US Rings in New Year as the World Welcomes 2026
The largest New Years event, the ball drop in New York City, commemorated the end of 2025.
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2025 in Review: How Trump Reshaped America and the World
The president curbed illegal immigration, boosted the economy, enacted tax reform, targeted gender ideology, and resolved international conflicts.
RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ the health secretary said.
Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
Multiple people have been killed and many more injured by the blaze in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.
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In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
Lawsuits and investigations have followed a development that is self-described as the ‘epicenter of Islam in America.’
Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
Chloe Cole Breaks Down Major HHS Shift on Gender Medicine—and Why It Matters
At age 15, Chloe Cole underwent a double mastectomy. Now, she’s one of America’s most prominent advocates against ‘gender-affirming’ care for minors.
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
469,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard, DHS Reveals in Year-End Total
Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper is a crucial weapon in the fight against foreign drug traffickers, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Finland Seizes Ship Sailing From Russia After Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
The vessel named ‘Fitburg’ was stopped by Finnish authorities while on its way from St. Petersburg to Israel.
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Working for You
Timing your meals isn’t enough. Biology, lifestyle, and strategy matter too.
Appeals Court Blocks Hawaii’s Climate Change Tourist Tax on Cruise Ships
The Ninth Circuit granted an injunction pending appeals to a lower court ruling.
Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026
Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
The 1 Chinese Ritual You Could Do to Start the Year
Cleaning is meant to clean both the home and the heart.
Champions of Honor: Bobby Jones and Brian Davis
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ features two men who put honesty and fair play above winning.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen Port, Prompting UAE to Say It Will Withdraw Forces
The UAE supports the Southern Transitional Council, while Saudi Arabia backs the central government and allied tribal forces.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
The symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed “scromiting,” or screaming in pain while vomiting.
Minnesota Fraud Scandal Prompts Citizen Inquiries in Ohio, Washington
Citizen investigators have gone viral posting interactions at Ohio and Washington childcare providers following fraud scandal in Minnesota.
Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
Oil Tanker Pursued by US Coast Guard Near Venezuela Changes Name, Claims Russian Registry
The tanker has remained at large since the U.S. Coast Guard first attempted to board it on Dec. 21.
Copper’s Big Year—Best Since 2009—Ends on a Low Note
Copper enjoys a 41 percent gain, joining the broader metals boom.
Chargers Will Rest Several Starters, but Broncos Still Treating Season Finale Like a Playoff Game
Denver has a lot at stake—a win gives them a bye in the Wild Card round and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
New Year, New TV: 8 Binge-Worthy Shows to Kick Off 2026
Whether you’re a fan of comedies, epic fantasies, thrillers, crime dramas, sci-fi, talent competitions or reality programming, January TV delivers.
States Buck CDC, Keep Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
Alaska and Rhode Island are among the states still saying nearly all newborns should receive a shot.
Faith, the Brain, and the Forgotten Dimension of Health
Why spiritual health shapes human behavior, resilience, and survival.
Shift Immune Cells From Attack to Brain-Defense Mode | David Perlmutter MD
The neurologist focuses on ‘upstream’ causes of Alzheimer’s and steps to be taken decades before to avoid the condition.
Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study
Results challenge the view that Alzheimer’s is ‘intrinsically irreversible,’ the study states.
Rum Balls
Rum balls are festive, unfussy, and made for the holidays—great for make-ahead baking, sharing with friends, and enjoying all season long.
Add Attractive Louvered Shutters
Louvered shutters are more attractive, but they provide less privacy and little control over heat and glare from the sun.
The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants
Henry Pinder’s newly established Brisbane Lyric Opera (BLO) is a daring venture in a sector struggling to stay afloat.
