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© Studio One One | Unreleased Moments | Getty ImagesDepending on where you live, relying on a postmark to prove you mailed your tax return, mail-in ballot, bill payment, or other time-sensitive document by a certain date may not work as well as you might expect.As the U.S. Postal Service continues to make operational changes to strengthen its finances and modernize its infrastructure, it expects delays between mailing and postmarking to increase, according to a Federal Register notice effective Dec. 24. The postmark indicates the date the mail was processed and has historically been applied on the same day the…

edinburgh, scotland — As “Auld Lang Syne” circles the world every New Year’s Eve, with men and women of all ages singing along in unison, Edinburgh’s Poet Laureate Michael Pedersen says the song’s enduring power lies not only in its tradition, but in its mysterious power to bring people together. Pedersen, an award-winning Scottish poet and author who is currently writer-in-residence at the University of Edinburgh and the city’s Poet Laureate Makar, told CNN that the song’s customary performance late at night on December 31 was never formalized, but simply felt right. “For generations, this song has been sung because…

Maresca left the club midway through a tumultuous season, with the team winning just one Premier League match in December.Published January 1, 2026January 1, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareChelsea have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca, a dramatic fall from grace for the Italian who was named manager of the month in November, with the club having won just one of their last seven league games and eliminated from the Premier League title race.”Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted ways,” the club announced in a statement on Thursday.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend…

Congressional Republicans called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday to testify amid the ongoing Social Services fraud scandal after the White House indicated it could expand its investigation to other blue states.A day after the Trump administration announced it would freeze hundreds of millions of dollars in child care funding for Minnesota, House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) invited Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (both Democrats) to appear before the committee on February 10. “Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were either asleep at the wheel or were complicit in a massive…

President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his second term Tuesday, blocking legislation that would support two bipartisan infrastructure projects in Colorado and Florida. President Trump’s veto of the Colorado bill “Completing the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act,” which the Legislature unanimously approved in early December, infuriated state lawmakers. The bill would reduce payments that communities must make to the federal government for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a pipeline poised to provide clean drinking water to rural areas in Colorado. In a message to Congress after vetoing the bill, President Trump said the bill “would continue the…

Russia is at a difficult juncture. By mid-January, President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine will have lasted longer than the war on the Eastern Front, which began with Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and ended with the fall of Berlin in May 1945. President Putin is famously obsessed with World War II, and his official veneration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany is part of the ideological glue that holds the Russian state together. Putin’s Russia even saw the rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin, the communist dictator who led a ruthless purge in…

As the new year begins and the action-packed group stage is in the rearview mirror, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) progresses to the knockout stages, with the Round of 16 beginning on Saturday.Here’s what you need to know about the eight matches.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list⚽ Senegal vs SudanDate and time: January 3rd, 5pm/4pm GMTLocation: Ibn Battuta Stadium, TangierPre-tournament favorites Senegal will face Sudan in the AFCON Round of 16. Sudan is the last-placed team left in the tournament and will advance to the final tournament for the first time in 14 years.Senegal finished first in…

If you were on social media this fall, you’ll remember that we were bombarded with posts about the Great Lock-in of 2025.The challenge, which encourages people to “lock in” and work on achieving new goals from September until the end of December, prompted thousands of Instagram and TikTok users to post online their personal improvement efforts, from losing weight to saving money and saving money at work.Similar to the previous “Winter Ark,” “75 Hard,” and “75 Soft” challenges, many users said The Great Lock-In, while falling short of their New Year’s resolutions, gave them a motivational boost to achieve short-term,…

One of Switzerland’s most exclusive locations, Crans-Montana is famous for its year-round sunshine due to its location on a south-facing plateau in the Rhône Valley. At 1,500 meters above sea level, this area offers panoramic views of the Alps, stretching from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, one of Europe’s highest peaks. Tourists are drawn to its low-key charm, including its expansive ski slopes and vibrant après-ski scene, as well as its high-end shopping and fine dining. With a small population of about 15,000 people, the area has a close-knit community and is said to be a low-key destination for celebrities…

Zoom is quietly transitioning from a pandemic-era growth story to a highly profitable enterprise software platform. While investor sentiment remains pinned on slowing sales growth, the company’s fundamentals tell a different story. This means improving margins, accelerating returns on capital, and expanding our portfolio of enterprise products that are steadily gaining market share. While expectations remain compressed, Zoom is gaining momentum and starting to break out of its multi-year base, creating an attractive risk-reward profile for investors looking to look beyond the “post-COVID” narrative. Trade Timing and Outlook Zoom appears to be completing a multi-year bottom formation after spending nearly…