Frustration as Santa Monica starts initiative to assist former offenders in opening cannabis stores in troubled beach city
Cannabis Program in Santa Monica Sparks Controversy Santa Monica’s cannabis initiative, aimed at promoting social justice, is allocating substantial start-up funding to help minorities, former convicts, and low-income individuals launch marijuana businesses. However, some local medical professionals are expressing serious concerns about the program. Dr. Homan David Hemmati, a resident of Santa Monica, has voiced […]
‘Mercy’ Tops ‘Avatar 3’ in Opening Weekend with $11 Million on a Snowy Weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — This past weekend, the box office experienced its quietest moment of the year, largely due to the winter storm Hollywood affecting many parts of the U.S. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller “Mercy” took the top spot from “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” generating $11.2 million as per studio estimates released on Sunday. […]
NFL Includes Green Day, Known for Criticizing Trump, in Super Bowl Opening Ceremony
Super Bowl to Feature Notable Left-Wing Band The NFL has revealed plans to include more politically left-leaning musical acts in its upcoming Super Bowl event. One of the bands confirmed for the opening ceremony is Green Day. Billie Joe Armstrong, the band’s frontman, has a history of criticizing Donald Trump, as well as MAGA supporters […]
US stock futures decline as Trump’s tariff warning impacts Nvidia and Alphabet ahead of Tuesday’s opening
Market Update – January 19, 2026 The markets have closed for the day. U.S. markets are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading expected to resume on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in Frankfurt, shares of Alphabet, Nvidia, and Microsoft saw declines, and Nasdaq 100 futures also dropped. Investors are closely watching the […]
Authorities Claim Illegal Immigrant Gangster Tried to Ram Border Patrol with a Prostitute’s Car Before Opening Fire
Charges Filed Against Suspected Gang Member Federal prosecutors have charged Luis Nino Moncada, an alleged member of the Torren de Aragua gang, for using a vehicle as a weapon against Border Patrol agents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges against Moncada, a Venezuelan national living in the U.S. illegally. It’s claimed that he […]
Nikki Glaser, the host of the Golden Globes, pokes fun at CBS and the DOJ during her opening speech.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Nikki Glaser had a bold start with her monologue at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, delivering sharp humor before easing into the evening’s festivities. In her opening lines, she hinted that some celebrities in attendance might be referenced in the Epstein files, taking a jab at CBS, the network broadcasting the […]
Asia Market Opening: Bitcoin Pauses Around $92k as Asian Stocks and Oil Rise
Bitcoin and Asian Markets: A Mixed Bag Bitcoin remained steady at around $92,000 as trading began Monday, while Asian stocks had a slight uptick. Traders are keeping an eye on upcoming U.S. inflation data, ongoing tariff disputes in Washington, and the political dynamics at the Federal Reserve. In China and Hong Kong, the overall trend […]
Find out how long wine stays good after opening a bottle, based on expert advice.
How Long Does Opened Wine Last? So, you pop that latest celebratory bottle of wine, and you might find yourself asking, “Is this still good?” It turns out that while opened wine typically won’t make you sick, it might not taste quite right if it’s been sitting out too long. This is what experts are […]
Key IRS update: Opening day for the 2026 tax filing season
Upcoming Tax Season Details Revealed We now have the confirmed start date for when the Internal Revenue Service will begin processing tax returns this year. Officials have announced that the tax filing season will kick off on Monday, January 26. While you can submit your return before this date, it won’t be processed until January […]
Paramount Skydance experiences poor opening of Versant stock amid debate over its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery outpacing Netflix
Comcast’s attempt to spin off its cable assets hasn’t gone as planned, raising doubts about Netflix’s supposedly winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to insights from On the Money. The rising stock value of Versant, which includes notable channels like CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and E!, supports the argument made by Paramount […]