Animal rights activists push to make Florida’s new animal abuse database more detailed

After ringing in the new year, a few new laws have gone into effect. One of those laws enhances penalties for animal cruelty crimes and...

2nd, January 2026, 04:51pm

The IRS just increased the standard mileage rate for employees. Here's how it could save you money

If you drive your car for work, you may get a bigger reimbursement check or a tax break this year.

2nd, January 2026, 04:40pm

World’s tallest, fastest, longest roller coaster opens at new Six Flags park in Saudi Arabia

Six Flags has opened its first park outside North America, featuring Falcons Flight, a record-breaking coaster that reaches 150 mph and towers 640 feet high.

2nd, January 2026, 04:05pm

Could bounced checks be a thing of the past? Fed seeks public input on ending paper check processing

The Federal Reserve Board cites a sharp decline in check usage and a rise in fraud as reasons for phasing out paper checks.

2nd, January 2026, 04:03pm

Wall Street joins global markets in upbeat start to 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Friday, joining global markets to kick off a new year on an upbeat...

2nd, January 2026, 03:48pm

Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026

(AP) — Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in 20 years, as flood warnings and evacuation orders...

2nd, January 2026, 03:38pm

A search is underway for whoever killed a dentist and his wife while they were home with 2 children

(CNN) — A respected dentist and his wife were gunned down in their upscale Ohio home while two young children were inside, authorities said, as the...

2nd, January 2026, 03:30pm

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and...

2nd, January 2026, 03:01pm

How did Victoria Jones die? What we know about the death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter

Local outlets reported Victoria Jones was found unresponsive in the hallway of a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day.

2nd, January 2026, 02:39pm

Will Smith slapped with lawsuit from violinist claiming sexual harassment, wrongful termination

Will Smith is facing some alarming allegations. Brian King Joseph was hired as a violinist for Smith’s “Based on a True Story: 2025” tour. In...

2nd, January 2026, 02:22pm