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Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people’s bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check.The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Psychologist explains why we love holiday, feel-good movies Dr. Pamela Rutledge, Director of the Media Psychology Research Center, discusses why people love predictable, feel-good holiday movies.

Psychologist explains why we love holiday, feel-good movies

South America’s only native bear is under threat. A small group of coffee farmers in the Andes is doing something about it.In Colombia’s Western Villa de Cauca region, Jhoan Bravo’s coffee farm is nestled in the verdant green Andean mountains, covered in a tapestry of fertile fields and emerald forests.

The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear

PHOENIX — President-elect Donald Trump dismissed any suggestion that he's being usurped by his high-profile billionaire ally Elon Musk, coming off a week in which Musk helped derail an emergency spending measure to avert a government shutdown.Trump said the notion that he has "ceded the presidency" to Musk is a fiction and that even if Musk wanted the job, he couldn't get it because of the Constitution's requirement that the U.S. president be a natural-born citizen.

Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'

Baldoni reportedly dropped by talent agency WME, which also represents LivelyFox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the weekFox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Amid the bombshell allegations made in Blake Lively's lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni was a tidbit of information about how the actor allegedly planned to exploit Lively's close relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.

Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni intended to use friendship with Taylor Swift against her: lawsuit

‘What the [expletive] is in my arm?’@stepupstudios/TikTokAzeemud-Deen Jacobs/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock(Licensed)A mystery bump inside a woman’s arm sparks concern, leading her on a journey to have the object removed. Turning to TikTok, she posted a video on Dec. 16 under the account StepUpStudios (@stepupstudios).

‘I would have done surgery on myself to get it out’: Woman notices a bump on her arm. Then she pinches it

Hong Kong CNN —A 9-year-old girl pushes back against period shame, telling adults at the dinner table, “more than half the world’s population bleeds.” Two men fight for a woman’s heart by boasting how many books they’ve read by Japanese feminist icon Chizuko Ueno.

‘Her Story’: China’s answer to ‘Barbie’ becomes latest smash hit. But some men are not amused

Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.Seoul, South Korea – When Alex looked into the price difference between rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job”, in the United States and South Korea, she thought that flying to the Asian country for the surgery was a no-brainer.

As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

France is to hold a day of national mourning after Cyclone Chido devastated its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte earlier this month.French President Emmanuel Macron called for the nationwide remembrance during his visit to the island last week - where he was jeered by some islanders who criticised the slow delivery of aid.

France holds day of mourning for Mayotte cyclone dead

The Nativity Store in Manger Square in Bethlehem has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to pilgrims visiting the Church of the Nativity, where Christianity holds Jesus was born, since 1927. But as Bethlehem prepares to mark its second Christmas under the shadow of the war in Gaza, Manger Square is empty of tourists, and many stores and businesses aren’t sure how much longer they can hold on.

Bethlehem prepares for second Christmas under shadow of Gaza war

Whether Elon Musk is the real “president,” merely the “prime minister” or just Donald Trump’s multibillionaire enforcer, he’s carving out an unprecedented role that could raise conflicts of interest for the new administration.The dust is still settling following the Tesla and SpaceX pioneer’s role last week in sabotaging a year-end House spending package, which was eventually replaced by a smaller stopgap law to keep the government open until March.

Trump bristles at Musk’s rocketing profile as Democrats play on the president-elect’s vanity

Homeless people living in emergency shelters are being forced to sleep on the streets in freezing temperatures for three weeks this Christmas - because workers who change chemical toilets are on holiday.Residents living in the tiny pods in a council car park were told they must leave by December 18 until the new year because workers wouldn't be available for routine maintenance.

Homeless kicked out of pod houses by council for 'unspeakable' reason

Kevin Underwood, 45, scolded his executioners after they chose to kill him with a lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary on Thursday, which was his birthdayA death row killer who almost ‘decapitated’ a ten year old girl and fantazised about eating her flesh slammed authorities before his execution.

Kevin Underwood’s vile five-word outburst before execution after plotting to eat little girl's flesh

The rapper and his son, Romeo Miller, announced the death of Tytyana “TyTy” Miller on Instagram. She was featured on the reality show "Growing Up Hip Hop.”Master P and his family are mourning the death of Tytyana Miller.The rapper announced on Instagram Sunday that his daughter had died at age 29. Her cause of death is unknown. “Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana,” Master P wrote. “We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve.

Master P's Daughter Tytyana Miller Dead At 29

WD-40 can be quite useful for a range of household tasks, from lubricating hinges to preventing rust on metal surfaces. Now have you ever wondered what it actually stands for?Most homes will have a can of WD-40 knocking about in the cupboard.It can be useful for a range of tasks at home, whether it's lubricating hinges and wheels, or even preventing rust on tools, as well as metal surfaces.

People are 'today years old' after realising what WD-40 actually means

Kei Sugimoto recently revisited the footage he took, 23 years on from the atrocityWarning: This article contains content some readers may find distressingA man who released footage from the 9/11 attacks has spoken about what it was like to witness the atrocity.On the morning of 11 September 2001, four planes were hijacked by the al-Qaeda terror group.

Man who released unseen footage of 9/11 23 years later explains what witnessing the attack was like

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess of Sussex accused the royal family of racism and failing to support herMeghan Markle held nothing back when recalling the lack of support she and Prince Harry received from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Meghan Markle makes shocking allegation about King Charles and Queen Camilla

Calling all carb lovers! A TikTok cook has shared a simple hack for cutting calories from starchy foods like rice and bread without having to shrink your portion size — and a doctor says it really works.Linda (@mamalindacooks) shared her “Asian mom secret” to cut up to 50% of carbs and calorie absorption from rice with just a few easy steps.And Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Rajan, says it’s not a myth, breaking down the science to back it up. The hack applies to most starchy foods

This ‘Asian mom secret’ cuts 50% of carbs from rice, pasta and bread — and you get to eat just as much

Florida – In a disturbing case in Florida that highlights the consequences of neglect and deceit, a 24-year-old mother, identified as M. Santiago has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after her young son tragically drowned in a retention pond. The incident, marked by negligence and failed responsibility, has left a community in mourning and a family grappling with irreversible loss.

24-year-old mother got out of the shower after spending the night with a 15-year-old boy and found her 3-year-old son missing, only to learn a short time later he drowned in a nearby pond; sentenced

You don't have to be a pro to get pro results(Image credit: Future)In the last year, I’ve taken up a new, rewarding hobby with astrophotography. Today’s best phones make it easier than ever before to get breathtaking shots of the night sky, which is why I want to share my favorite shots from each of the flagship phones I’ve tested throughout the year.These include the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and OnePlus 12 — many of which top Tom’s Guide’s best camera

I tried astrophotography on the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL — here's the phone that won me over

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Former Cuomo official said Hochul couldn't 'bother to read a newspaper'Fox News Flash top headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.New York Governor Kathy Hochul was slammed on social media Sunday after touting how safe the New York City subway system has become thanks to her efforts – just hours after a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a train.

Hochul slammed for saying she's made subways safer on same day woman burned alive on train

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader.As a volunteer rescuer, Hedrick uses thermal drones to search for people trapped by mudslides and cargo drones to send water and baby formula to those who are stranded — something he did after Hurricane Helene.

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Alejandro Mayorkas previously claimed the border was 'secure'DHS Secretary Mayorkas blames irresponsible politics for border issuesHomeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said "irresponsible politics" killed bipartisan efforts to reinforce the border during the Biden administration.Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted "in hindsight" that executive action could have been taken to counter the "irresponsible politics" that killed bipartisan border negotiations.

Mayorkas says executive border action could have happened sooner if not for 'irresponsible politics'

Trump also named PayPal co-founder Ken Howery to an ambassador positionTrump: ‘We will keep men out of women’s sports’President-elect Donald Trump speaks about transgender bathrooms and women's sports at AmericaFest.President-elect Trump on Sunday named Callista Gingrich, wife to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, as one of his latest U.S. ambassador nominees.

Trump nominates Callista Gingrich as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, announces other picks

Published : Dec. 22, 2024 at 11:11 PM CST|Updated : seconds agoNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nikola Jokic overcame a slow scoring start for his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 132-129 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.

Jokic overcomes slow start for triple-double in the Nuggets' 132-129 OT win over the Pelicans

On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surfaceA NASA spacecraft aims to fly closer to the sun than any object sent before.The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before

Cowboys made two key takeaways in the 4thFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.The Dallas Cowboys threw a wrench into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South division title hopes on Sunday thanks to clutch plays from the defense when it mattered the most.

Cowboys make clutch defensive plays to stymie Bucs, pull off win

Ford must be jumping for joy having topped the recall naughty list for the past three yearsStellantis and Tesla have both overtaken Ford to become the brands responsible for the most recalls.Tesla topped the list, issuing 15 recalls affecting 5.1 million EVs, although some were simple OTA fixes.

Tesla And Stellantis Overtake Ford As 2024’s Most Recalled Brands

London and Kyiv, Ukraine CNN —She arrived in London with just one suitcase, full of mostly children’s clothes, and her young daughter in tow. Her home engulfed by war, Ukrainian mother Yana Felos found herself in the United Kingdom in April 2022 with no friends, no family and no community.

After years of war, 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees’ lives are still mired in uncertainty

There are few other places in the world that will make you feel like you have entered into the realm of strange and magical beauty like an Arizona slot canyon. With red-orange walls that twist and curve like waves, it is no wonder that popular slot canyons — like Antelope Canyon — have made it onto many bucket lists and have become busy in recent years. Because of this, to avoid the crowds and the higher entrance prices, many travelers have started turning to other lesser-known canyons like the underrated

A Secret, Wildly Underrated Canyon Provides Arizona Vibes In Southern Idaho

Jodijacobson/Getty ImagesBetween loads of laundry and hustling to get other chores done, one place that is easy to forget to clean is your dryer vent. The ductwork is often hidden from sight, but not cleaning it frequently enough can lead to issues with your dryer. There are several steps for effectively cleaning a dryer vent and indicators that can signal when it's time to do it again.Some of the signs that it's time to clean your dryer vent include clothes taking longer than usual to dry, your laundry coming

How To Clean A Dryer Vent (And How Often You Should Be Doing It)

Hours after Dallas was eliminated from making the NFL’s postseason Sunday, it still affected the playoff race across the NFC.The Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on "Sunday Night Football" to win for a fourth time in their last five games after DaRon Bland stripped Buccaneers running back Rachaad White for a fumble with 1:40 remaining in the fourth quarter, ending Tampa’s potentially go-ahead drive on its first play.