Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” concluded its nine-year run on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with the defeat of Vecna, an uncertain fate for Eleven, and a symbolic closing of the basement door, creators Matt and Ross Duffer said.
South Korean actress Nana, formerly of the girl group After School, faces a lawsuit from a man accused of breaking into her home and attempting a robbery in November, her agency Sublime said Friday, Jan. 2.
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Maja Salvador revealed her daughter Maria’s face for the first time on Thursday, Jan. 1, as she shared…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday that its proposed 2026 budget does not allocate funds for new locally funded flood control projects.
The Trump administration has regained control of golf courses in Washington, D.C. President Trump proposes potential renovations to the district’s courses, merging sport with presidential interests.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that lowered premiums for millions of enrollees expired as 2026 began, resulting in higher health insurance costs nationwide. The lapse affects individuals and families who rely on marketplace subsidies to afford coverage. Consumers, insurers and policymakers are monitoring the impact on premiums, enrollment and access to care across the United States.
President Donald Trump says he received a CT scan, not an MRI, during his October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The unannounced trip drew public attention and raised questions about the type of medical tests performed and the level of health transparency for sitting presidents. Officials described the visit as part of a routine physical exam. The White House did not release full medical details from the visit. Trump’s clarification adds a new specific detail to the public record about the imaging procedure carried out at Walter Reed.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday said that the verification of the documents previously called the “Cabral files,” now referred to as the “Leviste Files,” is being handled by the Office of the Ombudsman.
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” led the North American box office for a second straight weekend with an estimated $64 million, as the James Cameron sequel reached about $217.7 million domestically and $542.7 million overseas, according to Comscore and studio estimates. “Zootopia 2” placed second with $20 million, while “Marty Supreme” debuted wide in third with $17.5 million. The weekend’s total domestic box office hit roughly $177.2 million, pushing year-to-date ticket sales to about $8.763 billion, slightly ahead of last year but still below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Eighteen U.S. states plan to restrict how SNAP benefits can be used starting in 2026, blocking purchases of selected junk food items with federal nutrition funds. The measures will affect which products low-income households can buy with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, while allowing those items to remain available for purchase with other forms of payment. State agencies are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and retailers to define restricted foods, update store systems and notify SNAP participants before the rules take effect. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has reported on the developing policy changes and the timeline for implementation.