New York Times

1. Zohran Mamdani Is Sworn In as Mayor of New York City

   Zohran Mamdani officially took office as mayor after the New Year’s Eve ball drop, in a private ceremony held at a shuttered relic of the city’s subway.

2. Mayor Mamdani Appoints a Team of Government Veterans

   Zohran Mamdani has stocked his administration with seasoned officials, in part to allay concerns about his inexperience and left-wing stances.

3. Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools

   The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.

4. Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular with International Tourists

   Known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events, the high-end resort was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.

5. Threat to Suspend Aid for Minnesota Child-Care Centers Rattles Families

   After the federal government threatened to withhold funds for Minnesota’s child-care program, citing fraud concerns, parents and providers warned that the effects could be dire.