The holiday season has arrived, bringing festive joy to many. However, it’s essential to remember that financial responsibilities remain unchanged. This December, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will keep payments going as scheduled, adjusting its routine to accommodate the holidays. Payment Schedule Adjustments Payments for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), those receiving benefits before May 1997, … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a convincing 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Houston Texans 31-2 in a Christmas Day doubleheader. In Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes led the charge, throwing for 320 yards and three touchdowns on an impressive eight-play opening scoring drive. … Read more
Elon Musk has gained access to President Donald Trump’s inner circle, sparking excitement among space enthusiasts about the potential for significant advancements in space exploration. The rare opportunity could lead to new developments in commercial space travel, satellite technology, and other initiatives. As a key player in this development, Musk is now more closely connected … Read more
LeBron James scored 31 points and had 10 assists in his record-breaking 19th Christmas Day game as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday. The win marks James’ 11th Christmas Day victory, surpassing Dwyane Wade’s previous record. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 38 points, including eight three-pointers. However, his … Read more
NASA has successfully completed the first full burn test for its X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. Conducted on December 12 at NASA’s Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, the test confirmed that the afterburner operated within expected temperature limits and validated the team’s expectations for synchronization with … Read more
The US has reported over 32,000 cases of whooping cough so far in 2024, marking a decade-high and surpassing the total from 2019. Experts attribute the spike to a return to pre-pandemic levels, with the number of cases more than six times higher by December 14 compared to the same period last year. Infants under … Read more
Catherine and Charles, both recovering from cancer, have recently resumed their royal duties. Catherine announced her completion of chemotherapy in September and hosted a carol service at Westminster Abbey. Her husband, Charles, also shared his cancer diagnosis in February but has returned earlier to the public eye. In October, he visited Samoa for a Commonwealth … Read more
President-elect Donald J. Trump has appointed Kevin Marino Cabrera, a Miami-Dade County commissioner and former Trump campaign staffer, as the US ambassador to Panama. The appointment comes after Trump called for increased US control over the Panama Canal, which connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans through the country. Cabrera, who won Trump’s endorsement in January … Read more
Nvidia is reportedly set to release its next-generation GPU, the RTX 5080, in mid-January, potentially before the more powerful RTX 5090. This new leak suggests that the 80-class card will be Nvidia’s top contender, rather than the flagship RTX 5090. According to various sources, including Wccftech and Videocardz, Nvidia’s CES 2025 keynote is expected to … Read more
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 are out. The winning numbers are 11, 14, 38, 45, and 46, with the Mega Ball being 3. However, no one won the jackpot. Four players in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming matched all five white balls, winning $1 million each. The next Mega Millions drawing is … Read more