In a ray of hope, fifty students managed to break free from their captors after being snatched from a Catholic school in Nigeria. This escape happened over the weekend, and the kids are now back with their families. But the situation is still dire, with more than 250 students and a dozen teachers still held captive. This kidnapping is part of a troubling trend. Just...
In a recent social media post, former President Trump criticized Ukraine's leadership for not showing enough gratitude for U. S. support during the ongoing war with Russia. This remark came just as representatives from both countries were discussing a peace plan with Russia. The peace plan, which includes several demands from Moscow, has been described by Ukrainian ...
Nintendo's Black Friday 2025 sale is now live, offering discounts on a variety of games, amiibo, and accessories. The sale includes popular titles like Super Mario Odyssey, which is ranked fourth on IGN's "Top 100 Nintendo Games of All Time, " for just $30. Other notable games on sale include Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake, Splatoon 3, Luigi Mansion 3, Ze...
The movie "Wicked: For Good" has made a big splash at the box office. It pulled in $150 million in North America alone during its first weekend. This beat the previous record set by another musical adaptation, "Wicked, " which made $112. 5 million in its debut. Globally, "Wicked: For Good" raked in $226 million, making it the biggest opening ever for a stage musical ...
College football is heating up, and the stakes are higher than ever. With the College Football Playoff (CFP) spots up for grabs, teams are fighting tooth and nail to secure their place. The ACC is a mess, with three teams tied at the top. Virginia, SMU, and Pittsburgh all have just one conference loss, and Miami is still hoping for an at-large spot. It's anyone's gam...
In a quiet neighborhood near the 5 Freeway in Burbank, a tragic event unfolded. A suspect, who had just been involved in a traffic stop, took off running. He didn't just run; he jumped over a freeway wall and hid in a nearby area. Police brought in a K-9 unit to track him down. The dog, named Spike, was a skilled and loyal partner. He found the suspect, but things to...
New York's political scene is in a stir after President Donald Trump's unexpected support for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This move has left many scratching their heads, wondering what it means for the future. Trump's praise for Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, caught many off guard. He even said Mamdani might surprise some conservatives. This is a big deal because ...
Kash Patel, the current FBI director, has come under fire for his use of government resources. This includes using SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, during her performances. Wilkins, an aspiring country singer, sang the national anthem at the NRA's annual convention in Atlanta. Patel ordered a SWAT team from the local FBI field office to protect h...
The government is playing a game of hide and seek with the Budget. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says it's no big deal. But others aren't so sure. For months, the media has been buzzing with rumors about tax hikes. Businesses and consumers are left in limbo, unsure of what's coming. Former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane blames this uncertainty for the ...
SHRM, the world's biggest HR group, has been under the spotlight for some odd reasons. Recently, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator sang "Happy Birthday" to an executive, which left some staff feeling uneasy. This happened right after a moment of silence for the 9/11 anniversary. Two former employees found it inappropriate, especially since SHRM is supposed to set the sta...