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Brad Pitt gets brutally honest as stars share sobriety stories in 2025, ‘pretty much on my knees’

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Brad Pitt gets brutally honest as stars share sobriety stories in 2025, ‘pretty much on my knees’

The start of the new year always has people interested in the cultural trend of quitting alcohol for the entire month — aka Dry January.Dry January, which was started in the United Kingdom by Alcohol Change UK in 2013, is a challenge some people like to try by not drinking alcohol for 31 days.Reasons for quitting alcohol for a month range from saving money, improving sleep patterns to using it […]

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Repeat offender truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds

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Repeat offender truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds

A North Carolina truck driver, who is a repeat offender, has been federally charged following a bank robbery and a shootout with law enforcement, authorities said.Willie Edward McGee Jr. is charged with bank robbery and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, according to a complaint.Authorities said that McGee entered a First Citizens Bank in Zebulon, North Carolina, on Dec. 26, and demanded money from a teller […]

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Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the ‘next billion-dollar fraud’

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Critics warn Minnesota legislation now taking effect is setting up the ‘next billion-dollar fraud’

As a massive fraud scandal continues to unfold in Minnesota, a new law in the state is set to take effect on Jan. 1 granting 20 weeks of paid leave, which critics say just opens the door for more fraud in the state. The legislation, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz, will allow Minnesota workers up to 12 weeks a year off with partial pay to care for a newborn or […]

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Mangione, Robinson, Reiner and more: Major court cases set to dominate 2026

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Mangione, Robinson, Reiner and more: Major court cases set to dominate 2026

The docket isn’t wrapping up so much as carrying over, with headline cases boxed up for the new year as 2026 arrives.For these defendants and the public, there are still unanswered questions and pending court dates.Here's where they stand and what's expected next:ROB REINER AND WIFE MURDERED: TIMELINE SHOWS ARGUMENT WITH SON NIGHT BEFORE DEATHSThe 27-year-old accused assassin allegedly stalked UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to a Manhattan hotel and shot […]

todayJanuary 1, 2026 2

Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

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Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

New York City socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor in a midnight ceremony by New York Attorney General Letitia James.The early Thursday morning event was a private ceremony where Mamdani was accompanied by family members at the Old City Hall Station, a decommissioned subway station with deep historical roots.In a press release, the Mamdani transition team said the midnight swearing was chosen to be at a […]

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Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

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Trump targets Minnesota fraud allegations, says ‘we’re going to get to the bottom of it’

President Donald Trump railed against alleged social services fraud in Minnesota during remarks at his New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday."Can you imagine they stole $18 billion," Trump said. "That's just what we're learning about. That's peanuts. And California is worse, Illinois is worse and sadly New York is worse."Trump continued, "We're going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam."Trump added that […]

todayDecember 31, 2025 6

DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

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DOJ outlines 10 ‘wins’ under Trump, says agency restored after Biden era

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday outlined a list of its accomplishments during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, arguing that the agency has ended the political weaponization it says existed under the Biden administration.The DOJ claimed in a statement posted on X that it has "turned around" the agency, restoring fairness and law enforcement priorities."Instead of keeping Americans safe, the Biden DOJ weaponized its power against […]

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US military confirms 5 killed in Dec 31 kinetic strike on reported narco-terror vessels

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US military confirms 5 killed in Dec 31 kinetic strike on reported narco-terror vessels

Five individuals were killed during a Dec. 31 U.S. military kinetic strike against two vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday.Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narcotics trafficking routes and were engaged in drug trafficking activities at the time of the operation, officials said.A total of five individuals described as narco-terrorists were killed during the actions, officials said, with three […]

todayDecember 31, 2025 10

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

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Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop. The tense moment during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios was captured on video by an audience member and quickly went viral.In the footage, a giant ball rolled out from behind the scenes during the show’s temple sequence. It traveled down […]

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