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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

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

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

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

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

Joshua was discharged late on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 31, after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate from homeNEED TO KNOWBoxer Anthony Joshua was released from the hospital following the Dec. 29 car crash in Nigeria in which two of his friends were killedLagos' State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed the news, adding that Joshua had been "deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home"

Boxer Anthony Joshua ‘Heavy Hearted’ as He’s Discharged from Hospital After Car Crash That Killed His 2 Friends

Lucas Carneiro kicked the game-winning field goalLane Kiffin accepts LSU head coaching job as Ole Miss prepares for CFP | Joel Klatt ShowJoel Klatt revealed that Lane Kiffin is leaving the Ole Miss Rebels as they prepare for the CFP to take the LSU Tigers head coaching job.

Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl thriller ends with delayed celebrations as officials demand last second be played

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

‘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

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

The first weekend of calendar year 2026 also marks the final one of the 2025 NFL regular season − and the league seems poised to ring in the new year properly.Twelve of Week 18's 16 games are set to have some level of impact on the largely fluid playoff field − whether they determine a divisional winner, home-field advantage and a first-round bye or simply postseason seeding.

NFL Week 18 picks straight up and against spread: Seahawks or 49ers for NFC's top seed?

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

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

An 80-year-old artist, her two sons, and her daughter-in-law were all found dead early Tuesday morning in a suspected triple murder-suicide that was carried out at a pair of homes in swanky Seattle suburbs.Danielle Cuvillier, 80, and her son, Mackenzie P. Williams, 45, were found dead Tuesday morning at a home in Mercer Island, just seven miles outside of Seattle, local cops said in a post on Facebook.

Artist, 80, and her two sons among four dead in triple murder-suicide in upscale Seattle suburb

Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the country have escalated and turned fatal.Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought clerical leaders to power, referred to demonstrations in recent days that followed the collapse of the currency, the rial.

Iran Regime ‘Has Reached the End of the Road’—Exiled Crown Prince

Heading into 2026, expect changes for Jordan Love and Ronika Stone, as the volleyball star announced her pregnancy with the Green Bay Packers quarterback.Love and Stone shared the news in a joint post on Instagram. They were wearing matching white shirts and blue jeans in the pictures.

Packers’ Jordan Love, Ronika Stone make exciting pregnancy announcement

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

An Applebee’s server couldn’t believe one of his tables walked out without paying their tab. However, he realized the guest already got her karma when he found out they left something behind.In a video with over 80,000 views, TikToker Josh Barker (@j.oshbarker) sits in his car after his shift.

Applebee’s Server Says Woman With Two Children Dined And Dashed On $120 Meal. Then He Sees What She Left Behind: ‘That’s Karma Right There’

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LENS, Switzerland - Around 40 people have been killed and 100 injured, most of them seriously, after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, Swiss officials said on Thursday, Jan. 1.

Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

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

Connection of near-ubiquitous EBV to autoimmune disease affecting about 1 in 1,000 people may spur hunt for vaccineA common childhood virus appears to be the trigger for the autoimmune disease lupus, according to groundbreaking research.The study suggests that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which for most people is harmless, can cause immune cells to “go rogue” and mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues.

Epstein-Barr virus appears to be trigger of lupus disease, say scientists

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

Tom Brady may be easing into 2026 with a fresh start — and a fresh headline — after videos surfaced showing the retired NFL legend ringing in the New Year alongside social media star Alix Earle in St. Barths.Footage first shared by TMZ captured Brady and Earle standing close together at a New Year’s Eve party, appearing relaxed and comfortable in each other’s space.

Tom Brady sparks Alix Earle dating rumors with NYE kiss

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

Americans feel more politically connected by generation than they do by race or gender, CNN polling data finds.Nearly 6 in 10 say they share a lot of common interests and concerns with other people of their generation, according to a late-summer CNN survey. By contrast, fewer than half of Americans, 43%, say they feel politically connected to others of their gender, and 39% to others of the same race.

About 6 in 10 Americans say they feel politically connected by generation

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

By its own well-established standards, last season was a massive disappointment for Stanford’s women’s basketball team.In their first campaign in the Atlantic Coast Conference and without longtime coach Tara VanDerveer patrolling the sidelines, the Cardinal missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the Reagan Administration.