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NEW YORK (AP) — An outdoor holiday market in New York City’s Bryant Park briefly caught fire Friday morning, sending flames and plumes of smoke above the popular midtown Manhattan tourist draw as firefighters rushed to put out the blaze.No one was injured in the fire, which began in a section of the market just after 9 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the city’s fire department.

Fire engulfs section of popular Manhattan holiday market

A woman was left fighting for her life after carbon monoxide seeped into her lungs inside her illegally converted Queens apartment on Christmas Eve morning, officials said.The woman was found around 10:25 a.m. with three other people on 194th Street near 114 Road in St. Albans, according to fire officials and the Department of Buildings.

Woman left in critical condition after carbon monoxide seeps into illegally converted NYC home

CNN —Although President-elect Donald Trump wanted to start 2025 without having to worry about the debt ceiling, he did not get his wish.Addressing the debt ceiling, which will be reinstated on January 2, is still on the list of congressional Republicans’ New Year’s resolutions.

Republicans will still have to deal with the debt ceiling in 2025. Here’s what you need to know

The advertising market has positive momentum going into 2025 — especially for media companies with sports rights and tentpole live programming.Sports and live events such as awards shows reigned supreme in conversations with media executives who weighed in on their expectations for the advertising market in the year ahead.

Ad revenue should stabilize for media companies in 2025 — if they have sports

Ninth seed Damon Heta's hit a nine-darter but was knocked out by Englishman Luke Woodhouse in the third round of the PDC World Championship.The Australian celebrated wildly after hitting double 12 to complete the perfect leg - with Woodhouse raising his opponent's arm as a lively crowd roared their approval - on his way to winning the second set.

Heta hits nine-darter but is latest seed out of Worlds

A young North Carolina woman was doused in gasoline and set on fire by a sick suspect who then fled — leaving her heartbroken mother wondering, “How could they do this to my baby?”Ashanti Downey, 20, was rushed to the emergency room the night of Dec. 16 with second-and third-degree burns down the right side of her body, according to WRAL News in Raleigh-Durham.

North Carolina woman, 20, doused in gasoline and set on fire: ‘Her life will be forever changed’

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.”CNN —If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame.

Tight hip flexors? This simple move restores mobility in minutes

In the thick of holiday travel, another unticketed passenger attempted to stow away on a Delta Air Lines flight.The stowaway, who has not been identified by name, boarded a flight from Seattle to Honolulu on Christmas Eve. Atlanta-based Delta said that the unticketed passenger was discovered while the plane was taxing for departure.

Another unticketed passenger attempts to stow away on a Delta flight this holiday season

Nearly 20 million more viewers watched the NFL over the NBA Christmas DayFox News Flash top sports headlines for December 27Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.The NFL used to do almost everything possible to avoid Christmas.

LeBron James trolled for saying Christmas belongs to NBA after NFL viewership is revealed

Plus: Should I tell my daughter-in-law that she hurt my feelings?DEAR ABBY: My husband took me on a trip for my birthday this year, only he didn’t prepare for anything other than some sightseeing events.He didn’t help plan for camping, didn’t financially plan well for souvenirs or if we wanted to eat out, and had a crappy attitude the entire time.

Dear Abby: My husband took me on a lousy birthday trip and blasted me for being upset

CNN —After a year filled with animated inner emotions, mutants, aliens, gladiators and witches, the new year will bring a crop of new (or, newly revisited) movies to choose from, as always.Many upcoming films are sequels, reboots and franchise extensions, which can be chalked up to Hollywood’s penchant for playing it safe with known properties, but it’s also a testament to our collective desire to see where things go next for some of our most beloved characters and worlds.

The movies we can’t wait to see in 2025

BEIRUT (AP) — The wife and daughter of one of deposed Syrian president Bashar Assad ’s cousins were arrested Friday at the Beirut airport, where they attempted to fly out with allegedly forged passports, Lebanese judicial and security officials said. Assad’s uncle departed the day before.

Relatives of Bashar Assad arrested as they tried to fly out of Lebanon, officials say

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

The alarming surge in bird flu among cats demands immediate action from pet owners. Understanding this outbreak can save lives.The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has taken a severe toll on feline health. Recent reports indicate a sharp increase in mortality rates, skyrocketing from an already concerning 50% to a staggering 90%. Such a drastic rise underscores the urgency for cat owners to be vigilant and informed. Awareness about this outbreak can be the difference between life and death for your beloved furry

Drastic Bird Flu Spike in Cats: What Every Owner Must Know for Safety

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy slammed American culture for valuing “mediocrity over excellence,” claiming it has had a strong impact on the tech industry.Ramaswamy, who will soon co-head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), blamed such culture on Thursday in a lengthy X post for causing tech companies to “often hire foreign-born & first-generation engineers over ‘native’ Americans.” He advised Americans to confront the “truth,” arguing “tough questions demand tough answers.”

Ramaswamy blames US ‘mediocrity’ culture for tech companies hiring foreign-born engineers

The IRS will distribute about $2.4 billion in the coming weeks to taxpayers who had not claimed a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns - here's what we know about the paymentsAbout a million taxpayers are in for a financial surprise as they're set to automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS.

IRS to send $1,400 to a million Americans - here's who qualifies

John Ramsey announces 'important' JonBenet meeting, Idaho murders suspect investigated a year before slayings, Ellen Greenberg's 'suicide' stumps judgeJonBenet Ramsey's father plans to meet with Boulder police to discuss DNA testingJonBenet Ramsey's father, John Ramsey, says he plans to meet with Boulder police and a DNA lab representative in the new year.

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: JonBenet meeting, Bryan Kohberger investigated, Scott Peterson arrest timing

I’m worried about resenting my husband if I can’t get pregnant with him.Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by 5M_photos/iStock/Getty Images Plus.Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.Dear Care and Feeding,My husband and I have been married for 5 years, and we are ready to have children. We have found the perfect job and community to raise a family. We’d been trying for 9 months with no luck, so we scheduled a reproductive endocrinology

I Just Learned that My Husband Is Shooting Blanks. I’m Considering a Drastic Measure.

1 of 4Ishaq Choudhury, a Budweiser Clydesdales Handler since 2020, exercises “Toby,” 6, member of the hitch since 2022 and “Renny,” 12, member of the hitch since 2016, in the exercise barn. The Budweiser Clydesdales will be in Annapolis for today’s “A Budweiser Clydesdale – Miracle on West Street” event and the “Military Bowl Parade” tomorrow.

The Budweiser Clydesdales are here. What happens before a ‘Miracle on West Street’ comes to Annapolis?

The latest United States presidential election has once again sparked outrage among several celebrities, many of whom had vowed to leave the country if Trump came to power.Here's a look at some high-profile figures who made headlines with their bold threats to move overseas.Barbra Streisand

What Happened to Celebrities Who Threatened to Leave US a Month After Donald Trump's Win?

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The man charged in the horrific killing of a woman on a New York City subway car last week has been indicted on multiple charges, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.At a news conference, Gonzalez said a grand jury has indicted Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, on murder in the first and second degree and arson. The suspect waived his right to appear in court on Friday but is expected to be arraigned on the new charges on Jan. 7.Police and prosecutors say Zapeta-Calil approached a woman sitting

Suspect in NYC subway killing indicted on murder and arson charges

CNN —Homelessness in the United States soared to the highest level on record, according to government data released Friday.More than 770,000 people experienced homelessness in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. It was the largest annual increase since HUD began collecting the data in 2007 (excluding the jump from 2021 to 2022, when the agency didn’t conduct a full count due to the Covid-19 pandemic).

Homelessness hit a record high in the US this year

A Georgia court of appeals previously disqualified Willis and her team from prosecuting Trump in his election interference caseDA Fani Willis disqualified from Georgia Trump caseUC Berkeley Law professor John Yoo joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his reaction to Willis' disqualification and what it means for Trump politically moving forward.

Georgia lawmakers can can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to Trump case, court rules

A multi-day firestorm has erupted over comments made by two incoming advisers to President-elect Donald Trump about H-1B temporary worker visas, a carve-out for high-skilled workers that some in MAGA world say are taking American jobs.The fight began brewing on X ahead of Christmas after Trump named venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan to a top AI policy post, triggering a racially charged backlash that surfaced Krishnan’s comments advocating for green cards for skilled workers.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy open rift with MAGA loyalists over skilled worker visas

Just before lunch on Friday news broke that former Yankee second baseman Gleyber Torres had signed a deal with the Detroit Tigers. A one-year, $15 million deal to play second base, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN.Usually when a signing happens the first reaction is either excitement or disappointment, however, this signing caused confusion.

Gleyber Torres Inks Deal with the Detroit Tigers

Genetic analysis suggests the H5N1 virus has the capacity to mutate in ways that could make it more transmissible to humans.H5N1 bird flu samples collected from a severely ill patient in Louisiana show signs of mutations that may make the virus more transmissible to humans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.

Bird flu samples show mutations that may make it easier to spread to people, CDC reports

One of the last produced and a meticulously maintained example1992 Ferrari F40 © Mecum AuctionsIntroduced in 1988 to honor Enzo Ferrari’s 40-year legacy, the F40 was a 200mph supercar epitomizing Ferrari’s traditional approach. Derived from the 288 GTO, the mid-engined F40 featured a longitudinally mounted 3.0-liter V8 with twin turbochargers, generating 478bhp at 7,000rpm. For enthusiasts seeking more power, a factory kit offered an additional 200bhp.1992 Ferrari F40 © Mecum AuctionsDrawing from Ferrari’s

This Rare 1992 Ferrari F40 Could Fetch up to $3.5 million at Auction

CNN —Beyoncé’s epic Christmas Day football halftime performance was so nice, you can now watch it twice - or as much as you want to.Netflix announced Friday that Queen Bey’s performance during its first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday is now available as a standalone special.

Beyoncé Bowl is now available for your viewing pleasure on Netflix

Most people book a ticket to Florida to see Miami's beach scene, but many tourists miss out on the opposite side of the Sunshine State along the panhandle. The Emerald Coast is known for its white sandy shorelines, dreamy underrated beach towns, and sparkling waters.

Situated Between Destin And Panama City Is A Luxurious Stretch Of Florida's Pretty Panhandle Coast

Most of us struggle with because we have too much stuff. We're not talking about easy-to-toss or recyclable things like spoiled or expired foods, empty paper towel rolls, or cracked and broken dishes. It's the sentimental or "I might need this one day" items that cause us to give up and ignore the clutter.

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Throwing Things Away, According to a Cleaning Pro

Videos and images shared on social media showed the unfamiliar fighter jet soaringChina's sixth-generation stealth jet takes maiden flightVideos and images shared on social media showed the unfamiliar fighter jet soaring over Sichuan province in China on Dec. 26. (Credit: Reuters)China appears to have conducted the maiden flight of its new sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the ever-evolving landscape of fighter jets.