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On January 9, 2026, DreamWeek San Antonio 2026 officially began, marking the start of the city’s annual summit focused on civic engagement and cultural programming. This year’s theme, “Revelations: Unlocking Our Full Potential,” sets the stage for a three-week celebration of community, culture, and meaningful dialogue. The event, which runs through January 31, features over 250 gatherings designed to connect people, highlight local contributions that often go unrecognized, and encourage conversations across diverse groups. Organizers of DreamWeek emphasize the importance of bringing people together through a wide range of events, including panel discussions, art exhibits, lectures, concerts, and community forums.…

The 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships continued to captivate fans on January 7, 2026, at the Enterprise Center and Centene Community Ice Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Running from January 4 through January 11, this prestigious competition showcases elite athletes from across the nation vying for national titles in men’s and women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance. In addition to the titles up for grabs, the event is crucial for skaters seeking selection for international championships, including the Winter Olympics and the World Championships. The results from St. Louis are pivotal in shaping the U.S. figure skating team for the…

U.S. financial markets ended the trading session with mixed results, providing a glimpse into investor sentiment as the year began. Investors appear to have started the year cautiously optimistic, with major stock indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite, reflecting a blend of investor confidence and uncertainty. The movements in these benchmarks underscore an early year of repositioning and a focus on macroeconomic trends, with analysts closely monitoring upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve communications for further guidance on the direction of the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks 30 of…

On the night of January 3, 2026, skywatchers across the United States were treated to one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the year as the Wolf Supermoon reached its peak illumination early Saturday morning. As the first Full Moon of the year, the Wolf Supermoon was an exciting occasion for both casual observers and avid astronomy enthusiasts alike. What made this particular moon even more stunning was its proximity to Earth, causing it to appear both larger and brighter than a typical full moon. The moon’s orbital position at perigee—its closest point to Earth—made this celestial event a…

New York City began the new year with a historic milestone as Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as the city’s mayor in the early hours of January 1, 2026. The ceremony marked not just a transfer of power but a profound shift in the city’s political and cultural landscape. Mamdani is the first Muslim and the first South Asian American to hold the office, and at age 34, he is also one of the youngest mayors in the city’s modern history. His inauguration represents a generational, demographic, and ideological transformation in leadership for the nation’s largest and most diverse…

A growing cultural focus on the power of creative expression to support U.S. military veterans coping with post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) came into sharp relief in a PBS NewsHour segment aired on December 29, 2025. The report highlighted a range of arts‑based programs that are helping veterans navigate emotional challenges associated with service‑related trauma, offering new pathways to healing that extend beyond traditional clinical treatment. Across the country, community organizations, nonprofit groups, and arts therapists are collaborating to bring painting classes, music workshops, writing groups and other creative experiences to veterans who may find it difficult to articulate their inner…

On December 27, 2025, All Elite Wrestling closed out its year with the third installment of its annual Worlds End pay-per-view, held at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. As thousands of fans packed into the suburban Chicago venue, and countless more tuned in from around the world, AEW delivered a night of high-energy matches, surprise returns, and storyline payoffs that reflected the promotion’s continued evolution and growing cultural footprint within professional wrestling. The event marked a culmination of ongoing rivalries and the beginning of new chapters as AEW heads into 2026. The centerpiece of the night was the…

Millions of Americans tuned in to CBS for the broadcast of the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, a revered celebration of artistic excellence that has become a year-end tradition in the United States. The ceremony, originally held earlier in the month on December 7 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., was aired in a nationally televised special that brought the grandeur and emotion of the gala to homes across the country. This year’s broadcast held special significance as President Donald Trump hosted the event, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to formally preside…

Stargazers across the United States marked one of the final celestial highlights of the year as the Ursid meteor shower reached its peak overnight from December 21 into December 22. The annual event, visible across much of the Northern Hemisphere, offered skywatchers a chance to observe streaks of light cutting across the winter sky during the longest nights of the year. With favorable viewing conditions and minimal moonlight interference, the 2025 Ursids drew renewed interest from amateur astronomers and the general public alike. The Ursid meteor shower is known for its relatively modest activity compared with more famous displays such…

On December 19, 2025, Visa and Mastercard agreed to a significant $167.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that has been ongoing for over a decade. The lawsuit accused the two payment giants of conspiring to keep ATM access fees artificially high, ultimately costing consumers millions of dollars in unreimbursed charges when using independent, non-bank ATMs. This proposed settlement is currently awaiting judicial approval in federal district court in Washington, D.C., and, if approved, will bring an end to years of legal battles over ATM fees that many cardholders believe were inflated due to restrictive practices by Visa and…