2026 to mark the 250th Birthday of the United States
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Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
Sources from Associated Press say, Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Associated Press reports that Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
According to AP, enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses
Sources from CBS say the Trump administration has terminated the National Links Trust's lease with the National Park Service to manage, operate, and renovate Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses, effectively taking back federal control of the courses.
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
According to CBS, a federal judge in California on Wednesday voided the Trump administration's move to terminate the Temporary Protected Status of roughly 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, calling it a "pre-ordained decision."
Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration
Sources from Associated Press say farmers are now learning how much aid they can expect to receive from a $12 billion package that President Donald Trump announced earlier this month.
Lions-Vikings Christmas game on Netflix sets NFL streaming record, averaging 27.5M viewers
According to Associated Press, two of the NFL’s three Christmas Day games set viewership records.
MS Lottery launches new scratch-off games for 2026
The Mississippi Lottery kicks off the new year with new scratch-off games.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
CBS reports that President Trump on Wednesday said the National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but warned that "we will come back" if crime "begins to soar again."
MSDH releases top baby names of 2025
The Mississippi Department of Health releases the top baby names for 2025.
Trump vetoes the first 2 bills of this term
Sources from CBS News say that President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House
Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? Here are open stores, restaurants and fast-food chains.
According to CBS, as millions of Americans prepare to greet the New Year, they may find themselves in need of a few last-minute party favors, food, or décor on New Year's Eve.
Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in 2025
Sources from CBS say the average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, a boost for prospective home buyers.
Trump Mobile pushes back release of gold-colored phone
According to CBS, Trump Mobile, a cellular phone service launched by the Trump Organization earlier this year, is delaying initial shipments of its gold-colored mobile phones.
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country
CBS reports that, as cities and towns across the U.S. prepare for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations, local, state and national law enforcement agencies are on the lookout for potential threats
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
According to CBS, a recently released cache of surveillance video from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Disney cast member recovering after videos show runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
CBS reports that a staffer at Walt Disney World is recovering, a Disney spokesperson said, after videos showed a fake boulder rolling off its track during a live show at the Florida theme park and striking an employee.
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
According to CBS, the past year saw a wave of bankruptcies, with a number of major national brands permanently closing their doors amid uncertain economic growth and ongoing challenges among brick-and-mortar businesses.
Mississippi man serving an illegal sentence granted clemency, weeks after after his brother
Sources from AP say a man handed an illegal prison sentence years longer than the maximum penalty for his crime has been granted clemency by Mississippi’s governor, weeks after the man’s brother received clemency in a similar case.
Wall Street is slipping in light trading on the final day of 2025
According to Associated Press, U.S. stocks are slipping in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
Sources from Associated Press say the NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday.
US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low
Associated Press reports that fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
According to Associated Press, why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year’s Eve?
MHP to be on patrol during upcoming New Year holiday travel
There's no rest for Mississippi Highway Patrolmen this time of year.