CNN 5 Things Ski Resort Fire, Healthcare Subsidies Run Out, Mountain Lion Attack and more
Jan 2, 2026
A devastating fire at a Swiss ski resort bar claimed dozens of lives, raising questions about safety. Meanwhile, millions of Americans face increased healthcare costs as enhanced Obamacare subsidies have ended. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani has been inaugurated as mayor, bringing a focus on affordability. Additionally, the Trump administration is cutting FEMA disaster response staff, potentially affecting future support. In a tragic incident, a suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado resulted in a fatality, highlighting the rare dangers of the wilderness.
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Deadly Ski-Resort Blaze
- A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 people and injured over 100 on New Year's Day.
- Witnesses described panic with people smashing windows and some victims covered with jackets at the scene.
Obamacare Subsidy Lapse Raises Costs
- Enhanced Obamacare subsidies ended when 2025 closed, likely raising costs or pushing people uninsured.
- State exchange leaders report lower new enrollment and higher terminations since the lapse.
Progressive Mayor Promises Affordability Plan
- Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor, promising to tackle affordability with tax increases on the top 1%.
- He is New York's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor and is the youngest in over a century.