Unusual Groundhog Day celebration in NYC featuring Curtis Sliwa attracts many hipsters and protesters – with a potential change for next year

Groundhog Finds New Home in Brooklyn This past Saturday, a Pennsylvania groundhog, known as Wolfgang, made a splash in Brooklyn. He was the center of attention in McCarren Park, where he spotted his shadow in front of a lively crowd of hipsters, delivering the weather forecast directly to Curtis Sliwa, a former mayoral candidate. Sliwa […]
A look at Kiyan Anthony’s inconsistent first year at Syracuse

Kiyan Anthony’s Freshman Season at Syracuse Kiyan Anthony stepped into the Syracuse basketball scene with high expectations, but many of those remain unaddressed. The son of the renowned Carmelo Anthony has faced challenges during his freshman year, prompting discussions about his future in the sport. ESPN’s Terrence Oglesby and Seth Greenberg noted that while Anthony […]
It’s time to prepare for taxes. Here’s what you should understand about filing this year.

IRS Leadership Change and Tax Season Insights The IRS is stepping up to address significant challenges with new leadership under Frank Bisignano, a well-known former Wall Street executive. Bisignano took on the role of IRS chief executive in October, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to act as the IRS administrator in 2025. This […]
This Low-Priced Stock Is Projected to Increase Its Earnings Four Times This Year

Key Takeaways Identifying affordable stocks with significant growth potential can be a powerful strategy. This blend of value and growth investing holds the promise of impressive returns, particularly when applied correctly. A hot topic lately has been artificial intelligence (AI), making it somewhat unexpected to find value stocks associated with it. Yet, Micron (NASDAQ:MU) appears […]
I discovered numerous repeated charges on my credit card, costing me $1,600 a year on subscriptions I wasn’t even using.

Unexpected Subscription Charges My daughter, who’s 17, recently mentioned a deal at the Verizon store for Apple Music—$10 a month for up to six people. She was really excited about it, and I get why; the selection is impressive. But I had to say no, and it wasn’t just because we already use Spotify. Honestly, […]
Government begins first shutdown of the year on Friday due to funding disagreement

Federal Government Shutdown Marks New Year At 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, the federal government entered its first shutdown of the new year. Although shutdowns in Washington, D.C. are not uncommon, they have become less frequent since the early 2000s. However, issues like increasing partisan divisions, a motivated political base, and legislative gridlock have amplified […]
Researchers follow a 3,000-light year cosmic jet back to the first black hole ever photographed.

New Findings on Cosmic Jets from Black Hole M87 Researchers utilized “significantly enhanced viewing coverage” from the Event Horizon Telescope to follow a cosmic jet stretching 3,000 light-years from the first black hole ever captured in an image. This information was shared in a recent study published this week. The study, released on Wednesday in […]
Catherine O’Hara made a haunting remark about her mortality a year before she passed away.

Catherine O’Hara Reflects on Life Before Her Passing Nearly a year before her passing, Catherine O’Hara humorously confronted her own mortality. This light-hearted moment occurred in March 2025 during an interview with the cast of ‘The Studio’, including co-stars Chase Sui Wonders, Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, and Ike Barinholtz, as featured in the Los Angeles […]
Teen in failed murder-suicide is not fit to stand trial for at least a year, according to judge

Judge Rules Murder Suspect Incompetent for Trial An 18-year-old murder suspect, who allegedly shot his teenage ex-girlfriend during an attempted suicide, has been deemed too mentally unstable to stand trial for at least a year. This decision, made by Judge Anthony Senft, left the victim’s family visibly distraught in the courtroom. Austin Lynch is accused […]
Luka Doncic reflects on a year since the trade that shook the NBA

It’s been almost a year since one of the biggest trades in NBA history flipped Luka Doncic’s life upside down. If I could go back to when I first found out the Dallas Mavericks had traded me to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1, I think I’d have some reassuring words for myself. “I […]