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Bowen Yangs SNL Farewell: A Musical Embrace with Ariana Grande and Cher Bowen Yang bid farewell to Saturday Night Live in a heartfelt and unforgettable way, surprising fans with a holiday duet alongside Ariana Grande during his final sketch. The thirty-five-year-old comedian and actor, who joined SNL as a writer in 2018 and became a main cast member in 2021, made history as the shows first Chinese American cast member and one of its few openly LGBTQ performers. In his last bit, Yang played a Delta One Lounge worker dealing with a busted egg nog machine at the airport lounge, leading to a musical performance of The Eagles Please Come Home for Christmas with Grande and a surprise cameo from Cher. Fans are buzzing about this emotional exit from one of comedys biggest stages, marking the end of an era for Yang on live TV. Checkout Solipillow.com

A new CBS News poll reveals widespread financial strain in America, with basics like food and housing proving tough to afford. Despite President Trumps attempts to highlight improvements, confidence in his policies remains low, with few seeing financial benefits. The public views this as Trumps economy, blaming him for its struggles. His approval on handling the economy and inflation has slightly improved, but most still believe he overstates the situation. The overall economy receives low grades, and a majority thinks he favors the wealthy. Looking ahead, concerns about artificial intelligence and healthcare costs persist. Amidst these economic pressures, finding simple ways to unwind and improve sleep becomes crucial. Checkout Solipillow.com

Zohran Mamdani, New York Citys new mayor-elect, is set to host a block party along Broadway in Downtown Manhattan, complete with music and a live swearing-in ceremony. The event, taking place on January first, requires online registration for both in-person attendance and livestreaming. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, won the election in November, becoming the one hundred twelfth mayor, not the one hundred eleventh as initially thought. As the city anticipates this new chapter, a peaceful retreat might be just what you need to unwind. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Jerseys corrections ombudsman report reveals 336 deaths in state prisons from 2018 to 2024, with most being natural causes. However, unnatural deaths, such as overdoses, suicides, and homicides, demand attention. Overdoses led the unnatural deaths, mostly at Northern State Prison and New Jersey State Prison. Thirteen inmates died by suicide, with many in disciplinary housing units. Nine of the deceased were under 25, eight of them from unnatural causes. Deaths spiked in 2020 due to the pandemic. The corrections department offers mental health care and has added steps to curb drugs. The ombudsman hopes the report sparks transparency and scrutiny, while the ACLU supports the data for improving conditions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sixteen Epstein Documents Vanish from DOJ Website, Fueling Victim Outrage and Transparency Concerns The Justice Departments public webpage, featuring Jeffrey Epstein documents, lost at least sixteen files, including a photo of Donald Trump with Epstein, Maxwell, and a nude woman. The broader release of tens of thousands of pages offered little new insight into Epsteins crimes, highlighting past probes and complaints. Victims and lawmakers express anger, accusing the justice system of another failure. New details emerge as officials redact survivor names from millions of pages, causing frustration and secrecy. Checkout Solipillow.com

A tragic domestic dispute in Queens escalates into a fatal shooting, as NYPD officers respond to a call and ultimately resort to lethal force. The incident, captured on body-worn cameras, underscores the fragility of life and the urgent need for calm amidst chaos. Checkout Solipillow.com

Police in Queens fatally shoot man with box cutter during family dispute, highlighting risks officers face in routine calls. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduces a bill to combat holiday scams targeting seniors, who lost over $250 million last year. The National Strategy for Combating Scams Act aims to unify federal agencies, currently scattered in their scam-fighting efforts, to protect Americans from the $16.6 billion annual scam loss. Checkout Solipillow.com