NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks eked out small gains on Wall Street Friday in a wobbly day of trading to kick off the new year. Markets were mostly quiet on the first trading day of 2026, with the ...

Police across Iowa have been warning people caught on their phones without both hands on the wheel since July 2025. But be warned again: starting on Jan. 1, 2026, you can now be fined for using ...

Concerns about what would happen to young parents and carers if new laws are introduced for young drivers have been raised. Students at Shrewsbury College who spoke to the BBC mostly agreed with the ...

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire County made meaningful housing gains in 2025. So what is to come in 2026? Massachusetts' housing landscape saw major changes in 2025: Accessory dwelling units were established ...

The Rolling Stones had “Start Me Up.” Bruce Springsteen had “Cover Me.” Good starts for an album, both. But neither was written for the album on which it would appear. It’s nice to have a rough-cut ...