Why Trump’s second-term start is vastly better than his first-term launch
Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment
Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation.
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California Highway Patrol gets in some monkey business during routine stop
A traffic stop by California Highway Patrol took an unusual turn when officials pulled over a car for excessive speeding and found an exotic animal in the vehicle.
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Four best Rangers moments in 2024 and four questions they face in 2025
The Post's Mollie Walker looks back at the four best Rangers moments of 2024 and the four questions the Blueshirts face in 2025.
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Russia launches more than 100 drones at Ukraine in New Year’s attack, Kyiv says
At least six people were injured in Kyiv as Russia launched a drone strike on the capital in the early hours of Wednesday, city officials said.
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We’ll find out how good Knicks really are as tough stretch begins
The new year will bring a new set of challenges for the Knicks, and the biggest one will arrive immediately.
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Is There Mail on New Year's Day? UPS, USPS, FedEx Hours Today
Many Americans might be wondering about the mail schedule on the holiday.
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A Complete List of Fast Food Chains and Restaurants Open on New Year's Day
Many Americans will be craving some fast food on the first day of the new year—here's which restaurant chains stay open on the holiday and which do not.
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Complete List of All Grocery Stores Open on New Year's Day
Your run to the grocery store could stop short as some retailers give the day off to employees and subsequently close for the holiday.
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Dear Abby: Let’s discard bad habits for healthy new ones in 2025
Dear Abby gives readers some mantras to recite to create new habits in 2025.
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Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine
The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
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Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on final day on bench
Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies said that low enforcement found State Court Judge Stephen Yekel, 75, dead in a courtroom on Tuesday morning.
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Penn State routs Boise State to advance to CFP semifinal; Ashton Jeanty comes up short of rushing record
The Penn State Nittany Lions are now one win away from heading to the national championship after their New Year's Eve beatdown of Boise State.
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The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump
Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making it harder to operate the Panama Canal and more expensive to pass through.
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Conservationists work to preserve Ireland’s oldest documents dating back over six centuries
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland is working painstakingly to restore the delicate pages as part of an initiative to preserve some of the country's most important historical texts.
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‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel
Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.
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Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm
People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.
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NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square; The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe
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South Carolina coach Shane Beamer goes berserk on Illinois coach for taunting him over kickoff controversy
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer had seen enough from his Illinois counterpart Bret Bielema and lost it.
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Thunder, lightning, wind ring in D.C.’s new year
A powerful storm surged across the city and its suburbs Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rainfall.
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Mark your 2025 calendar with dates for holidays, events and games
Wondering when Easter and the Super Bowl are? When the clocks change? Check out the 2025 calendar dates for holidays, big games, movie releases, award shows and more.
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A Mexican Mayor’s Odyssey: From Undocumented Migrant to Cartel Target
A former undocumented resident of California who now runs a town in Mexico, Crispín Agustín Mendoza has survived one assassination attempt. But he says, “I have to learn how to survive.”
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'Wordle' Today #1,292 Hints, Clues and Answer for Wednesday, January 1
Start 2025 off on a winning note by using Newsweek's handy tips to solve today's "Wordle" brainteaser.
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'Connections' January 1: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #570
If you want to start the year on a win, then Newsweek is here to help with handy hints and tips for today's "Connections" puzzle.
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Asking Eric: My husband won’t let our kids have friends in the house
Parent worries about their young kids’ social skills because their father doesn’t want them to have friends over.
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Miss Manners: How to avoid hugs during the receiving line at my wedding
Letter writer wants to avoid mishaps and doesn’t want to hug wedding guests during the receiving line.
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Carolyn Hax: Losing patience with all these ‘overly nice’ people
A letter writer struggles with certain personalities and is moved to ask: “Is there such a thing as too nice?”
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Cam Johnson’s hip injury won’t keep him out for Nets as Cam Thomas will sit
After being forced out of Sunday’s loss with left hip soreness, Cam Johnson practiced fully and will be available Wednesday in Toronto.
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Penn State bottles up Ashton Jeanty in convincing Fiesta Bowl over Boise State to reach CFP semis
Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and No. 5 Penn State bottled up Ashton Jeanty for a 31-14 win over No. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl
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Two teen girls and pair of 18-year-old boys arrested for holding 13-year-old girl hostage in NJ hotel room: prosecutor
The young victim said the four teens tried to sexually assault her and told cops that they had guns, according to the prosecutor.
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Trump Asked Why He Changed His Mind on H-1B Visas
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday night denied changing his stance on the H-1B visa program.
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Influencer, 25, livestreams seconds after he’s bitten by diamondback rattlesnake: ‘Welp, I’m cooked’
It's the most Gen-Z snakebite ever documented.
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Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.
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John Chell tapped for NYPD chief of department, replacing accused sex pest Jeffrey Maddrey
John Chell has been tapped to permanently replace Jeffrey Maddrey as the NYPD’s chief of department after an explosive sex scandal led to Maddrey’s resignation. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the personnel move Tuesday night as well as new official appointments for chief of patrol and chief of internal affairs — all effective immediately. Chell,...
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California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
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Lakers keep Cavaliers close early, but fall to potent Cleveland at Crypto.com Arena
The Lakers made several runs, but Cleveland hit a barrage of three pointers and pulled away for a 122-110 win Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.
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Disgruntled Arby’s customer accused of choking teenage employee over order
The alleged maniac asked the employee – described as a juvenile – if he was “man enough to have a conversation” before shoving him against a wall and door.
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Rick Pitino has simple explanation for St. John’s continued 3-point struggles
In three Big East games, St. John’s has been outscored by 42 points from the 3-point line. It continued in Tuesday’s tough 57-56 loss at Creighton.
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D’Angelo Russell’s return to Nets changes backcourt dynamic, adds needed playmaking
D’Angelo Russell is back for a Brooklyn encore. With him on the floor, the Nets will have a different speed. A different style. Maybe even different starters.
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Tom Thibodeau relying heavily on Knicks’ dynamic starting-five that’s among NBA’s best
It should come as no surprise by now that the Knicks lead the NBA in minutes played by their dynamic starting five by a considerable margin.
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Broccoli Recall Sparks Warning in 20 States
Broccoli bags sold at Walmart stores were recalled over concerns of possible contamination with a dangerous bacteria.
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Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral in DC
Trump, 78, told reporters ahead of a New Year’s Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago estate that he was invited to the 39th president’s state funeral in Washington, DC, which is scheduled to take place on Jan. 9.
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Parents and caregiver accused of starving 21-year-old son with cerebral palsy to death
"This is an individual who couldn't care for himself and was totally dependent upon care. He's a care-dependent person and they starved him to death. They just didn't provide for him during this period of time," Pennsylvania District Attorney Kevin Steele said.
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How to Watch The 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Countdown Live Online
Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?
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Chief Justice John Roberts says judicial independence under threat
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence.
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2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
In December alone, the CDC reported five separate outbreaks on four different ships -- sickening more than 800 people. All of the outbreaks were caused by the highly contagious norovirus.
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All 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash identified: South Korean authorities
All 179 victims who died in Jeju Air plane crash have been identified, authorities confirmed. Families will be taken to the site Wednesday to pay their respects.
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