NEW YORK – The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was illuminated with 50,000 twinkling lights Wednesday evening, drawing cheers from the massive crowd gathered for the annual New York City tradition. This year’s towering Norway spruce, hailing from a small town in Massachusetts, is adorned with a dazzling Swarovski star crown boasting 3 million crystals. … Read more
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is set to build its largest artificial intelligence data center yet in northeast louisiana, a move that promises to revitalize a struggling region while raising concerns about its environmental impact. the $10 billion facility, announced Wednesday, is expected to create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs in … Read more
Atlanta Rapper Young Thug’s Case Ends in Mixed Verdicts The long-running legal saga surrounding Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his alleged ties to a criminal gang has reached a conclusion marked by unexpected turns. While Young Thug himself pleaded guilty to gang and drug charges in October securing his release on probation, the fate of … Read more
Tragedy Strikes California Classroom as Teacher Dies from Rare Bat-Transmitted Rabies A small California community is mourning the loss of a devoted teacher after she succumbed to a rare and fatal illness. Leah Seneng, 60, a beloved educator at Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District, passed away on Nov. 22, weeks after an encounter … Read more
Woods Stays Firmly on the Sidelines as Golf’s Fate Hangs in the Balance The Hero World Challenge is temporarily Tiger Woods’ only arena. As the tournament host in the Bahamas, Woods watched this week from a spectator’s perspective, his participation sidelined by what he described a frustrating year battling back pain. “I’m not tournament sharp … Read more
Beloved Amur Leopard Zoya Passes at 21 The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is mourning the loss of Zoya, a beloved Amur leopard who captivated visitors for over a decade. Zoya, a remarkable 21 years old, peacefully passed away last Tuesday from natural causes related to old age. "As we celebrate Zoya’s … Read more
California Braces for a Second Trump Presidency, Setting the Stage for Legal Confrontation California is gearing up for a potential showdown with a returning Donald Trump administration, signaling its intention to fiercely defend its progressive policies. Governor Gavin Newsom, a vocal critic of Trump, has called the California Legislature into a special session to approve … Read more
A City Divided: Chokehold Death Case Nears Verdict New York City waits with bated breath as closing arguments draw near in the trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of recklessly ending the life of Jordan Neely aboard a subway train. The incident, captured in jarring video footage, sparked a national conversation about race, … Read more
President Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Sparking Controversy In a stunning move just weeks before leaving office, President Joe Biden issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, shielding him from potential prison time for federal gun and tax convictions. The decision, announced late Sunday evening, abruptly reversed the President’s previous promises to avoid using … Read more
Trump Taps Loyal Kash Patel to Lead a Shaken FBI In a move that has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community, President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he intends to nominate Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI. Patel, a staunch Trump ally known for his controversial views, has promised a radical … Read more