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FBI warns of potential ‘retaliatory attacks’ after deadly New Orleans assault
Federal law enforcement agencies have issued a bulletin warning of possible “copycat or retaliatory attacks” following the New Year’s truck attack in New Orleans. The bulletin cites the ease with which someone can commit a terror attack using a vehicle. Around 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, a suspect drove a rented pick-up truck through Bourbon… -
Coaches brace for change as NFL’s ‘Black Monday’ approaches
The day after the NFL’s regular season ends is known as “Black Monday,” when struggling teams inform coaches their services are no longer needed. This year, it falls on Monday, Jan. 6, and there is plenty of speculation surrounding what could be more than half a dozen moves. Three job searches are already underway, as… -
Ohio governor signs bill allowing police to charge for release of body cam video
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law late Thursday, Jan. 2, allowing law enforcement to charge the public for video footage. However, press advocates say the new charges could deter people from requesting public records. A new 450-page omnibus bill passed this week includes a provision enabling police departments to charge citizens for… -
Three people killed in deadly Honolulu fireworks explosion
Fireworks explosions after midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, killed three people and injured more than two dozen others in Honolulu. The incident is raising questions about the risks fireworks pose, particularly in Hawaii. “No one should have to endure such pain due to reckless and illegal activity,” Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said. “This incident is… -
Miami Heat suspend 6-time NBA all-star Jimmy Butler after trade request
Jimmy Butler, a 6-time all-star and one of the biggest stars in the NBA, has been suspended seven games by the Miami Heat for “multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team.” In a statement Friday night, the Heat announced the suspension. “Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to… -
Rudy Giuliani fights to keep Yankees World Series rings
Rudy Giuliani, the man once known as “America’s Mayor,” is fighting to keep some of his prized possessions in the wake of a $148 million defamation judgment against him. Those possessions include four World Series rings given to the former mayor of New York by the Yankees after the team won championships in 1996, 1998,… -
Xi Jinping urges confidence in China’s economy amid ‘uncertainties’
During his New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on his country to remain confident in the world’s second-largest economy. Meanwhile, he also warned of “uncertainties in the external environment” just weeks ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. China’s economy is struggling, impacted by weak consumption and a real estate crisis. “The current economic… -
‘Dinosaur highway’ uncovered in England, dates back 166 million years
A worker digging in a limestone quarry in southern England recently uncovered a stunning find whimsically labeled a “dinosaur highway.” Nearly 200 fossilized tracks, dating back an estimated 166 million years, are offering paleontologists a rare glimpse into the Middle Jurassic Period. The discovery at the Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire reveals the paths of… -
Biden awards Liz Cheney, 19 others Presidential Citizens Medal
President Joe Biden awarded former Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney a Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest U.S. civilian honor, on Thursday, Jan. 2. The accolade recognizes her work co-chairing the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Cheney received the award in a ceremony where her co-chair, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., also… -
Meghan Markle kicks off 2025 with Instagram return and Netflix series
Meghan Markle is starting the year with big moves. The Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram and announced a new Netflix series, marking a fresh chapter in her public life. The Instagram comeback follows a seven-year hiatus. Markle’s first post features a video of her on the beach, drawing “2025” in the sand on New… -
California to require insurers to offer policies in fire-prone areas
In recent years, destructive wildfires across California prompted some insurance companies to stop writing new policies for high-risk areas. Now, California is implementing a new regulation requiring home insurers to offer new policies in fire-prone areas if they want to remain in the state, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Monday, Dec. 30. This is… -
Americans cut back on streaming services in 2024: Report
Americans are hitting pause on streaming services. Spending on subscriptions dropped by nearly a quarter in 2024. A report from Reviews analyzed consumer spending trends in 2024. According to the December report, the average American spends $42.38 monthly on streaming services. Over a year, that’s more than $508. Over a lifetime, it adds up to… -
Justin Baldoni sues The New York Times for $250 million for Blake Lively story
Blake Lively says Justin Baldoni sexually harassed her on the set of “It Ends With Us.” Now, Baldoni is suing The New York Times for $250 million, claiming its coverage was deliberately misleading. According to an exclusive report by Variety, Baldoni filed his lawsuit Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Los Angeles Superior Court. His new 87-page…
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