Nonbinary city councilor takes 1-month hiatus from council meetings after being ‘misgendered’ by other members
The first openly non-binary city council member elected in Massachusetts history has suspended her appearance on the city council, citing “misgendering” by other members. Wednesday, Grand Councilor Thu Nguyen accused Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty said the councilor's mental health warranted a one-month hiatus due to the misgendering. “Hate should have no place in City Hall […]
Biden Takes Undue Credit for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Claim: President Joe Biden began his farewell address by praising the success of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Verdict: Mostly false. A ceasefire was reached, but Biden's State Department acknowledged that President-elect Donald Trump's team was “absolutely critical” to reaching the deal. For months, the Biden administration has been unable to reach a cease-fire […]
Shedeur Sanders takes in Dallas game amid Deion Sanders-Cowboys intrigue
Looking forward to seeing you in Dallas, Shedur Sanders. The Colorado quarterback and 2025 NFL Draft prospect sat courtside during the Mavericks' 118-99 home loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. It came a day after reports that his father, Cowboys great Deion Sanders, was involved in the team's lack […]
STEPHEN MOORE: Europe Takes A Bite Out Of America’s Apple
Jealousy is an ugly thing and one of the seven deadly sins. Europeans have long been jealous of the dominance of American companies in technology areas such as mobile phones, search engines, social media platforms, AI and robotics. the result, us economy measured by net worth is 50% larger than it is now european And […]
Hall of Famer, Ravens legend Ed Reed takes coaching job at Atlanta-area high school in surprising move
During his 11 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Ed Reed consistently terrorized opposing quarterbacks. The ball-carrying safety left Baltimore after the 2012 season and played for the Houston Texans in 2013 before finishing his storied NFL career with the New York Jets. Reed was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. After […]
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ — takes one final swipe at Trump
special prosecutor jack smith resigned The ruling from the Department of Justice was issued on January 10, according to court documents. Smith, who was expected to submit his resignation by Inauguration Day, led two prosecutions against President-elect Donald Trump, none of which went to trial. One federal lawsuit accuses Trump of trying to overturn the […]
Arkansas Takes Top Spot as the Most Pro-Life State
the state of arkansas is named Named “America's Most Pro-Life State'' for 5 Years in a Row By Americans United for Life (AUL). AUL, Last week, the Washington, D.C.-based anti-abortion law firm and advocacy group released its “Life List 2025,” which ranks “pro-life” state laws and policies on abortion, assisted suicide, conscience protections and more. […]
XRP ETFs Set for 2025 Greenlight as Gensler Exits and Atkins Takes Charge – Coinpedia Fintech News
With the rise of crypto-friendly leadership within the SEC and Congress, cryptocurrency law is expected to take a more favorable turn in 2025. The approval of Spot XRP and the Solana ETF could be one of the first signs of this new era, allowing for a less regulated and even more mainstream adoption of digital […]
Veterinarian Takes in 41 Pets as Fires Burn Los Angeles
A veterinarian with a big heart adopted many animals to save them from the fires that were ravaging the Los Angeles area. When Dr. Annie Havilich's brother called her Tuesday to ask if he wanted to leave his pet rabbit and cat with him as he fled the Palisades fire, she agreed and said more […]
Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood | Catholicism
A nun from Northern Ireland who died in an earthquake while teaching music in Ecuador has moved one step closer to becoming a saint. Sunday afternoon's ceremony began the beatification process for Claire Crockett, who died in the April 2016 earthquake in Porto Viejo, Ecuador. Crockett, 33, was working in the country as part of […]