California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be ‘worst disaster in California’s history’
California Representative Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the worst disaster in the state's history. Berra appeared on NewsNation's The Hill on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing fires and the briefing the California delegation received from the Department of Emergency Services. “This is horrifying and tragic and […]
Missouri woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for torching home using Takis chips
She took Takis Fuego's meaning literally. A Missouri woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for intentionally setting a packed house on fire using a bag of Takis tortilla chips. Patricia Williams, 44, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to first-degree arson for starting a fire in Greene County on Aug. 11, 2023, multiple […]
Dockworkers reach tentative deal to avert damaging strike
Docker and longshore workers struck a tentative deal on Wednesday night to avert a damaging strike ahead of a looming January deadline. “This is a win-win agreement that will create ILA jobs, support American consumers and businesses, and keep the U.S. economy an important hub for global markets,” said the Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). said the […]
AI-powered smart mirrors, snore-blocking earbuds and waterproof TV turn heads at CES 2025
LAS VEGAS – A wave of AI-powered gadgets, “smart home” devices, and futuristic personal wearables wowed attendees at CES 2025 on Wednesday. Impressive demonstrations suggest that many of them are more than just passing fads. At the annual technology conference hosted by the Consumer Technology Association, the phrase “AI-powered” has become something of a punchline […]
Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist ‘Attack’, France Warns Trump
France's top diplomat fired a warning shot at the bow of President Donald Trump's ship, warning that Europe considers Greenland part of its “sovereign borders” and should be left alone. As past and future President Donald Trump speak of the importance of the United States acquiring Greenland, the world's largest island and an undeveloped but […]
Venezuela Takes Two Americans Hostage at Tail End of Biden Term
Venezuela's socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro announced on Tuesday night the arrest of two “key American mercenaries” who he said were trying to “destabilize” his dictatorship. President Maduro says the recently arrested Americans are part of a broader “mercenary group” of seven people, including two Colombians and three Ukrainians, all of whom were sent to Venezuela […]
Karl-Anthony Towns’ knee injury is common but not to be taken lightly
Karl-Anthony Towns patellar tendinopathy is very common among basketball players and is mostly treated conservatively with physical therapy. However, expert surgeons say it can also be debilitating and lead to further damage or surgery. “This is the most common injury seen in basketball players. Half the time it's not classified as an injury because it's […]
Matt Rempe knows his Rangers reality could have consequences
Matt Lempe has been in this situation before. Just over 10 months ago, in March, the 6-foot-8.5 forward was suspended, admitted he made a mistake with a high elbow hit on the Devils' Jonas Siegenthaler, and has grown from there. emphasized the need to . It was more of a “learning experience” than anything else, […]
If Mark Zuckerberg was really sorry, he’d do THIS
On Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced in a social media video that both Facebook and Instagram are making major changes to prioritize free speech and reduce censorship. In the video, Zuckerberg vowed to be a long-time supporter of free speech, but said the platform was influenced by both governments and legacy media seeking greater […]
Knicks’ Josh Hart working on curbing technical fouls, referee problems
Josh Hart's relationship with the referees is a work in progress, but it's heading in the right direction. The forward has led the Knicks by a wide margin in technical points this season (Hart had six points by Wednesday), and the forward recently reached out to stakeholders to better understand the problem and how to […]