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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 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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.Teleidoscope team with upgraded electro-optical/infrared cameras in 2021 (Defense Innovation Unit)Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- AI cameras are giving DC's air defense a major upgrade- America needs drones and the F-35 to win the next war- AI is reshaping business. This is

Fox News AI Newsletter: DC air defense gets major upgrade

‘I still have the same jar.’ Have you ever bought food from the grocery store and noticed the expiration date is nearby? That happened to one woman after she read the fine print for a jar of olives from Aldi in a video with over 31,000 views.In the clip, TikTok user Makinna Bacon (@makinnabacon) holds a jar of olives from Aldi. “Yikes. My bad,” she writes in the text overlay. “I am traumatized to find out you have to eat olives within seven days,” she says, glancing at the jar. But she hasn’t

‘I am traumatized to find out’: Woman buys jar of olives from the grocery store. Then she reads the fine print

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

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Homelessness among veterans dropped to record low this yearChicago locals frustrated with Democratic mayor as funds go to migrants instead of homeless crisisFox News correspondent Garrett Tenney has more as Chicagoans are enraged by homelessness and the migrant influx in their communities on 'America Reports.'The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, which federal officials attribute to a rising number of asylum seekers, lack of affordable housing and natural disasters.

US homelessness up double digits, rising numbers of asylum seekers, affordability crisis among causes

A celebration of life and high school scholarship have been planned to honor young actor Hudson Meek, known for his role in 2017's "Baby Driver." The 16-year-old died near his home in Alabama after falling from a moving vehicle on Dec. 19.A celebration of Hudson's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.

Hudson Meek: Memorial service, high school scholarship planned for teen 'Baby Driver' actor

CNN —Body-worn camera footage released Friday shows correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York punching and kicking a handcuffed inmate in a fatal beating that is now under investigation by the New York attorney general.Robert Brooks died on December 10 after he was beaten by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility, according to the Associated Press.

Video of inmate’s fatal beating shows correctional officers punching and kicking him while handcuffed

The wealthy businessmen now find themselves butting heads with Trump’s most ardent baseSome Democrats express concern over Musk’s political involvementFox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on some Democrats referring to Elon Musk as a ‘shadow president’ over political involvement on ‘Special Report.’

Musk and Ramaswamy ignite MAGA war over skilled immigration and American 'mediocrity'

SEATTLE (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but the Seattle Seahawks pulled off a 6-3 slog of a victory Thursday over the Chicago Bears.The win featured an outstanding effort from Seattle’s defense, a near disappearance from the offense and a game-sealing pick that ended Caleb Williams’ rookie record for the most pass attempts without an interception at 353.

Seahawks’ defense dominates in low-scoring win over Bears

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

Over a recent five-year period, teen money lost to scams reportedly grew 2,500%Experts weigh in on the age of AI: Don’t want to make the same ‘mistake’ as social mediaArtificial intelligence experts Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin analyze the technology on ‘One Nation.’

Scammers are targeting teens with these nasty tricks

If you're looking for a good deal on a new car, you can't go wrong with a . If you're after an affordable SUV, the Mazda CX-30 is not only Mazda's cheapest offering in that segment, it's also the most-awarded small SUV of the last five years when it comes to safety, earning a Top Safety Pick+ in 2021, 2022, and 2024, a Top Safety Pick in 2020 and 2023, and a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA every year since 2020, not to mention a whole trophy case of additional awards from Consumer Reports, J.D.

How Much The Cheapest Mazda SUV On Sale Costs To Own

Editor’s note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation.The Ebola virus devastated west Africa in 2014, claiming over 11,000 lives in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.

Ebola: How a vaccine turned a terrifying virus into a preventable disease

If you’re flying today, brace yourself—air travel across the US is facing a massive wave of disruptions due to foggy weather and reduced visibility at major airports. Over 4,000 flights are delayed, leaving travelers scrambling to adjust their plans. The chaos is hitting major airlines like United, American, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar, and Delta, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) at the center of the storm.

United, American, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar, Delta, and More Airlines Affected as Travel Disruptions Surge Across US with Over 4,000 Delays, Including at Chicago O’Hare

There's a subliminal charm to watching birds stuffing their beaks with berries. Unless, of course, it's the dead of the winter, and they're growing inebriated after overindulging in fermented fruit — that's the time to call wildlife rehabbers. Apart from that, though, it's equally lovely to join in on the fun, plucking off drupes from the fruit trees decking your yard.

13 Fruit Trees To Avoid Growing In Your Yard (& Better Alternatives)

A 51-year-old man went overboard from a Norwegian cruise ship Thursday during a Caribeean cruise, and despite an extensive search, has not been found.Norwegian Cruise Line said that the man was reported to have fallen off the ship around 3 p.m. while it was sailing from Ocho Rios, Jamaica to Nassau, Bahamas.