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Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ...TOP 31. Trump issues warning to Iran as protests spread and fears of crackdown grow2. Maduro signals openness to US drug deal as Trump escalates Venezuela pressure

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters and more top headlines

With the deadline to file your taxes only a few months away, it may be a good time to start thinking about a number of key policy changes that could affect your return this year.“It is a year with quite a bit of change,” says Andy Phillips, vice president of the Tax Institute at H&R Block.

The Key Tax Changes to Know About Before You File This Year

US had accused Italian pasta companies of selling products at unfairly low pricesThe US government has slashed proposed tariffs on Italian pasta that would have almost doubled the cost of many brands for shoppers.Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs as high as 92% on Italian pasta companies, after accusing 13 producers including Barilla, La Molisana and Pastificio Lucio Garofalo of selling their products at unfairly low prices.

Italian pasta makers win reprieve from Trump tariffs

NFL rookies deserve the benefit of the doubt when it comes to assessing their first impressions.Adapting to the rigors and complexity of pro football is no easy feat, and any turbulence in navigating that process is not necessarily indicative of persistent trouble. Still, with the 2025 regular season almost complete, it's time to look back on how last April's top picks all fared.

2025 NFL draft rookie grades: How did each first-rounder fare this season?

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

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini are back together and putting the rumors to rest.After what Ballerini called a “messy year for the heart” on her Instagram story, the couple confirmed they rekindled their romance in a pair of Dec. 31 posts. The "Outer Banks" actor posted a romantic sunset shot of him and the “Baggage” singer, writing that he’s declaring 2026 a “year of growth” and “truth."

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are back together after ‘messy year’

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

Millions facing health care cost increases as tax credits lapse

A Catholic influencer said Thursday that his 5-year-old son died from a severe case of the flu.Paul Kim, who posts videos about his Catholic faith and has more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said in a video on Instagram that his son, Micah, died on New Year’s Eve after “fighting 11 long, hard days.” Previously, Kim said on Instagram that his son was hospitalized after contracting a severe case of the flu.

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after contracting flu

‘We don’t need middle management,’ yell the new batch of traitors. With just one audacious tweak, the hit show promises to become even more satisfying – and full of bombshellsNew year, new killing spree. This is the third time the BBC has dropped a new season of The Traitors on or close to 1 January, enshrining a great new British tradition of easing into the new year with a month-long “psychological game of deception” – and, after a slow-burn start to the first season back in 2022, audiences have now learned to bay for fresh blood at Claudia Winkleman’s bell.

The Traitors review – ​this amazing new twist changes everything

Former WWE star Mercedes Martinez has officially announced that she is beginning her final chapter as a full-time in-ring competitor. The 45-year-old star, whose career has spanned nearly a quarter-century.It included stops in every major promotion, from WWE to AEW and Ring of Honor, took to social media to declare that 2026 will be her "one last run."

Former WWE Star Announces Retirement Plans

One half of the Island Boys didn't ring in the New Year on a high note ... 'cause has learned Franky Venegas was arrested again in Florida for alleged drug related offenses and is currently behind bars.Law enforcement tells us Franky was booked into the Collier County Jail in Naples Wednesday night on one count of drug paraphernalia, posing for a fresh mug shot ... face tattoos and all.

Island Boys' Franky Venegas Arrested in Florida

Terrifying video and cockpit audio captured the moment a United Airlines flight slipped off the runway and rolled onto the grass, forcing passengers to evacuate.The audio transcription and clip were released on Wednesday in a trove of National Transportation Safety Board documents about the United Boeing 737-8 MAX that veered off the tarmac while landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on March 8, 2024.

Terrifying video, cockpit audio captures moment United flight slips off runway: ‘Oh my god!’

Melania Trump was spotted smiling alongside Donald Trump at their Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve party, sparking fresh body double conspiracy theories from social media criticsMelania Trump has once again faced body double conspiracy theories after appearing alongside her husband at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve.The 55 year old accompanied Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 31 as they rang in 2026.

Melania Trump critics swear they can spot 'body double' by one telling sign on New Year's Eve

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded more than $77 million in new grants aimed at expanding and improving state-run Veterans cemeteries.The funding, announced by the VA in December, supports projects at 20 existing state Veterans cemeteries and includes an establishment grant for Alaska’s first-ever state Veterans cemetery.

Veterans Given $77 Million Boost From VA

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

The Trump administration has announced a major change to how health care provision will be assessed in 2026, particularly in relation to immunization.In the official announcement, which was shared on December 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stated that it is removing four measures relating to pediatric and prenatal immunization status from the 2026 Child and Adult Core Sets.

Trump Admin Announces Major Healthcare Change for 2026

The calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 this week, meaning millions of Americans will be ringing in the new year with friends and family. Consumers who need to pick up some last-minute party supplies are in luck this year.That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.

When does Walmart open and close on New Year's Eve 2025? See store hours

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

President Donald Trump says he expects to nominate a new Federal Reserve chair this month. When that happens, Trump will have run out of excuses: This will officially become his economy, for better or worse.Throughout the first year of his second term, Trump has mostly blamed America’s affordability problems on two men: Former President Joe Biden and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whom he accuses of mismanaging the economy and allowing prices to rise out of control.

It’s about to officially become Trump’s economy

When most people picture a heart attack, they think of a man clutching his chest, gasping for air — that dramatic TV moment we’ve all seen a hundred times.But for women, especially Black women, it often looks nothing like that.Signs of heart attack in women can creep up on you quietly — a deep fatigue that won’t go away, shortness of breath when you climb the stairs, a strange pressure in your chest that feels more annoying than painful.

Signs of Heart Attack in Women: What Every Black Woman Needs to Know

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

TikTok star Alix Earle was hopeful to bring good energy into 2026 — even before she rang in the New Year with Tom Brady.“Get ready with me for New Year’s Eve in St. Bart’s,” Earle, 25, said in a Wednesday, December 31, TikTok video.

Alix Earle Said She Hoped for ‘Good Vibes’ on New Year’s Eve Hours Before Tom Brady Spotting

January kicks off with a bit of a cosmic scheduling conflict. The year’s first major meteor shower is peaking just as a bright supermoon floods the sky, forcing stargazers to choose between volume and visibility.The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak Friday night into early Saturday morning, according to the American Meteor Society.

January’s First Meteor Shower Peaks as a Bright Supermoon Steals the Sky

When AI advice turns maliciousFox News Flash top headlines for January 1Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on FoxNews.com.Cybercriminals have always chased whatever people trust the most. First, it was email. Then search results. Now it's AI chat answers.

Fake AI chat results are spreading dangerous Mac malware

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

With Martha Stewart’s space-saving cork liner, every knife finds its place –keeping your kitchen neat, stylish, and stress-free for 2026With the arrival of the new year comes the inevitable urge to get a little more organized – and, often, this starts with the kitchen.