Every December, thousands of Santa lookalikes flood New York sidewalks, bars, and subway cars with red suits and festive chaos. The event bills itself as a “charitable, non-political, nonsensical Santa Claus convention, ” selling tickets for $10 to $20 with promises the cash will help local causes.
A California court decided to remove John Eastman's license to practice law after he pushed false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman worked closely with Donald Trump to challenge Joe Biden's victory. His actions included a Supreme Court case to overturn votes in key states and memos suggesting
The annual SantaCon party in New York City, known for its colorful costumes and festive drinks, turned out to be more than just a holiday fun‑run. The event’s organizer, Stefan Pildes, allegedly used the fundraiser as a front to funnel money into his own accounts and lavish lifestyle. Pildes ran
The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc
The state’s fight against fake medical services has just stepped up. A task force headed by a senior U. S. official halted 447 nursing homes and 23 home‑care centers in Los Angeles, claiming they were involved in dishonest practices. The estimated loss from these activities tops $600 million,
Russian authorities say they have dismantled a large criminal network that stole more than 1 trillion rubles from the state. The money was taken through fake companies and bogus invoices. The group operated mainly in Moscow. Since 2023 it created over 4, 000 fake legal entities. These companies iss
In a wave of political action, several U. S. governors have announced plans to help set up chapters of Turning Point USA in public high schools across their states. The initiative, dubbed “Club America, ” aims to give students a platform for conservative discussion and civic engagement. While the mo
A recent meeting gathered doctors, researchers, patient groups, regulators and pharma to talk about medicines that stay in the body for weeks or months. The main goal was to make sure pregnant women, nursing mothers and children can safely use these new drugs. Three questions guided the talks:
Recent moves by Republican governors to support Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools have ignited a sharp discussion about student expression and religious neutrality. Governors in eight states announced plans to partner with the group, urging that schools allow a conservative club c
In spring, Arkansas turns into a berry field. Fresh strawberries appear everywhere, from breakfast bowls to lunch salads and evening desserts. The author enjoys them in many ways, often mixing fruit with a simple pastry or sweet topping to create what they call “shortcake. ” A basic version uses str
