The U. S. economy showed surprising strength, growing by 4. 3% in the third quarter. This growth, revealed in a delayed report due to the government shutdown, came despite a recent dip in consumer sentiment. Spending, however, remained robust, climbing to 3. 5% from the previous quarter's 2. 5%. Ho
The NFL season is heating up, and Week 17 is packed with exciting matchups. Two experts are going head-to-head with their predictions, and the stakes are high. One is slightly ahead, but the other is catching up fast. Last week was a big win for both. One expert hit four out of five predictions, wh
Measles has made an unwelcome visit to Boston. A traveler from Texas, carrying the virus, spent time in the city and nearby Westborough over a few days in December. This person flew into Logan Airport on December 11th and left on the 12th, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Westborough dur
In the world of fantasy football, Week 17 is all about big plays and surprising performances. Brock Purdy, who started the season on a shaky note, has been on fire lately. He scored 31. 2 points in Week 15 and 35. 9 in Week 16. With a game against the Bears coming up, he's looking like a strong pick
In the quiet of a Moscow night, an explosion rocked the city, taking the lives of two police officers. This wasn't just any explosion; it was a targeted strike on individuals tied to the abuse of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The incident, which occurred around 1 a. m. , saw a local resident approach
In a swift turn of events, ICE officer Victor Mojica was reinstated to his position within three days of being placed on leave after a viral video showed him forcefully pushing a woman to the ground. The incident, which took place in a New York immigration court, sparked widespread criticism and led
BP, a major player in the oil industry, has made a significant decision to sell a large portion of its motor oil brand, Castrol. The buyer is a US investment company called Stonepeak, which is paying a huge sum of $6 billion for a 65% stake in Castrol. This deal values Castrol at $10. 1 billion, and
Brooks Koepka has decided to leave LIV Golf, and it's not just any ordinary move. He's doing it to be with his family more. But here's where it gets interesting: the PGA Tour's reaction is sparking a lot of discussion. LIV Golf said they and Koepka parted ways amicably. His team mentioned his desir
Ever heard of a ping-pong player who was also a hustler? Meet Marty Reisman. He was a big deal in the table tennis world. He loved the game and loved to bet on it. He even inspired a movie called "Marty Supreme" with Timothée Chalamet. Marty was not just any player. He was a champion. He played wit
Pope Leo XIV is making some big changes to how Christmas is celebrated at the Vatican. He's bringing back old traditions that haven't been seen in years. One of these is the Christmas Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which hasn't happened since 1994. This Mass will take place on December 25th at 10
