Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. A historic moment unfolded moments ago on the steps of New York City Hall.
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders administering the oath of office to Zoram Mdani, New York City's new mayor.
I stand alongside over one million New Yorkers who voted for this day nearly two months ago. And I stand just as resolutely alongside those who did not. I know there are some who view this administration with distrust or disdain, or who see politics as permanently broken. And while only action can change minds, I promise you this. If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.
Mamdani is the first Muslim person elected to mayor of New York. He faces intense scrutiny from Republicans working to gain or retain controlling key races this midterm election year by warning against what they describe as the harms of a Democratic progressive agenda. Starting today, sodas, caffeinated beverages and candy are off the table for people who use SNAP benefits in five states.
Macy Byers of Nebraska Public Media News reports on the changes.
Electronic benefit cards can no longer be used to buy products like sodas, energy drinks and candy in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia. Product restrictions vary between states, with Iowa enacting the most restrictive changes on some prepared foods like granola bars.
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Chapter 2: What historic event took place at New York City Hall?
Nebraska was the first state to seek USDA approval for their restrictions, which include soft drinks and energy drinks. The restrictions align with the Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again initiative, which has sought to restrict processed foods, lower drug prices, and overturn existing vaccine recommendations.
Thirteen more states also had their waivers approved and will enact restrictions sometime in 2026. For NPR News, I'm Macy Byers in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Swiss investigators are ruling out an attack as the cause of a deadly fire during a New Year's Eve party. at a popular Alpine ski resort. Here's Esme Nicholson.
Police say the fire tore through Le Constellation, the crowded bar where skiers were seeing in the new year at 1.30am local time. They also confirm that the blaze was not caused by an explosive device. A number of media outlets report that a birthday candle held too close to the ceiling may have started the fire, although investigations are ongoing.
Regional government head Mathieu Renard says the evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare. Grand Montana is a well-known ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, a destination that draws many international celebrities. It's NPR News.
New Year's Day at St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV leading the celebration of Mass. Stream live by the Vatican, the first American pontiff marked the World Day of Peace, as heard through an interpreter.
The world is not saved by sharpening swords, nor by judging, oppressing, or eliminating our brothers and sisters. Rather, it is saved by tirelessly striving to understand, forgive, liberate, and welcome everyone without calculation and without fear.
New Year's Day at the Vatican First day hikes at America's State Parks began in Massachusetts in 1992 and went nationwide in 2012. Chad Barrett of member station WETS has more on this New Year's Day activity.
America's State Parks says first day hikes are an opportunity for park visitors across the country to start the new year on the right foot in the outdoors. At Tennessee's Rhone Mountain State Park, this means a hike at one minute past midnight.
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