Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces, was assassinated in a bomb attack in Moscow on December 17. Two things have become clear since his death: he was killed by the Ukrainian intelligence service, reportedly claiming him to be a “war criminal” and “legitimate target.” The Kremlin regards this … Read more
A statewide recall has been issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture for raw milk produced by Valley Milk Simply Bottled due to the presence of H5N1 bird flu virus in samples from a dairy farm. The affected products, including Valley Milk and Desi Milk, are marked with dates between December 23 and … Read more
Big Lots has announced plans to permanently lay off up to 555 employees from its Columbus corporate headquarters, in addition to going-out-of-business sales at all its locations. The layoffs are expected to begin on December 29 and be completed by April 2025. The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year, citing inflation … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit with two new lawsuits over allegations of sexual assault. The first lawsuit claims that minutes before a deadly stampede broke out at a City College of New York basketball game in 1991, Combs allegedly sexually assaulted a woman who was visiting the city with a friend. The second lawsuit … Read more
Donald Trump is set to inherit a robust US economy once again, but this time, the global economic environment is much more unpredictable and tumultuous. Notably, the United States’ debt levels and interest rates have increased significantly since his last term in office. This shift in economic circumstances makes it less likely for Trump’s presidency … Read more
Researchers from Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery linking a common gut virus to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The study found that cytomegalovirus (HCMV) may contribute to the biological changes involved in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s. The researchers discovered that HCMV can linger in an … Read more
The fantasy football playoffs are heating up, with Week 16 marking the semifinal round for many leagues. With crucial decisions on lineups looming, here’s advice on which running backs to start and sit. Start: James Conner (Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers), Tony Pollard (Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts), Aaron Jones (Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks), … Read more
Samuel Williams, 36, died after being struck by an unmarked NYPD car during a high-speed chase on the University Heights Bridge in Manhattan. The police pursuit began when officers attempted to pull over his motorbike due to an alleged traffic infraction. Despite Williams’ death just 60 days later, the city sent him a bill for … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump transferred 114.75 million shares, or 53% of Trump Media & Technology Group’s outstanding stock, to a revocable trust controlled by his son, Donald Trump Jr., causing the company’s shares to slide over 7%. The move is seen as a way for Trump to offload shares without selling them himself, according to University … Read more
Syria is plunged into chaos as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) assumes de facto leadership, prompting neighboring countries to attack the country. The power vacuum has drawn in multiple actors seeking to secure interests and expand control. Turkey has long sought to eliminate armed Kurdish militants in northern Syria, but the situation escalated after the rebel … Read more