Hill Republicans say funding deal reached, but Johnson’s dealmaking with Democrats stirs anger among conservatives
Congressional Republican leaders have informed their members that they’ve reached a deal on government funding, with staffers now racing to finalize hundreds of pages of text, according to four GOP sources.
‘Bluey: The Movie’ is coming
The news many fans of a certain blue dog have been waiting for has arrived.
Indiana plans first execution in 15 years, putting inmate to death for quadruple murder despite his schizophrenia
The state of Indiana intends to carry out its first execution in 15 years before sunrise Wednesday, though attorneys for the condemned inmate are fighting to halt the lethal injection, citing his mental illness.
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann charged in killing of seventh woman
Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo beach killings, was charged with the murder of a seventh victim in a new superseding indictment released on Tuesday in Suffolk County court.
Do you overplan the holidays? You might be missing the point
Finding the best gifts for friends and family members, decorating, planning and hosting get-togethers, and keeping up with traditions — all those tasks can make the holiday season overwhelming.
Here’s the last day to send your gifts in time for the holidays
The countdown to Christmas is on, but the threat of delayed packages could dampen the holiday spirit.
‘A Carpool Karaoke Christmas’ gifts us Chappell Roan, Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga
“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” got into the holiday spirit. On Sunday, the Apple TV+ series dropped a surprise holiday episode, though without the show’s usual driver, James Corden. This time around, Apple Music’s Zane Lowe took the wheel with three of music’s biggest stars at the moment.
Justin Jefferson dedicates Monday Night Football performance to Randy Moss as Vikings and Falcons prevail in doubleheader
The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season.
College football transfer portal sets up a ‘no-win situation’ for Penn State
Penn State University is playing its first game in the College Football Playoff in just a few days and is facing a shakeup in the quarterback room thanks to the sport’s wide-open transfer rules.
Hockey player Matthew Petgrave crowdfunding for legal fees following death of fellow athlete Adam Johnson
Canadian hockey player Matthew Petgrave has begun crowdfunding to help cover his legal fees in connection with the death of fellow hockey player Adam Johnson.
Jay-Z’s attorney says rape claim against him is made up: ‘This never happened’
Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro told reporters in New York on Monday that allegations from a woman who has accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting her with Sean “Diddy” Combs back in 2000 are untrue.
Taco Bell is adding something unusual to its menu
Taco Bell is veering away – slightly – from its Mexican-inspired cuisine, going all-American for its newest offering.
After years on transplant wait list, Alabama grandmother receives kidney from gene-edited pig
Towana Looney is the only person in the world living with a functional pig kidney. But her doctor predicts that in less than a decade, pig-to-human organ transplants like hers could become routine.
A second-grader was the first to call 911 as another student opened fire at her Wisconsin school, killing 2 and injuring 6
A group of Wisconsin police officers had planned to spend Monday training to care for victims of mass trauma events when late in the morning a student in second grade called 911 to report an active shooting at a nearby school in east Madison.
What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting that left a student and teacher dead
Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought a handgun to a small Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin and opened fire, fatally shooting a student and a teacher and wounding several others — casting the tight-knit religious community into mourning just days before the school was set to close for Christmas.
Houston Area Urban League Raises Over $1 Million at 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala
Houston came together for a night of glamour, purpose, and progress at the 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala, hosted by the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, December 14. The event achieved an extraordinary milestone, raising over $1 million to fuel HAUL’s essential programs in housing, workforce development, health and wellness, education, and entrepreneurship. This marks only the second time in the organization's 56-year history that such a remarkable fundraising feat has been accomplished.
Fort Bend County Takes a Bold Step into the Future with Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Information Technology Building
Fort Bend County is gearing up for a groundbreaking moment, literally and figuratively. On Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm, Fort Bend County Judge KP George will lead the ceremonial start of construction for the county's new, state-of-the-art Information Technology (IT) Building. Located at 1419 Eugene Heimann Circle in Richmond, TX—next door to the Richmond Tax Office—this landmark project is set to usher in a new era of innovation and technological advancement in the county.
Ice Cube’s Man Down: A Hip-Hop Trailblazer Still Setting the Standard at 55
In the ever-evolving world of hip-hop, staying relevant is no small feat—yet Ice Cube, at 55, continues to dominate the game with the swagger and authenticity that solidified him as a legend decades ago. His latest solo album, Man Down, is a masterclass in staying true to one’s roots while evolving with the times. A blend of wisdom, wit, and West Coast flavor, the album reinforces why Ice Cube remains a cultural cornerstone of hip-hop.
White Christmas forecast: Will you be left dreaming of snow or reveling in it?
Christmas is approaching nearly as fast as Santa’s sleigh, but almost anyone in the United States fantasizing about a movie-worthy white Christmas might need to keep dreaming.
Shooting at Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, leaves multiple injured, police say
Multiple people have been injured in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police say. The Madison Police Department said it was responding to the shooting at 10:57 a.m. Monday and urged people to avoid the area around the school.
