This holiday season, many Americans are adopting a practical approach to shopping due to the economic uncertainty and rising costs of living. With inflation on the rise, consumers are focusing on buying essential items such as appliances, clothing, furniture, and even everyday essentials like kitchen towels and reusable snack bags. As reported by Adobe Analytics, … Read more
US Rep. Ilhan Omar claims Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pulled her son over for a traffic stop, accusing the agency of racially profiling him. The incident occurred in Minnesota, where Omar represents the state’s 5th congressional district. Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/12/15/ilhan-omar-son-ice-minnesota-trump-administration
Renowned lawyer Bill Marler, who has handled high-profile cases involving food safety, takes a cautious approach to eating out due to his extensive experience in the field. He orders well-done steak with no risk-takers like leafy greens or raw meat. This extreme caution is rooted in his past experiences with foodborne illnesses, which have left … Read more
Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy leader and critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was found guilty on three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces. The 78-year-old British citizen faces up to life in prison after being in detention since 2020. Lai’s supporters, including former Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Joseph Zen, were present outside the … Read more
Google has added a link to its research and writing assistant tool, NotebookLM, within the settings menu of its AI chatbot, Gemini. This move likely signals Google’s increased promotion of NotebookLM, but users cannot integrate Gemini’s responses as a source in NotebookLM. Source: https://jetstream.blog/en/gemini-notebooklm-link-added
Comedian Amy Schumer has announced the end of her seven-year marriage to husband Chris Fischer, a native of Martha’s Vineyard. The couple parted ways on Instagram, citing an amicable split while focusing on raising their son. Schumer expressed gratitude for fans’ understanding as she and Fischer request privacy during this time. Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/13/arts/amy-schumer-instagram-divorce-post
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion to explore an ordinance that would allow families to recover an employee’s last paycheck if the employee is unavailable, regardless of their immigration status. The ordinance, which would apply only to small businesses in unincorporated areas, aims to support families affected by recent immigration … Read more
Researchers discover that some cancer cells turn on their “cell death” programme during drug therapy, helping them persist and regrow instead of dying. This phenomenon, known as “persister cells,” uses specific enzymes to evade treatment and allows cancer cells to escape growth arrest. The study’s findings provide a possible pathway for future cancer therapy to … Read more
Society often celebrates extroverts and social butterflies, but those who prefer quiet nights in over crowded parties may possess remarkable traits. Research suggests that individuals who genuinely enjoy solitude often have higher emotional intelligence, independent thinking, creative problem-solving abilities, a strong sense of self, deep focus and concentration, emotional resilience, and meaningful relationships. Being called … Read more
I recently spent two weeks with the Xbox Ally X handheld console and found that its potential is clear, but so are the problems holding it back from delivering the experience Xbox aims for. While I love the idea of a portable Xbox console, my initial excitement was tempered by issues like a buggy install … Read more