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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

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

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese Hezbollah group Sunday announced the funeral of its longtime leader will take place on Feb. 23, months after he was assassinated in a series of Israeli airstrikes in a southern Beirut suburb.Secretary-General Naim Kassem made the announcement regarding his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah in a pre-recorded speech.

Hezbollah announces funeral for slain longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah set for Feb 23

When we think of successful kids, many of us picture straight-A students, sports trophies, and college acceptance letters.But as a child psychologist who has studied over 200 parent-child relationships over the past few years, I've found that true success is more about raising kids who are confident, emotionally secure, and deeply connected to themselves and the world around them.

I've studied over 200 kids—the most successful ones had parents who did 9 things early on

'The DNC is in shambles,' one critic quipped on social mediaOutgoing DNC Chair previews rural voter outreach ahead of 2026Outgoing DNC chair Jaime Harrison gave an exclusive preview of Democrats' strategy for winning the 2026 midterms — a path the party says hinges on winning over rural voters

DNC lambasted for 'beyond parody' leadership vote that included singing, gender rules: 'Can’t stop laughing'

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

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin to protest what they see as a breach of a taboo in post-war German politics.The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week.

Around 160,000 protest against far-right in Berlin

As fear of mass firings swirls through the FBI, acting Director Brian Driscoll and an FBI agents group defended bureau workers in messages to staff on Saturday and continued to push back on apparent Trump administration efforts to force out FBI officials.Trump praised the firings of eight top FBI career executives on Friday and pardoned nearly all the Jan. 6th rioters, including those who assaulted police officers, hours after he took office for his second term.

Agents “have started to pack up their desks” as fear of FBI mass firings swirls

Baldoni shared the complaint on his newly launched site dedicated to the legal case against Lively and ReynoldsJustin Baldoni releases unedited 'It Ends With Us' footage featuring Blake LivelyActor Justin Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, released unedited footage from "It Ends With Us" that they claim refutes Blake Lively's accusations of sexual harassment.

Justin Baldoni releases new Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds texts ahead of court date

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario will remove American alcohol from its shelves in response to Trump's tariffs on Canada.Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the products to be off the shelves beginning Tuesday, when the tariff is set to go into place.Ontario will pull all American alcohol from its government-run liquor shelves beginning Tuesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.Outlets of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will also take U.S. products out of its

Ontario to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves after Trump's tariffs announcement

Michael EmonsBBC Sport journalist at the Gtech Community StadiumThe ability to grind out a win while showing defensive strength has not been a regular part of Tottenham's season so far.But, in a week that could define their campaign and the future of boss Ange Postecoglou, Spurs showed spirit and character to win 2-0 at Brentford and bring their four-game losing league run to a halt.

'Hurting' Spurs find defensive strength before defining week

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

'There's no doubt that Tammany Hall corruption is alive and well in the state capital,' NY GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater saysNY Republican sounds the alarm on state Dems working to overhaul election rules to keep Stefanik’s seat vacant for monthsRepublican New York Assemblyman Matt Slater speaks with Fox News Digital on Democratic New York state lawmakers’ efforts to change election laws to keep Rep. Elise Stefanik’s House seat vacant until the summer.

NY Dems working to keep Stefanik's House seat vacant for months in latest scheme against Trump: assemblyman

The idea is that for a certain amount of time, typically a year, you eliminate all non-essential purchases. That could include new clothes, makeup, books, home décor, and take outThere’s a phrase that’s been floating around social media since the start of the new year.

The ‘No Buy 2025' pledge is growing on social media. How much can you actually save?

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

Six people, including a mother and her daughter, who were killed in a small plane crash in Philadelphia have been identified by the company operating the medical transport jet.A seventh victim, who was not named, was on the ground at the time of the crash.

Philadelphia plane crash victims named as death toll rises to 7

Passengers were evacuated off United Airlines Flight 1382 after officials reported 'an issue with the engine'Plane catches fire during takeoff at Houston airportVideo shows the wing of a United Airlines plane catching fire during takeoff from Houston's Bush Airport. (Credit: Ashlyn Sharp)A passenger on board a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York captured wild video of the wing of the plane catching on fire during takeoff Sunday morning.

Video shows wing of United Airlines plane catching fire during takeoff at Houston airport

A couple checking into Sandals Montego Bay were shocked when they were told their reserved room was still occupied—by the previous guests who refused to leave.The original poster (OP), Reddit user notzombiefood4u, shared their experience on r/SandalsResorts, explaining that the couple had booked a six-day stay in an oceanfront club-level room.

Couple Arriving at Beach Resort for Vacation Stunned to Learn Why They Can't Enter Their Room: "That's Ridiculous"

‘I prefer old school.’It’s a panic-inducing moment: Your key fob battery has died, and you can’t get into your vehicle. The good news is a simple trick allows you to bypass battery power for an old-fashioned key-in-lock solution.The advice comes from Kentucky-based creator Ceith Griffith (@ceithgriffith).

‘It doesn’t matter if it’s Ford, Mercedes’: Man shares little-known trick to start car after key fob dies

Arnima Hayat had ambitions of becoming a surgeon, but while at medical school in Austrlia, she met the man who would cut her life short before dissolving her body in a bath of acidGifted medical student Arnima Hayat moved to Australia from Bangladesh with her family when she was nine.

Pregnant teenage wife dissolved in bath of acid by jealous and controlling husband

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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

(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

It's been a tumultuous weekend for USAID — the U.S. Agency for International Development. On Saturday sometime after 3 a.m., according to the Internet Archive, a nonprofit group that tracks web pages.Some browsers display the error message: "This site can't be reached.

Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear?

Luka Doncic was traded away from the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night/Sunday morning, as he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package that included Anthony Davis. This caught everyone by surprise, and a lot of Mavericks fans are understandably frustrated with this deal. And they're not alone.

Luka Doncic's father airs out frustrations after trade between Mavericks & Lakers

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

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

Climbing all 50 high points in the United States? You've gotta make it past Borah Peak, or, as many Idahoans call it "Mount Borah." This 12,662-foot behemoth tucked away in the Lost River Range of central Idaho may not be as tall as the tallest peaks in Colorado, California, or Montana, however, Mount Borah is still incredibly challenging due to the rapid gain in elevation over a short distance -– the trail to the summit rises over 5,400 feet within five miles.

Idaho's Highest Peak Is The Ultimate Challenge For Adventurers Seeking Epic Mountain Views

It's been a long day at work. You came home to cook dinner for yourself (or your family), and now, you're tired and longing to put your feet up and relax in front of the television. However, your house is a mess.

15 Tips For Cleaning The House Even When You Have No Energy Left

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Current and former Virginia elected leaders speaking at this weekend’s service for the first Black mayor of Richmond recalled Henry L. Marsh III’s trailblazing career and his lifetime commitment to civil rights.Hundreds of people attended Saturday’s funeral at a Richmond-area church for Marsh, who died Jan. 23 at age 91, according to the Manning Funeral Home.