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Did you know January wasn’t always the first month of the year? The modern New Year is a surprisingly recent invention. ...
01/03/2026

Did you know January wasn’t always the first month of the year? The modern New Year is a surprisingly recent invention. 🗓️

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January wasn’t always the first month of the year. Discover how politics, calendars, and culture reshaped when the new year begins.

Phoenix the Lab fell through thin ice on New Year’s Day—and somehow stayed calmer than the rest of us heading into 2026....
01/03/2026

Phoenix the Lab fell through thin ice on New Year’s Day—and somehow stayed calmer than the rest of us heading into 2026. Firefighters stepped up. A good boy went home. Georgia Dale says: Bless this headline. 🐶❄️

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A yellow Labrador named Phoenix fell through thin ice on New Year’s Day in Rhode Island—and calmly waited while firefighters rescued him. A Georgia Dale take on the good news we need.

The IRS has released guidance on Trump’s “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” provisions—potentially saving million...
01/03/2026

The IRS has released guidance on Trump’s “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” provisions—potentially saving millions of workers thousands at tax time.

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IRS guidance explains how workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and $12.5K in overtime pay under Trump’s new tax law.

President Trump delays higher tariffs on furniture and cabinets for one year while signaling a major rollback on propose...
01/03/2026

President Trump delays higher tariffs on furniture and cabinets for one year while signaling a major rollback on proposed Italian pasta tariffs.

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President Trump delays higher tariffs on furniture and cabinets for a year while signaling reduced penalties on Italian pasta imports.

Gold is kicking off 2026 with momentum after a historic 2025 run. Rate cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven...
01/03/2026

Gold is kicking off 2026 with momentum after a historic 2025 run. Rate cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand are fueling fresh gains.

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Gold prices surge at the start of 2026 after a historic 2025 rally, driven by rate cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand.

From Draft Night to Detour 🏀An NBA draft pick walking away from the pros to play college ball? That’s not a typo — it’s ...
01/03/2026

From Draft Night to Detour 🏀

An NBA draft pick walking away from the pros to play college ball? That’s not a typo — it’s the new reality in the NIL era. James Nnaji is headed to Baylor University after time overseas, becoming the latest example of how college basketball has turned into a reboot league for pro talent.

In this sharp, culture-driven opinion by Greg Maresca, the NIL boomerang era is on full display — where one-and-done is out, pro-then-back-to-campus is in, and the NCAA feels more like “Where Are They Now?” than March Madness.



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Former NBA and G League players are returning to college basketball in the NIL era, turning the NCAA into a chaotic, semi-pro league no one saw coming.

Looking for weekend plans? From family fun to date nights and social events, here’s what’s happening across the U.S. thi...
01/02/2026

Looking for weekend plans? From family fun to date nights and social events, here’s what’s happening across the U.S. this weekend. Get out and make it count.

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Looking for weekend plans? From family-friendly festivals to date nights and social events, here’s what’s happening across the United States this weekend.

If eating less actually worked, it would have worked by now. This piece says the quiet part out loud—and every woman ove...
01/02/2026

If eating less actually worked, it would have worked by now. This piece says the quiet part out loud—and every woman over 35 needs to read it. , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Extreme calorie restriction is sabotaging women’s bodies—especially moms over 35. Here’s why “eat less” backfires and what actually works.

A New Year brings higher pay for millions of workers. Minimum wages are rising in 19 states as 2026 begins.        Photo...
01/02/2026

A New Year brings higher pay for millions of workers. Minimum wages are rising in 19 states as 2026 begins.

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Minimum wages increased in 19 states on New Year’s Day, with additional hikes scheduled later in 2026 across the U.S.

New year, smarter money moves. These six financial resolutions can help protect your future — and your peace of mind — i...
01/02/2026

New year, smarter money moves. These six financial resolutions can help protect your future — and your peace of mind — in 2026.



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From retirement contributions to cutting subscriptions, these six financial resolutions can help protect your money and future in 2026.

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