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Nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to stay home to end 2024, according to a new survey from the Associated Press and the University of Chicago.

Nearly three-quarters of Americans to stay home for New Year’s Eve

Nearly two dozen states will increase their minimum wage, or legally mandated base pay, on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Minimum wage increases coming for 9 million Americans

Two Oregon men were found dead in Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest after going missing during a search for Sasquatch.

Two Oregon men found dead after failing to return from Sasquatch search

Other U.S. presidents are remembering Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100.

Biden, Trump, former US presidents pay tribute to Carter

Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jimmy Carter has died at 100, according to an announcement from his son.

Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100

President-elect Trump signaled his opposition to a TikTok ban and asked that he have the opportunity to resolve the issues at hand.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause potential US TikTok ban

Federal filings show the State Department officially designated Marc Fogel, the teacher held in Russia since 2021, as “wrongfully detained.”

Teacher Marc Fogel given State Department’s ‘wrongfully detained’ label

Illinois authorities said a viral social media trend led 11 teenagers to lure and beat two men using a dating app in a Chicago suburb.

11 Illinois teens face charges for luring, beating victims using dating apps

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, has been indicted on charges of murder and arson after allegedly setting a woman on fire on a NYC subway.

Migrant charged with murder and arson after NYC subway attack

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual homelessness report, revealing an 18% rise from 2023 to 2024.

US homelessness increased 18% between 2023, 2024: HUD Report

The video shows up to eight employees of the state Department of Correction and Community Services punching, kicking and grabbing at Brooks.

NY attorney general releases video of prison beating death of Robert Brooks

Authorities intercept a shipment from Israel containing 22,000 fake inspection stickers for Philadelphia vehicles.

Customs officers block 22,000 fake vehicle inspection tags heading to PA

The U.S. is condemning Hong Kong's government after it issued arrest warrants and bounties for six pro-democracy activists.

US condemns Hong Kong for issuing pro-democracy activist arrest warrants

Guatemalan officials have expressed openness to “constructive and respectful dialogue” with President-elect Trump’s incoming administration.

Guatemala open to dialogue with Trump administration on deportations

You’ve heard of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, but get ready to usher in a new era in 2025– Generation Beta.

Understanding ‘Gen Beta’: A new era begins in 2025

Border Patrol agents find $1.1 million worth of cocaine in backpacks near Canadian border

Border Patrol seizes backpacks filled with $1.1M of cocaine near Canadian border

Migrants are leaving the U.S. voluntarily due to President-elect Donald Trump's pledge for mass deportations.

Mexico developing app allowing citizens to send alert if detained in US

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, requiring fossil fuel companies to pay up for climate damage.

New York aims to make fossil fuel companies pay $75 billion for pollution

Another city has come forward accusing President-elect Donald Trump of still owing money from campaign rallies.

Grand Rapids joins other cities in Trump campaign unpaid bill accusations

China announced on Friday, Dec. 27, it is leveling sanctions against seven companies over U.S. military support for Taiwan.

China levels sanctions on 7 companies over US military aid to Taiwan

Scientists say a drug for senior dogs that can give at least one extra year of life might also extend human life.

Scientists say anti-aging dog drug could also extend human life

The FDA has proposed new rules for keeping cosmetics asbestos-free.

FDA proposes new talc testing rules to keep cosmetics asbestos-free

A new survey shows that nearly 40% of Americans chose to pay for this year's holiday shopping with credit cards.

Nearly 40% of Americans took on holiday debt this year: Survey

NASA has confirmed that its spacecraft has survived the closest-ever approach to the Sun by a man-made craft.

NASA announces record-breaking achievement with spacecraft and the Sun