December 2024

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of executing an “absurd” cover-up after its air defenses allegedly “shot down” a passenger plane last week. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the “tragic incident” this weekend, but the Kremlin has not formally stated that Russian air defenses shot down the plane. At least 38 people were killed…

The brief life of the Ghost of Christmas Present passed upon the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, and children began the countdown to the appearance of his brother, one year from now.   This Christmas, as I do every Christmas, I read Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” There is a scene, right after the departure of…

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward, a potential top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, set the NCAA Division I record for touchdown passes during his bowl game appearance on Saturday and then sat for the second half. Ward and the Hurricanes played the Iowa State Cyclones in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Ward set the mark with…

North Korea’s regime vowed to take up its “toughest” policies against the U.S. at a meeting of the country’s ruling party last week. The Dec. 23-27 meeting featured top members of the Workers’ Party of Korea, including dictator Kim Jong Un. State media outlet KCNA said leaders condemned ongoing partnerships between the U.S., Japan and…

It’s becoming more and more likely that Shedeur Sanders will be the first overall pick in April, and he’s reminding everyone as such. Sanders is wrapping up his college career on Sunday in the Alamo Bowl, and he hinted that he’d have special cleats for the occasion earlier this week. In fact, Sanders said on…

It wasn’t pretty, but the Los Angeles Rams are still hot. The Rams won their fifth in a row, and their ninth in their last 11 games, by taking home a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. It was slow and steady to win the race, and no points were scored in the…

The year is ending and, shockingly, it was filled with less drama than most people predicted. Self included. Last year’s annoying list focused on the enemies of sanity like teachers union boss Randi Weingarten and Greta Thunberg, climate extremist turned full-time lefty activist.  Of course, 2024 still had drama. A lot of it can be…

In 2024, President-elect Donald Trump managed to earn the support of many high-profile figures – entertainers, athletes, podcasters and executives – who openly aligned themselves with the Make America Great Again message this year and challenged the seemingly insurmountable blue wave of stars who remain Trump cynics. What was once a rare phenomenon in liberal-leaning…

Smart home cameras have become a necessity. You already know they help keep an eye on what’s happening indoors and outdoors, even when you’re not home.  But while these cameras are undeniably useful, they also pose a privacy risk. A new study highlights outdoor security camera apps as some of the biggest collectors of user…