'Dumb phones' and a return to tobacco pipes: The New York Times' predictions for 2026

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 1: Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York ahead of his public ceremony. The press looks at the challenges that lie ahead for the maverick mayor. Also: France will mull an Australia-style social media ban on teenagers this month. Plus we look at 2026 life predictions and 2025 trends that will become embarrassing this year!