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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

01/02/2026

A little patience. A lot of heart. This New Jersey bagel shop manager’s kindness went viral — and strangers are paying it forward in a big way.



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https://thinkamerican.news/curated-perspectives/nj-bagel-shop-viral-kindness/

01/02/2026

A New Year, a second chance. A Maryland father is entering 2026 with renewed hope thanks to a life-saving kidney donation — and a stranger who became family.

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https://thinkamerican.news/curated-perspectives/maryland-father-kidney-donor-new-year/

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.

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.