The New York Times

1. Witnesses Recount Fire That Killed 40 in Switzerland

   It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death.

2. There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.

   A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.

3. Survivor Recounts Moment He Caught Fire in Swiss Bar

   Noa Bersier went to Le Constellation with friends on a whim. An hour later, he was caught in one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies.

4. Dozens Killed in New Year’s Fire, and Trump Abandons National Guard Push in 3 Major Cities

   Plus, your Friday news quiz.

5. Mamdani Lays Out Agenda of ‘Affordability and Abundance’ on First Day in Office

   Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged skeptics of his plans while reiterating that he would focus on working-class New Yorkers.