Thursday, January 01, 2026 7:11 AM ET
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Can you guess 6-7 words on the 50th annual "Banished Words List"? -- Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.4 hours ago
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships -- The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.9 hours ago
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026 -- Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.11 hours ago
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants -- A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful12 hours ago
Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods -- Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.13 hours ago
Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses -- President Trump, who loves to golf, has floated the possibility of redoing the district's courses.13 hours ago
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released -- Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.14 hours ago
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland -- "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.14 hours ago
Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 2025 -- The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%.15 hours ago
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025 -- More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.15 hours ago
Disney cast member recovering after runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show -- A staffer at Walt Disney World in Florida is recovering after being struck and injured by a fake boulder that rolled off stage during a live performance, Disney said.15 hours ago
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans on New Year's a year after attack -- Hundreds of National Guard troops are patrolling New Orleans on New Year's Eve, one year after a deadly terror attack.16 hours ago
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage -- A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.16 hours ago
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country -- Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.18 hours ago