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Thursday marked the start of a new year — and, perhaps more notably, the biggest day on the college football calendar.Three of the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games will take place on Jan. 1, with six teams fighting to keep their national championship dreams alive.

'College GameDay' CFP quarterfinals picks for Rose, Sugar and Orange Bowls

A Catholic influencer said Thursday that his 5-year-old son died from a severe case of the flu.Paul Kim, who posts videos about his Catholic faith and has more than 300,000 followers on Instagram, said in a video on Instagram that his son, Micah, died on New Year’s Eve after “fighting 11 long, hard days.” Previously, Kim said on Instagram that his son was hospitalized after contracting a severe case of the flu.

Catholic influencer's 5-year-old son dies after contracting flu

‘We don’t need middle management,’ yell the new batch of traitors. With just one audacious tweak, the hit show promises to become even more satisfying – and full of bombshellsNew year, new killing spree. This is the third time the BBC has dropped a new season of The Traitors on or close to 1 January, enshrining a great new British tradition of easing into the new year with a month-long “psychological game of deception” – and, after a slow-burn start to the first season back in 2022, audiences have now learned to bay for fresh blood at Claudia Winkleman’s bell.

The Traitors review – ​this amazing new twist changes everything

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.

Millions facing health care cost increases as tax credits lapse

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Zach Bryan is a married man, months after he and his future bride were first linked.The country star shared an Instagram photo and video from the celebration late New Year's Eve, confirming he and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, had gotten married. In the photo, Bryan, 29, smiles as he carries a grinning Leonard, wearing a strapless dress with feathered trim and a wine glass in hand.

Did Zach Bryan get married? Country star ties knot with Samantha Leonard

Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation“That’s the tactic they use,” said Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island senator, pondering whether Donald Trump might attach his name to the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center

A 47-year-old Penn Hills, Pennsylvania mother is in hot water after her twins have been missing for a decade, but no one seemed to notice.However, when police became involved and questioned her on the children’s whereabouts, the woman made a shocking admission that has only led to more questions, a desperate search, and a disturbing 10-year mystery that needs to be solved.

Twins Missing For Decade & No One Noticed, Then Mom Makes Sick Admission

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

As the new year dawns, it’s time to talk doomsday, my babies — and no one grips us with grim quite like Nostradamus.Michel de Nostredame, Nostradamus, or Nos if you’re nasty, was a 16th-century astrologer, doctor, enemy of the church and bearded soothsayer who has been credited with foretelling the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s rise to power, the September 11 attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth and Pope Francis, and the powerful earthquake that rocked Japan on New Year’s Day 2024 to name a few.

Nostradamus’ predictions for 2026 include rivers of blood, plague of bees and death by lightning

Complaint argues Trump administration denying coverage of gender-affirming care is sex-based discriminationThe Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees who are affected by a new policy going into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.The complaint, filed Thursday on the employees’ behalf by the Human Rights Campaign, is in response to an August announcement from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that it would no longer cover “chemical and surgical modification of an individual’s sex traits through medical interventions” in health insurance programs for federal employees and US Postal Service workers.

US federal employees file complaint against ban on gender-affirming care

Jennifer Lopez is a Vegas showgirl once again.The long-awaited residency is finally here, as she hit the stage during her debut performance of “Up All Night Live in Las Vegas” on Tuesday night.With performances scheduled through March, Lopez knocked her first show out of the park, reuniting with collaborator Ja Rule for a few throwback hits.

J.Lo’s Vegas debut included a totally sheer spiderweb catsuit and Ja Rule

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

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

Nicolas Aujula, 39, a hypnotherapist from west London, claims he predicted Covid-19 and has now shared his visions for 2026, including record-breaking heatwaves and Wales winning the Six NationsA self-styled mystic who reckons he saw Covid-19 coming has unveiled his forecasts for 2026, including Britain sweltering through its most scorching summer ever, Wales clinching the Six Nations championship, and Reform UK gaining momentum in terms of "support".

Psychic who 'predicted Covid' says 2026 will bring Trump's downfall and 'mysterious illness'

College football fans alleged that the Sugar Bowl was 'rigged' in favor of Georgia after referees made a series of questionable calls that benefitted the BulldogsCollege football fans accused the Sugar Bowl of being “rigged” after a series of questionable calls were made by officials during the closing minutes of the contest.

Sugar Bowl slammed with 'rigged' claims after massive late penalty calls

Several major health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in the new year.The hospitals are ending their acceptance of MA plans over issues with prior authorization denials and slow reimbursement, as seniors face increased costs on plan premiums.Why It MattersAround half of Americans on Medicare opt for the privatized Medicare Advantage plans.

List of Health Systems Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans in January

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

As this year draws to a close, the stars point to major shifts and surprising windfalls in 2026.Much of this luck will be owed to the movements of planet Jupiter.In astrology, Jupiter is the bearer of blessings, fortune, favor and excess. Also known as “the Great Benefic,” the planet comes through with a Midas touch, bringing us opportunities for growth, joy and wealth in all their myriad forms.

These 4 zodiac signs are primed to be the luckiest in the New Year

EXCLUSIVE: Barron's seemingly tense posture amid the loud music and a surrounding crowd poised to "dance or sway", a body language expert saidBarron Trump subtly snubbed his father, Donald, when he firmly gestured that he wouldn't dance with him during a Christmas dinner at Mar-a-lago in an incredibly awkward moment between the father and son.

Barron Trump's defiant act amid pressure to start dancing like dad Donald

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"They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the Wall Street Journal.President Donald Trump said in a new interview that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, continuing the dosage because he has taken it for years and is "superstitious."

'Superstitious' Trump says he takes more aspirin than his doctors want

The Holland America Line cruise ship was sailing north of Cuba at the time.A search is underway for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard on a cruise ship while sailing north of Cuba, the United States Coast Guard said Thursday.The Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam was approximately 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when the woman went overboard on Thursday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast.

Search underway for 77-year-old cruise passenger who went overboard: USCG

ReBoost Nasal Spray is being recalled over yeast/mold and microbial contamination.Using the recalled products may have serious adverse health consequences.Read on for details on the specific lot affected by the recall.Nasal spray can be an effective way to relieve congestion and sinus pressure, but a recently recalled product may end up causing problems rather than helping.

Nasal Spray Recalled Over Mold, ‘Life-Threatening Infection’ Concerns, FDA Reports

When it comes to burgers, we've never had more choice - but where can you get the best one? I asked chefs for their favourite fast food burger and they all agreedWhen it comes to burgers, we've never had more choice. From fast food staples like McDonald's and Burger King to the on-trend smash burgers, burger van pop-ups and restaurants devoted to gourmet burgers featuring toppings like peanut butter and jelly, it seems we can't get enough.

I asked 3 chefs where you get the best fast food burger and they all agreed

Is Tom Brady dating Alix Earle? NFL legend and popular influencer seen getting close on NYE originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.A firestorm of speculation emerged on New Year’s Day after footage surfaced of Tom Brady and social media megastar Alix Earle getting cozy in St. Barths.

Is Tom Brady dating Alix Earle? NFL legend and popular influencer seen getting close on NYE

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

If there was any hope New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would inch towards the middle or appeal to moderate Democrats as he launched his administration, it vanished in the bitter January air that ushered in the start of his term.During his inaugural address Thursday, Mamdani sought to send a clear message: That the left had won the hard-fought race for mayor, and his administration is now intent on showing the rest of the country that progressive liberals can, in fact, govern.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubles down in an unapologetically progressive inauguration

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

Guard Tonie Morgan hit the winning 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining to lift the No. 12-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team over No. 5 LSU, 80-78, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, on Thursday.It was the first loss for the Tigers (14-1, 0-1 SEC), who set an NCAA record earlier this season by scoring 100-plus points in eight consecutive games.