Minnesota health officials have warned of an increase in reported norovirus cases ahead of the holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has recorded over 40 outbreaks of norovirus so far this December, which is nearly twice the typical number for this time of year. As people prepare to gather with friends and family … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) is giving fans a holiday treat this Christmas, streaming two high-stakes AFC matchups on Netflix and NFL+ on Wednesday. The doubleheader features the top contenders in the AFC, with significant implications for the playoffs. The Chiefs are facing off against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, with Patrick Mahomes’ … Read more
Syria’s rebel factions are being dissolved as al-Sharaa consolidates power, marking a significant shift in the country’s conflict landscape. The development comes after several rebel groups announced their decision to cease operations and dissolve their factions. This move is seen as an attempt by al-Sharaa to strengthen its position and solidify control over the region. … Read more
Protests broke out in Damascus after a video showed an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a Christian neighborhood. Hundreds of people, carrying wooden crosses and chanting against sectarian strife, marched through the streets. The protests appeared to be small and confined largely to Damascus. The incident sparked fears of persecution among minority groups, including … Read more
Congress has averted a government shutdown just hours before the deadline, passing a bipartisan bill that temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid without including President-elect Donald Trump’s demand for a debt limit increase. The House voted 366-34 in favor of the bill, while the Senate approved it 85-11. The White House announced at midnight … Read more
Independence Blue Cross (IBX), the region’s largest health insurer, will no longer cover anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy when prescribed solely for weight loss, starting January 1. The decision comes as the high costs of these prescription medications have led to a significant increase in premiums. The cost of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic … Read more
US President Joe Biden has been referred to with a decision on Nippon Steel’s $15 billion bid for US Steel after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) failed to reach a consensus. Nippon Steel, which aims to raise its global steel production capacity, needs US Steel to achieve this goal. The deal … Read more
A Christmas sermon by Pastor Isaac Munther from Bethlehem’s Evangelical Lutheran Church has sparked outrage and renewed calls for an end to the Israeli attack on Gaza. The sermon, titled “Christ is Still in the Rubble,” condemned Israel’s actions as genocide and called for accountability. Munther spoke out against the relentless bombardment of Gaza, which … Read more
Don’t Look Up director Adam McKay has sparked controversy by predicting that Wicked could be banned in the US due to the country’s current political trajectory. In a recent tweet, McKay called Part 1 of Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster musical “one of the most radical big studio Hollywood movies ever made.” He argued that the … Read more
Palworld has taken a massive step towards distancing itself from Pokémon with its latest update, Feybreak. The game’s developer, Pocketpair, has made significant changes to the game’s key features, including the introduction of new island, Feybreak, and revamped Pal Spheres. The update adds “modules” that alter a Sphere’s trajectory, affecting capture success rates. Fans are … Read more