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The first full moon of 2026 and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere will shine brightly this week, just as Earth makes its annual closest approach to the sun.

When I was a kid, I mostly read Silver and Bronze Age comic books. The Modern Age of comics did not begin until 1985. Silver Age comics feature more lighthearted good-versus-evil stories. Bronze Age comics began to mirror real-life issues more. However, superheroes became grittier and darker in the Modern…

The power of Grayskull, Superman's cousin, and the return of a certain galaxy far, far away are among 2026's big-screen wonders.

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When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Snow Moon" in February.

Nothing screams “the happiest place on Earth” quite like spending five figures on a plain brown purse with zero Disney flair. A California woman was visiting Disneyland and thought she should check out the buzz surrounding the ‘Disney Hermès Birkin.’

The moon is likely to look much bigger and brighter than usual

The Quadrantids will be harder to see than usual due to the bright full moon. Here's how to get the best views.

Winter may seem like a season of dormancy, but for the savvy gardener, January is a month of quiet triumph. While snow blankets the earth and frost glints on branches, certain perennials are quietly plotting their spectacular return. These resilient plants don’t just survive—they thrive, bursting back with vigor and…