Owner of mustard company pleads guilty after shocking discovery at factory — here’s what’s happening 
Police shoot bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist, saying she pointed gun at officers 
80-year-old man allegedly shoots, kills man hunting turkeys in California: Sheriff 
Columbus child killed in Far South Side dog attack, police say 
Missing man randomly attacks, stabs shopper in Las Vegas parking lot: police 
California withdraws clean truck EPA waiver request ahead of Trump inauguration
By Lisa Baertlein and David Shepardson (Reuters) – California said on Tuesday it has withdrawn...
Politics
US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage
With just days left before handing over the keys to the US government, the Biden...
Montana elected a firefighter to the Senate. He’s already pushing for solutions
With wildfires fires ravaging Los Angeles, the firefighter-turned-senator from Montana wants to fight bureaucracy. Less...
Opinions
I spent 8 years in Melbourne, one of the best cities to live in. Here’s what I loved about it and didn’t like.
I grew up on the Gold Coast on Australia’s east coast and loved it. But after living overseas for...
The underused sabbatical might be the needed solution to burnout
My career’s end was approaching and I had no idea. I should have known given...
Spotify Wrapped is here — and if you’re a parent, you’re probably seeing a lot of ‘Bluey’ and Blippi. What it’s like when your kids control your music.
Lindsay Eldon couldn’t wait to see her Spotify Wrapped, the music streaming service’s annual end-of-year breakdown...
Business
Recognize the name Jolt Cola? The 1980s soda aims to make a comeback — this time with even more caffeine
Jolt Cola, the soda brand that gained attention in the 1980s for offering “all the...
Markets stumble as Wall Street sells off Big Tech
US stocks ended Friday in the red, closing out a lackluster week despite a year...
Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A...
Entertainment
Beyoncé Enlists Post Malone, Shaboozey and Blue Ivy Carter for Live Debut of ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songs During NFL Halftime Show
Beyoncé showed out for her native Houston with her highly anticipated NFL halftime performance during the...
Justin Baldoni Sued by Former Publicist Amid Blake Lively Scandal
Justin Baldoni’s former publicist sued him, his company and his current publicity team on Tuesday,...
Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively allegations against Justin Baldoni
Amber Heard said social media is where a lie becomes the truth in response to...
Health
McDonald’s biggest menu shakeup in years rolls out Tuesday
McDonald’s anticipated new value menu is rolling out to US restaurants Tuesday, marking the chain’s biggest...
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children’s brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between...
Breaking down barriers in mental health equity
In the days following the 2024 presidential election, many LGBTQ+ youth felt frustrated, angry, and frightened about...
Sports
Biggest problems facing College Football Playoff remain — and the SEC is partly to blame
SMU edged out Alabama for the final at-large spot in the College Football Playoff —...
MLB’s Winter Meetings begin Sunday: What should fans expect from the annual baseball gathering?
Every year in the early winter, a swarm of dri-fit quarter-zips descends upon some mammoth,...
Juan Soto reportedly has multiple offers of at least $600 million, could make decision by end of week
All eyes are on Juan Soto this MLB offseason, and the free-agent slugger could pick...