Time for Congress to find a new top watchdog for Trump to nominate
For the first time in nearly two decades, Congress is on the hunt for a new boss at the federal government’s top watchdog agency. With the retirement of comptroller general Gene Dodaro, longtime Government Accountability Office employee Orice Williams Brown is stepping in to lead the more-than-3,000-person agency in an acting capacity. Congressional leaders are […]
Flossie, The World’s Oldest Living Cat, Just Turned 30
December is full to the brim with parties and celebrations, but there’s one anniversary that it’s very important not to forget – the birthday of Flossie, the world’s oldest living cat. Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie was officially recognized as the world’s oldest living cat by Guinness World Records (GWR) back in November 2022, […]
Anthony Joshua’s Trainer Killed in Crash Receives $180K in Donations
Anthony Joshua $180K+ Donated For Trainer After Fatal Crash in Nigeria Published December 30, 2025 7:12 AM PST The tragic death of Anthony Joshua‘s trainer, Kevin “Latif” Ayodele, has resulted in an outpouring of support for the boxing star’s longtime friend … with more than $180,000 raised to help build a mosque in his honor […]
Mixed market signals: Industrials gain while consumer cyclical falters
Sector Overview The industrials sector is showing notable gains today, with Boeing (BA) leading the pack with a rise of 1.24%. This uptick might be attributed to positive developments in aerospace and defense, providing a lift to the overall sector. Conversely, the consumer cyclical sector appears to be under pressure. Amazon (AMZN) has dipped by […]
The Opener: Imai, Okamoto, Orioles
Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Imai’s posting deadline approaches: NPB right-hander Tatsuya Imai is entering the final days of his posting window and figures to sign with an MLB club any day now. Imai, 27, is among the more intriguing starters […]
Jokic hobbles off with knee injury in Nuggets loss to Heat
The MVP favourite may spend a few weeks sidelined after contact from his own team-mate Nikola Jokic was forced off with a left knee injury late in the first half of Denver’s 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat on Monday night, leaving the Nuggets facing anxious hours as they await further clarity on the condition […]
The Amazon Is Entering A “Hypertropical” Climate For The First Time In 10 Million Years
A new type of climate regime is emerging in the Amazon rainforest as intense heat and drought continue to push the region beyond the tolerable limits for a tropical ecosystem. According to researchers, the escalating conditions have reached the point of becoming “hypertropical”, recreating an environment that hasn’t been seen anywhere on Earth for around […]
The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart and Model Marianne Fonseca Get Married
The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart New Habit … Marriage!!! Published December 30, 2025 6:39 AM PST The Chainsmokers‘ Drew Taggart and Marianne Fonseca are not quitting their addiction to each other anytime soon … because they just tied the knot! The Grammy winner wed his model bride during a romantic sunset beach ceremony. Waiting for your […]
It’s not just the U.S. struggling with government debt; China also has its problems
There has been a lot of talk lately about the rise in U.S. debt, and rightly so. This year alone, it has increased by more than $2 trillion. What is even more worrying is that interest payments on the debt continue to rise. According to the Congressional Budget Office’s summary for fiscal year 2025, net […]
Minimum wage rises in 19 states starting New Year’s Day 2026
‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses President Donald Trump’s upbeat economic forecast, rising real wages, private-sector job growth and how upcoming tax refunds could shape the 2026 midterms. American workers at the bottom end of the pay scale are set to see the minimum wage rise in 19 states effective on New Year’s Day, while three […]
