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01/05/2026

A giraffe born at a South Carolina zoo has died following a “tragic accident,” according to officials.

Kiko, who was contributing to the growth of his endangered species, died after a “tragic accident,” according to zoo officials.

01/04/2026

First responders spent part of Sunday afternoon battling a blaze that broke out at Superior Essex, a facility in Franklin that manufactures magnet wire.

01/04/2026

A small, private plane crashed at the Provincetown Municipal Airport on Cape Cod on Sunday afternoon, catching fire and killing the pilot, who was the only person on board, city officials said.

A small, private plane crashed at the Provincetown Municipal Airport on Cape Cod on Sunday afternoon, catching fire and killing the pilot.

01/04/2026

Sunday morning, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro woke up at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, a notorious jail that’s gained attention through many high-profile cases.

01/04/2026

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett set the NFL’s single-season sack record, reaching No. 23 for the season with 5:09 remaining during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

01/04/2026

Singer and entertainer Barry Manilow shared a new picture with fans nearly two weeks after announcing he’d been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Barry Manilow shared a new picture with fans nearly two weeks after announcing he’d been diagnosed with lung cancer.

01/04/2026

TITANS LOSE TO JAGUARS: Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, breaking the franchise’s single-season record for total scores, and the Jacksonville Jaguars won the AFC South and earned a home playoff game with a 41-7 drubbing of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Check the link in the comments for more details.

01/04/2026

NEW DETAILS: Homicide detectives have launched an investigation into a shooting in South Nashville that resulted in the death of a food delivery driver early Sunday morning.

01/04/2026

The Illinois State Redbirds and the Montana State Bobcats will battle for a national championship on Monday, Jan. 5, at FirstBank Stadium on Vanderbilt University's campus. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

01/04/2026

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that's no longer an option.

In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option.

01/04/2026

Back in October, fans of Dolly Parton had quite the scare when her sister, Freida Parton, asked her social media followers for prayers for the country superstar who had not been "feeling her best." Link to article in comments ⬇️

01/04/2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that the multiple U.S. agencies, including the State Department, Pentagon, and Department of Justice (DOJ), will be involved in running Venezuela for the time being.

“This is a team effort by the entire national security apparatus of our country,” Rubio said Sunday.