The Headlines Dozens Killed in New Year’s Fire, and Trump Abandons National Guard Push in 3 Major Cities
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Jan 2, 2026 
Ségolène Le Stradic, a reporter on location, provides gripping accounts of a devastating New Year’s Eve bar fire in a Swiss ski town, detailing local memorials and survivor stories. She raises critical safety concerns and questions about accountability. The conversation shifts to political news as Trump's retreat from deploying the National Guard in major cities surfaces, alongside discussions on rising Obamacare premiums and the implications of tech firms racing to integrate AI into education. The workplace culture is also explored, highlighting startups promoting a no-shoes policy.
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Community Grief After Deadly Ski-Resort Fire
- Ségolène Le Stradic describes townspeople leaving flowers and candles after the Swiss ski-resort bar fire that killed about 40 people and injured many more.
- She reports witnesses saying the bar catered to teens, panic ensued, and there were fears the venue had only one exit causing deadly crowding.
Flashover And Limited Exits Intensified Casualties
- The blaze produced a flashover that ignited surfaces almost simultaneously and spread with lethal speed, complicating escape and rescue efforts.
- Early accounts and social media suggest limited exits and rapid fire behavior will drive scrutiny of safety and accountability.
Trump Retreats On National Guard Push
- President Trump abandoned attempts to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, L.A., and Portland after legal pushback and limited on-the-ground presence.
- He kept troops in some other cities and warned he might redeploy with greater force if crime rises again.