The first human case of H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed in Los Angeles County in California, in connection with an adult who was exposed to livestock. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had …...Read More
First rare human case of bird flu reported in Los Angeles County
Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' prosecutors withdraw appeal in manslaughter case, officially ending it
Alec Baldwin's "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case is officially over. On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state's notice of appeal against the actor. "The appeal would have challenged the Court’s dismissal of criminal charges against Producer and …...Read More
Cavs' Jarrett Allen stuns fans with backward halfcourt shot before game
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off. The Cavaliers’ matchup with the Utah Jazz was delayed because of an issue with one of the rims at Rocket …...Read More
Democratic strategists concede party brand is 'in the toilet' - and that's being 'generous'
The Democratic Party brand is "in the toilet," according to party strategists Monday. The New York Times held a "written online conversation," hosted by contributing Times opinion writer Frank Bruni, with progressive campaign consultant Anat Shenker-Osorio, Democratic communications strategist Lis Smith and former Ohio representative Tim Ryan to discuss the …...Read More
Police officer dressed as the 'Grinch' steals Christmas spirit during drug bust
A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch, the cantankerous and green-furred villain, busted suspected drug traffickers in the South American country's capital days before Christmas. The operation in San Bartolo in Lima resulted in the arrest of three suspects, according to a video posted online by the Peruvian National …...Read More
North Carolina police officer shot, killed inside grocery store
A North Carolina police officer was killed Monday morning when an armed man open fired inside a Greensboro Food Lion grocery store. Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan, 44, was the first to arrive at the store after a 911 call was made about a suspicious man, who was possibly armed, …...Read More
Texas football mascot Bevo barred from sidelines of upcoming CFP game, organizers say
Quinn Ewers? OK. Arch Manning? Why not. Bevo? No, thanks. The Texas Longhorns’ beloved mascot Bevo XV will not be making the trip to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the next round of the College Football Playoff as the team plays Arizona State. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …...Read More
Woman climbed out of Alaska Airlines plane onto wing due to 'anxiety'
A female passenger took an alternative route off an Alaska Airlines plane after landing in Seattle on Sunday evening. Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, Port of Seattle emergency dispatch was alerted to an incident at gate N9 related to arriving Alaska Airlines flight 323, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport …...Read More
Tiger Woods, ex-wife Elin Nordegren share hug following golf tournament
Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, created some excitement at the PNC Championship on Sunday when the young golfer made a hole in one during the tournament. The Woods tandem finished in second place in the event, losing in a playoff to Bernhard and Jason Langer. It was the second …...Read More
Disney reportedly backing away from culture wars
Disney appears to be backing out of the culture and political wars after years of backlash. The billion-dollar company has recently been taking an active role in moving away from hot-button political issues in a way that seems to be signaling a change in priority. For example, the company confirmed …...Read More
