There's a new trend in town, and it's all about mixing laughter with a side of suspense. Shows like Only Murders in the Building and movies like Knives Out 3 are winning hearts by blending comedy with crime. But why are audiences loving this mix? Andrew Scott, who plays Lee Ross in Knives Out 3, thinks it's all about balance. He believes that while serious crime dra...
In 1982, a group of computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University faced a problem. They needed a way to show when they were joking online. This was before emojis, so they had to get creative. The solution? A tiny symbol made from keyboard characters. It all started with a joke gone wrong. A scientist posted a fake warning about a mercury spill. Some people belie...
The Justice Department recently disclosed an oversight in the case against former FBI Director James Comey. They claimed it was a minor paperwork issue, but Comey's legal team argues it's a reason to drop the charges. Comey is accused of making false statements and obstructing justice during a 2020 congressional hearing. Experts in criminal law have expressed concer...
The Kansas City Chiefs are in a tough spot right now. They have a 5-5 record, which puts them ninth in the AFC. But don't count them out just yet. Their remaining opponents have a combined record of 36-35-1. That's pretty even. Three of these teams are currently in the playoff field, and three have a winning record. So, it's not going to be easy. The Chiefs have som...
Five men in Michigan thought they could outsmart the system. They pretended to be a minority-owned business to get contracts. They lied for years. They stole millions from the government. Now, they are paying the price. The men owned a surveying company. They called it Surveying Solutions Inc. , or SSI for short. They told the Michigan Department of Transportation (...
November 20th is a special day for many famous faces. It's a day when musicians, actors, and other stars celebrate another trip around the sun. Among the notable names are Dierks Bentley and Bo Derek, who are adding another year to their lives. But they're not alone. A whole bunch of other celebrities also share this birthday. Let's start with the music scene. Singe...
The U. S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a repeal of a contentious Senate rule. This rule lets senators sue the government for $500, 000 if their phone records are checked without notice. The vote highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party. The rule in question was quietly added to a larger bill that recently ended a lengthy government shut...
Zohran Mamdani, a New York politician, has stirred up a storm by backing Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist running for the New York Assembly. Kawas is known for her strong views, especially one where she downplayed the 9/11 attacks, saying it was just a "couple of people" involved. This has not gone down well with many, both on the right and some on the le...
In Glenwood, a man was shot outside his home on Sycamore Lane. The incident happened around 4 p. m. when several people got out of a car and started shooting. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. Meanwhile, in Homewood, a man with a gun demanded $300 from a gas station clerk. Devon Smallwood, 35, was arrested and charged with armed robbery and un...
Stephen A. Smith, a familiar face in sports media, has decided to take a step back from ESPN's NBA Countdown. This change comes as a surprise to many fans who are used to seeing him on the show since 2003. Smith clarified that this wasn't a decision made by ESPN but rather his own choice. He explained that he negotiated a new five-year deal with ESPN, which included...