Equipped with a mahjong lounge and hotpot restaurant, the luxury Adora Magic City is aimed squarely at China’s travel-hungry middle class. Source

Wisconsin Republicans are likely to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Source

A local man surfing off Maui’s north shore has died after injuries sustained in an encounter with a shark, authorities say. Source

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale prompted a tsunami warning on New Year’s Day. Source

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale prompted a tsunami warning on New Year’s Day. Source

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea’s military to “thoroughly annihilate” the U.S. and South Korea if his isolated nation is provoked, state media say. Source

Hundreds of thousands people flooded Times Square to watch New York City’s iconic ball drop. Source

New York City police officers on high alert ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations; A recap of the good news from 2023 Source

The Wisconsin Badgers face the LSU Tigers in the ReliaQuest Bowl today. Here’s how to watch the football game. Source

The Liberty Flames face the Oregon Ducks today in the Fiesta Bowl. Here’s how to watch the game. Source