A passenger service on Mexico’s Interoceanic Train line derailed in the country’s south on Sunday, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens, according to federal and state officials. The crash occurred as the train rounded a curve near the town of Nizanda, in the state of Oaxaca, and it halted traffic along a rail line intended to connect the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. Authorities said the Interoceanic service links the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz, and the derailment immediately disrupted movement on a route that has been promoted as both a passenger option and a strategic…
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When New York City introduced the MetroCard in 1994, the swipeable plastic card replaced subway tokens and became a staple of daily commuting. More than three decades later, the card and its magnetic strip are being phased out as the transit system completes a shift to OMNY, the contactless fare platform introduced in 2019. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) says Dec. 31, 2025 is the last day riders can buy or refill a MetroCard. Under OMNY, riders can pay by tapping a contactless credit or debit card, a smartphone wallet, or another smart device at turnstiles and on buses. Transit…
Far above Earth, astronauts living aboard the International Space Station are finding creative ways to celebrate the Christmas season despite being separated from home. As the station circles the planet thousands of times each year, crew members have decorated their orbital home with familiar holiday symbols, creating a sense of warmth and togetherness in an environment defined by technology, routine and zero gravity. Four members of Expedition 74 sent a recorded holiday message back to Earth, offering greetings to their families, friends and mission teams spread across multiple continents. Wearing Santa hats and floating effortlessly through the station’s modules, they…
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he expects to remain on the U.S. central bank’s Board of Governors after his term expires if the U.S. Senate has not confirmed a replacement. In an interview on Bloomberg Television, Miran said that if no one is confirmed to take his seat by January 31, 2026, he assumes he will stay. The stance would prevent an open seat at a moment when Fed leadership is also in flux. Reuters reported that President Donald Trump could announce a nominee to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell as early as the first week of January 2026,…
Visa Actions Trigger Legal Challenge A British anti disinformation campaigner has become the focal point of a widening dispute between the US government and European advocates of tighter oversight for technology firms. Imran Ahmed, chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, said he faces possible removal from the United States after being named among European nationals subjected to visa restrictions. He lives in Washington with his American family and is challenging the action in court, where a judge issued a temporary order preventing detention or deportation while the case proceeds. US officials say the measures target individuals who…
Protest and Arrest in Central London Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London after attending a protest linked to support for Palestine Action affiliated hunger strikers, according to police statements. Thunberg arrived after the protest had begun outside the offices of Aspen Insurance and sat down holding a placard expressing support for imprisoned activists and opposition to the war in Gaza. Police said the arrest was made under counterterrorism legislation that prohibits public displays of support for proscribed organizations. Authorities stated that the wording on the placard brought the incident within the scope of that law. Thunberg was taken…
U.S. regulators have approved a once-daily tablet form of Wegovy, making it the first oral medication cleared in the United States specifically to treat obesity. The decision from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives Novo Nordisk a head start over Eli Lilly and Co., whose obesity pill candidate orforglipron is still under FDA review. Clinicians say an oral option could bring more patients into treatment, particularly those who avoid injections, while payers and employers weigh coverage decisions. The approval comes after several years in which injectable GLP-1 medicines became mainstream. Novo Nordisk’s injectable Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound are widely…
Holiday travel across the United States is expected to face a mixed set of weather hazards ahead of Christmas, with forecasters pointing to the West as the main trouble spot. Pacific storms are forecast to push moisture ashore, bringing periods of heavy rain to coastal areas and snow to higher terrain. A large area of high pressure over the nation’s interior is expected to keep much of the Plains and South unusually warm for late December. The result is an uneven map for travelers: relatively quiet conditions across many central routes, but higher risk on the West Coast and through…
Historic Night for San Francisco’s Quarterback San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy delivered a performance that placed him alongside franchise royalty, throwing five touchdown passes in a decisive win over the Indianapolis Colts. The offensive outburst recalled a feat last achieved by Joe Montana, underscoring the scale of Purdy’s night and the momentum San Francisco continues to build. The victory extended the 49ers’ winning streak and reinforced their status as one of the league’s most complete teams heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Purdy’s command of the offense was evident from the opening drive. He spread the…
Murals Appear in West and Central London Elusive street artist Banksy has confirmed responsibility for a new mural that appeared in Bayswater, west London, depicting two children lying on the ground and pointing toward the sky. The black and white artwork is painted above a row of garages on Queen’s Mews and shows the children dressed for winter in coats, wellington boots and knitted hats. One child gestures upward while the other looks on, creating a quiet, contemplative scene. The artist confirmed the work by posting an image of the mural on his Instagram account, his usual method of authenticating…
