At least 32 people have died in two separate Christmas charity events in Nigeria, according to the latest update from local authorities. The stampedes occurred during food distribution events organized by philanthropists and churches in southeastern Anambra state’s Okija town and the capital city of Abuja. The incidents involved crowd surges as desperate individuals tried … Read more
Emmy award-winning actor Martin Short will return to host “Saturday Night Live” for the show’s tenth episode of Season 50 this weekend. This marks his third time hosting the long-time comedy series, with his previous appearances in 1984 and December 2022 alongside Steve Martin. Short, 74, is nominated for best actor in a comedy for … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons’ decision to insert Michael Penix into the starting lineup has raised eyebrows in the NFL. However, head coach Raheem Morris chose to adapt to adversity rather than stick with struggling quarterback Kirk Cousins. Penix brings an exciting new dimension to the offense, expanding play-action opportunities and creating high-percentage pass plays for key … Read more
Syria’s new interim government has appointed Murhaf Abu Qasra, a key figure in the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, as defense minister. Abu Qasra is also known by his nom de guerre “Abu Hassan 600” and was a leading figure in the insurgency that overthrew Bashar al-Assad. The appointment comes after Syria’s new rulers discussed … Read more
Christmas may be coming, but it didn’t bring much wealth for its writers. The song ‘Christmas Is Coming’ was first published in 1885, and even then, a penny wasn’t worth as much as you’d think today. If you’re looking for Saturday’s Wordle solution, it’s strong and big, with more consonants than vowels. After analyzing the … Read more
Bird flu cases linked to mammal infections are on the rise in Washington wildlife, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The agency has confirmed HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) infections in two cougars, a raccoon, and several other mammals since 2023. The spread of bird flu to mammals is concerning, but … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed long-held suspicions about how ancient stars host massive planets, solving a 20-year-old mystery that puzzled scientists. In the early 2000s, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope observed an object 2.5 times as large as Jupiter, formed in the Milky Way 13 billion years ago. This was one of the oldest … Read more
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the United States ambassador to Italy. Fertitta, 67, is a successful businessman and philanthropist who owns the Houston Rockets basketball team and the Landry’s Inc restaurant chain. He also serves as chairman of the University of Houston board of regents. Fertitta … Read more
TV creator Damon Lindelof took to social media to express his surprise over the rapid popularity of “Hot Frosty”, a new Christmas movie on Netflix. The film, which boasts a snowman with six-pack abs as its main character, quickly rose to number one and received a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/12/21/hot-frosty-netflix-christmas-movie
A recent Consumer Reports survey provides insights into car brand satisfaction and reliability for 2024. The data visualization shows that Rivian, BMW, and Tesla topped the list of most satisfying brands, but Japanese brands like Subaru, Lexus, and Toyota secured the top spots in terms of reliability. The survey’s results are based on owner responses … Read more