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Lego Unleashes 150+ New Sets on January 1, From Star Wars to Stranger Things

Michael A. Turner January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Over 150 new Lego sets drop on Jan 1, spanning Star Wars, Marvel, Stranger Things, and more. The flagship hit is a $300 Stranger Things...

Power line hangs precariously over a rain‑slick Philadelphia street with wind‑blown trees and a commuter’s reflected skyline

Local News Weather

Strong Storm Hits Philadelphia, Power Outages and Flooding Reported

Robert K. Lawson January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Strong storm on Dec. 19 brought damaging winds and heavy rain to Philadelphia. Power outages and 50-60 mph gusts knocked down trees and...

Zohran Mamdani raising his hand with confetti and cheering crowd while the New York skyline glows behind

Local News News Report Political News

New York’s First Muslim Mayor Sworn In With Bold Progressive Agenda

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Zohran Mamdani sworn in as 112th mayor of New York. He vows to pursue a bold progressive agenda as a Democratic socialist. The...

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Anime News Entertainment News TV & Streaming

2026 Anime Season Opens With 20+ New Titles in January

Robert K. Lawson January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 2026 anime season opens with a surge of new titles in January. 2025 was a huge year for anime, and 2026 is poised to repeat...

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College Football Sports News

Miami, Oregon, and Indiana Set Stage for CFP Semifinals

Robert K. Lawson January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Miami upset Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl. Oregon shut out Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl. Indiana beat Alabama 38-3 in the...

Crime News Local News

3-Year-Old Boy Shot in Foot in West Philadelphia Accident

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3-year-old boy shot in the foot in West Philadelphia on Jan. 1 Police found a semi-automatic handgun at the scene Child is stable after...

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Breaking News Legal News

Violinist Sues Will Smith Over Alleged Retaliation After Hotel Intrusion

Sarah L. Montgomery January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Violinist Brian King Joseph sues Will Smith over alleged retaliation after reporting sexual harassment during a tour. The complaint...

Toyota Tundra pulling away from a liquor store with a shadowy driver tossing tequila into a duffel bag under a streetlight

Crime News Local News

Two Men Arrested After Girdle-Covered Tequila Heists in Bensalem

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Two Philadelphia men arrested after using girdles to hide stolen tequila bottles in three December robberies. All incidents occurred at...

Glass bottle of GLP‑1 pill glows with dawn light beside smartphone showing green checkmark on health app

Business News Health News

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Get Oral Pills and Lower Prices

Sarah L. Montgomery January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance First GLP-1 weight-loss pill, Wegovy, approved and set to launch this month. New oral pills could cut monthly cost to $149 for cash...

Tyrese Maxey leaps toward the NBA basket with a defender nearby and the Philadelphia skyline glowing behind

NBA Sports News

Maxey Nears Triple-Double as Sixers Beat Mavs 123-108

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Tyrese Maxey nearly records a triple-double, scoring 34 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. Sixers beat the Mavs 123-108,...