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NBA suspends two players after fight between Heat and Rockets
The NBA has handed down fines and suspensions to several players after a fight on Sunday, Dec. 29, between the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat. Houston’s Amen Thompson and Miami’s Terry Rozier were both suspended for their role in the dust-up. The suspension will cost Rozier about $143,242 in salary, while Thompson will lose about… -
NBA fines Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards $100,000 for obscene language
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is in the news again after using some colorful language during a post-game interview on Sunday, Dec. 29. It’s his fifth fine of 2024, bringing his total to $275,000 just before year’s end. Edwards had just hit a game-winning shot to beat the Houston Rockets, which capped a 16-point comeback… -
World population increased 71M in 2024 to reach 8.09B for start of New Year
As the world counts down to the New Year, the global population continues to go up and is expected to surpass 8 billion people on Jan. 1, 2025, despite a slight slowdown this year, according to U.S. Census data. In 2024, the world’s population added 71 million people, marking less than a 1% increase from… -
University of Iowa proposes closing American studies, gender studies depts
The University of Iowa is considering consolidating various departments and degrees focused on gender, women’s and sexuality studies, as well as social justice, under a new program dubbed the School of Social and Cultural Analysis. University officials said that there are currently fewer than 60 students between the separate departments. In a Dec. 17 press… -
Las Vegas Sphere hosts first electronic residency with Anyma
The Las Vegas Sphere is making headlines once again. This time, for hosting its first-ever electronic act with the debut of Anyma’s audio-visual show, “The End of Genesys.” Anyma, the artistic project from Italian producer Matteo Milleri, premiered “The End of Genesys” at the Sphere on Dec. 27. Having kicked off his career as half… -
State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago after rise in gang violence
As the new year approaches, a surge in violent crime is casting a shadow over Trinidad and Tobago, with the nation now facing one of the highest murder rates in the Caribbean. The dual-island country recorded 623 murders as of the week of Dec. 29, a toll exacerbated by a violent weekend. Police say the… -
Teacher Marc Fogel given State Department’s ‘wrongfully detained’ label
New federal filings show the State Department officially designated Marc Fogel, the Pennsylvania teacher held in Russia since 2021, as “wrongfully detained.” The rare designation puts the full force of the U.S. government behind the cause of getting a prisoner home. Russian authorities arrested Fogel in August 2021 after finding a small amount of medical… -
Migrant charged with murder and arson after NYC subway attack
The suspect accused of setting a woman on fire while she slept on a New York City subway earlier this week has been indicted by a grand jury. The 33-year-old is now facing multiple charges, including murder and arson, according to New York prosecutors. A grand jury indicted Sebastian Zapeta on one count of first-degree… -
Your ‘face age’ could unlock clues about your health
What if one photo could reveal more than just your face—but also your health? Doctors are now turning to FaceAge AI as a powerful new tool for medical insights. The idea of using technology to analyze faces isn’t new. Apps and TikTok filters claiming to reveal your age have been popular for years. But FaceAge… -
Trump suggests hockey icon Wayne Gretzky run for Canadian prime minister
Thanks to President-elect Donald Trump, hockey icon Wayne Gretzky is in the news. And the most recent coverage for “The Great One” is not for the reasons you might think. Gretzky’s been in the spotlight lately because Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin could break Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring mark. When the National Hockey League returns to… -
Understanding ‘Gen Beta’: A new era begins in 2025
You’ve heard of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, but get ready to usher in a new era: Generation Beta. The new age group’s debut is Jan. 1, 2025, with babies in this category being born until 2039. The babies will be the children of younger millennials and older Gen Zs, making up 16% of the… -
Musk, Ramaswamy criticized for comments about foreign work visas
The incoming co-chairs of the Department of Government Efficiency are being criticized for their comments about legal immigration and foreign work visas. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy said it’s necessary for companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers because the American workforce doesn’t have enough qualified candidates. Musk said America needs more than 300,000 engineers… -
Musk urges followers not to donate to Wikipedia, alleges editorial bias
Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia anyone can edit, frequently asks for donations throughout the year. One of its key donation drives is during the holiday season. Now, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is urging his followers on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, not to donate to the collaborative platform. Musk…
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