- Oregon shuts out Texas Tech to win Orange Bowl behind dominant defensive outing January 1, 2026The Oregon Ducks shutout the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the Orange Bowl and advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.
- Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes commit to 'breaking patterns' in rekindled romance after 'messy' year January 1, 2026Kelsea Ballerini confirms a rekindled romance with "Outer Banks" star Chase Stokes in a New Year's Eve post and declares "I really love love" after messy 2025.
- GOP lawmaker demands Minnesota fraud be treated as 'organized crime' scheme January 1, 2026Rep. Mike Haridopolos compares alleged Minnesota fraud to mafia-style crime, arguing that billions in taxpayer dollars were stolen and demand federal intervention.
- CNN roasted for ‘effort to discredit’ Shirley’s viral reporting on alleged fraud at Minnesota daycare centers January 1, 2026CNN was mocked by everyone from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and prominent conservative pundits to average Americans for an "effort to discredit" reporting from Nick Shirley.
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addresses criminal allegations against two players ahead of playoffs January 1, 2026Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed criminal allegations against Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, calling the accusations not disappointing and saying team was aware.
- Trump tears into 'average guy' George Clooney who 'complained, constantly, about common sense in politics' January 1, 2026President Donald Trump attacked actor George Clooney on Truth Social on New Year's Eve, calling the actor and his wife "two of the worst political prognosticators of all time."