LOWELL — After two rounds of voting, Councilor Erik Gitschier was selected by his colleagues to become the next mayor of Lowell. Councilor Vesna Nuon was selected by one ballot for vice mayor during Monday's morning inauguration ceremony at Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/01/05/councilor-erik-gitschier-selected-as-mayor-of-lowell-after-second-ballot/

Zlatan Ibrahimović uvek je za sebe govorio da je najbolji, međutim, u emisiji "Neuspeh prvaka" sa Slavenom Bilićem otkrio je ko mu je bio uzor.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4245134-ibrahimovic-otkrio-ko-mu-je-idol-on-je-bio-najbolji

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It is not entirely unheard of, but players retiring early in the NFL due to health concerns always brings back painful memories. The latest to join this unfortunate list, including AJ Tarpley and Chris Borland, could be Patrick Mahomes’ ex-teammate Chravarius Ward. With three documented concussions, Mahomes‘s former teammate (now with the Colts) is seriously […]The post Only 29-YO, Patrick Mahomes’ Ex-Teammate Seriously Contemplating Retirement After Multiple Concussions appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-colts-only-twenty-nine-yo-patrick-mahomes-ex-teammate-seriously-contemplating-retirement-after-multiple-concussions/

The suspect remained in custody Monday afternoon in lieu of $1.025 million bail, jail records said.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/el-cerrito-del-norte-bart-station-stabbing-outside-suspect-arrested-solano-county-bus/

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Mindfulness is the practice of becoming more fully aware of the present moment rather than dwelling in the past, projecting into the future, or what’s going on around us. It involves a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli such as our breathing and being “in the now.” Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind. Find a comfortable place:You’ll want to find a comfortable seat in a relaxed and stress-free environment. Sit on a couch or chair with your feet on the ground. Allow your head and shoulders to rest...

https://www.journal-advocate.com/2026/01/05/how-to-use-mindfulness-in-your-daily-living/

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Since finishing his story at WrestleMania XL, Cody Rhodes has been a fighting champion, carrying the Undisputed WWE Championship with the grace of a true cornerstone.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/4-superstars-due-shot-cody-rhodes-undisputed-wwe-championship

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With the latest Garden Games Event, developers have added a bunch of plants to Grow a Garden. Besides generating income, they also serve as excellent cosmetics.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/roblox-news/grow-garden-kernel-curl-guide

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Even as the staff attempted to help Kiko, the distressed animal “panicked and sustained injuries that, due to the unique anatomy of his species, proved fatal,” the zoo said.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/05/world-news/masai-giraffe-dies-after-freak-accident-at-toronto-zoo/

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On Tuesday evening, the Northridge Mall in Salinas invites visitors to celebrate Three Kings Day with a number of festive activities to close out the holiday season.

https://www.montereyherald.com/2026/01/05/northridge-mall-to-celebrate-three-kings-day/

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Adrian Anchondo has gone Instagram official with his new boyfriend, Colton Little.

https://www.queerty.com/general-hospital-hunk-adrian-anchondo-reveals-hes-dating-fellow-soap-actor-colton-little-2-20260105/

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This game has easily the lowest total of the six Wild Card games, and it sure looks like it will be a defensive battle – Houston’s defence is the NFL’s best and Pittsburgh’s is no slouch.

https://news.sportsinteraction.com/nfl/story/texans-vs-steelers-odds-prediction-011226-215252

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/todays-top-games-to-watch-best-bets-odds-knicks-at-pistons-nebraska-at-ohio-state-and-more/

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Staying active, getting enough sleep and eating a healthy, balanced diet – even when you’re busy – can help boost your immune system

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/leisure-sickness-vacation-symptoms-holiday-b2894955.html

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Pripadnici Ministarstva unutrašnjih poslova, Uprave saobraćaјne policiјe, danas oko 14 časova u Rumi, zaustavili su vozilo "reno" koјe se kretalo brzinom od.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/hronika/4245053-horor-voznja-u-rumi-muskarac-nezapamcenom-brzinom-divljao-po-putu-sa-njim-bila-zena-sa-bebom

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The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll at the end of his first season, they announced Monday. Carroll's Raiders went 3-14.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2026/01/05/Las-Vegas-Raiders-fire-Pete-Carroll/1621767632974/

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Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife will appear in a federal court in Manhattan today. Follow our rolling coverage.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/south-america/us-venezuela-live-maduro-to-appear-in-court-in-nyc-today-trump-threatens-other-countries-after-venezuela-strike-trump-discusses-plans-for-oil-leadership-20260105-p5nrqr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

T.J. Watt's Pittsburgh Steelers survived the first true de facto playoff game of the 2025-26 NFL season.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-t-j-watt-forced-steelers-locker-room-cigar-smoke-took-celebration-following-lung-surgery-comeback

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Six years feels like both an eternity and a blink in Cleveland. The Browns have churned through coaches, and Kevin Stefanski lasted longer than most.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/kevin-stefanski-replacements-top-5-hc-candidates-browns-ft-mike-mccarthy

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The Drivers’ Advisory Council has confirmed a leadership change ahead of the 2026 season, naming longtime NASCAR executive and former Daytona track president Chip Wile as its new executive director.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-drivers-advisory-council-announces-nascar-leader-jeff-burton-s-replacement-executive-director-role

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DJ Lagway announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal in December, after playing two years at Florida.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-shameless-absolute-loser-dj-lagway-labeled-traitor-fans-ex-gators-qb-visits-mike-norvell-florida-state-amid-transfer-portal-chaos

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Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli will be back in international action when the Men in Blue take on New Zealand in a three-match home one-day series starting January 11.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/virat-kohli-vs-devon-conway-comparing-stats-40-odis

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The Cleveland Browns fired coach Kevin Stefanski after the team's season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-stephen-a-smith-claims-kevin-stefanski-will-guaranteed-hc-opening-browns-fired-hc

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The explosive allegations come after the duo collected hundreds of whistleblower tips through their website.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/05/us-news/california-at-risk-of-250-billion-fraud-gop-candidates/

A fast-growing UK bank says customers may be missing out on thousands in interest by leaving cash in low-paying accounts

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/recommended/savings-account-allica-bank-interest-cashback-banking-uk-5462938

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A former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional took a deal and pleaded guilty to assault and child abuse after she was caught on camera beating a child on a bus in 2024.

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/05/littleton-school-bus-assault-abuse/

CES 2026 is still a day away from officially opening, but Sunday, January 4, delivered the first real wave of news. As has become tradition, the pre-show slate set the tone for the week ahead, anchored by Samsung’s annual First Look press conference and CES Unveiled, the latter of which where hundreds of companies previewed products before the show floor opens on January 6.Samsung once again dominated the early conversation with its First Look event, using the stage to outline how it sees AI shaping everything from TVs to home appliances in the year ahead. Rather than focusing on individual...

https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/ces-2026-opening-night-recap-all-the-early-news-you-missed-from-samsung-and-lg-142611832.html?src=rss

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How many new gadgets did you get this past holiday season? I bet most of them didn’t even come with charger blocks (also known as power bricks or power adapters), right? Well, no worries. They did you a favor. Now you can get a proper charger block that’s actually fast, compact, and power-efficient! Like this 65W Anker Nano charger that’s only $26 right now on Amazon. That’s a lovely 35% off!View this Amazon dealThis is a super-small wall plug that’s built with GaN II technology, which means it’s able to be a lot smaller and produces less heat and charges faster and packs easier for...

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3023165/save-35-percent-on-this-fast-charging-3-port-anker-usb-wall-plug-charger.html

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Following just eight wins in two seasons, it wasn’t a surprise to see the Browns fire Kevin Stefanski. And now, the team owner has shared his hindsight on the last two years. Jimmy and Dee Haslam parted ways with the head coach on January 5th, and now, they’ve released a statement speaking about the situation. […]The post Jimmy Haslam Breaks Silence on Kevin Stefanski’s Firing As Browns Decide GM Andrew Berry’s Future appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-browns-jimmy-haslam-breaks-silence-on-kevin-stefanskis-firing-as-browns-decide-gm-andrew-berrys-future/

The Browns star got a sweet surprise from his Olympian girlfriend after he broke the NFL’s single-season sacks record in a 20-18 win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

https://nypost.com/2026/01/05/sports/chloe-kims-message-after-boyfriend-myles-garrett-breaks-nfl-record/

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Fudbaleri Čukaričkog upalili su motore za prolećni deo sezone, a šef stručnog štaba "Brđana" Milan Lešnjak ne krije da ekipa sa Banovog brda ima jasan cilj -.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4244950-cukaricki-krece-u-lov-na-evropu-lesnjak-najavljuje-promene-i-porucuje-ne-pamtim-da-su-zvezda-i-partizan

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The conflict means that Gov. Wes Moore will make the choice between Yonelle Moore Lee and Darrell Odom Sr., the Prince George’s County nominee, to represent the district that straddles the two counties.

https://wtop.com/maryland/2026/01/charles-county-taps-yonelle-moore-lee-for-vacant-house-seat-in-conflict-with-prince-georges-pick/

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Crvena zvezda se na kraju 2025. godine odlučila na veliku promenu i rastala se sa trenerom Vladanom Milojevićem, dok je na njegovo mesto, posle skoro četiri.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fudbal/4244946-jedan-ruzan-odlazak-milojevica-kao-da-nikada-nije-bio-trener-zvezde-zasluzio-je-mnogo-bolji-ispracaj

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NASCAR team owner Justin Marks is no stranger to high-performance machinery, but even he seemed left stunned after getting a look at Red Bull’s latest engineering masterpiece—the RB17 hypercar.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us-sports-news/news-goodness-gracious-trackhouse-owner-justin-marks-jaw-dropping-reaction-red-bull-s-6-7m-hypercar

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The singer shared an emotional update about her twins’ health on Sunday.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/jesy-nelson-instagram-great-ormond-street-little-mix-nhs-b2894717.html

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Also: what if Cyberpunk 2077 took even longer to get started?The post Xbox Just Set A Terrible New Record appeared first on Kotaku.

https://kotaku.com/xbox-just-set-a-terrible-new-record-2000656651

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A woman's flight delay strands her for 25 hours, and her travel insurer balks at paying a $270 claim.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/help-travel-insurance-wont-pay-for-my-flight-delay/

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Felines will often find a favorite spot to unwind, whether it's convenient for humans or not.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/will-anything-keep-los-gatos-cat-from-wallowing-in-the-irises/

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