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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

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

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

Trump has increased tariffs on a wide variety of products in his second term and has touted the revenues he says they are generating.President Donald Trump is delaying a tariff increase on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities amid rising concerns about affordability.Trump announced a 25% tariff on the products in September, which was set to rise to 30% on furniture and 50% on kitchen cabinets and vanities Jan. 1.

Trump delays tariff hikes on furniture, cabinets amid price concerns

‘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

One half of the Island Boys didn't ring in the New Year on a high note ... 'cause has learned Franky Venegas was arrested again in Florida for alleged drug related offenses and is currently behind bars.Law enforcement tells us Franky was booked into the Collier County Jail in Naples Wednesday night on one count of drug paraphernalia, posing for a fresh mug shot ... face tattoos and all.

Island Boys' Franky Venegas Arrested in Florida

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

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

The final week of the regular season delivers a winner-take-all clash in the NFC West, while Houston surge, the Rams slide and the race for the No 1 draft pick tips toward farceGame of the weekSeattle Seahawks (13-3) v San Francisco 49ers (12-4)

NFL playoff race: Seahawks and 49ers meet with NFC’s No 1 seed at stake

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

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

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

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

A 31-year-old man has died following a crash in West Yorkshire in the early hours of New Year's Day.It happened shortly after 02:00 GMT on Ouzelwell Green in Lofthouse, between Leeds and Wakefield.Police said the crash involved just one vehicle, a black Vauxhall Astra, which overturned close to the road's junction with Cemetery Lane.

Man, 31, dies in New Year's Day crash

Jake Paul isn’t done falling.He was knocked out by Anthony Joshua after getting knocked down three other times during the heavyweight fight on Dec. 19.He fell to the canvas on his own accord at least six times during the bout.And now he has tumbled again — out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings.

Jake Paul falls out of WBA rankings after loss to Anthony Joshua

Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the country have escalated and turned fatal.Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought clerical leaders to power, referred to demonstrations in recent days that followed the collapse of the currency, the rial.

Iran Regime ‘Has Reached the End of the Road’—Exiled Crown Prince

After an update on the President of United States recent MRI results was made public, health experts, including Doctor Sanjay Gupta, have given their verdicts on the unsual eventDonald Trump’s newly revealed MRI doctor’s note is prompting more questions than answers, as medical experts say the screening described in the former president’s report simply does not exist in standard clinical practice.

Red flags in Trump's MRI doctor's note exposed alarming issues he's suffering from

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

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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

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, who is most likely being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday showed.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

Kiwis are one of the most beneficial fruits to eat at this time of year—when there always seems to be “something going around”—because they’re rich in vitamin C and vitamin K, both of which are essential for supporting the immune system (in addition to encouraging better bone health).

Eat This Fruit Before Bed For Lower Cortisol And Improved Sleep

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.New England Patriots legend Tom Brady might be kicking off the new year with a brand new love story.The former NFL quarterback has made headlines on the first day of 2026 after being spotted with a popular influencer on New Year’s Eve.

Patriots’ Legend Tom Brady Sparks Romance Rumors With Alix Earle After Braxton Berrios Split

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

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.