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Getty ImagesYou say Groundhog Day, I say Grundsaudaag: how German and Swiss settlers in Pennsylvania created a new language – and a much-loved American holiday.Every 2 February since at least 1886 , people have been gathering in the Pennsylvanian town of Punxsutawney to watch a groundhog – a furry rodent – crawl out of a hole after its winter sleep.

Happy Grundsaudaag! The ancient Germanic history of Groundhog Day

The New Frontier Bowling Alley was full that night. Couples on dates, kids with their friends, and families gathered for a fun night out.Theresa Czapiewski was there, too. She had come with a large group — some family, friends, her boyfriend, and two of her daughters.

Teekah Lewis’s Disappearance from Tacoma, Washington, haunts family 26 years later

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s government-inspection teams, a current and a former U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday.

USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk’s DOGE from classified info, officials say

Editor’s note: CNN Films brings the premiere of “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” to CNN at 8 p.m. ET/PT Sunday.    CNN —   Dana Reeve was devoted to caring for her husband, Christopher Reeve, as noted in the new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.”  In her diary, Dana expressed a part of her experience that caregivers often hesitate to say out loud, as read by her son, Will, in the documentary.  “I’ve been studying the difference between solitude and loneliness, telling

Dana Reeve’s experience of caregiver grief has something to teach us

(CNN) — Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of “Emilia Pérez,” is staying in the race for best actress despite controversy over offensive social media posts.In an interview with CNN’s Juan Carlos Arciniegas, Gascón, who made history last month as the first openly transgender actress nominated for an Oscar in an acting category, once again offered her “most sincere apologies to all the people who may have felt offended.”

Karla Sofía Gascón says she will not withdraw from Oscar contention over past comments: ‘I have not committed any crime’

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired five-time All-Star and five-time First Team All-NBA selection Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.In a three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz, the Lakers acquired the Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in exchange for All-NBA big man Anthony Davis, guard Max Christie and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round draft pick.

Lakers Acquire Luka Doncic From Mavericks In Trade Involving Anthony Davis

No wonder American consumers are feeling shell shock.The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. has jumped 50% in the past year and the cost increase appears to have accelerated since November, the same month Donald Trump was elected president, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the week ending Jan. 18, a dozen yolks cost $5.29, a steep climb from February 2024 when the price was a little over $3.50 a dozen, data compiled by the NIQ consumer research group shows.In November,

Egg prices have soared as farmers contend with bird flu outbreak

Save on gourmet meal kits or super fast prepared meals from Blue Apron this February.— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission.Meal kit delivery services are designed for busy people and families who just don't always have time to cook a delicious meal from scratch every single night.

Blue Apron has $150 off five boxes of delicious meals right now

With big challenges come big consequences, and the administration needs to think about the far-reaching consequences this decision will have.

Trump’s buyout proposal for federal workers needs more thought | EDITORIAL

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — After a 2-day walk and a night out in the open, protesting Belgrade university students in Serbia on Sunday got a taxi ride home — free of charge.Hundreds of cabbies organized to pick up students from the northern city of Novi Sad after a daylong blockade of bridges that is part of a widening anti-corruption movement gripping the Balkan nation.

Serbian cabbies rally to bring home Belgrade students fighting against corruption

Consumers are looking for ways to travel on tighter budgets. Many are ditching first-choice options like flights for cheaper ones, like long-haul bus rides. Others are just staying home.Travel demand fell in the second half of last year, when even high-income households spent less on hotel rooms, Morning Consult recently found.

Travelers are hunting harder for bargains — or taking the bus

See who was born today, your birthday horoscope, numbers and advice for each zodiac signCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 48; Christie Brinkley, 71; Brent Spiner, 76; Graham Nash, 83.Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button and make the changes that will help you fulfill your dreams.

Horoscopes Feb. 2, 2025: Shakira, hit the reset button and make changes

The two ring-blockers have had a monopoly on Lombardi TrophiesDeath, taxes and Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.It's inevitable. At least one of Brady or Mahomes has been in a conference title game in 14 straight years. At least one has been in eight of the last 10 Super Bowls.

As Patrick Mahomes chases Tom Brady in rings won, Chiefs QB also keeping many legacies in check along the way

Syria’s leader is in Saudi Arabia to garner support for his transitional government.Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in Saudi Arabia and met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on his first foreign trip since being named president of the transitional government earlier this week.

Syria’s President al-Sharaa meets Saudi Arabia’s MBS in first foreign trip

HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — The commander of the main U.S.-backed force in Syria said Sunday the recent ouster of the Assad family from power should be followed by building a secular, civil and decentralized state that treats all its citizens equally no matter their religion or ethnicity.

US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad Syria

The Princess of Wales wants people to focus on her work not her wardrobeByThe Associated PressFebruary 2, 2025, 2:13 PMLONDON -- The Princess of Wales wants people to focus on her work not her wardrobe.Kensington Palace is going to cut back on naming the luxury labels Kate wears, the Sunday Times reported.

Kate, Princess of Wales, to curtail publicizing her wardrobe choices

Plus: I’m afraid I’ll give in and go back to himDEAR ABBY: My mother, who is close to 85, has decided to dress like me.Every time she sees me, she tells me how “cute” I look, and asks where I got the top I’m wearing.

Dear Abby: My mother copies how I dress and, believe me, no one wants to see that

A woman who heard her dog reacting to something outside in the middle of the night didn't hesitate to check it out and then discovered something very surprising.What was even more surprising—to viewers of the viral video that followed—was how she reacted to the culprit.Shayla Eggert, a 911 dispatcher who lives in Florida and posts to TikTok under the username @malibootyjudy, told Newsweek: "When I opened my door, I expected to see someone trying to break in, but to my surprise it was this opossum that was at a height I could finally pet."

Dog Alerts Owner Something Is Outside at 2 A.M.—Shock at What She Finds

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The third soldier killed in the Black Hawk helicopter crash involving an American Airlines plane has been identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, a former White House aide under the Biden administration.Lobach, 28, served as an aviation officer in the U.S. Army and previously worked as a White House social aide. Her family released a statement expressing their grief, saying, “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Rebecca. She was a bright star in all our lives. Rebecca was a warrior

Third soldier killed in Black Hawk crash identified as former Biden White House aide

Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty ImagesOn Friday afternoon, a federal judge in Rhode Island temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to halt a simply enormous amount of domestic federal spending. Chief Judge John McConnell Jr., who issued the order, is the second federal judge to do so.

Brett Kavanaugh has very bad news for Donald Trump

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Dozens of loved ones gathered by the Potomac River to commemorate the 67 killed.Family members of the victims of the plane crash in Washington, D.C., visited the crash site on Sunday morning.Dozens of the victims' loved ones could be seen gathered by the Potomac River to commemorate the 67 people killed in the deadly midair collision last week.

Family members of DC plane crash victims visit scene at Potomac River

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three people injured on the ground when a jet crashed in a busy Philadelphia neighborhood, killing seven people, remain in critical condition, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Sunday.Parker said 22 people were injured and five of them remain hospitalized. At least 11 homes were significantly damaged, along with some businesses.

Mayor says 5 injured in fatal Philadelphia plane crash remain hospitalized, 3 in critical condition

(CNN) — A day after signing steep new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, President Donald Trump acknowledged what economists, members of Congress and even some of his own aides — in their previous lives — have been saying all along: Americans may find themselves paying the costs.

With tariffs signed, Trump warns of ‘pain’ to come for Americans

Musk reported that Treasury officers were 'always' instructed to approve payments, 'even to known fraudulent or terrorist groups'Treasury secretary nominee warns increased government spending and no extension of Trump tax cuts will lead to ‘economic crisis’Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees on ‘Special Report.’

Musk rips 'fraudulent' Treasury handouts as reports mount DOGE has access to federal payment system

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Asteroid samples fetched by NASA hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world, scientists reported Wednesday.The findings provide the strongest evidence yet that asteroids may have planted the seeds of life on Earth and that these ingredients were mingling with water almost right from the start.

Are we all aliens? NASA's returned asteroid samples hold the ingredients of life from a watery world

Democrat Fetterman says he's approached RFK Jr nomination with 'open mind'John Fetterman says he approaches Senate confirmations with an ‘open mind'Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., discusses President Donald Trump’s remaining Cabinet nominees and border security policies on ‘Fox News Sunday.’

Fetterman says RFK Jr confirmation 'not a slam dunk,' as Trump HHS nominee shores up support

In less than two years, the suspect or his copycats have destroyed more than 1,000 tires across several states.In what’s become a slasher horror for truckers, an assailant and/or copycats have been visiting truck stops and puncturing tires in an apparent act of random big rig violence.

‘Ice Pick Bandit’ Punctures 296 Semi Truck Tires in Third Linked Slashing Spree

CNN —One is an American superstar boasting hundreds of millions of social media followers, the other is an amateur fighter from England who works part-time as an electrician, but these two people share one very important thing in common – both are called Taylor Swift.Sharing a name with a global megastar might be a bonus for some, but for a rising mixed martial arts (MMA) star, it can make things a little awkward.

MMA fighter Taylor Swift on the trouble he faces sharing a name with a global superstar

As a neighbor to the north (that is to say, a Canadian), I have repeatedly found Americans to be polite, inviting, conversational, and actively helpful when in a pinch. Whether it's offering travel tips, roadside assistance, tableside chit-chat, or the simple act of acknowledging fellow pedestrians, Good Samaritan Americans consistently emerge from all corners.

9 Most Neighborly Towns In The United States

The best indoor playgrounds and indoor play spaces in Suffolk County range from trampoline parks to play cafes to creative centers and museums. Many family fun zones are packed with action sports and ninja courses, best suited for bigger kids. While unique, smaller play spaces are perfect for entertaining toddlers and preschoolers.

21 Best Kids' Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Suffolk County

If you're plugged into the world of plastic surgery, you've probably heard of the "BBL." But did you know there's now a "face BBL?"The Brazilian butt lift − a popular and controversial cosmetic procedure − has inspired a new plastic surgery term, though doctors say the procedure it describes isn't all that new.