Mike Ditka’s Naples Home Sells After Just Two Weeks

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has sold his Naples, Florida home within two weeks of listing it for $1.375 million. The house was built by Ditka and his wife Diana in 2002 after they purchased the property for $70,000. In a normal market, homes in Naples typically take one to three months to sell. … Read more

Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December, Ahead of Trump’s Presidency

Inflation increased to 2.9% in December, up from the previous month, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This marks a resurgent bout of inflation, with core inflation rising to 3.2% and food prices increasing by 2.5%. Egg prices soared 36% due to an avian flu outbreak. The increase in inflation rates raises concerns … Read more

Israel’s Times of Israel Website Temporarily Down

The website of the popular Israeli news outlet, The Times of Israel, experienced technical issues on Tuesday. Users reported that the site was down, with an error message stating that JavaScript and cookies needed to be enabled in order to proceed. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-official-trump-envoy-swayed-netanyahu-more-in-one-meeting-than-biden-did-all-year

Samsung Unveils New Flagship Soundbars with Enhanced Audio and Versatility

Samsung has announced its expansion of its flagship soundbar series for 2025, introducing two new models that promise exceptional audio quality and seamless convenience. The new soundbars aim to deliver an immersive and personalized audio experience for every user. The HW-Q990F is a direct successor to the award-winning HW-Q990D, featuring a similar 11.1.4-channel setup but … Read more

XRP Hits All-Time High Above $3, Eyes $4 Range

Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency has reached an all-time high, trading above $3, with some analysts predicting it could break into the $4-plus range. The move comes as XRP becomes the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. XRP’s price surge is seen as a potential catalyst for further gains, according to one technical analyst. As of Wednesday, XRP’s … Read more

North Carolina Reports 40 Influenza Deaths This Season

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has reported a total of 40 influenza deaths this season. All of these deaths have occurred in adults, with most cases affecting individuals aged 65 years or older. There have been eight additional deaths among adults between the ages of 56 and 64. Additionally, two deaths … Read more

Eagles Fan Banned from Games after Vile Rant at Packers Fan

A Philadelphia Eagles fan, Ryan Caldwell, has been banned from future games after a viral video of him screaming insults at a female Green Bay Packers fan went online. The incident occurred during the NFL Wild Card round playoffs last Sunday. Caldwell was identified by an NFL security guard and subsequently banned from attending Eagles … Read more

Eating Processed Red Meat May Harm the Brain, Study Finds

A recent study published in the journal Neurology has linked high consumption of processed red meat to a higher risk of developing dementia over a period of four decades. The study, conducted by Dr. Daniel Wang and his team, analyzed data from over 130,000 health professionals and found that those who consumed more processed red … Read more