Several new laws take effect this year
This year, there will be more cash in the pockets of minimum wage workers as 21 states, including Arizona and California, are increasing the minimum…
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At least 10 people dead after a car rams into them
Police say a man intentionally rammed his pickup truck into a crowd during New Year’s celebrations, and then shot at police officers when he…
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Justin Baldoni sues New York Times over Blake Lively story
Justin Baldoni is firing back after being accused of sexual harassment by his “It Ends with Us” co-star Blake…
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Las Vegas Strip displays fireworks to ring in the new year
The fireworks were timed to the microsecond. To usher in 2025, Fireworks by Grucci made a bigger statement with a collaboration with…
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Judge in Georgia dies by suicide
According to officials, Effingham County State Court Judge Stephen Yekel took his own life in a county courtroom. He was found by a deputy Tuesday…
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People in Times Square help ring in the new year
With a palette of millions of colors, the ball began its descent at exactly 11:59 p.m. Eastern, and a minute later, cheers rang out to welcome in the…
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Americans make plans to hit the gym for the new year
As we count down to the new year, millions of Americans are likely making plans to hit the gym next month in hopes of getting in better…
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Gas prices expected to drop in 2025, according to projections
GasBuddy expects the national average for regular gas to fall to 3.22 a gallon. That’s about 10 cents less than in…
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President-Elect Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain House Speaker
On Monday, the president-elect wrote on his social media platform that Johnson has his “complete and total…
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Ukrainian flag raised over honorary consulate in Syria
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha raised a flag over the country’s honorary consulate in Damascus, Syria, during a trip on Monday, December…
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Workstations at the U.S. Treasury Department hacked
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software…
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement
The pair have engaged in the years-long fight over custody of their children, dividing assets and the sale of their French…
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum honors Jimmy Carter
The library is offering visitors the opportunity to sign a tribute book, and to write personal messages of condolences to the Carter…
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Iowa fireworks store prepares for New Year’s Eve demand
A fireworks store in Des Moines, Iowa, is displaying firework products ahead of New Year’s…
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Bald eagle declared as nation’s official national bird
Even though the bald eagle has often been a symbol of the United States, the nation has actually never had an official…
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Three stolen Rolex watches belonging to Keanu Reeves found in Chile
Three Rolex watches stolen from Keanu Reeve’s LA home in 2023 have been recovered by police in Santiago, Chile. The watches were engraved with “John…
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President-Elect Trump loses appeal in Carroll verdict
A federal appeals court has upheld writer E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million civil judgment against President-Elect Donald…
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U.S. credit card debt to hit record levels
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), between November 1 and December 31, spending is on track to reach a record between $979.5 billion…
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Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral to be held next month
According to the Military District of Washington, the State Funeral of Jimmy Carter will be held on January…
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Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, dies at 100
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, according to a statement from the Carter…
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