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Bears hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as next head coach
The Chicago Bears officially have their next head coach. On Monday, Jan. 20, the Bears hired the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, to lead the “Monsters of the Midway.” The deal with Johnson –– who was rumored to be the Bears’ top choice –– may not have been closed as soon as Monday if… -
Interim FBI director named after acting director’s unexpected retirement
It has been a busy couple of days at the FBI, as a recent appointment by President Donald Trump gives the agency its third head in less than 48 hours. The appointment comes after the FBI’s acting director unexpectedly retired Monday, Jan. 20. Brian Driscoll, recently appointed head of the FBI’s field office in Newark,… -
FBI closes diversity and inclusion office, Trump weighs in
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed it closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) in December. The announcement comes less than a month before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office for a second term. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), effective by December 2024,”… -
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ to debut in IMAX theaters before Netflix
Greta Gerwig, the director of “Barbie” and “Lady Bird,” is bringing her talents to the world of epic storytelling. Her upcoming adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia” will debut in IMAX theaters before it hits Netflix, marking a rare move for the streaming service. Puck News was the first to report that Gerwig’s “Narnia” adaptation… -
El Cajon city council delays vote on immigration resolution after backlash
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other city leaders in the state have declared sanctuary status ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office. However, some cities in California have opted not to declare sanctuary status. Instead, they plan on assisting Trump’s administration with his immigration plan. Sanctuary status refers to a city or jurisdiction… -
Former Oakland mayor indicted on bribery charges in money scheme: FBI
A federal grand jury has indicted Oakland’s former mayor, Sheng Thao, in connection with a public corruption scheme exposed by the FBI. Thao faces bribery and conspiracy charges alongside three co-defendants, including her alleged boyfriend, Andre Jones, and two East Bay businessmen, Andy and David Duong. The indictment accuses Thao and her associates of orchestrating… -
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist arrested in Calif. on child pornography charges
A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist has been arrested in California for allegedly possessing child pornography. Detectives say some of the images were created using artificial intelligence. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the home of 49-year-old Darrin Bell on Wednesday, Jan. 15, after authorities received a tip from the National Center for… -
Wildfires force PGA Tour to seek alternate venue for Tiger’s tournament
The continuing threat of wildfires in Los Angeles forced PGA Tour officials to move one of their signature events to an alternate site. Officials will choose a new venue for the Genesis Invitational, usually played at Riviera Country Club from Feb. 13 to 16. The wildfires have been burning in and around Los Angeles for… -
DeSantis details proposals for Florida’s role in Trump’s immigration plan
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined several proposals for how the state can support incoming President Donald Trump’s immigration plan, which includes mass deportations. The proposals come just a few days after DeSantis announced his intention to call a special session to address illegal immigration. DeSantis proposed giving local and state law enforcement full authority to… -
Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for defamation, extortion
Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for defamation and extortion. He claims the “It Ends With Us” actress and her husband tried to smear him in the press. In this new lawsuit, Baldoni also references a previous suit he filed against The New York Times. He asserts that the newspaper’s article portrayed… -
New York Gov. Hochul announces $77M plan to increase police on subways
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a major effort to address crime on the city’s subway system following a number of high-profile, violent incidents. Hochul said her office is deploying double the NYPD officers to patrol train stations beginning Monday, Jan. 20. “Last March, we had a big surge in crime. We started to… -
Who will win the 2025 Super Bowl? Betting odds for the final 8 teams
The NFL is down to its final eight teams in the race for the Lombardi trophy. While the playoffs’ wild card round only produced a pair of upsets, there promises to be some closer games during the divisional round. So, let’s look at who has the best odds to win the 2025 Super Bowl in… -
State Farm offers renewals for people affected by LA fires it planned to drop
State Farm says it will offer renewals to policyholders affected by the Los Angeles County fires. The announcement reverses its initial plans to drop coverage. The decision affects policies for homeowners, renters and condo associations. It includes about 70% of the residential policies it has in Pacific Palisades. The coastal community has suffered significant destruction…