A storm that brought more soaking rain to Southern California on Thursday is on the way out, but there will be little break with a conga line of storms set to hit waterlogged California through early next week. Though Southern California had so far avoided major problems, with just flooding on some major roads, the warnings remained in place. One of those is northwest California, where a flood watch is in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Southern California isn’t out of the woods either. An avalanche last Friday killed a ski patroller and left another patroller injured at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in the eastern Sierra, according to the resort.

(AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)President Nicolas Maduro joins a rally marking the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ines, which took place during Venezuela's 19th-century Federal War, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez)President Nicolas Maduro joins a rally marking the anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ines, which took place during Venezuela's 19th-century Federal War, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. The interview was taped on New Year’s Eve, the same day the U.S. military announced strikes against five alleged drug-smuggling boats. Meanwhile, the CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels, according to two people familiar with details of the operation who requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. Asked about the operation on Venezuelan soil, Maduro said he could “talk about it in a few days.”___Associated Press writer Aamer Madhani contributed to this report from Washington.

The Weeknd—whose real name is Abel Tesfaye—also seemed to confirm that this new career milestone means he is closer to retiring his stage name. The movie, which he co-wrote, stars in and produced, is a companion piece to his January album of the same name. That game- (and possibly name-) changing new contract, the album, and a top-grossing tour helped The Weeknd finish at the top of the Forbes ranking of the highest-paid musicians of 2025. Four of the remaining five are among the top-grossing touring acts of the year: Beyoncé, Coldplay, Shakira, and Kendrick Lamar. The fifth is Swift, whose The Life of a Showgirl broke sales records and finished the year as the best-selling album of 2025, while a documentary deal with Disney+ allowed her to make even more money from The Eras Tour.

LOS ANGELES — After a night of rain in Pasadena, the Indiana Hoosiers washed away the weight of history. Entering the Rose Bowl, College Football Playoff teams coming off first-round byes were winless. During their sole previous Rose Bowl appearance in 1968, the Hoosiers lost to USC. 1 Indiana rolled to a 38-3 Rose Bowl victory over No. It was the first touchdown scored by a Hoosier at the Rose Bowl in program history, the perfect way to establish Indiana's domination.

Swiss officials rush to identify ski resort fire victimsAbout 40 people were killed and around 115 others injured in a fire at a New Year’s party in a ski resort bar in Switzerland. CNN's Nic Robertson reports that officials are still working to identify the people who were killed.

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AdvertisementSome changes associated with temporary alcohol abstinence can be harmful if not done under adequate supervision, particularly if you have an alcohol use disorder. We spoke to a few health experts to better understand what temporary alcohol abstinence does for the mind and body, and what to know before starting:Your skin will improve. When you take a break from alcohol, “sleep patterns will often return to normal and REM sleep and quality of sleep will return to healthy patterns,” Weber said. Alcohol has been associated with mouth and throat cancer, cancer in the larynx, esophagus, colon and liver, and breast cancer in women. “There are many ‘post-acute’ effects of alcohol abstinence which last up to one year,” he said.

“On December, 31st, an off duty ICE Officer bravely responded to an active shooter situation at his apartment complex. “Fortunately, our brave officer was not injured while protecting his community.”The Homeland Security statement said the ICE officer contacted police following the incident. “This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the LAPD, and we refer any further questions to them,” the statement said. The news service quoted an unnamed LAPD officer as saying the man who was killed was firing an assault rifle into the air. AdvertisementNeither the identity of the dead man nor the ICE officer has been released and no arrests were reported.

Celebrating the New Year around the world From crowds packed on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach to watch fireworks, to the spectacular light show at the Great Wall of China - millions around the world welcomed in the new year.

Bourbon Street attack 1st anniversary marked in New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, marks the first anniversary of the Bourbon Street attack that killed 14 people, plus the suspect, on New Year's Day 2025.

Chevy Chase attends the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall last year in New York. Evan Agostini/Invision via Associated PressA former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is calling out Chevy Chase for a cruel and tasteless joke the comedian said to him 40 years ago. The 82-year-old comedian, who became a star during the show’s first season in 1975, is the subject of a new CNN documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not,” that recounts various aspects of his life. I don’t think he’s alive anymore.”In the documentary, “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels attempted to downplay the offensiveness of making AIDS jokes to a gay man at the height of the AIDS crisis. Buzz: 'Childish': Rock Star Unleashes Hell On GOP Lawmaker For Sharing AI Clip Of Him“I think Chevy was just being Chevy.

You should stop drinking at THIS age, according to doctorsNeurologist Dr. Restak shares the exact age to cut out alcohol to keep your brain sharp and healthy.

New year, new job? How to get it done Business Insider's Sarah E. Needleman offers advice on what to do and avoid when trying to secure employment.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor Mamdani, the democratic socialist who catapulted to national attention during the race for New York City Mayor, took the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

First, let’s start with a definition of barefoot: According to the Cambridge Dictionary — and experts ranging from podiatrists to dermatologists — walking barefoot means having no shoes or socks on. “Anything else is considered to be shod, as even socks alter the mechanics of movement.”There are benefits to going barefoot at home. “I’m a big advocate for going barefoot at home,” Conenello said. AdvertisementAlthough not directly related to dermatology, walking barefoot at home can also offer a secondary skin-related advantage, one connected to sensory stimulation and overall wellness. Going barefoot selectively seems to be the best option.