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New year, new mayor for New York City

The new mayor will be sworn in at a private ceremony at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.
The new mayor will be sworn in at a private ceremony at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 27, 2025

A winter storm in November disrupted fligts across the US, including at Chicago’s O’Hare international airport.
A winter storm in November disrupted fligts across the US, including at Chicago’s O’Hare international airport.

New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

The New York law includes platforms that offer “addictive feeds,” auto play or infinite scroll, according to the legislation.
The New York law includes platforms that offer “addictive feeds,” auto play or infinite scroll, according to the legislation.

Over 1,700 flights across US grounded as snowstorm blankets New York City

New York issued a travel advisory for the duration of the storm as cold temperatures limit snowmelt, increasing the risk of slippery and hazardous road conditions.
New York issued a travel advisory for the duration of the storm as cold temperatures limit snowmelt, increasing the risk of slippery and hazardous road conditions.

At least 400 flights cancelled, many delayed as snowstorm affects New York City airports

New York City issued a travel advisory for the duration of the storm as cold temperatures limit snowmelt, increasing the risk of hazardous road conditions.
New York City issued a travel advisory for the duration of the storm as cold temperatures limit snowmelt, increasing the risk of hazardous road conditions.

Judge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist

FILE PHOTO: U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. flag and Judge gavel are seen in this illustration taken, August 6, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

US judge tosses Trump challenge to New York immigration-related law

Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agents check the paperwork of respondents arriving at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 15, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agents check the paperwork of respondents arriving at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 15, 2025. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado

Alinghi return as America's Cup names members of partnership

Pope Leo replaces New York’s Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York since 2009, offered to resign in February upon turning 75, as required by Church law.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York since 2009, offered to resign in February upon turning 75, as required by Church law.

US sends Cubans to naval station at Guantanamo Bay, NYT reports

Newly erected holding tents for detained migrants are seen at the United States' Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba February 21, 2025.  U.S. Navy/AFN Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs/Handout via  REUTERS
Newly erected holding tents for detained migrants are seen at the United States' Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba February 21, 2025.  U.S. Navy/AFN Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs/Handout via  REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.