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• GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme - Rep. Mike Haridopolos compares alleged Minnesota fraud to mafia-style crime, arguing billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen and demand federal intervention.
• Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker - The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel.
• Trump tears into 'average guy' George Clooney who 'complained, constantly, about common sense in politics' - President Donald Trump attacked actor George Clooney on Truth Social on New Year's Eve, calling the actor and his wife "two of the worst political prognosticators of all time."
• Ukrainian spies fake commander’s death to trick Russia into paying $500,000 bounty - As far as the Russians were concerned, they had got their man.
• US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals - The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’
• Washington Post calls for stricter SNAP qualifications, widespread fraud crackdown after Minnesota scandal - The Washington Post editorial board called on the Trump administration to reform SNAP after journalist Nick Shirley exposed over $100 million in alleged Minnesota daycare fraud.
• Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last - After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.
• Early morning New Year's crash in Collier County kills four - Four people were killed in a head-on collision on SR-82 less than 30 minutes after the clock struck midnight on New Year's Day.
• This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors - Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible.
• Seattle schools ask kids as young as 10 about gender identity, drugs in controversial survey - A federal investigation has reportedly been launched into Seattle schools over a controversial student health survey and data-sharing practices with third parties nationwide.
• How to watch the Hisense CES 2026 presentation live - Tune in to find out how Hisense is shaping RGB Mini LED TVs for 2026.
• Delta Air Lines cancels route permanently, offers refunds - While many airlines go into 2026 facing a number of financial challenges, the third-largest airline in the U.S. has been doing better than most. In its last earnings call released in October 2025, Delta Air Lines beat analyst expectations w
• Inside Trump’s first-year power plays – and the court fights testing them - Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all four years of his first term, combined. It's unclear whether many of them can survive the challenge in court.
• Saints star wide receiver hospitalized after blood clot was found in his lung: report - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was hospitalized after a blood clot was reportedly found in his lung, and will miss the team's Week 18 game.
• California sets up a showdown with Washington by reissuing licenses to migrant truckers - Truckers whose licenses were revoked now have 60 days to legally qualify for their licenses
• Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know - The fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed around 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown.
• Comedian warns 'woke is not dead' as cancel culture still looms over comedy - Comedy battles cancel culture as Fox contributor warns 'woke is not dead' despite recent wins for free speech. Comedians face ongoing censorship threats.
• Nick Shirley responds to CNN 'hit piece' on his Minnesota fraud investigation - Journalist Nick Shirley spoke to Valuetainment about CNN's Whitney Wild questioning him outside a Minnesota daycare center he's accused of committing fraud.
• The road ahead for transit in New York City in 2026 includes fare hikes - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on making buses in the Big Apple "fast and free," but the MTA oversees the bus system, and there will soon be a small fare hike.
• 5 big immigration changes taking effect across the US - Major U.S. immigration policy changes in 2025 include Trump administration H-1B visa overhaul, expanded facial recognition and social media scrutiny.
• Tax relief push: WA legislator moves to undo some B&O and sales tax increases - (The Center Square) – State Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, has introduced two bills for the upcoming 2026 legislative session to roll back some of the recently implemented tax hikes adopted by majority Democrats during this year’s session o
• College football fans fume after CBS abruptly cuts off Gary Danielson's broadcast farewell - College football fans took to social media to rip the CBS Sports broadcast for cutting off longtime broadcaster Gary Danielson during his final goodbye.
• Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the left in 2025 - When a news event is ignored by one side of the aisle, we bring it to you. Here are some of the most notable stories ignored by the left media in 2025. The post Five of the biggest stories ignored by news outlets on the left in 2025 appeare
• Iran protests turn deadly as anti-regime demonstrations enter fifth day - Anti-regime protests entered a fifth day as demonstrations spread across Tehran and other cities, with reports of deaths emerging amid escalating nationwide unrest.
• Broncos' Sean Payton calls New Year's Eve 'the most overrated holiday' ahead of crucial Chargers game - Sean Payton calls New Year's Eve the "most overrated holiday" as Denver Broncos focus on playoffs and potential AFC top seed with win over Chargers Sunday.
• Child death toll rises from flu in US as surging cases have some states breaking grim records - Hospitalizations have nearly doubled from 9,944 to 19,053 from week of December 13 to week of December 20
• Co-host offers latest update on Victor Davis Hanson’s ‘quite major surgery,’ calls for continued prayers - "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words" co-host provides health update on the show’s namesake on Thursday, calling for continued prayers.
• Cindy Crawford, Halle Berry, Julianne Hough swear by this steamy wellness trend - Celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Halle Berry and Julianne Hough embrace sauna wellness routines for health and beauty benefits in Hollywood's trend.
• CNN's Andy Cohen tells Eric Adams 'you got your pardons... go dance away' in late night New Year's Eve rant - Andy Cohen appeared visibly intoxicated during CNN's New Year's Eve coverage, delivering a scathing rant against NYC Mayor Eric Adams on live TV.
• How to Watch Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration as New York Mayor - New York City’s new mayor was officially sworn in just after midnight on Thursday. A second public event will take place this afternoon.
• ‘Their first instinct was to loot’: how Trump’s acolytes are plundering the Kennedy Center - Sheldon Whitehouse, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center board, remains undeterred and determined to press on with his investigation
• Most talked-about diet trends of 2025 — and how they reshaped Americans' eating habits - The most popular diet trends of 2025 included the Mediterranean diet, keto, high-protein eating and the carnivore diet. Experts shared guidance on the risks and benefits of each approach.
• 3 people wounded in drive-by shooting in Providence on New Year’s morning - Police say one of the victims was shot near the temple.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger, on New Year's Day, shares 'the only thing that works' when it comes to achieving goals - Arnold Schwarzenegger shares New Year's advice, emphasizing that building consistent routines trumps temporary motivation for achieving goals.
• Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data center boom. It's a bad sign for AI industry - Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a data center moratoriu, while Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed back on the AI industry in Florida.
• Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban Agree: This Is the Best Investment You Will Ever Make - Renowned investors Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban have unanimously expressed that the most rewarding investment is the one made in oneself. Both Buffett and Cuban, who have accumulated substantial wealth through diverse investment strategies
• Portuguese swimmers celebrate new year with plunge into the Atlantic Ocean - Rain and cold winds could not stop several dozens of people who gathered for a first plunge of the year Thursday at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon. (AP video shot by: Helena Alves)
• Mayor Mamdani Appoints a Team of Government Veterans - Zohran Mamdani has stocked his administration with seasoned officials, in part to allay concerns about his inexperience and left-wing stances.
• Medical Professionals Are Revealing The "Small" Health Signs You Should Never, Ever Ignore - "Never ignore oral health issues. Visit any cardiology ward, and several patients will have had or are waiting for tooth extractions. Poor oral health can kill you."
• Black Republican calls for total, permanent abolition of DEI: 'I want to earn every opportunity on merit' - Black Republican U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas called for the full and permanent abolition of diversity, equity, and inclusion ideology.
• University of Alabama student suffers 'severe head injury' while on family vacation in Caribbean - University of Alabama student Matthew Polaski reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures after falling during a family vacation in the Dominican Republic.
• Trump tells WSJ he is taking more aspirin than doctors recommend - By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he is taking a larger daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend.
• Best cash-out refinance mortgage lenders of January 2026 - The best cash-out refinance lenders have strong online tools, fee discounts, and more. Find the best cash-out refi lender for your type of mortgage loan.
• Homeless drifter accused of killing Barnes & Noble Christmas shopper blamed ‘fight or flight’ outburst: report - Man accused of fatally stabbing woman at Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble allegedly had no prior relationship with victim in random attack, police say.
• 2025 was a year of heightened conflict, amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan - Violent conflicts around the world left at least 240,000 people dead in 2025, ACLED data shows. The high level of conflict remained steady after years of increasing.
• Berkshire Is Selling Apple Stock and Buying This Other Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Instead - Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple stock throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
• Anderson Cooper Tries to Stop Andy Cohen’s Drunken CNN Midnight Rant - Andy Cohen tore into outgoing New York Mayor Eric Adams live on CNN moments after the Times Square ball drop as his co-host Anderson Cooper cringed and tried to shut it down. Cohen, 57, and Cooper, 58, returned for their ninth straight year
• Here's what to know about a deadly fire at a Swiss Alpine bar's New Year celebration - CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators are probing what caused a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left dozens of people presumed dead and another 100 injured during a New Year's celebration. Most injuries, many of
• Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year - President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tari
• A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffett’s legacy unmatched - Warren Buffett has handed over the reins after a six-decade run that turned an unremarkable textile mill into one of the most powerful compounding engines in history.