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Party City may file second bankruptcy, close more than 700 stores: Report
Party City may file for bankruptcy a second time and close at least 700 stores nationwide, according to multiple reports. The New Jersey-based retailer emerged from bankruptcy, still with more than $800 million in debt that it simply cannot overcome. Party City was hit hard in recent years by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, supply chain… -
Netflix rescinding its once unlimited parental leave benefit: Report
Netflix may be “walking back” its generous parental leave policy that gives new moms and dads unlimited time off during their baby’s first year of life. Employees worry the changes could mean an end to the culture that fueled the company’s success, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Dec.… -
‘Dream come true’: Bill Belichick introduced as new UNC head coach
Legendary coach Bill Belichick, who coached in the NFL for 49 years, is heading back to college. On Thursday, Dec. 12, he was introduced as the new head football coach for the University of North Carolina. At 72 years old, Belichick is the oldest coach in college football. He signed a five-year deal worth $10… -
Joint US-Israel efforts target Iran’s growing nuclear threat
Iran’s nuclear program has reached a critical point, with intelligence reports indicating uranium enrichment is nearing weapons-grade levels. Analysts suggest Tehran has accumulated sufficient enriched material for multiple nuclear bombs, should its leadership decide to proceed. While Iranian officials deny any intention of developing nuclear weapons, U.S. and Israeli authorities are preparing to address the… -
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta spends $1 million to mend fences with Trump
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is using $1 million to mend fences with President-elect Donald Trump. The social media company Trump has called a “true Enemy of the People” donated the sum to his inaugural fund. The company behind Facebook confirmed the donation to multiple outlets. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report it. It’s a… -
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about $10M Biden family bribe
A former FBI informant has pleaded guilty to fabricating claims about President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Alexander Smirnov, who reported in 2020 that the Bidens received over $10 million in bribes from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma, admitted to lying about the allegations. Smirnov claimed the Bidens received the money in exchange for… -
US looks to prevent ISIS resurgence in Syria amid rebel conflict
The Assad regime ruled Syria with brutality for decades. Less than a week after Syrian rebels toppled the regime, the U.S. got to work to prevent ISIS from filling the void. While rebels from the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Free Syrian Army have begun to form a new government in the… -
Trump set to end protection for immigrants in ‘sensitive’ locations: Report
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to revoke a policy that prevents Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants at locations like churches, schools and hospitals, as well as events such as funerals and weddings, sources tell NBC News. The move focuses on increasing ICE’s authority and speed when arresting migrants nationwide as part… -
UK bans puberty blockers for children under 18, citing ‘unacceptable risks’
The U.K. government has banned the use of puberty blockers for anyone under the age of 18. The ban follows a report from a government-ordered commission that flagged what it called “unacceptable safety risks” in continuing the treatment for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Following months of restrictions that began in March, puberty blockers will… -
Immigration surge to US since 2021 largest in history: Report
The surge in immigration to the U.S. since 2021 has been the largest in history, according to an analysis of government data by The New York Times. The annual net migration numbers reveal that, from 2021 to 2023, an average of 2.4 million immigrants arrived in the U.S. per year. Those immigration numbers surpass the… -
Colorado becomes US leader in EV market share, edging out California
New data revealed that Colorado surpassed California in the electric vehicle (EV) market share. During the third quarter of 2024, EVs accounted for 25.3% of new vehicle sales in Colorado, edging out California’s 24.3%. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis credited the achievement to the state’s robust rebate programs. Those programs complement federal EV incentives established under… -
California aims to protect kids with social media warning labels
A new bill introduced Monday, Dec. 9, in California’s Legislature, would, if passed, make it the first state to mandate mental health warning labels on social media sites. Supporters of the proposal say it is needed to protect children’s online safety and stop social media companies from viewing kids as a “commodity.” Victoria Hinks, who… -
Some sources of added sugar are worse than others, new study suggests
Added sugar is the enemy to the body’s health, at least that is what has been taught for decades now. However, just like any other enemy, some are worse than others. A new study shows the kind of sugary treat one indulges in changes how it impacts their health. The study was done over the…
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