Dolphins Face Uncertainty with Key Players Ahead of Final Home Game

Miami’s home season finale is shrouded in uncertainty due to injuries plaguing several key players. Top wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who has played through a wrist injury all season, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after being limited in practice on Friday. Hill hinted at possible surgery after the … Read more

Unlikely Reprieve as COVID Winter Wave Timing Shifts

The COVID pandemic has traditionally been marked by a winter surge, with cases peaking between Christmas and New Year’s Day. However, this year’s data suggests an unexpected twist. Low levels of the virus in wastewater from September to November indicate a slower spread of the disease. Hospitalizations and deaths also hit record lows during this … Read more

2024 Social Security Payment and Retirement Deadline Reminders

As 2025 approaches, it’s essential for retirees to stay on top of key deadlines to avoid missing out on critical retirement benefits. The IRS is reminding seniors to take the required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts before December 31. Retirees aged 73 or older must withdraw a certain amount each year from their … Read more

Israeli News Site Experiences Technical Issue

The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, causing users to encounter an error message that prompts them to enable JavaScript and cookies. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-dec-22-day-443-houthi-missiles-punch-holes-in-idf-air-defenses

$944M Mega Millions Jackpot Up for Grabs Tonight

The wait is over, and the estimated $944 million Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs tonight on Christmas Eve. The massive prize has been steadily climbing since its last drawing, where a player won $1 million after matching all five white balls. Historically, only one lucky winner has managed to claim the top prize … Read more

IRS Delays RMD Deadline for Some 401(k) Workers Until 2026

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed delaying the implementation of new regulations affecting workers born in 1959, alongside the broader SECURE 2.0 mandate. The rule aims to boost required minimum distribution (RMD) ages until workers reach 75 by 2033. Under current rules, retirees start drawing down their accounts at age 70½. However, for … Read more

58% of Shoppers Start Holiday Gift Shopping in Early November

A majority of holiday shoppers plan to finish buying gifts the week leading up to Christmas, according to a recent survey. Despite this, many are still shopping early due to various reasons. The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics found that 58% of shoppers start checking off their gift lists in early November, … Read more

Hamas Releases 11 Young Men in Hostage Deal Phase 1

Hamas has agreed to release 11 young Palestinian men as part of the first phase of a hostage and cease-fire deal with Israel. The move comes after Egypt’s Al-Rad news channel reported that Israel is demanding the release of these 11 individuals, along with 250 Palestinian prisoners, in exchange for their freedom. The prisoner release … Read more

WWE on Netflix: What You Need to Know

WWE has announced that it will be streaming its programming exclusively on Netflix starting January 6, 2025. This means that fans in the US and several international territories can now watch WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, premium live events, and more with their Netflix subscription. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: * All … Read more

Woman Stopped at LAX with Prohibited Items in Carry-On

A woman traveling from Los Angeles to Philadelphia was stopped by TSA officers after they discovered multiple prohibited items in her carry-on bag, including knives and fireworks. The incident occurred on December 15 at Terminal 4 of the airport. The woman’s bag was flagged during a security checkpoint, leading to its search by officers who … Read more