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These are the last-minute changes the Senate made to the $1.7 trillion omnibus

Senators on Thursday added a list of amendments to a sweeping 4,155-page government funding bill that now heads to the House. More.

9/11 survivors group asks Augusta National to reconsider allowing LIV players

To some, Augusta National’s decision to allow LIV golfers who had qualified for the 2023 Masters to play felt obvious. But in the days that have followed it is clear that decision does not sit well with everyone. More.

Congressional negotiators agree to add $1 billion for 9/11 health fund in end-of-year spending bill

A last-second deal in the massive government funding bill will add $1 billion to the World Trade Center health program and buy several years before it runs into a budget crunch, the New York Daily News has learned. More.

Mental health pros give tips on handling holiday stress

Dr. Susan Albers, Clinical Psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic, says setting boundaries, reducing caffeine and getting adequate sleep is essential. More.

9/11 survivors’ group vows to protest at Masters if Augusta National doesn’t reconsider decision allowing LIV Golf series participants to play

A coalition of families and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks says it will protest at the “front door” of Augusta National Golf Club if the institution doesn’t reconsider its decision to invite golfers who have played in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series to the Masters in April. More.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin backs mass violence care fund

In tragedies' wake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushes for $10 million fund to support survivors of mass violence. More.

6 Science-Backed Ways Gratitude Improves Your Mental Health and How to Get Started

The holiday season is the most festive and magical time of the year. It invites us to connect with the people we love, reflect on the past year and practice gratitude for the learnings and experiences that have shaped us into who we are. More.

Police Dogs Named For Fallen 9/11 Cops 'Graduate' At Newark Airport

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently gave a salute to five newly trained officers, four German Shepherds and a Belgium Malinois during a K-9 “graduation” ceremony at Newark Airport. The bi-state agency said there are high hopes for the officers and their canines, who were each named after a fallen 9/11 officer. More.