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The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

The independent journalist went viral over his video investigating Minnesota centersDHS joins Minnesota fraud investigation as allegations widenFormer Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf discusses DHS’ role in the Minnesota fraud investigation and planned House Oversight hearings involving Gov. Tim Walz.Independent journalist Nick Shirley called out CBS News reporter Jonah Kaplan over his video claiming that the Minnesota daycare centers Shirley visited were not "fraudulent."

Nick Shirley fires back at CBS News reporter suggesting Minnesota daycare centers weren't 'fraudulent'

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

As President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House winds down, he has already transformed and upended the federal government.He has used political purges, mass federal layoffs and drastic spending cuts to neutralize dissent and aggressively implement his second-term agenda.At the same time, he has also ordered the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute his political opponents.

‘Profound costs’: How Trump upended the federal government in his first year back in Washington

"College GameDay," meet "The Granddaddy of Them all."That's where college football's preeminent preview show will set up shop to preview the New Year's Day games, which will feature the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups between No. 4 Texas Tech and No.

Where is 'College GameDay' this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for CFP quarterfinals

Bexar County authorities ruled 19-year-old's death suicide after body found with gun in fieldFamily of Camila Mendoza Olmos pleads for help as FBI joins searchAunt Nancy Olmos and cousin Destiny Mendoza join ‘Fox & Friends’ to plead for help finding the 19-year-old last seen on Christmas Eve, urging the public to check security cameras as the FBI joins the search.

San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

As the new year dawns, it’s time to talk doomsday, my babies — and no one grips us with grim quite like Nostradamus.Michel de Nostredame, Nostradamus, or Nos if you’re nasty, was a 16th-century astrologer, doctor, enemy of the church and bearded soothsayer who has been credited with foretelling the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s rise to power, the September 11 attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth and Pope Francis, and the powerful earthquake that rocked Japan on New Year’s Day 2024 to name a few.

Nostradamus’ predictions for 2026 include rivers of blood, plague of bees and death by lightning

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: A woman who told her family she was heading to a party was brutally raped, stabbed, and burned alive by men she considered 'friends,' court heard.A woman who told her family she was going to a New Year's Eve celebration was viciously raped, stabbed, and set ablaze by people she trusted as "friends."

Woman 'burned alive by friends' she trusted after being told they'd take her to a movie

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– WellSpan Health welcomed its first baby of the New Year early Thursday morning.According to WellSpan Health, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital in Lancaster County welcomed its first baby of the New Year just 30 minutes into 2026 at 12:30 a.m.

WellSpan welcomes first baby of the New Year

Candace Nelson, the founder of Sprinkles, a cupcake bakery chain, announced the company was closing all locations on Wednesday, shocking some fans of the bakery.Nelson founded Sprinkles in 2005 and the company has since expanded to include nearly two dozen brick and mortar stores.

Popular Bakery Chain to Permanently Close All Locations

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

Dear Eric: My daughter is getting married in October. The immediate family have rooms in the small inn at the venue.For many reasons, both great and small, my husband and I no longer share a bedroom. On a busy wedding weekend, I especially need a good night’s sleep and the occasional quiet that comes with my own room.

Asking Eric: My daughter wants me to give up my wedding room for her friend

The Miami Hurricanes may have pulled off their biggest win since the 2003 Fiesta Bowl by knocking off the No. 2-ranked, undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes. But nobody seemed to enjoy the dub more than college football’s frat king, Pat McAfee, and Miami U’s own Michael Irvin.

Pat McAfee Confirms 4-Hour Travel For Rose Bowl After Michael Irvin Shenanigans

Donald Trump's favorability has plummeted in New York state according to polling data discussed by CNN analyst Harry Enten, who said the President is like a 'garbage dump'CNN came to a standstill after Donald Trump was dealt a crushing blow over his polling numbers in New York state.

CNN grinds to a halt to deliver 'crushing' announcement about Donald Trump

A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. Here is a look at some other nightclub, bar and music venue fires that have led to significant death tolls:

A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

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President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Several people have been killed and others injured in a fire at a new year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, a police spokesperson said Thursday.Gaetan Lathion, spokesperson for police in the canton of Valais, said the “fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana.” He said about 100 people were inside the venue at the time.

Several killed in fire at new year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say

THE BENCH PRESSES, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest. But even if you can't access any of that gear when you're at home, you can still train the muscle group aggressively, building strength and stimulating your pecs for growth.

This All-Pushups Home Workout Builds Your Chest Without Heavy Weights

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3 in Attleborough (Massachusetts) District Court on one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.The alleged assault occurred on Aug. 8, but the criminal complaint was not issued until Dec. 16 and was not publicly reported until Wednesday.

Former Alabama defensive tackle facing domestic-assault charge

Get a Flu ShotYou may not be able to prevent catching a cold or the flu, but you can greatly reduce your chances and decrease the likelihood that you'll have a severe case if you do get sick. The well established advice meant to keep you healthy also protects others by reducing the spread of these diseases.

How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

With the arrival of the new year, Social Security payments will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).An increase of 2.8%, which averages out to $56 per month, kicks in on January payments to those who get Social Security, which is paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired, according to the Social Security Administration.