3 Dividend ETFs Expected to Gain 25% in the Next Year, According to Analysts

Dividend Stocks Set to Rise in 2026 Dividend stocks are projected to make a significant comeback in 2026, largely due to a market shift towards value and defensive stocks. After a prolonged period of lagging performance during the surge of artificial intelligence (AI), many of these stocks, along with their respective exchange-traded funds (ETFs), now […]
George Santos is expecting to become a parent next year: ‘It’s a significant moment for us’

Former Congressman George Santos Announces Plans to Become a Father WASHINGTON — George Santos, a former Congressman from Long Island, has shared that he is preparing to become a father next year. The 37-year-old revealed that he and his husband, Mateus “Matt” Gerald, have exciting plans for how they intend to raise their future children. […]
How a criminal in California carried out $178 million in health care fraud within a single year

California Man Admits to Major Prescription Drug Fraud A man from California has confessed to illegally taking millions of taxpayer dollars through a fraudulent prescription drug scheme. Paul Richard Randall, 66, hailing from Orange County, acknowledged that he submitted around $270 million in false claims to California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, between May 2022 and April […]
U.S. Government to Automatically Enroll Eligible Young Men for Military Draft This Year

The federal government is set to start registering young people for the U.S. military draft later this year. This longstanding requirement, which compels men to self-register at 18, will transition to a new system that utilizes existing federal data for automatic registration. In December, the U.S. government will begin the automatic enrollment of eligible youngsters […]
Dylan Darling contributes a Mets first-pitch experience to a memorable St. John’s year

Dylan Darling’s First Pitch at Mets Game Dylan Darling added a special highlight to his first year at St. John’s by throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game. The left-handed point guard, who became famous for his role in St. John’s NCAA Tournament victory over the University of Kansas, had not played baseball […]
Driver crashes into crowd at Louisiana Lao New Year celebration

More than a dozen individuals were hurt on Saturday when a car drove into a crowd celebrating a cultural parade and festival in New Iberia, Louisiana, according to police and local news reports. At roughly 2:30 p.m., a driver, believed to be under the influence, crashed into parade participants during a New Year’s festival in […]
Tax refunds are showing a slight increase this year. Here’s how individuals are using them.

Some people splurge on tax refunds, while others find theirs eaten up by rising gas costs. Credit: Frederick J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Having a son at H&R Block can be a real advantage, like having him manage your tax filings. This year, 23-year-old Carl Matthew Morrall helped his parents receive around $3,700 back. Jimmy […]
Ancient priceless artifact found a year after museum robbery

Ancient Helmet Stolen in Museum Heist Found in Netherlands A valuable cultural symbol from Romania, a helmet dating back 2,500 years, has been recovered after being stolen in a museum robbery last year. The helmet, originating from Kotofenesti, was located over a year after a photo of it was taken in January 2025. This week, […]
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris denied request for seventh year of college eligibility

Chandler Morris, the quarterback for Virginia, is stepping back from the spotlight for the time being. He had been pursuing a seventh year of NCAA eligibility, but a Virginia Circuit Court judge rejected his request for a preliminary injunction on Thursday. The 25-year-old player filed a lawsuit against the NCAA back in February, asking for […]
Los Angeles police are tackling the city’s problem of street takeovers with hundreds of arrests this year, according to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

Los Angeles Police Combat Street Hijacking Crisis The Los Angeles Police Department has made numerous arrests this year to tackle the increasing issue of street hijacking, according to Chief Jim McDonnell. Mayor Karen Bass revealed last month that there will be heightened patrols in downtown Los Angeles. Officials have noted that illegal gatherings—where car enthusiasts […]