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At a holiday family gathering, a blended family models grace and calm, showing that respectful co-parenting can turn potentially awkward moments into a hopeful example for kids.

Heartwarming generosity lit up Salt Lake County as basketball stars teamed with a local shelter for Pay It Forward Day. Kyle Filipowski connected with the shelter’s dogs, and the SEG Foundation covered adoption fees for families—bringing wagging tails and hopeful homes closer this holiday season.

Powerball’s jackpot has soared to $1.1 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing, with a $503.4 million cash option. It ranks among the largest in history, as players chase life-changing odds and last drawing’s big wins kept the excitement alive. Tonight could redefine someone’s fortunes.

Australia faces a critical moment as fresh calls for sweeping gun-law reforms surface after a deadly Sydney attack. Leaders weigh tighter licensing, stronger enforcement, and a national firearms register—moves that could reshape the country’s long-standing approach to gun ownership and public safety.

Woody Harrelson and wife Laura Louie stepped out for a rare public appearance at a Hollywood ceremony honoring filmmaker James L. Brooks. The longtime couple shared easy smiles and close moments, underscoring a bond that has stood the test of time.

Simon Cowell bets his legacy on a new boy band in a bold Netflix docuseries. Nostalgia meets urgency as fame and a changing music industry push the journey into uncharted territory. A pivotal moment and personal reckoning give the story surprising weight.

Floodwaters exposed more than just homes to the elements in Snohomish County, as deputies investigate growing looting concerns in affected neighborhoods. A restricted-zone water incident and a homeowner’s discovery of vandalized belongings highlight the risks people face while trying to recover. Authorities urge securing valuables, camera use, and keeping serial numbers handy to aid responders…

A four-chair moment and a voice that belies his years—Aiden Ross is turning heads from The Voice’s Season 28 stage to the studio and beyond. Balancing engineering studies at Texas A&M with a rising music career, his journey blends emotional depth, discipline, and a string of original tracks that promise more to come.

Netflix’s bold LGBTQ-era drama ends after one season, leaving a splash of debate in its wake. The eight-episode run sparked conversations about representation in streaming, and its abrupt exit is now part of the broader conversation about where such stories go from here.

Six teens were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a Brooklyn Sweet Sixteen party, and two suspects remain at large. As investigators piece together what happened, the community is left to grapple with the shock and search for answers.

Frankfurt’s New Year’s Eve is shaping up to be quieter, thanks to sweeping fireworks restrictions aimed at safety and animal welfare. Bans extend beyond the city center to areas around churches, hospitals, and the zoo, with tight limits at landmarks like the Eiserner Steg. The changes could reshape how locals ring in midnight.