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San Francisco 49ers player refuses to play Rams
An incident on the sidelines during a crushing loss Thursday night, Dec. 12, to the Los Angeles Rams added insult to the San Francisco 49er’s injury. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game when coaches called his number. Afterward, as expected, his teammates, including team captain George Kittle, were furious. “It’s one person making a… -
Some breast cancer patients might not need surgery: Study
Some breast cancer patients might be able to avoid certain surgeries, making treatment a little less daunting, two new studies found. The studies looked at early treatment options and alternative approaches to specific cancer types. Women who undergo surgery for breast cancer often receive a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Doctors remove a few lymph nodes… -
NLRB says contestants on ‘Love is Blind’ should be counted as employees
The hit reality show “Love Is Blind” is facing scrutiny after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against its production companies, Kinetic Content and Delirium TV. The NLRB alleges the companies violated labor laws, including using unlawful confidentiality and noncompete clauses in cast member contracts. Reality TV stars classified as employees The… -
US armed forces test Dark Eagle hypersonic missile at Mach 5 speeds
The U.S. military has successfully tested its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), moving closer to fielding advanced hypersonic technology. The test, conducted at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, demonstrated the missile’s ability to exceed speeds of 3,800 miles per hour, more than five times the speed of sound, and strike distant targets. Officials described… -
Governors unite against plan to let Space Force take National Guard resources
In a show of unity, all 55 governors of U.S. states and territories are urging Congress to stop a plan for increased federal control of state Air National Guard units. The proposal is currently part of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, the annual must-pass defense budget and policy bill. Legislative Proposal 480 would allow… -
BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ to group led by Soros investment firm
Hot off the presses: “Hot Ones” has been sold. Buzzfeed announced Thursday, Dec. 12, the series famous for its “heated” interviews, with spicy questions and spicier wings, for $82.5 million. The buyers make up a consortium led by an affiliate of Soros Fund Management, an investment firm founded by billionaire George Soros. The group also… -
Ontario’s premier threatens to cut energy exports to the US over Trump tariffs
The leader of Canada’s largest province says he plans to fight back against President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to put tariffs in place. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was among the provincial premiers who met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, Dec. 11. After the meeting, Ford threatened to cut energy exports to the United States… -
Kyiv using psychological warfare to get N. Korean troops to surrender
Ukraine is adapting an old tactic to counter a new enemy as revealed on Tuesday, Dec. 10, Kyiv is using psychological warfare in an effort to get North Korean troops fighting for Russia to surrender. The effort comes from its “I want to live” project, in which Ukrainian forces are producing leaflets and videos to… -
Progress in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas
As most of the attention in the Middle East this week has been on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, progress is now being reported in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. The potential ceasefire would be for a period of 60 days. A new plan, proposed by Egypt and supported by the… -
Annual drug overdose deaths decreased by greatest number in US history: CDC
Drug overdose deaths fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, Dec. 11, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although drug overdose death numbers won’t be added up until the end of the year, the CDC said the drop would represent the largest decrease… -
Belarus, Russia strengthen relations with security treaty, possible nuclear weapons
Russia’s relationship with Belarus has become even stronger as the two countries sign a security treaty. The pact solidified Russia’s closest ally, rolling out new facilities to house powerful weapons for Moscow. The European country borders Russia, and is key for the Kremlin as war continues just past Belarus’ border in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir… -
Zillow offers look inside Santa’s home at North Pole
Home for the holidays. It’s what many of us are dreaming about this time of the year, and Zillow is giving everyone the chance to visit one special home: Santa’s. First, here are some new numbers before we get to the tour. AAA estimates a record 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more… -
Amazon, Hyundai team up to start selling cars online
Americans can shop for nearly everything on Amazon, and now, they can add a car to their shopping cart. Amazon partnered with Hyundai to launch Amazon Autos, offering online vehicle sales for residents in 48 U.S. cities. Customers in several cities can browse and order vehicles, find financing and set up delivery all on Amazon’s…