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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

Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty files legal challenge while Kerry Kennedy threatens to remove new signage with pickaxTrump-Kennedy Center SUES jazz musician who REFUSED to playTrump-Kennedy Center president Richard Grennell issued a lawsuit against jazz musician Chuck Redd after the artist pulled out of a performance in protest of the center's name change.

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump’s Kennedy Center name change will keep lawyers busy for years

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

President Trump warned Friday in a social media post that if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue."Mr. Trump offer no further comment on Iran or how the U.S. might intervene to protect protesters in the country in the post on his Truth Social network, which was published just before 3 a.m. Eastern, but he said: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."

Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"

Complaint argues Trump administration denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discriminationThe Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.The complaint, filed Thursday on the employees’ behalf by the Human Rights Campaign, is in response to an August announcement from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that it would no longer cover “chemical and surgical modification of an individual’s sex traits through medical interventions” in health insurance programs for federal employees and US Postal Service workers.

US federal employees file complaint against ban on gender-affirming care

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

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

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

‘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

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

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

Jennifer Lopez is a Vegas showgirl once again.The long-awaited residency is finally here, as she hit the stage during her debut performance of “Up All Night Live in Las Vegas” on Tuesday night.With performances scheduled through March, Lopez knocked her first show out of the park, reuniting with collaborator Ja Rule for a few throwback hits.

J.Lo’s Vegas debut included a totally sheer spiderweb catsuit and Ja Rule

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

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

“It is with a heavy heart that we must advise that Mr. Iannotti has been located, and tragically, he is deceased,” police said on Dec. 31NEED TO KNOWA 72-year-old former football coach from New Jersey has been found dead after he was last heard from by his family on Christmas Day

Former Football Coach Communicated with Family on Christmas Before He Disappeared. Days Later, He Was Found Dead

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!’

The final week of the regular season delivers a winner-take-all clash in the NFC West, while Houston surge, the Rams slide and the race for the No 1 draft pick tips toward farceGame of the weekSeattle Seahawks (13-3) v San Francisco 49ers (12-4)

NFL playoff race: Seahawks and 49ers meet with NFC’s No 1 seed at stake

Clooney, who recently played legendary CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow on Broadway, scolded the major networks for settling lawsuits to kiss Trump's ring.George Clooney is taking on CBS and ABC for bending the knee to President Donald Trump and his administration.The actor, in a Variety cover story published Tuesday, was “enraged” by the major TV networks settling lawsuits with the president over the past year and change.

George Clooney Reminds CBS, ABC How To Stand Up To Trump With 3 Simple Words

Have you ever cracked open a bright-red lobster tail and paused to wonder what the animal felt in its final moments? Most diners never think about it, yet a new wave of research is forcing that question onto the table.Recent studies hint that crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans experience pain and discomfort in ways we hadn’t fully understood before.

Immediate ban on boiling crabs and lobsters alive is called for after disturbing study

A 23-year-old Mexican gang queenpin known for carving out the hearts of her victims and offering them up as sacrifices to a pagan god of death has landed half a century in prison.Michelle Angelica Pineda, a k a “La Chely,” was tried in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and sentenced to 50 years behind bars Friday, the FBI said in a release.

23-year-old drug queenpin who offered up victims’ hearts to Mexican death god gets half a century behind bars

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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

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, who is most likely being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday showed.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

Movement is key for your overall health, and exercise may even boost longevity, meaning a longer, healthier life.While experts generally define longevity as how long you live, the term is now often coupled with the concept of health span, or how well you maintain mobility, strength, cognitive function, and resilience during your lifespan.

What Exercises Are Best for Boosting Longevity?

Eggs last longer than you think. We talked to an expert about the best way to store them and how to tell if they're still fresh.Eggs are a core part of many recipes from breakfast frittatas to fresh baked cookies. However, you might be wondering if those eggs you purchased last week are still good after the best by date printed on the carton.

How Long Do Eggs Really Last in the Fridge? An Expert Explains

Unlock the latest New England Patriots news — direct to your inbox.New England Patriots legend Tom Brady might be kicking off the new year with a brand new love story.The former NFL quarterback has made headlines on the first day of 2026 after being spotted with a popular influencer on New Year’s Eve.

Patriots’ Legend Tom Brady Sparks Romance Rumors With Alix Earle After Braxton Berrios Split

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

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the US would intervene if authorities begin killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran.Iran must ‘get their house in order’ amid widespread protests, unrest: National security expertPanelists Rebeccah Heinrichs and Jamil Jaffer discuss widespread protests in Iran over the cost of living and America’s relations with the country on ‘Fox News Live.’

Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’

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

A woman was found dead Thursday on a hiking trail in northern Colorado, in what authorities believe to be a rare fatal mountain lion attack.Hikers on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County spotted a mountain lion near a person lying on the ground around 12:15 p.m., according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado leaves woman dead

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

Guard Tonie Morgan hit the winning 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining to lift the No. 12-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team over No. 5 LSU, 80-78, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, on Thursday.It was the first loss for the Tigers (14-1, 0-1 SEC), who set an NCAA record earlier this season by scoring 100-plus points in eight consecutive games.