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12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year
Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.Inc. - 7h -
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Let’s Try Something Different in How We Deal With Trump
I know many voters reject my party’s significant leftward shift. So do I. Democrats need to refocus on bipartisan solutions to America’s problems.The New York Times - 8h -
Looser, More Comfortable Workout Clothes for the New Year
Skintight leggings, crop tops and unitards have long been the workout uniform, but women’s active wear trends are expanding.The New York Times - 8h -
WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world
Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.ABC News - 8h -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - 11h -
US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
Financial institutions rush to secure assurances their money is not being used to develop Chinese technologyFinancial Times - 13h -
Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral
In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.The New York Times - 13h -
Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson
The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.Politico - 15h -
The wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies
What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...BBC News - 17h -
Showdown over House Speaker after Trump endorses Johnson
Even though President-elect Trump has endorsed him, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a showdown over whether he will continue in the role. A vote is scheduled in the House on Friday. NBC News' Gabe ...NBC News - 18h -
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China's Xi Jinping Nods to 'External Uncertainties' in New Year's Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, the Chinese leader is seeking to shore up confidence that China’s economy can withstand threats.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
The Wedding Vendors Helping L.G.B.T.Q. Couples Marry Before Trump’s Next Term
Some couples have been speeding up plans to marry since the election, and wedding vendors have reached out with free or discounted services.The New York Times - Dec. 21 -
Sources: ASU's Dillingham lands lucrative new deal
Arizona State and Kenny Dillingham have agreed to a new five-year contract that will put him in the top tier of Big 12 coaching salaries and includes a "pathway" to extend out to 10 years, sources ...ESPN - 1h -
Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 and injuring dozens
A man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers were celebrating the new year, officials said. Sources told CBS News the driver is dead.CBS News - 1h -
Sources: TCU to hire Army's Buddie as new AD
TCU is expected to hire Army AD Mike Buddie as its new athletic director, sources told ESPN. Buddie has been at Army since 2019.ESPN - 2h -
Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day 2025
New Year's Day is observed by banks and delivery services, but holiday policies for individual retailers vary. Here's what to know.CBS News - 2h -
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump
Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...The Guardian - 3h -
Vehicle plowing into pedestrians in New Orleans was a deliberate act, officials say
Officials in New Orleans said at least 10 people were killed when a vehicle was deliberately driven into pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve in Bourbon Street.NBC News - 5h -
At least 10 killed and 30 injured in New Orleans as car runs into crowd
Vehicle ploughs into people in French Quarter, with witnesses saying driver then exchanged fire with police. New Orleans ‘mass casualty incident’: live updates Ten people have been killed and ...The Guardian - 5h -
7 rising Democratic leaders to watch
Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...The Hill - 5h -
10 dead, dozens injured after vehicle drives into crowd in New Orleans
At least 10 people are dead and 30 more injured after a vehicle struck a crowd on a popular nightlife street in New Orleans overnight, according to local officials. The vehicle plowed into New ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump’s criminal cases fading away, but some legal perils still loom in 2025
A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.NBC News - 6h -
At Least 10 Killed After Vehicle Drives Into Crowd in New Orleans
At least 30 more were injured after a vehicle drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday, the city said.The New York Times - 6h -
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.The New York Times - 8h -
12/31: CBS Evening News
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square; The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safeCBS News - 9h -
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025
Get the year off to a positive start by booking a restorative break. We pick the best wellness retreats, with yoga, swimming, walking and more in pretty settings from the Highlands to Essex. At the ...The Guardian - 10h -
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.The New York Times - 12h -
Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump taps creator of viral garbage truck photo op for executive producer position
President-elect Trump announced that Justin Caporale would join him as the executive producer for major events and public appearances while in office. “Justin Caporale has been with me right from ...The Hill - 14h -
US Capitol attack fugitive seeks asylum in Canada and hopes for Trump pardon
Antony Vo, 32, convicted over January 6 riot, was supposed to begin nine-month prison term but instead fled to Canada. An American man who absconded after being sentenced to prison for his role in ...The Guardian - 17h -
Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored over 6-day funeral schedule
Preparations have started for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Events are set in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, and in Washington, D.C. Mark ...CBS News - 18h -
The 40-plus year mission to keep President Carter safe
As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.CBS News - 18h -
NYPD ramps up security for New Year's Eve in Times Square
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department ...CBS News - 18h -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.CBS News - 18h -
Trump tariffs threaten pharmaceuticals
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump tariffs could upend pharma supply chain The hefty tariffs President-elect ...The Hill - 19h