Ben Affleck’s home in Brentwood, California was visited by FBI agents over the weekend while he evacuated due to the Los Angeles wildfires. The incident occurred after a private drone collided with a firefighting aircraft called the “super scooper,” damaging it. The FBI agents were investigating an incident, but sources confirm that Ben is not … Read more
NFL teams faced numerous questions heading into wild-card weekend, and answers were plentiful. The most lethal 1-2 punch in football proved to be Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Baltimore dominated Pittsburgh, with the Ravens’ ground game proving almost unstoppable despite Zay Flowers’ absence. Lamar Jackson added 81 yards to Derrick Henry’s 186 yards on the … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious black hole behaving strangely. The supermassive 1ES 1927+654 has been sending out X-ray flashes at an unprecedented rate, increasing from once every 18 minutes to every seven minutes over the last two years. This phenomenon has never been seen before in a normal black hole. Scientists are baffled and unsure … Read more
Walmart is giving its logo a long-overdue facelift after nearly two decades, unveiling a refreshed brand identity that subtly nods to its past. The company’s new logo features a chunkier font inspired by the typeface used in the 1980s and early 2000s, while retaining the iconic yellow “spark.” A darker blue hue has been introduced … Read more
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces launched the first strikes of 2025 against Houthi rebels in Yemen on Wednesday, targeting two underground storage facilities. The strikes come eight days into the new year and mark the first military action since December 31. The Houthis had claimed to have shot down a US Navy aircraft, the USS … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading a book during the team’s 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers. The book, “Inner Excellence” by Jim Murphy, is meant to train one’s mind for exceptional performance and life success. Brown said he brings the book to every game to find focus, which he claims … Read more
As a healthy alternative to cooking oil, avocado oil is often marketed as a premium choice. However, some experts claim that many commercial avocado oils may actually contain cheaper oils like canola or grapeseed instead. This issue arises due to the complex process of extracting and refining the oil from avocados. Several factors contribute to … Read more
A visit to the Modern Healthcare website revealed a potential security concern. The site initially prompted users for verification that they are human to prevent automated script abuse. After completing this step, users were directed to enable JavaScript and cookies to proceed. Modern Healthcare’s website is hosted on Cloudflare, which provides performance and security features. … Read more
The Oscars should overhaul its formula to better serve the current climate. Instead of focusing solely on awards, it could transform into a giant, all-in arts-based awareness-raiser that also raises funds for those affected by wildfires. By sidelining the traditional awards aspect, the show can provide a platform for everyday Angelenos who have been impacted … Read more
The Chinese government is considering a plan to have Elon Musk acquire TikTok’s US business to keep the app from being banned, according to Bloomberg News. The plan is one of several options being explored as the US Supreme Court weighs whether to uphold a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the US. If … Read more