LOADING ERROR LOADINGNEW YORK, Jan 2 (Reuters) - New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday defended his revocation of executive orders that his predecessor Eric Adams issued after being indicted in 2024 on federal charges of accepting illegal campaign contributions. The dozen orders Adams issued since his indictment included a directive to allow federal agents, including immigration officers, to use an office on Rikers Island, the city’s main jail. AdvertisementThe new mayor also struck down executive orders that Adams had portrayed as addressing antisemitism. Mamdani, from the left wing of the Democratic Party, has clashed with Trump over the immigration crackdown. It’s antisemitic gasoline on an open fire.”(Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; editing by Donna Bryson and David Gregorio)

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Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons mocked his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, and condemned owner Jerry Jones in a series of social media posts Thursday. Parsons later followed up with another X post, taking aim specifically at Jones, alleging Jones "slandered" him. Jerry Jones slandered my name to Cowboys media and national media for months. Micah Parsons rushes the passer during a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 28, 2025. "When we wanted to send the details to the agent, the agent told us to stick it up our a--," Jones claimed.

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The Human Rights Activists News Agency, which follows Iran closely, said Thursday that 119 Iranians had been arrested, seven killed and at least 33 injured. It said protests had occurred in at least 32 cities across Iran. Iranian authorities have acknowledged one death, Amirhesam Khodayarifard, who they claim was a member of the Basij militia force deployed to suppress unrest. At least 321 Iranians were killed by security forces during mass protests in November 2019, according to Amnesty International. It was unclear what Trump meant by his “locked and loaded” remarks when he pledged support for Iranian protesters Friday.

And depending on which way things go, the consequences will not be incremental but rather seismic for the international system. He could have pivoted to pressure Russia. It sometimes seems as though the Trump administration wants Ukraine to lose so that it can be done with this complicated war. In late December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States was offering 15-year security guarantees as part of a peace plan. A peace deal is a new order — rooted in credible deterrence, political support, and a framework that reduces the incentive and capacity to resume war.

Andy Cohen bashes former New York City mayor Eric Adams on New Year’s Day. “12:35, don’t be late, Eric,” Novak added. In his reply, the former mayor advised Cohen to “seek help” by joining Alcoholics Anonymous. He should seek help. He was safe in Times Square… https://t.co/ACAIkEKLkT — Eric Adams (@ericadamsfornyc) January 1, 2026Yet, many X users weren’t thrilled about Adams’ response and defended Cohen.

Elon Musk’s Tesla is no longer the top electric vehicle seller in the world as demand at home has cooled while competition heated up abroad. Tesla lost its pole position after reporting 1.64 million deliveries in 2025, roughly 620,000 fewer than Chinese competitor BYD. Its third-quarter deliveries saw a boost as consumers rushed to buy electric vehicles before a $7,500 tax credit expired at the end of September. In October, Tesla released long-anticipated lower-cost versions of its Model 3 and Model Y in an attempt to attract new customers. Left-leaning Tesla owners, who were originally attracted to the brand for its environmental benefits, became alienated by Musk’s political activity.

Do pet-friendly policies belong in the workplace? Erika Skinner, author of “Pets are Family,” breaks down the discourse around companies allowing pets into the office.

California’s already wet winter is breaking rainfall records, with another powerful storm moving in this weekend along with the threat of new flooding and mudslides. “We’re way above normal for precipitation.”AdvertisementThe latest storm will usher in gusty wind, more precipitation and possible flooding in burn scar areas. In Oxnard, 1.09 inches of rain fell, breaking the previous New Year’s Day record of 0.83 of an inch set in 2006. In Sanberg, the record of 0.56 of an inch set in 2006 was broken by a whopping 1.25 inches. In Lancaster, 0.87 of an inch of rain fell on Thursday, breaking the previous record of 0.24 of an inch set in 2006.

But as of now, there have been no major changes to troop levels in the region and no direct action has been taken, officials told CNN. “At this point it was a strong warning, no action has been taken that I’m aware of,” a White House official said. Though the remark appeared to suggest military action, a US official said that no major changes have been made to troop levels, nor have their been preparations in the Middle East. And if Trump gave the order, the US could pursue more secretive actions, including cyber operations to disrupt regime activities. Trump appeared to be following the unrest in Iran for some time, referencing the topic in comments to reporters Monday.

Hundreds of manatees cuddle up in FloridaWhen a recent cold snap dropped water temperatures around Florida, hundreds of manatees sought the refuge of warmer water in one of the state's springs. It's an adaptation that keeps the so-called gentle giants alive each during the winter.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The elliptical machine in 69-year-old Bob Stephens’ home gym is stretching its handlebars to hang three coats. “We’re not going to gain favor with God because we lose weight or we eat more vegetables. Renewing your mind through the word is a way that we can please God ,” Stephens said, citing prayer, meditation, and sharing the Gospel, all practices that surpass surface-level changes. “If I want to lose weight, eat healthier and be in better shape, that benefits my family,” he said. “I don’t think God looks at that in a negative way.”This article has been republished with permission from Baptist Press.

an NFL executive asked me. "That’s a huge difference," an NFL executive told me. It’s more about the rest of it," said another NFL executive. "That’s the big unknown," an NFL executive added. "They’re different ages, but I think the trade value would be similar," the league executive told me.