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Invigorate your home with houseplantsAs we step into January and the decorations are tidied away for another year, our homes can suddenly look bare. Stripped of a festive tree and the greenery it adds, as well as twinkling lights and decorations, our homes can seem unloved after the flamboyance of the holiday season.

New Year, new houseplants: An expert guide on adding greenery to your home in 2025

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Doug,” I’ve known for 30 years. I moved away, but we get together once or twice a year. I’ve known his wife longer than him and watched their son grow up, attending his sports activities when visiting and contributing to school fundraising activities.

Dear Abby: I’m torn between my friend group and my friend’s wife and son

Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to block him from taking power, citing the 14th Amendment.Newsweek reached out to Trump's transition team and the political movement "14th Now" via email for comment on Sunday.

Donald Trump Critics Push Plan to Block Him From Taking Power in DC Protest

My mom and sister think I’m a snob, but I haven’t bought a bottle of salad dressing since 2003. It’s not that I have anything against store-bought dressings—they are huge time savers—but salad dressing tastes much better when you make it from scratch.

This 5-Ingredient Vinaigrette Is So Good, You'll Never Want To Buy Salad Dressing Ever Again

Elderly people living in Russia have reportedly been targeted by Putin's North Korean troops. The soldiers are said to be using pensioners homes as 'shelter' during the warNorth Korean soldiers who are helping Russia fight its war against Ukraine are reportedly throwing pensioners out of their homes.

Putin's North Korean troops caught 'throwing pensioners out of homes' to hide from drones

Finished 'Missing You'? Here are five more Harlan Coben mysteries to bingeNetflix kicked 2025 off with another binge-worthy Harlan Coben mystery thriller, "Missing You," which is on track to be the streaming service's first big show of the year. It's the latest adaptation from Netflix's 14-book deal with Coben and introduces us to Detective Kat Donovan ("Slow Horses" star Rosalind Eleazar).

The 5 best thriller shows to stream after 'Missing You'

‘As someone who works at Toyota…’While most people report feeling ripped off by auto mechanics, many women say that they have an especially poor time trying to get their car serviced at a reasonable price.There’s some data that bears this out. According to research from Northwestern University cited by Edmunds, while women are often more effective at negotiation in the field, “women are often, but not always, charged more than men for auto repairs.”

‘Nissan acted like I didn’t have It’: Toyota dealership tells woman her key fob replacement is $1,000. Then she asks again

Syria's new justice minister is allegedly seen overseeing the execution of two women in shocking video filmed in an Islamist-held region nearly ten years ago.Syrian fact-checker Verify-Sy claims to have identified the man overseeing the executions as Shadi Muhammad al-Waisi, the Minister of Justice in Syria's new government, 'using voice and facial matching' despite the poor quality of the videos.

Syria's new justice minister 'is seen overseeing execution' of women

No ifs, ands or butts about it — there are three things oncology dietitian Nichole Andrews avoids because she’s worried they will raise her risk for colon and other cancers.“Knowledge is power, and I’m here to drop some truth bombs about how to reduce cancer risk,” Andrews, who wrote “The F*ck Cancer Cookbook,” posted recently on Instagram.

I’m a cancer dietitian — 3 things I never do, including a food I won’t eat because of colon cancer

14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was found on January 3A man has been arrested in relation to the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl.Emmarae Gervasi went missing on December 9, 2024, and wasn't found until 26 days later.By means of a miracle, the teenager's father located her with the help of local law enforcement and anonymous tip-offs.

Arrest made after teen missing for 26 days was found alive on boat by father

Helping the millions of Americans who ran up bills because they were uninsured or couldn't cover out-of-pocket costs was one of her big causes as vice president.A new federal rule will block credit agencies from including medical debt in their reports on individuals, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday.

Kamala Harris Announces New Federal Rule To Help People With Medical Debt

Many Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are set to benefit from significant changes in early 2025. Understanding these upcoming adjustments can ensure you’re prepared and empowered financially.In a strategic move, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that SSI payments for January, February, and March 2025 will arrive sooner to prevent financial delays.

Receive Your Social Security Payments Early in the First Three Months of 2025

Steve Harvey found himself at a loss for words after hearing a Family Feud contestant’s survey response.It’s not often Steve is tongue-tied, but one contestant named Joey managed to leave Steve speechless.During his episode, Joey took a turn at the podium across from his opponent as they faced off.

Family Feud contestant begs host Steve Harvey to ‘say something’ following awkward survey answer

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his intention to resign during a press conference in Ottawa on Monday. / Xinhua·YonhapDonald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, once again called on Canada to merge with the United States, claiming it could resolve Canada’s problems. This follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his intention to resign.On Monday, President-elect Trump commented on Trudeau’s resignation announcement through his social media platform, Truth Social, stating,

Trump Calls for Canada to Become the 51st State Following Trudeau’s Resignation

An orchid owner has shared the simple way she gets her houseplant to bloom, and it's all down to two kitchen ingredients she adds to the waterOrchids are known for their stunning blooms, typically flowering every eight to 12 months, but some gardeners have found ways to speed up the process.

Woman's 'magnificent' orchid blooms after she waters it with two kitchen items

One of Ford’s favorite events at the Hoot is Karaoke for Kowards. Like other karaoke experiences, success requires vulnerability from patrons willing to get up and sing. What feels more unique to this event is the come-as-you-are mentality that’s embraced. The space is void of any daunting stage.

How a Rosewood restaurant and bar leaned into community building as a business model

Ukraine targeted five of Russia's air defense systems worth an estimated $350 million in a single day, serving a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin's exhausted military in the nearly three-year-old war.Russia lost two Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun systems and one OSA air defense system, as well as two S-300 air defense systems, according to Ukraine's military and a war reporter.

Russia Loses Five Air Defense Systems Worth $350M in a Day

"Is getting a play kitchen inappropriate for your son?"We've highlighted the Reddit thread r/ShitMomGroupsSay before and, after recently seeing what some moms are saying about Wicked, I fell down the Facebook parenting rabbit hole once more. Here are some of the wild things they're asking these days:

15 "Mom Questions" From Facebook That Prove You Should Have To Pass A Parenting Class Before Becoming One

Washington Post staffers are bracing for layoffs as morale in the newsroom has plummeted in the wake of an exodus of top talent from the Jeff Bezos-owned broadsheet, according to a report.The imminent staff cuts are expected to impact “many dozens” of employees in the business division — with an announcement possibly coming down as soon as this week, according to Oliver Darcy of the Status newsletter.

Washington Post expected to lay off ‘many dozens’ in coming week after cartoonist quits in protest: report

As the decades roll on by, things change in drastic ways. The time between now and the 1990s might seem like quite a long while, but relatively speaking, it really is not. The 90s were just around the corner, but so many moments from the 1990s are purely fond memories now.

25 Images Filled With 90s Nostalgia

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CNN —President Joe Bill will declare two new national monuments in California on Tuesday in what will be one of his final, legacy-cementing actions to protect American land and water before he cedes the White House to President-elect Donald Trump.Biden will establish the Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California near Joshua Tree National Park, and the Sáttítla National Monument in Northern California, near the Oregon border.

President Biden to establish two new national monuments in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as Biden seeks to conserve at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 through his “America the Beautiful” initiative.

Biden will announce the creation of two new national monuments to protect tribal lands in California

Shannon Agofsky, 53, and Len Davis, 60, said in court documents that they never requested commutationBiden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences, pardons 39Fox News' Brooke Singman provides details on President Biden's record-setting act of clemency.Two of the 37 inmates on federal death row whose sentences were commuted to life without parole last month by President Biden are rejecting clemency.

Two federal death row inmates refuse Biden's commutation in continued fight to prove their innocence

Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his eldest son will visit Greenland amid increased calls by the president-elect that the U.S. should control the autonomous territory owned by Denmark."I am hearing that the people of Greenland are 'MAGA,'" Trump wrote on his social media platform.

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as president-elect ramps up calls for acquiring the territory

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still)Aubrey Plaza has shared a statement following the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, who passed away in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 47.The independent movie director was found in his home near the Hollywood Hills by an assistant and was later confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office to have died by suicide.In a new statement released by Plaza, she described the passing of her husband as an “unimaginable tragedy,” saying, “We are deeply grateful

Aubrey Plaza shares statement following death of husband Jeff Baena: “Unimaginable tragedy”

The Louisiana Department of Health reported that a patient hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, in the U.S. has died.The patient, over 65 and with underlying health conditions, contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.

Louisiana reports first U.S. human death from Bird Flu

Anti-CRT website unveils new 'roadmap' for concerned parents to take actionJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

New guide helps parents protect kids against 'woke' ideologies in schools

The automotive world is changing. Electric cars are getting closer to rivaling conventional ICE-powered vehicles and hybrids in terms of price, although they're still priced a bit higher overall. According to CNBC, the average MSRP for a new EV is roughly $56,000, whereas a brand-new dinosaur juice-powered car is about $48,000.

The Cheapest 600 HP Electric Performance Sedan On Sale In The USA

Water hyacinth — These purple-blossoming plants can spread to cover every inch of a lake, blocking out sunlight and crowding out native plants. The water hyacinth most likely originated in Brazilian rainforests, and became a popular addition to garden ponds worldwide in the 1890s. But this formidable species can double its size in a fortnight. The flowers, pictured here in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are now found on every continent except Antarctica. Scroll through the gallery to see more of the planet's most problematic

This alien plant is lethal for the environment. Now it’s being turned into a plastic to regrow forests

Masahiro Noguchi/Getty ImagesIn a country with diverse landscapes and fascinating history and culture, there is so much to experience in Japan that you can easily spend beyond your travel budget. That said, Japan can be very affordable if you skip the capital city of Tokyo. Instead, we suggest heading to one of the legendary "Nihon Sankei" (Japan's three most scenic views): Matsushima Bay. Famed for the incredible views of its 260 islands clustered around the bay, Matsushima Bay is 14 miles from Sendai, the

Hundreds Of Pine-Clad Islands Make This Bay One Of The Most Scenic Spots In All Of Japan

You've already been turned onto the benefits of using cloth napkins over paper, but what do you do with the napkins that are no longer fit for service? Throwing them out feels, well, just not right. After all, fabric waste is a growing concern globally; the world's textile fiber production has doubled in the past roughly two decades, growing from an already astounding 58 million tonnes (2000) to 109 million tonnes (2020), per European Parliament.

Before You Toss Old Cloth Napkins, Try These 12 Creative Repurposing Ideas

Illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped to a five-year low this week, amid the holidays and the Biden administration's ongoing efforts to contain unlawful crossings at the border.U.S. Border Patrol logged an average of 1,000 daily migrant encounters in the seven days ended Jan. 5 along the U.S.-Mexico border, a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection official told USA TODAY on Monday.The agency hasn't seen average daily crossings at that level since April 2020, the official said. At the time,