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Six practical financial strategies for 2026 include maximizing retirement contributions, cutting subscriptions and portfolio hedging techniques.
Author who researched Washington through letters and diaries says cultural ignorance of founding era is scandalous and scary.
Thirty-four-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani to become NYC mayor with AOC, Bernie Sanders at inauguration, after his controversial campaign produced an overwhelming victory.
An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.
Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.
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Trump rails against alleged $18 billion social services fraud in Minnesota, calling it a 'giant scam' during Mar-a-Lago remarks on New Year's Eve.
Justice Department says it has restored integrity and equal justice, promising more enforcement actions in 2026 against threats to American safety.
France planning social media ban for children under 15, following Australia's lead. Macron pushes new digital restrictions amid youth violence concerns.
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes went punch-for-punch on Wednesday night in a hard-nosed fight in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
China introduced a 13% tax on contraceptives while exempting childcare services as the global superpower battles sustained population decline and aging demographics.
College football fans were left confused with a crucial part of the ESPN score bug while watching the Ohio State-Miami playoff game Wednesday.
A military operation targeted drug trafficking vessels on Dec. 31, resulting in five deaths during a kinetic strike against reported narco-terrorists.
NFL star quarterback Philip Rivers said he was finished playing in the NFL after a "three-week" blur with the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers is going back to his high school team.
Iran security forces clashed with protesters in Tehran, Shiraz and Kermanshah as opposition groups report gunfire and demonstrators chant "Death to Khamenei" during unrest.
A Disney World cast member heroically stopped a runaway boulder during an "Indiana Jones" stunt show malfunction that went viral. The dramatic rescue was caught on video.
Though touting himself as the peace president, President Donald Trump has not been afraid to unleash lethal rocket strikes on U.S. enemies when he feels the need arises.
A Jim Beam production freeze highlights the bourbon industry's struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.
Paola Ramos of MS NOW was mocked on social media after claiming there is no scientific evidence proving there are genetic differences between people of different ethnic categories.
The fiancée of men's tennis star Tommy Paul, Paige Lorenze, revealed one thing she won't be doing when it comes to her upcoming wedding.
The AFC North comes down to a Sunday night showdown between the Steelers and Ravens. Baltimore star Marlon Humphrey highlighted the drama ahead of the matchup.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams shared a unique farewell moment, reading his "greatest hits" quotes from a staff-gifted coffee mug on his final day in office.
Texas Longhorns star Arch Manning put on a show at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Wednesday night, cobbling together four touchdowns in a win.
CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings criticized Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for wearing a hijab, asking why Democrats "cater" to the Somali community.