June 26, 2026
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Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors Ratings Plummet to Record Low
M Despite Donald Trump‘s prediction that this year’s Kennedy Center Honors would be “the highest-rated show that they’ve ever done,” the 2025 ceremony hit a record low, losing over one million viewers from last year. According to Variety, citing Nielsen…
Turkey steps up anti-IS raids, arresting 125 suspects
A Turkey on Wednesday detained another 125 Islamic State group suspects in a string of nationwide raids, a minister said, following warnings that IS militants planned attacks over the holidays. Nearly 600 people have now been detained in anti-IS raids…
France plans social media ban for children under 15
A France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for children under 15 by next September, according to a draft law seen by AFP. The initiative is backed…
The new year arrives with sound, fire and movement around the world
J Around the world, communities celebrate New Year’s Eve with traditions that favor playfulness and ritual over restraint. These customs can look quirky to outsiders, but they serve a practical purpose. They give people something physical to do at the…
9 winter casserole recipe ideas that make tomorrow’s dinner less stressful
M Some nights just need a little backup, and these 9 winter casserole recipe ideas are built for exactly that. They’re the kind of meals that help you feel ahead instead of behind, especially when cold weather already drains your…
Oversight committee calls Walz to testify on suspected Minnesota fraud
B (The Center Square) — The U.S. House Oversight Committee called on Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify regarding alleged fraud throughout the state. Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., called on Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison…
The celebration that’s basically an excuse to put whipped cream on everything
J National Whipped Cream Day on Jan. 5 arrives with a spoon in hand and a short list of excuses to top just about everything in sight. Classic desserts and drinks appear alongside savory dishes and grab-and-go snacks, with whipped…
Viewers Slam Fox News Host for Attacking Biden’s Holiday Vacation
M Viewers have called out Fox News for “grasping at straws” on Tuesday night (December 30), as host Tomi Lahren mocked former President Joe Biden for taking a holiday vacation. “You’ll never guess where Joe Biden was spotted… spoiler alert,…
Americans raise a glass on National Champagne Day as the new year begins
J Today’s reason to pop a bottle arrives right on cue, as National Champagne Day coincides with Americans already preparing to toast the night. With New Year’s Eve hours away, chilled bottles come out early, glasses line the counter and…
As Students Return to School from Winter Break, Study Up On Tobacco Prevention
By Lacoadia Burkes, Acting Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida (NAPSI)—As Florida students sharpen their pencils and pack their backpacks to kickstart a new year and spring semester I’m asking the adults in their lives to prepare for something equally important—discussing how…