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A handful of downballot elections at the outset of the new year will serve as the first tests of the political environment following Donald Trump and the Republicans’ victories in November.In the opening months of 2025, there will be special legislative elections in Virginia, a race in battleground Wisconsin that will yet again determine the ideological balance of the state Supreme Court, and special elections for Trump’s current (and former) Cabinet picks.

The key state and local elections to watch in early 2025

Much of the area around the northern towns of Jabalia, Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya has been systematically razed, fuelling speculation Israel intends to keep the area as a buffer zone.Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO − Israeli forces on Friday raided the Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of three medical facilities on the northern edge of Gaza, ordering dozens of patients and hundreds of others to evacuate and leaving part of the site on fire, health ministry officials said.

Israel raids north Gaza hospital, ministry says staff out of contact

Jim Carrey previously equated the makeup process for 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' to 'being buried alive'John Stamos: It's the thrill of my life to perform with The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys, joined by actor and musician John Stamos, headline 'FOX & Friends' All-American Summer Concert Series.

John Stamos jokes he nearly played the Grinch in Jim Carrey's Christmas classic

Allianz and Seven Corners are among our top picks for travel insurance for seniors.Travel insurance is particularly valuable for seniors, who are more likely to need to delay or cancel their plans because of a health issue and to require medical care while on a trip.Unfortunately, travel insurance policies are usually more expensive for older travelers — and some companies put age limits on who they'll approve.

Best travel insurance for seniors in 2025

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has survived. NASA received a beacon tone from the heavily armored spacecraft as it emerged from behind the sun three days after its close encounter with the sun on Christmas Eve. The probe had been out of contact for a few days.

NASA Spacecraft Survives ‘Touching The Sun’ — What Happens Next

‘Are you serious?’This woman said ordering food at a restaurant shouldn’t be nearly as expensive as it is. Here’s why.We’ve all had the experience at a restaurant where we see a simple food item—be it scrambled eggs, an olive appetizer, or a simple salad—marked up so high that we can’t even justify ordering it, knowing it’s just so much cheaper and pretty simple to make at home.

‘If I didn’t say anything…’: Cheesecake Factory customer orders plain ‘98-cent’ spaghetti noodles. Then she gets the check

Russia is deploying “human waves” of North Korean soldiers, the U.S. said Friday, and at least one soldier captured by Ukraine died of his injuries.According to White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, some North Korean soldiers have taken their own lives rather than surrendering to Ukrainian forces.

North Koreans soldiers kill themselves to avoid capture in Ukraine, U.S. says

Catch up on all your favorite shows and movies with these streaming servicesGet excited about all the new shows and movies out in 2025! (iStock )2025 is an exciting year for TV shows and movies! From crime dramas to reality shows and action-packed movies, there’s something everyone will love in the new year.

New TV shows and movies coming in 2025: Where to watch and catch up on prior seasons

Tech billionaire Elon Musk faced accusations of censorship Friday from fellow conservatives after several prominent right-wing accounts who had criticized Musk's views on immigration said that they subsequently lost access to premium features on Musk's social media app, X.At least 14 conservative accounts said late Thursday or Friday that X had revoked their blue verification badge, cutting them off from a variety of premium features, including the ability to monetize their accounts through subscriptions and advertising revenue-sharing, according to a review conducted by NBC News.

Elon Musk accused of censoring conservatives on X who disagree with him about immigration

CNN —As the co-heads of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are promising to slash at least $2 billion from the federal budget.The duo have cited areas they’d like to target, such as the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Education, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Attention DOGE: Here’s how the federal government spends Americans’ tax dollars

A raccoon attacked an infant inside an Idaho home this week as the baby was in a carrier, the state wildlife department said Friday.The incident happened Monday in Cassia County after the infant’s mother had just returned home, Idaho Fish and Game said in a statement.

Raccoon attacks infant inside Idaho home

Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes’ feud has all the ingredients to become the biggest storyline of the year in the WWE. On Friday, the two had a conversation and brief brawl that showcased every element.In short, Owens will challenge Rhodes for the WWE Championship in a ladder match at the Royal Rumble in February at Lucas Oil Stadium.

WWE Smackdown Results: Highlights And Reaction On December 27, 2024

The next interest rate cut by the European Central Bank could be longer in coming after a recent uptick in inflation, ECB Governing Council member Robert Holzmann was quoted as saying on Saturday."I don't see any interest rate hikes at the moment. What could happen, though, is that one takes more time until the next interest rate cut," Holzmann told Austrian paper Kurier.

Next ECB rate cut could be longer in coming, Holzmann says

She worries anything we say might stigmatize our preteen daughterDEAR ABBY: After several months of weight loss, our preteen daughter was hospitalized after a trip to the ER.She was diagnosed with ARFID. It’s an eating disorder we had never heard of, one in which the patient is not deliberately losing weight or attempting to change their body.

Dear Abby: People know something’s up with our family. My wife says to tell them nothing.

A good Samaritan was found dead in Arizona after he offered to help a man on Monday who claimed to be having car trouble, authorities said.The Pima County Sheriff’s Department identified the victim Thursday as Paul Clifford, 53.A woman who identified herself as Clifford’s daughter said in an online fundraiser that her father disappeared Monday after he left his house at 11:30 p.m. to help a “stranger with a stranded vehicle."

Good Samaritan found dead in Arizona after offering help to 'stranger with stranded vehicle'

Editors are like parents. Our stories are like our children. We love them all! But sometimes stories that we think are just spellbinding don't get quite the attention we think they deserve.We've looked at our story list for 2024 and identified five stories that a) had amazing time on page but b) didn't get as many pageviews as we'd hoped.

Global stories from 2024 that we loved ... but that you may have missed

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned congressional leaders Friday that the federal government will hit its debt limit as early as Jan. 14 unless Congress takes action or her department implements "extraordinary measures" to avoid default.Yellen's letter indicates that the looming debt ceiling fight involving Congress and the new administration is likely to take place in the early months of next year after President-elect Donald Trump failed to get a provision raising or eliminating the debt ceiling tacked on to an end-of-year spending bill.

Janet Yellen says Treasury Department will need to take 'extraordinary measures' to avoid debt ceiling next month

Choose your Most Memorable Pop Culture Moment of 2024. Then see how your choice ranks and share the results with your friends.Choose your Most Memorable Pop Culture Moment of 2024.Choose between Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Blockbuster hit Deadpool & Wolverine, or Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour.

2024 Most Memorable Pop Culture Moments: December 28, 2024

Many people, especially those with debt, will be discouraged by the recent Federal Reserve forecast of a slower pace of interest rate cuts than previously forecast.However, others with money in high-yield cash accounts will benefit from a “higher for longer” regime, experts say.

If interest rates remain 'higher for longer,' the winners are those with cash accounts

Here's why the Honor Magic V3 is my favorite phone of 2024The best phones on sale today aren't the same around the world, which is why I like to use this time of year to look back at some amazing devices that don't get recognized due to their limited releases.

My favorite Android phone of the year isn't from Samsung or Google — and it sets a new standard

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Homelessness among veterans dropped to record low this yearChicago locals frustrated with Democratic mayor as funds go to migrants instead of homeless crisisFox News correspondent Garrett Tenney has more as Chicagoans are enraged by homelessness and the migrant influx in their communities on 'America Reports.'The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, which federal officials attribute to a rising number of asylum seekers, lack of affordable housing and natural disasters.

US homelessness up double digits, rising numbers of asylum seekers, affordability crisis among causes

Holiday travelers returning home this weekend could contend with more delays at airports as severe thunderstorms intensify in the South and a parade of atmospheric river-fueled storms slams the West.More flight delays and cancellations could be on the horizon this busy holiday weekend after nearly 18,000 flights into, out of or within the United States were delayed or canceled Thursday and Friday, according to FlightAware.com.

Coast-to-coast storms could bring more delays for holiday travelers this weekend

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jay-Z allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl after the 2000 VMAs, according to a lawsuitJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

Jay-Z handed 'bench slap' in 'scathing ruling' that sends powerful message to lawyers: expert

Longtime CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died from cancerNEW YORK — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.“He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

After someone in southwest Louisiana was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu, the first such illness reported in the United States, health workers swabbed the person’s nose and throat, looking for genetic clues about the virus. On Thursday, federal health officials reported some unsettling results. Some of the genetic samples contained mutations that in theory might help the bird flu virus, H5N1, infect people more easily. One of those...

Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

Discover how Android 15’s Private Space feature can revolutionize your digital privacy and empower you against unauthorized access.**Android 15: A Leap Towards Privacy Protection**Android 15 introduces the Private Space feature, setting a new standard in user privacy for smartphone users.

Boost Your Privacy: Unlock Android 15’s Private Space Today!

Once upon a time, Chevy made a diesel, manual, hatchback CruzeThis may sound unbelievable now but, once upon a time, car makers took chances on small cars. When they didn’t make a butt-load of money they stopped pretty quickly, but the few customers who could appreciate something a little different were able to purchase a small taste of joy.

This Is The Perfect Car And Yes, It Is A Chevy Cruze

Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters —Afghan Taliban forces targeted “several points” in neighboring Pakistan, Afghanistan’s defense ministry said on Saturday, days after Pakistani aircraft carried out aerial bombardment inside Afghanistan.The statement from the Defense Ministry did not specify Pakistan but said the strikes were conducted “beyond the ‘hypothetical line’” – an expression used by Afghan authorities to refer to a border with Pakistan that they have long disputed.

Afghan Taliban forces target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes, Afghan defense ministry says

Wirestock Creators/ShutterstockIt may be one of the hardest places to get to in Guatemala, but Semuc Champey is a destination that leaves travelers smiling wide and giggling as they float down lazy rivers and explore natural caves by candlelight. Even though getting there usually involves a long bus journey to a town about 200 miles away from extremely popular destinations like Lake Atitlan (considered one of the world's most beautiful lakes), Semuc Champey is the #2 attraction on TripAdvisor in all of Guatemala.

One Of Central America's Most Famed Destinations Is A Natural Wonder Of Cascading Swimming Pools

Walter Otto/ShutterstockAre you tired of never being able to find the right lid for the plastic container you're grabbing to store food? Do your lids end up in a jumbled pile or fall out of your cabinet every time you open the door? If so, you're not alone. Keeping a kitchen perfectly organized is no small feat. And, those pesky storage container lids have a way of standing right in the way of any sense of tidiness you might attempt.Fortunately, it doesn't have to be like this. There are a few genius hacks