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The calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 this week, and if you're looking to kick off the new year with some retail therapy, there is good news for you.Whether you're looking for some new furniture, a new outfit, or some new tools to complete a home project, consumers will have plenty of shopping options on New Year's Day this year, as most retail chains will be open on the day, albeit some with adjusted hours.

Which retail stores open New Year's Day? Details on IKEA, Kohl's, Macy's, more

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that he hasn’t heard anything from the NFL that would prevent Stefon Diggs from playing in Sunday’s regular-season finale as the receiver faces strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel echoes support for Stefon Diggs

Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has died following a battle with terminal cancer."Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning," the JFK Library Foundation said in a statement on Tuesday. "She will always be in our hearts."

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, has died

Actor's final role was in Netflix's 'The Residence', with voice work in upcoming Pixar film 'Hoppers' set for 2026 releaseFox News Flash top entertainment headlines of December 30Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here."The Wire" star Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died.

Isiah Whitlock Jr dies at 71 after decades-long career spanning 'The Wire', 'Veep' and Spike Lee films

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

12 Types of Women That Make Men Regret Their MarriageMarriage is supposed to be a partnership built on love, trust, and mutual respect. Unfortunately, not every relationship turns out the way couples hope it will. Sometimes men find themselves feeling trapped or regretful because of certain behaviors or personality traits in their partners that create ongoing problems.

12 Types of Women That Make Men Regret Their Marriage

The changes come months after top Trump administration officials promised changes to the longstanding food assistance programs. At least 18 states will make changes in 2026, according to the USDA.Millions of SNAP recipients are about to face new limitations on what they can use the federal assistance program to buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

AMERICAN parents are set to get a $1,800 cash boost when they welcome a new baby – with no application forms and no spending rules.who have or adopt a child during the 2025–2026 fiscal year.New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled the BABY Benefit, a one-off payment for low-income families

New one time $1,800 payment automatically being sent to American families – and you can spend the cash however you like

Kim Kardashian was finally able to wrangle all four kids for a Christmas photo shoot after failing to do so over the holiday.The Skims founder shared images with her brood during her family’s Christmas Eve celebration last Wednesday.Kardashian was seen posing in front of snow-covered trees with her sons Saint, 10, and Psalm, 6, and daughters North, 12, and Chicago, 7.

Kim Kardashian finally gets all 4 kids in sweet Christmas snaps after failed attempts

Even with the end of "Stranger Things" in sight, Netflix is keeping the door open three inches for more.The Netflix phenomenon is about to come to an end, with its highly anticipated series finale hitting the streamer on New Year's Eve. But while the final episode will wrap the mainline show, it won't be the last fans see of the "Stranger Things" world.

What's next for 'Stranger Things'? What we know about spinoff series

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

After 11 years with the same owner, a tabby cat named Pumpkin was surrendered to a shelter with a shocking request: that she be euthanized simply because her owner said she was no longer a “cat person.”Pumpkin, who was healthy and described as a happy cat, was brought into her veterinarian’s office, where staff immediately refused to comply with the request.

Rescuers Have Message for Owner Who Tried To Euthanize 11-Year-Old Cat

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson share details of their father's last-minute decision in new memoirHow Ricky Nelson’s last phone call saved his sons’ livesThe Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, reflect on their father Ricky Nelson’s final call and legacy, and discuss their new memoir, "What Happened to Your Hair?"

Ricky Nelson’s sons recall his final call that saved their lives before plane crash

After decades of isolation and lack of exposure to members of the public, the Whittaker family in West Virginia shot to fame after a filmmaker shone a light on the family situation in 2020Down a rutted dirt track in Odd, West Virginia, past sagging fences and thick tree lines, sits the Whittaker property.

Inside home of America's 'most inbred family' including disturbing meal on stove

The president absolutely botched his suggestion about the image as he renewed his familiar complaints about windmills.President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a fowl suggestion in a post to his social media platform as he claimed that windmills “are killing all of our beautiful Bald Eagles” alongside a picture of a dead bird beneath a wind turbine.

Trump's Post About Fallen 'Eagles' Embarrassingly Features A Totally Different Bird

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!)Dear Pay Dirt,I am hoping you can help me understand something. My father’s parents died many years ago, when I was a child.

I Finally Found Out Why My Dad Is Estranged From His Brothers. I’m More Confused Than Ever.

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - On Wednesday, District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Cory Scott Rogers, 32, from Kiln, MS, pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated domestic assault in front of Circuit Court Judge Randi Mueller in Hancock County during the December court term.

Kiln man sentenced for 2024 domestic assault

Thomas Noguchi was the coroner who carried out Marilyn Monroe's autopsy when she died on August 4, 1962, and he's now spoken out about the findings in the reportMarilyn Monroe was found dead inside her California home when she was just 36 years old.The Hollywood star died on August 4, 1962, with her death being ruled a suicide.

Marilyn Monroe's coroner says 'alarm bells went off' over shock autopsy findings

An adorable seal was seen playing with a diver as he blew bubbles in Port Phillip Bay, Victoria.Jules Casey, who frequently publishes underwater footage to her OneBreathDiver account, said that she met the seal while diving with a group of friends.“The young Australian fur seal enjoyed the burst of bubbles in its face as my buddy Doug exhaled, circling around waiting for more to appear,” Casey said.

Watch playful seal spin and swirl around bubble-blowing diver

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The House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve released a transcript and video of its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.The deposition conducted earlier this month lasted more than eight hours, during which Smith was grilled by lawmakers over the twin criminal investigations into Trump – one probing the mishandling and retention of classified documents and a second inquiry into his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

House Judiciary Committee releases video and transcript of Jack Smith deposition

After tearing down a section of the White House to make way for his future ballroom, President Donald Trump is moving forward on another construction project that would change the face of the nation's capital.The president said on Dec. 31 that his proposed giant arch, reminiscent of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, is moving closer to breaking ground.

Trump says construction of giant 'Triumphal Arch' begins soon in DC

Smoking weed poses cancer risks beyond the lungs. Here’s what to know.The next time you visit the dentist, you may need to field a couple questions about your marijuana habits. That’s because of the growing awareness among dentists that heavy cannabis use may result in significantly higher risk of head and neck cancer.

Marijuana Smoke Linked to Head and Neck Cancer

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

Unlock the latest New England Patriots news — direct to your inbox.FOXBOROUGH, Mass — Soon after news broke regarding Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore facing serious charges, head coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters, and as expected, the first questions he was asked were regarding this situation.

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Addresses Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore Allegations

The Quadrantids will be harder to see than usual due to the bright full moon. Here's how to get the best views.Skywatchers are set for a double helping of celestial sights on Saturday, Jan. 3, when the rise of the first full moon of 2026 will be followed shortly by the peak of one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see the first 'shooting' stars of the year

The manager of the Nokomis Day Care Center said the facility has received threatening messages following Nick Shirley's viral videoMinnesota under scrutiny over fraud scandals: 'Need to get to the bottom of this'Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, discusses the House Oversight Committee hearings on the Minnesota fraud scandal on 'America Reports.'

Somali daycare in Minnesota broken into, key documents stolen in overnight burglary

And it wasn’t easy to narrow it all down. 2025 produced some amazing cars.When I think about the best cars for 2025, and phew, the list made me a bit fatigued. Add in the cars our A Girls Guide to Cars reviewers drove, and it’s positively exhausting, numbering in the many hundreds of in-depth test drives.

These Were the Best Cars for 2025—And Why These New Cars Made Us Swoon

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

With picks for every type of climate, there is a vegetable that everyone can sow this monthWhat you can sow or plant in January depends on your climate and US hardiness zone. However, wherever you live, there are vegetables you can plant this month. It will be a case of the types and growing methods differing from region to region.

It Is Not Too Early to Sow Vegetables – Discover What You Can Plant in January, Wherever You Live

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the figures Wednesday for how much aid per acre farmers can plan on for each row crop.