7 men charged in connection with burglaries of professional athletes’ homes 
DA: U.S. airman from Eastham, Nicholas Sweetser, accused of rape, taken into custody 
Three staffers at Texas school arrested amid massive child grooming and sex abuse investigation 
Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack 
Recording captured the chilling sound of the Titan submersible’s final moment 
Calls for change after men killed in same shopping center weeks apart
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Neighbors are demanding action after four deaths in the same South...
Politics
Trudeau says he joked about a trade for Vermont or California when Trump raised annexing Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he jokingly suggested a trade for Vermont or California in response...
Trump’s inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a...
Opinions
I’ve always been close to my mom, but didn’t realize how much I still needed her until I had my own kids
I’ve always loved my mom dearly, but after I had kids, I found I felt...
How an unlikely Bavarian village became the Christmas capital of Washington state
The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main...
I was an internet troll. And it came back to haunt me.
“Someone is impersonating you and he just sent me a vulgar photo,” my friend Sarah...
Business
McDonald’s to launch the McValue national menu as it looks for a boost from diners and investors
McDonald’s (MCD) is hoping for a fresh start in 2025 following a year in which...
Rupee hits record low as Indian equities slide, bearish tilt persists
MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Indian rupee declined to its lifetime low on Monday, hurt by...
Costco is pushing back — hard — against the anti-DEI movement
Costco is battling an anti-DEI wave with a stern rebuke to activist shareholders looking to...
Entertainment
Netflix’s New Releases Coming in January 2025
Philomena Cunk asking the big questions; the return of one of film history’s greatest villains;...
‘Babygirl’ director says that scene involving a glass of milk actually happened to her
Sometimes, the best on-screen stories are ones derived from real life – even if it...
Linda Lavin, Star of TV’s ‘Alice’ and a Tony Winner, Dies at 87
Linda Lavin, star of CBS’ long-running sitcom “Alice” and a Tony winner for Neil Simon’s...
Health
Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for
A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control...
A single cigarette slashes 20 minutes off your life expectancy, UK research suggests
If you’re thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, it might help...
Can you prevent a hangover?
It’s no surprise that more than half of us will up our alcohol intake this...
Sports
With the addition of Walker Buehler, the Boston Red Sox are starting to look like 2025 contenders
Coming into this winter, it was imperative for the Boston Red Sox to make multiple...
76ers star Joel Embiid ejected for arguing with officials after crashing into Victor Wembanyama in win over Spurs
Joel Embiid’s second game back from his sinus fracture didn’t go well. Embiid erupted and...
Ohio State’s blowout win over Tennessee sets up epic Oregon rematch. It’s just a shame it’s happening in the quarterfinals
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Are you not entertained? No, you’re probably not. Four College Football Playoff first-round games,...