As 2024 draws to a close, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling are celebrating a citywide drop in violent crime. They say it's a result of everyone working together. "It takes a village, " Johnson explained at a press conference. "We can't just blame the cops. " The
The head of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, just put out a message that’s big news. He’s worried about officials from both sides of the political game talking about ignoring court rulings. Roberts says this is pretty dangerous and that everyone needs to respect the court’s decisions. He didn’t name
Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou
Ever thought about spending New Year’s Eve at home with a good mystery? British crime shows are known for their thrilling tales of deceit and murder. They're perfect for a cozy night in, especially with all the options available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Peacock, and BritBox. Let’s dive i
The year 2024 has been a year of records and red flags for Earth's climate. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reports that this year is the warmest on record, surpassing temperatures set just last year. Even more alarming, the global average temperature has exceeded the cr
The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers are set to face off on Monday Night Football. Even though both teams have already seen their playoff dreams end, the Lions are eager to avenge last year's NFC Championship loss. Coach Dan Campbell isn't holding back, playing his top players to win. Kickoff i
Ever wondered who gets to celebrate New Year's Eve first? It's not New York City! The tiny island of Kiritimati, part of Kiribati, is the first to welcome the new year. When it's 5 a. m. on December 31 in the Eastern Time zone, it's already New Year's Day on Kiritimati. Soon after, New Zealand and s
Ever dreamed of having a movie theater in your living room? Well, TCL's 98-inch TV might just make that dream come true. At $1, 499, it's a massive bargain. But is it worth the trouble? Let's dive in. This TV is huge. I mean, really huge. It's 85. 7 inches wide and 49. 1 inches tall. Finding space
In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed
Are you ready to dive into some edge-of-your-seat thrillers to start the new year? Netflix has a bunch of exciting options for you. Let's start with "Carry-On, " a holiday thriller that'll make you think twice about flying during the holidays. Imagine a TSA agent, Ethan Kopek, played by Taron Egerto
