Charlie Kirk’s accused shooter’s disturbing comments during court appearance revealed

Charlie Kirk’s accused shooter’s disturbing comments during court appearance revealed

The alleged Charlie Kirk shooter, Tyler Robinsonhe appeared calm during his first personal court appearance. However, lip reading suggests that he reflected darkness on the shot and even made reference to Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. The 22-year-old is said to have described his mental struggle behind bars, saying he thinks about the shooting “every day”. … Read more

A Taiwanese immigrant friend of mine started working at Walmart for minimum wage and retired with $2 million. What was her secret?

A Taiwanese immigrant friend of mine started working at Walmart for minimum wage and retired with  million. What was her secret?

“Her husband also had mental health issues, so she couldn’t rely on him.” (The subject of the photo is a model.) – Getty Images/iStockphoto Can you work minimum wage and retire on $2 million? A gentleman reader asks this question: “We read news about some people making six-figure incomes while living paycheck to paycheck. My … Read more

Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states most affected

Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states most affected

Nearly three million people in the United States have gotten sick from the flu so far this season, new data shows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the latest round of weekly flu data on Thursday. The agency revealed 2.9 million people have been sickened by the virus so far this season, while … Read more

Southern California city issues trash bin violation warning

Southern California city issues trash bin violation warning

Many California homeowners are faced with sorting their trash into three containers: one for trash, one for recyclables and one for organic waste. If you accidentally put the wrong item in the wrong container, one Southern California city wants you to know that there may actually be consequences. Brea, a Los Angeles suburb in Orange … Read more

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over U-boat attacks

Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over U-boat attacks

Administrator Alvin Holsey, the commander of US Southern Command who reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the legality of US military strikes in the Caribbean, officially retired on Friday in a ceremony in Florida where he handed the reins of command to his deputy. Holsey thanked his wife, sons – one of whom … Read more

Hawaiian island bans bodyboarding, adds $100 fine

Hawaiian island bans bodyboarding, adds 0 fine

Kauai surfers will no longer be able to buy disposable bodyboards, as island Mayor Derek Kawakami signed a bill banning their sale on December 10. Introduced in October and passed unanimously by the Kauai County Council in November, Bill 2976 makes it illegal to sell, rent or distribute disposable bodyboards made from polystyrene foam — … Read more

McDonald’s is unexpectedly closing another restaurant

McDonald’s is unexpectedly closing another restaurant

McDonald’s is preparing to close another restaurant within days, adding to a growing trend among major fast-food chains that have been rapidly shrinking their footprints in recent months. Rising costs, evolving consumer habits, and increased competition are putting pressure on beloved brands that were once considered permanent fixtures of American culture. However, there is more … Read more

Trump administration says sign language services ‘intrude’ on Trump’s ability to control his image

Trump administration says sign language services ‘intrude’ on Trump’s ability to control his image

The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events such as White House press briefings “will seriously interfere with the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public,” part of a lawsuit seeking to require the White House to provide the services. Attorneys for the Department of … Read more

Shocking footage shows large wild animals breaking out of a transport truck — here’s what happened

Shocking footage shows large wild animals breaking out of a transport truck — here’s what happened

There are many programs that keep a wide variety of exotic animals in captivity for purposes of conservation, education, breeding, and continuation of the species. However, there are also less savory reasons for keeping rare animals around – and when not managed properly, these efforts can lead to dangerous situations for both the animals and … Read more