Trump recalls nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and embassy postsPBSTrump administration abruptly recalls over two dozen career ambassadorsThe Washington PostTrump administration removes dozens of career diplomats from overseas postsCNNTrump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push, critics say it weakens US abroadReutersTrump admin … [Read more...]

Bears coach Ben Johnson calls penalties 'egregious' but defends concussion-causing hit vs. PackersChicago Sun-TimesMistakes of key veterans, not game plans, cost Packers | Film reviewPackersNews.comCan the Lions make the playoffs? Here are Detroit's scenarios, oddsDetroit Free PressChicago Bears’ Caleb Williams secures signature moment. Who’s … [Read more...]

Husband and 5 other men charged with sex offences against ex-wifeBBCU.K. Man and 5 Others Charged With Sexual Offenses Against His WifeThe New York TimesUK man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his ex-wife for yearsCNNHusband and other men repeatedly drugged, raped woman over 13 years, prosecutors sayThe Sydney Morning HeraldSix men … [Read more...]

Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest conference. Here’s what happenedAl JazeeraInside Turning Point’s effort to take over Arizona’s Republican PartyPoliticoAt AmericaFest, the post-Kirk MAGA movement met at a crossroadsThe Washington PostHere’s what you missed at Turning Point’s chaotic conventionAP NewsGripes and infighting on display as Maga … [Read more...]

Biggest Christmas storm in years set to hit SoCal: A timeline for the weekLos Angeles TimesSouthern California weather: Map of evacuation warnings, orders for Los Angeles County due to expected stormABC7 Los AngelesHow much rain is coming to LA, SoCal this week? Wet Christmas awaitsUSA TodaySouthern California storm tracker: Pineapple Express to … [Read more...]

RFK Jr. Tried to Wreck the Childhood Vaccine Schedule Over the WeekendGizmodoChaos could be coming for children's vaccinesAxiosOpinion | Vaccines, Measles and Kennedy: Three Experts on the Future of Health in AmericaThe New York TimesHHS to announce overhaul to child vaccine schedule, aligning with DenmarkThe HillRFK Jr. wanted to endorse the … [Read more...]

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisisCNN’60 Minutes’ Pulls Segment on Venezuelans Deported by Trump Administration, Drawing CriticismThe New York TimesYanked "60 Minutes" episode aired in CanadaAxiosCBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute: ‘People are threatening to quit,’ staffers sayCNN‘I … [Read more...]

The Trump administration pauses wind projects off New England, New York and VirginiaNPRTrump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energyCNNTrump Halts Offshore Wind FarmsThe New York TimesTrump halts wind projects, including Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Dominion stock drops … [Read more...]

Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"CBS NewsNew Variant Raises Concerns of Another Bad Flu SeasonThe New York TimesDoctors warn of severe flu season as U.S. records 1,900 deaths, including three childrenWOAISuperstrain-fueled flu surge hits CSRA as 1,900 die across U.S.WRDWHow long is flu contagious? What to know as … [Read more...]

Northern lights may be visible in 10 states tonightSpaceAurora Borealis Forecast: Map Shows States Where Lights May Appear TonightNewsweekNorthern lights may appear in Wisconsin Dec. 16-17. See the latest aurora forecastMilwaukee Journal SentinelHow to Watch the Northern Lights from These 10 States TonightPeople.comBrilliant ways to predict … [Read more...]

Top Picks from the NFL Betting Splits for 49ers-Colts on Monday December 22ndVSiNBetting 'Monday Night Football': Take the 49ers to cover at Indy, RBs in DFSESPNColts vs. 49ers: Philip Rivers back on MNF, kickoff time, odds, playoff pictureCBS Sports3 Best NFL Player Prop Bets for Monday Night Football: 49ers at ColtsFanDuelPackers Discussion … [Read more...]

Trump Appointment of Greenland Envoy Draws Angry Response From DenmarkThe Wall Street JournalNew Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of USBBCNews Wrap: Trump names Louisiana governor as his special envoy to GreenlandPBSDenmark ‘deeply upset’ by Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy who wants island to be part of USCNNTrump … [Read more...]

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Burns Bright at the Box Office with $347.1 Million Global Openingthewaltdisneycompany.comDisney's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' disappoints with weak $88 million domestic openingCNBC‘Avatar 3’ Tops China Box Office in Another Win for DisneyBloomberg.com‘Avatar’ Sequel Is Neither Fire Nor Ash at North American Box OfficeThe New York … [Read more...]

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First footage of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey released onlineThe Guardian'The Odyssey' trailer: Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway tease romanceUSA TodayTrailer drops for next Christopher Nolan epicNews.com.auChristopher Nolan’s First Teaser for ‘The Odyssey’ Is HereGizmodo'The Odyssey' Trailer: Christopher Nolan's Greek Epic Stars Matt DamonVariety … [Read more...]

Astronauts Suit Up for Their Journey to the MoonFuturismArtemis II Crew Rehearse Launch Day DemonstrationNASA (.gov)Astronauts complete practice countdown for upcoming trip around the moonCBS NewsAstronauts, launch teams practice Artemis 2 countdownSpaceflight NowNASA rewraps Boeing Starliner Astrovan II for Artemis II crew ride to launch … [Read more...]