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The musician who leads the annual event cancelled it because of the move to put President Donald Trump’s name on the center without approval from Congress.An annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington was cancelled because the center’s Donald Trump-appointed board added the president's name to the building last week.

Xmas Eve blues: Kennedy Center jazz show cancelled over Trump renaming

The NFL definitely doesn't want this to happenThe 2025 NFL season has been full of drama, but that drama might not carry over into the final week of the season. Heading into Week 17, there are still four playoff spots up for grabs and seven division races that haven't been decided, which seems like a recipe for a dramatic finish over the final two weeks.

NFL facing possible nightmare playoff scenario in Week 17 that could kill the drama in final week of season

The United States is on track for the largest one-year drop in murders ever recorded, according to crime analyst Jeff Asher.Asher cited year-over-year data from the Real Time Crime index, which shows the murder rate has decreased nationally by nearly 20 percent from 2024 to 2025.

US on track for largest 1-year drop in murders ever

The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.Earlier this month, the federal government “abruptly terminated” grants to the group, the lawsuit says.The funding supported numerous public health programs, including efforts to prevent sudden unexpected infant death, strengthen pediatric care in rural communities and support teens facing substance use and mental health challenges.

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

U.S. Attorney Pirro says surviving National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe has 'long road ahead in his recovery'Jeanine Pirro: There’s a 'great deal' of evidence to comb through in National Guard shooting caseU.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro gives an update on the National Guard shooting investigation and the condition of one of the victims on 'The Story.'

New charges against DC National Guard shooting suspect open death penalty door

The language of recovery has been part of my life ever since I started attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings in my mid-twenties to attempt to deal with what I had only recently begun to recognize as my binge eating disorder, but it took me longer than I'd like to admit to apply the warning signs I'd learned in O.A.

Why I Quit Smoking Weed—And Other People Are, Too

The Detroit Lions are getting ready to make a last-ditch playoff push. Will they have their top receiver available on Christmas?Amon-Ra St. Brown is dealing with a knee injury that has left him "questionable" for the Lions' short-week tilt with the Minnesota Vikings.St. Brown leads the Lions in targets (144), receptions (98), receiving yards (1,194) and receiving touchdowns (11) and was just named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown playing today? Latest injury updates on Lions WR

When Annette Bammert met Lenny the cat, he had developed the reputation of being the "saddest cat in the shelter." But now she has shared his remarkable transformation from mournful to living his best life.Bammert took in a black-and-white cat named Lenny shortly after Christmas, following the loss of her beloved senior cat, Wilma.

Woman Adopts ‘Saddest’ Shelter Cat—Not Ready for How He Changes Once Home

Kim Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North West, was notably absent from her family holiday shoot this year.Kardashian took to Instagram Wednesday and shared a series of adorable snaps of her and her three other children — Saint, 10; Chicago, 7; and Psalm, 6 — posing in Christmas-themed pajama sets from her Skims clothing line.

Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West, 12, skips family holiday shoot after Christmas photo fail

A Home Alone style burglar's attempt to break into a home in London were thwarted after the bungling thiefbecame caught on a door handle.Muhedur Khan was spotted on CCTV attempting to break into the property, when he attempted to break in, he snapped the door handle causing him to stumble backwards.

Burglar gets instant karma after his home invasion attempt is thwarted

Two people were injured on Wednesday, Dec. 24, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers opened fire on a vehicle during an enforcement operation in Maryland, federal officials said.Officers were conducting a "targeted immigration enforcement operation" in Glen Burnie, Maryland, just south of Baltimore, when they approached a van with two undocumented men, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.

2 injured after shooting during ICE operation in Maryland, DHS says

Merry Christmas, football fans.The NFL is taking this day over for itself, and there are three games on the docket for Thursday, much like Thanksgiving.The games probably looked good on the initial schedule, but they aren't quite as epic now.There's still plenty to watch, though.

What football teams are playing today? NFL's Christmas Day schedule is as big as ever

The note was released by the Justice Department as part of a batch of files related to the Epstein investigationNEED TO KNOWA note addressed to Larry Nassar, signed by "J. Epstein," appears to claim that President Donald Trump loved "young, nubile girls"

Jeffrey Epstein Wrote in Apparent Suicide Note to Larry Nassar That Donald Trump 'Shares Our Love of Young, Nubile Girls'

10 Things We All Pretend Not to Care About (But Totally Do)We all have those little things that supposedly don’t matter to us—the stuff we shrug off in public or laugh about with friends. But deep down, we’re checking our phones for replies, replaying awkward moments, and wondering what people really think.

10 Things We All Pretend Not to Care About (But Totally Do)

Diddy appealSean "Diddy" Combs is not giving up on his fight for freedom. Lawyers for the convicted hip hop mogul asked a federal appeals court on Tuesday for his immediate release. They also asked the court to appeal his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Diddy files new appeal, asks again to be released from prison

Tributes have been paid to a Delaware state trooper who was shot dead at a DMV office on Tuesday.Corporal Matthew "Ty" Snook, 34, was "known as a dependable, professional, and committed trooper," Denver State Police said in a statement released on Wednesday.

Who Was Matthew Snook? Tributes Paid to Delaware Trooper Shot Dead at DMV

The rapid rise of online shopping has significantly reshaped consumer behavior, offering shoppers greater convenience and accessibility than ever before. As e-commerce continues to expand, traditional retail stores are slowly disappearing, moving closer to a future where brick-and-mortar locations are no longer as essential.Economic uncertainty has only accelerated this shift.

62-year-old retail chain is quietly closing stores across the US

As the end of the year approaches, millions of Brits will be booking their long-awaited 2026 getaway.In the first six months of 2025, more than 3.8million passports were issued in the United Kingdom.But what often shocks people is that, despite thousands of potential colour options, more than 90 per cent of the world's passports fall into just four tones: red, blue, green and black.

Why passports only come in four colours and what each one means

BUCKS COUNTY, PA ‒ A day after an explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home killed two people and injured 20, authorities were surveying the extensive damage and began identifying the blast's fatal victims.Muthoni Nduthu, 52, of Bristol, was the first victim identified on Wednesday, Dec. 24, according to the local coroner's office.

Nursing assistant one of two killed in deadly Pennsylvania blast

Mary Trump, the estranged niece of President Donald Trump, made a new prediction about President Donald Trump, writing that he is on a “slippery slope down which he will continue to slide.”White House Communications Director Steven Cheung told Newsweek, “Mary Trump is a stone-old loser who doesn’t have a clue about anything.”

Mary Trump Makes New Donald Trump Prediction—‘Precipice of Something Awful’

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Trump and first lady Melania Trump fielded Christmas Eve calls from kids at Mar-a-LagoTrump speaks with kids for Christmas Eve: 'You must be a high-IQ person'Trump takes phone calls with kids on Christmas Eve: 'You must be a high-IQ person.' (Credit: Rapid Response 47 via X)

Trump takes NORAD Santa calls with children, praises 'clean, beautiful coal' and 'high IQ' person

More severe holiday weather is forecast for an already soaked California bracing for possible additional mudslides and debris flows.Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept across Southern California was tapering off, but another storm system was on the horizon for Christmas Day with showers and possible thunderstorms.

More severe holiday weather in store for a soaked California

Over the past five years, Kate Middleton’s annual Together at Christmas carol service has cemented itself as the unofficial Christmas kickoff for royal watchers. By now, we have come to expect certain hallmarks of the evening, which typically takes place in early December before being broadcast on Christmas Eve: a candlelit Westminster Abbey, a slew of impeccably tailored winter coat moments from the arriving guests, and the presence of the extended royal family.

Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton Perform an Adorable Mother-Daughter Piano Duet for Together at Christmas

Nordstrom quietly nailed the 2026 footwear brief, offering the exact mix of timeless polish and forward-leaning silhouettes that fashion people are gravitating toward right now. Instead of chasing fleeting trends, the retailer has curated styles that feel elevated, wearable, and designed to slot seamlessly into an already-strong wardrobe—think pieces that make you look instantly more pulled together without overthinking it.

Nordstrom Has All the Shoe Trends You Need for 2026

Stellantis is not my best friend right nowAfter a man purchased a used Ram and discovered that he had not been given the proper information about the truck’s warranty. Now, he’s embarked on an ongoing investigation to determine exactly what had happened to the warranty.

‘It’s Got A Clean Carfax’: Man Buys Used Ram. Then The Dealership Tells Him It’s ‘Restricted’

"This is the first time I've seen something like this," Frontier passenger Mark Sun tells PEOPLENEED TO KNOWA Frontier Airlines flight attendant recently encouraged passengers to "snitch on" their in-flight neighbors after a mess was reported in the jet bridgeFrontier passenger Mark Sun captured the "bizarre" moment on his flight from Los Angles to Chicago

Frontier Flight Attendant Tells Passengers to 'Snitch on' Their Seat Neighbors After Reported Mess on Jet Bridge (Exclusive)

To many, December 26 may feel like a holiday. Offices remain mostly empty, families are still in town and employers don't expect much work to get done when it falls on a Friday, like in 2025.Its status as an official holiday, however, isn't the same as Christmas Day.

Is Dec. 26 a federal holiday? Who gets it off? What to know

CNN analyst warns of growing Blue Wave as GOP preps for 2026: Sam Mirejovsky Intv | RISINGTrend watch: Bible-based films rising in popularity | RISINGOzempic, GLP-1s changing Americans' relationship with holiday feasts? | RISINGDems making massive electoral gains, should GOP worry?