Trump Takes Pills, Kills Santa, and Engages with Epstein Files in SNL Cold Open
SNL Sketch Parodies Trump’s Press Conference In last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live, there was a cold open sketch that humorously imitated recent comments made by Donald Trump during a press conference aboard Air Force One. The sketch kicked off with a narration reminiscent of a Christmas story. “On a cold December night, high […]
Santa Claus: Cheerful holiday spirit or fake version of Jesus?
While the season is fundamentally about Jesus, it’s Santa who often stands out the most. A child is likely to be drawn more to a cheerful man in a red suit delivering gifts than to the concept of a centuries-old baby offering intangible blessings. That’s part of why I, personally, choose not to engage in […]
Lawsuit claims UC Santa Barbara failed to address antisemitic attacks on student
Lawsuit Filed Against UCSB Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Harassment A new lawsuit claims that an employee at the University of California, Santa Barbara, assisted anti-Israel demonstrators in targeting a Jewish student leader. This employee, who was masked, is accused of exacerbating the harassment faced by Tessa Bexler, a 23-year-old political science and communications double major from […]
Obama unexpectedly visits Chicago students wearing a Santa hat at the library
Obama Surprises Chicago Students with Reading Session On Tuesday, a unique surprise unfolded at a Chicago library for a group of elementary school students when former President Barack Obama paid a visit, sporting a festive Santa hat. The students from Burke Elementary School were engaged in a lesson about leadership at the Bessie Coleman Branch […]
Former teacher dressed as Santa faces child abuse allegations.
Former Teacher Arrested on Child Abuse Charges A 64-year-old former elementary school teacher from New Jersey has been arrested on several charges related to child sexual abuse. Mark Paulino, known for dressing as Santa at various public and private events, was apprehended following an investigation into illegal online activities, according to prosecutors. Mercer County Prosecutor […]
Former elementary school teacher ‘Santa Mark’ taken into custody for child pornography charges in NJ
New Jersey Teacher Arrested on Child Pornography Charges A former elementary school teacher in New Jersey, who performed as Santa Claus, was taken into custody on Friday for child pornography offenses. Mark Paulino, 64, from Hamilton Township, was arrested following a brief two-day investigation, according to prosecutors. Reports indicate that evidence was retrieved from his […]
Opera singer Jubilant Sykes dies at his home in Santa Monica
Jubilant Sykes, a Grammy-nominated opera singer, was tragically stabbed to death at her home in Santa Monica on Monday night. Her adult son has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder, according to officials. Authorities reported that Sykes’ wife witnessed her son being assaulted at their residence located on Delaware Avenue, near 18th Street, […]
Being Santa Claus demands a great deal of patience and a touch of extra cushioning.
Santa is a lot of fun With Christmas just around the corner, there are still no gifts anywhere in sight—not even a simple blouse! To capture some holiday cheer, I chatted with R. David Robinson. Just to clarify, the “R” stands for Robert. He used to wait tables but figured out he could make a […]
Melania Trump visits a children’s hospital and shares a hopeful message about Santa.
First Lady Melania Trump Visits Children’s National Hospital On Friday, First Lady Melania Trump spent time with young patients at Children’s National Hospital, offering heartfelt wishes for the holiday season. She assured the children, aged 4 to 11, that Santa would be making a visit and bringing “lots of toys.” In her words, “Wishing everyone […]
Melania Trump visits a children’s hospital in D.C., reading to young patients and meeting them one-on-one with Santa.
Melania Trump Visits Children’s National Hospital for Holiday Cheer On December 5, 2025, First Lady Melania Trump made a heartfelt visit to Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. There, she read festive children’s books to young patients, interacted with them personally, and distributed “Be Best” ornaments as gifts, all while spreading messages of holiday joy […]