The 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.