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December 29, 2025

Constipated? Do THIS Before Breakfast

A shocking health report reveals the average American could have pounds of decaying poop trapped in their bowels, making your belly appear swollen and causing toxins to seep into your body.

This simple 10-second routine before breakfast can gently remove pounds of backed-up poop without laxatives, enemas, or probiotics.

Florida bell ringer allegedly tries to 'impale' store manager with donation tripod while drunk

A Florida man working as a Salvation Army bell ringer for the holidays was arrested Christmas week after he allegedly attempted to "impale" the manager of a grocery store with his donation kettle tripod, according to officials.

Steven Pavlik, 63, was arrested at his home this week and charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest after he fled after allegedly drunkenly attacking the manager of a Publix in Stuart, Florida.

New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems.

Now, more than three decades later, the gold-hued fare card and its notoriously finicky magnetic strip are following the token into retirement.

American Sports & Culture

Marlins finalize $13 million, 1-year deal with reliever Pete Fairbanks

The 32-year-old made a career-high 61 appearances with Tampa Bay last season, going 4-5 with a 2.83 ERA.

Trevor Lawrence runs for 2 scores as Jaguars close in on AFC South title with 23-17 win over Colts

The Jacksonville Jaguars have moved within one victory of their first AFC South title since 2022. Trevor Lawrence ran for two scores, Cam Little kicked a tiebreaking 42-yard field goal with 6:58 left, and the Jaguars beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-17 on Sunday.

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points to lead third-ranked South Carolina over Providence 96-55, but the Gamecocks also lost guard Ta’Niya Latson to injury.

American Business & Markets

Google is rolling out a new feature allowing users to change their Gmail address

Google says it is rolling out a feature that lets users change their Gmail addresses in a long-requested update to their email policy.

Restaurants' hottest menu item in 2025 was 'value.' That won't change next year

Restaurant chains bet on value in 2025, and they're not likely to ditch the strategy next year.

Copper Hits Record in China, Jumps in New York on Supply Concern

In China, prices gained as much as 4.7% to trade near 100,000 yuan ($14,270) a ton on the Shanghai Futures Exchange for the first time. Futures traded on the Comex in New York climbed as much as 5.6% to $5.8075 a pound, the highest intraday level since an unprecedented short squeeze in July. Benchmark trading on the London Metal Exchange will reopen on Monday after the Christmas break.