranger Things” gave movie theaters a much needed jolt, generating an estimated $20 to $25 million at the box office, according to multiple reports.
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January 03, 2026
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Zelensky names head of military intelligence as new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine's military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly four-year-old invasion.
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January 03, 2026
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Federal employees seek coverage for gender-affirming care
The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees affected by a policy that went into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
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January 03, 2026
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Tesla trails Chinese automaker in EV deliveries
Musk's company loses ground to BYD in '25, with one expert citing a range of challenges.
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January 03, 2026
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Driving 100 mph could cost license
State's pilot program tightens discipline in bid to curb reckless behavior and deaths.
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January 03, 2026
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As billionaires, will the Beyoncés and the Taylor Swifts stand up to tyranny?
The reluctance of the 1% to protect democracy has left many of us feeling hopeless
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January 03, 2026
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Back from the dead, a legacy paper adopts startup mindset
It’s a rare, hopeful reversal for Santa Barbara. New editor calls it 'greatest role.'
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January 03, 2026
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Rose Bowl needs to host CFP title game every year
Two unbeatens owned Pasadena on Thursday, two unbeatens who transformed a dreary morning into a startling afternoon, two unbeatens who overcame questions to shine like the poke of the midday sun.
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January 03, 2026
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This treasure shouldn't be buried
Center Coogan, offensive line get MVP as Indiana polishes a gem
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January 03, 2026
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School sued over student's death after crash in lot
Campbell Hall, the elite K-12 private school in Studio City, is being sued by two renowned artists after their 15-year-old son was fatally pinned between two vehicles in the school’s parking lot earlier last year.
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January 03, 2026
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Health insurance costs skyrocket for millions
The change affects a large, diverse group of Affordable Care Act program enrollees.
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January 03, 2026
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UCLA’s Chesney rounds out his coaching staff
Bob Chesney's initial UCLA football staff is going to have a familiar feel to anyone who follows James Madison.
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January 03, 2026
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Daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, actor
Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day.
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January 03, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
The Carmaker Shifting Production to the U.S.
For Nissan, with factories on five continents, the answer to tariffs is to lean into the U.S.
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January 03, 2026
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Americans Find Affordability in Midwest
The region offers housing costs below national median and steady wage growth
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January 03, 2026
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Zelensky Gets New Senior Political Aide
Military intelligence chief tapped after corruption probe ousts predecessor
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January 03, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
We Could Use a Return to Gallantry
I don't want to sum up the year, outline hopes for 2026, predict or warn.
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January 03, 2026
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My Parents' Secret for Living Well Into Their 90s: Embracing Strangers
I have spent my career studying what makes people live healthier and longer. My mom and dad are proof that the key is staying socially connected.
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January 03, 2026
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The Two Days That Toppled College Football's Modern Dynasties
WHEN THE QUARTERFINALS of the College Football Playoff kicked off, it seemed to be business as usual for America's most traditionladen sport.
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January 03, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
What Your WAITER Really Thinks of YOU
This veteran of top New York restaurants has eye-opening info to share. From making the reservation to calculating the gratuity, his pro tips will make you a savvier and more satisfied diner in 2026.
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January 03, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
Enlightened Final Thoughts
The Rest Is Silence By Joanna Stalnaker Yale, 304 pages, $35
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