The aging population grows, more need care, assistants' wages rise with program costs, the cycle continues. Budget cuts may keep necessary programs afloat, but the boat is still leaking and filling with passengers.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/02/editorial-aging-population-a-ticking-budget-time-bomb/

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The Night Manager season 2 opens with a reset for Jonathan Pine, and episode 1 makes that shift clear by revealing his new identity and the cost that comes with it.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/the-night-manager-season-2-episode-1-ending-explained-what-jonathan-s-new-identity

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Jey Uso sent a three-word message on social media after he and Jimmy Uso won the WWE World Tag Team Championships. The YEET Man shared The Usos' goals moving forward.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-jey-uso-shares-jimmy-uso-s-goals-3-word-message-winning-wwe-world-tag-team-championships

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A former WWE champion was frustrated after a recent major AEW event. He sent out a bold message after this week's Dynamite, looking ahead to the new year.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-former-wwe-champion-teases-unexpected-2026

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Just to save a few sad coins, I confess I’ve been trying those coffee sachets – permanently half-price in supermarkets.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/here-s-jeers-to-the-6-cafe-latte-from-a-coffee-philistine-20251107-p5n8gc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Large numbers of visitors to Australia misinterpret the signs, with deadly consequences. The warnings need to be clearer.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/people-are-drowning-because-beach-flags-are-too-hard-to-understand-20260102-p5nr9t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Deemed by many to be the hottest prospect in boxing, is poised for a monumental 2026, where he could potentially get his hands on the heavyweight world title. Now, has declared his belief that there are only two heavyweights on the planet that would get the better of the youngster. Itauma has excelled in each […]The post Tony Bellew believes only two current heavyweights can beat Moses Itauma appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/bellew-says-only-two-heavys-beat-itauma/

Kai Trump started her new year on the golf course. She had shared a few pictures and videos on her Instagram account on Thursday, celebrating the New Year with World No.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-kai-trump-shares-rory-mcilroy-launching-new-year-s-day-swing-trump-national-jupiter

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Dust off your baggy jeans, polish your best retro dance moves, and get ready to groove, because Joy FM’s legendary 90’s Jam is back—and it’s set to be the ultimate throwback celebration of the year. Taking place tonight, Friday, January 2, 2026, at the scenic Pleasant Gardens in Dzorwulu, the event promises an electrifying night […]The post Joy FM’s iconic 90’s Jam returns tonight: Bigger, better, and packed with nostalgia appeared first on Ghanamma.com.

https://www.ghanamma.com/2026/01/02/joy-fms-iconic-90s-jam-returns-tonight-bigger-better-and-packed-with-nostalgia/

The first SmackDown of 2026 is also the first three-hour episode. Here's the full card, start time, and how to watch from Buffalo on USA Network.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2026/01/02/wwe-smackdownjanuary-2-2026-card-start-time-and-how-to-watch/

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Ju Ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/north-korea-kim-jong-un-daughter-kumsusan-mausoleum-b2893348.html

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter made her first known visit to the ruling family's mausoleum, images released by state media Friday showed.

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/01/02/Kim-Jong-Un-Ju-Ae-family-mausoleum-visit-succession/2331767330504/

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The Hurricanes and Rebels both make their first CFP semifinal appearances next week

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/miami-ole-miss-fiesta-bowl-college-football-playoff-semifinal-preview-2026/

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The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0208 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 156.590 156.66 +0.04 Sing dlr 1.284 1.2855 +0.13 Taiwan dlr 31.418 31.438 +0.06 Korean won 1442.300 1439.5 -0.19 Baht 31.630 31.63 – Peso 58.867 58.797 -0.12 Rupiah 16700.000 […]The post South Korean won, Indonesian rupiah lead losses as most Asian currencies fall appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/business/2026/01/02/307075/south-korean-won-indonesian-rupiah-lead-losses-as-most-asian-currencies-fall/

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Trinidad Chambliss makes big plays, throws for 362 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2026/01/01/sugar-bowl-ole-miss-ousts-georgia-to-advance-to-semifinal/

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Minus the ability to score, the Islanders have been asking for near perfection from every other part of their game.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/02/sports/islanders-lack-of-scoring-is-real-problem-they-need-to-fix-fast/

#Post

Palm Beach Gardens police identified the suspect as Antonio R. Moore, 40, and said he is accused of killing 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich inside the popular bookstore on the evening of Dec. 22.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/02/us-news/homeless-drifter-antonio-moore-accused-of-killing-barnes-amp-noble-christmas-shopper-rita-loncharich-blamed-fight-or-flight-outburst-report/

Chelsea legend John Terry has said that he is shocked by the club's decision to part ways with manager Enzo Maresca. The Englishman is wondering what went wrong behind the scenes in the last month.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-m-completely-shocked-chelsea-legend-john-terry-gives-take-club-s-decision-part-ways-enzo-maresca

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Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis credited one of MS Dhoni's iconic run-outs for the franchise's thrilling super over win against the Durban's Super Giants at the Wanderers on January 1.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-ms-dhoni-standing-behind-stumps-india-faf-du-plessis-reveals-stunning-plan-jsk-s-super-over-win-sa20-2025-26

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Almost a century ago, Éamon de Valera quit as president of Sinn Féin after he lost a vote over whether his party should take their seats in the Free State Dáil.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fianna-fail-politicians-arrived-in-leinster-house-with-guns-a-look-back-at-100-years-of-the-party-founded-by-eamon-de-valera/a1671529659.html

While the Decade of Centenaries is well and truly in the rear-view mirror, 2026 offers some of the most significant historical anniversaries since that period of national reflection.

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/donal-fallon-the-year-ahead-brings-significant-historical-anniversaries-in-ireland-and-abroad/a443052355.html

Members of An Garda Síochána have been busy in recent weeks, making sure that the rest of us could enjoy more peace and goodwill than crime and disorder.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/paul-williams-justin-kelly-gets-an-a-for-his-first-term-as-garda-commissioner-but-he-must-keep-up-the-good-work/a547293851.html

Nader Gholizadeh was working away as normal, getting the Blue Orchid in Dublin’s Blackrock ready to welcome customers.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-team-were-so-good-new-virtual-wards-allow-patients-to-be-treated-from-the-comfort-of-home/a1808388203.html

We are told failure in itself is not fatal, but failure to change might be. It is a truth that should be reflected on as the Road Safety Authority tells us the highest number of annual traffic deaths in more than a decade happened last year – 190 people lost their lives on Irish roads.

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/the-irish-independents-view-fix-roads-cut-speed-ban-drink-drivers-and-lets-halt-avoidable-road-deaths/a1979351477.html

The average price of a house in 2025 was approximately 7.4pc higher than the previous year, as a lack of supply fuelled price hikes.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-the-steepest-house-price-rises-and-supply-gaps-around-ireland-as-average-price-up-74pc/a824605453.html

The Road Safety Authority has expressed concern about the high rate of dangerously defective cars on Irish roads, with official figures showing nearly 133,000 vehicles submitted for an NCT last year were classified as “fail dangerous”.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/record-level-of-defective-cars-as-figures-reveal-areas-with-worst-nct-pass-rates/a678773054.html

The cost of petrol and diesel is rising as we enter the new year.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/motorists-are-paying-19-more-for-a-tank-of-fuel-compared-to-five-years-ago-after-latest-hikes/a710074441.html

The “price of sin” due to bad habits is generating a healthy tax take for the Exchequer.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/price-of-sin-taxes-on-smoking-sugar-alcohol-and-other-bad-habits-are-bringing-in-23bn/a1244442810.html

The number of students reported to Tusla for poor school attendance has significantly increased, with more than 9,000 referrals made in the last academic year.

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/big-jump-in-reports-of-school-absences-following-probe-into-kyran-durnin-disappearance/a1430829739.html

It’s that weird, "what day is it?" window where the selection boxes are looking a bit depleted and the New Year’s Eve glitter is still turning up in unexpected places.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/leeds-gigs-this-weekend-5457404

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An inspiring Leeds athlete has completed another milestone after marking his 400th parkrun on New Years Day.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/whats-on/inspiring-leeds-athlete-aims-for-more-records-5460173

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Mendoza studied his teammates before he even arrived on campus, and on New Year's day, he celebrated with them.

https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2026/01/01/fernando-mendoza-aced-indianas-rose-bowl-test/

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After a strong 2025 season, Alex Bregman opted out of the remainder of his contract to try his luck at securing an improved offer in free agency.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-mlb-insider-offers-insight-alex-bregman-s-suitors-ft-diamondbacks-red-sox-blue-jays-cubs

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AEW star Dustin Rhodes recently shared an NSFW picture of WWE star Cody Rhodes on social media during a major occasion.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-dustin-rhodes-suddenly-drops-nsfw-post-featuring-cody-rhodes

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George Pickens has been the Dallas Cowboys' aerial weapon in the 2025 season, setting career-highs in every category (92 catches for 1,420 yards and ten touchdowns).

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-dak-prescott-sends-blunt-message-george-pickens-contract-negotiations-jerry-jones-cowboys-wr-eyes-free-agency

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Ty Simpson served as the starting quarterback of the Alabama Crimson Tide this season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-get-ready-sell-insurance-he-s-bust-cfb-fans-rip-ty-simpson-alabama-qb-s-horrible-performance-vs-indiana-rose-bowl

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin attended the No. 5 Tigers’ women’s basketball game on…

https://wtop.com/ncaa-basketball/2026/01/lsu-football-coach-kiffin-attends-tigers-womens-hoop-game-as-ole-miss-faces-georgia-at-sugar-bowl/

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Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau are close. From filming for YouTube to openly praising each other, their bond has never gone unnoticed. Despite this, Lefty didn’t find a place in the 2x US Open winner’s list of golfers symbolizing lasting significance and greatness. “…Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and the last one’s just so […]The post Bryson DeChambeau Gives Reality Check to Phil Mickelson When Asked to Select His Mount Rushmore for Golf appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-bryson-dechambeau-gives-reality-check-to-phil-mickelson-when-asked-to-select-his-mount-rushmore-for-golf/

The hockey gods bestowed upon the Sunshine State two days with sub-70 temperatures just in time for this year’s Winter Classic. 

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/sports/banged-up-rangers-ready-to-take-on-panthers-in-winter-classic/

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza literally jumped for joy when the Heisman Trophy winner learned he was not the…

https://wtop.com/ncaa-football/2026/01/unbeaten-indiana-and-underdog-alabama-are-ready-to-roll-in-a-rain-soaked-rose-bowl/

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LeBron James and the LA Lakers lost 128-106 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. James struggled, making 6 of 17 shots, for 17 points and dished four assists but committed five turnovers.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-eddie-a-johnson-checks-lebron-james-apparent-jab-luka-doncic-lakers-pick-6-s-turnovers

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With the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into the season’s most important showdown, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is ready with backup plans. The setback of tight end Darnell Washington’s season-ending injury weighs heavily. As they fight the Baltimore Ravens one last time for the AFC North crown, Smith’s comments suggest his team may tweak its power packages. […]The post Arthur Smith Reveals Steelers’ Plans Against Ravens After Losing Darnell Washington to Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-steelers-arthur-smith-reveals-steelers-plans-against-ravens-after-losing-darnell-washington-to-injury/

Sen. Bernie Sanders administered the oath for a second time, hours after Mamdani was sworn in at a decommissioned subway station below City Hall.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-swearing-in-bernie-sanders-aoc/

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President Trump put the brakes on looming tariff hikes just hours before they were set to hit as voter frustration over high prices continues to simmer.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/01/business/trump-pushes-back-tariff-hike-on-furniture-kitchen-cabinets-by-a-year/

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"In terms of Justin and what he’s had to deal with this year, I think it’s a career-defining type of year,” Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/01/chargers-quarterback-justin-herbert-gets-an-mvp-endorsement/

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Another busy year for the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority ended with a busy night as crews responded to both a significant car crash and a reported structure fire at nearly the same time on New Year's Eve.

https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2026/01/01/driver-extricated-after-car-crashes-into-ukiah-building-late-wednesday/

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