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FOX 24 US The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end Wednesday night after 43 days. House Republicans and a handful of House Democrats passed a new continuing resolution (CR) in a largely party-line 222-209 vote. Wednesday’s vote followed a late-night Senate vote on Sunday, during which a group of Senate Democrats broke ranks with their party, caving on their demand for extended Obamacare subsidies, and joined a Senate deal to reopen the government.  Six House Democrats — Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME), Adam Gray (D-CA), Don Davis (D-NC), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Marie Gluesenkamp…

FOX 24 US Unfortunately, making the one-cent coin really did cost a pretty penny. After 232 years in circulation—nearly as long as the United States of America has been a country—the final penny was minted Nov. 12 in Philadelphia by United States Treasurer Brandon Beach. For the historic event, the United States Mint held a ceremonial strike to commemorate the end of the one-cent coin. “Today the Mint celebrates 232 years of penny manufacturing,” acting Mint Director Kristie McNally shared in a statement. “While general production concludes today, the penny’s legacy lives on.” Although no more pennies will be created,…

FOX 24 US Mayim Bialik is all about practical, feel-good gifts this holiday season. Between promoting her upcoming film Father Mother Sister Brother (in theaters December 18) and partnering with Cree Lighting, Mayim is shining a light—literally—on meaningful ways to give and live this year. “I love this partnership because it’s not just about lighting and innovation,” she told E!. “It’s really about lifestyle changes, and that’s been really wonderful.” You may know her as an actress, but the former The Big Bang Theory star is also a scientist. And as a scientist, Mayim shared that she’s thinking about how…

FOX 24 US Exclusive: George Clooney Admits He and Amal Clooney Don’t Always “Get It Right” As ParentsGeorge Clooney is raising his descendants the best way he knows how. The Oscar winner offered insight into how he and wife Amal Clooney juggle their busy careers with raising their 8-year-old twins Alexander and Ella. “You try to pace it so that I’m doing it and then she’s home and then she goes and I’m home,” George told E! News’ Will Marfuggi at the Los Angeles premiere of his movie Jay Kelly Nov. 11. “We try to mix it up a little bit.” But the…

FOX 24 US Nicole Richie Seemingly Reacts to Hilary Duff’s New Song Amid Joel Madden RumorsJoel Madden is rejecting any rumors about him and Hilary Duff. The Good Charlotte frontman showed sweet support for the singer’s latest single “Mature,” amid speculation that the lyrics were inspired by their romance, which lasted from 2004 to 2006. Joel, 46, reshared his wife Nicole Richie’s Instagram Story post to his own account, which shows Nicole and Hilary laying in the grass and laughing together.  “‘Mature’ is not the word I would use to describe us,” Nicole wrote, tagging Hilary, “but regardless, this song…

FOX 24 US Rhode may be celebrating Hailey Bieber with its annual Birthday Edit, but really, we’re the ones being spoiled. ICYMI, her cult-fave beauty brand just dropped an all-new (and limited-edition!!) lineup of must-haves for your makeup bag and skincare routine. To mark Hailey’s big day, shoppers can snag new scents of the Peptide Lip Tints, a Snap-on version of her viral phone case, and even a new oversized Bubble Bag—that will definitely come in handy after you shop the collection. There’s even a special birthday rhode kit with all the essentials (think: Glazing Milk, Barrier Butter, and more)…

FOX 24 US Four years after making their romance red carpet official, Eddie and Paige welcomed their daughter Izzy in May 2016.”I love kids, and my kids are the joy of my life,” the Saturday Night Live alum said on an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show later that year. “I love having nine kids.”However, Eddie was open to growing their family. “I would have 10,” he continued, “if Paige is up for it.”Turns out, she was. In November 2018, Eddie and Paige welcomed son Max. “But don’t expect Eddie or Paige, who wed in July 2024, to post photos of…

FOX 24 US Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance at Venice Film FestivalThis Barbie has made her Ken’s heart a little softer. Indeed, director Noah Baumbach, who shares two young sons—ages 6 and 2—with wife Greta Gerwig, explained that his relationship with the Barbie director has helped him become a little less guarded over the years. “I cry a lot now,” he told GQ in an interview published Nov. 12. “I find a lot of life emotional in a good way.” And what prompted the change? As the 56-year-old put it, “Aging. But also just having…

FOX 24 US “As Marshawn was making his mark on the football field with the Dallas Cowboys, he held an even more special place off the field—as a devoted son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend,” Kneeland’s family wrote in a joint Facebook statement. “He was kind, determined, humble, and full of love. His light shone brightly in every life he touched, and his spirit will continue to live on through the countless hearts he inspired.” One who was particularly inspired by the football star was his agent Jonathan Perzley, who called Kneeland a “dear friend.” “Marshawn poured his…

FOX 24 US After seven weeks of unprecedented delays, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Wednesday finally formally swore in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ). The swearing in ceremony came after Johnson called the House back into session — after refusing to do so for more than a seven weeks — to vote on the Senate-passed continuing resolution that would reopen the government. Grijalva will be the final vote needed on the bipartisan discharge petition — led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) — that will force a vote on fully releasing the Justice Department’s files on the…