In Search of the 1st Christmas Tree: Origins of a Tradition
This is a very festive rabbit hole.
Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry
Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
Raw milk recalled for containing bird flu virus, California reports
Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw—unpasteurized—milk sold in California, prompting a recall issued at the state's request, health officials announced over the weekend. No illnesses have yet been linked to the contaminated milk, made by Raw
Biden Cuts Intel’s Chip Award by More Than $600 Million
The Silicon Valley company will receive less money from the CHIPS Act after winning a $3 billion military contract and changing some of its investment commitments.
Supreme Court to review 5th Circuit ruling that upends Universal Service Fund
The US Supreme Court will hear appeals of a 5th Circuit ruling that called Universal Service fees on phone bills an illegal tax. The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled in July that the Federal Communications Commission's Universal
Egg prices tick up in US amid efforts to halt spread of bird flu
Price for a dozen eggs has increased by more than 60 percent over the last year as millions of birds killed.
Imran Khan calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks
Tensions rise as security forces clash with protesters calling for release of imprisoned former prime minister.
Host Pakistan to learn ICC Champions Trophy fate, amid India travel ban
The ICC will decide next steps for the Pakistan-hosted tournament after India refused to travel to the country.
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat in Red Sea: Egypt official
Authorities says five more people have been rescued, bringing the total to 33 survivors while seven remain missing.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo celebrate the Wicked film as “beautifully queer”
Cynthia Erivo may be giving drag queens the world over a new version of “Defying Gravity” to incorporate into their shows, but it’s co-star Ariana Grande who wants us all to think twice about her Wicked character’s sexuality.The two stars
Kirk Cameron blasts “gay dinosaurs & trans ducks” for indoctrinating kids
Former teen actor and anti-LGBTQ+ Christian author Kirk Cameron has announced a new biblically-centered children’s show to combat “woke” Hollywood programming.Adventures of Iggy and Mr. Kirk is being billed by conservatives as a modern-day Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with a Christian
Live updates: Israeli cabinet to meet over Hezbollah cease-fire deal, officials say
Any deal would halt Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, in a victory for negotiators after weeks of intense talks.