Teen who died after falling 150 meters from California’s Mt Baldy identified

Teen who died after falling 150 meters from California’s Mt Baldy identified

Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell roughly 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California. Rescue workers found 19-year-old Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova dead and discovered two other dead hikers during the search, according to … Read more

65-year-old auto parts company closes plant, lays off 100s of workers

65-year-old auto parts company closes plant, lays off 100s of workers

Whenever consumers need to complete a simple auto maintenance task, such as replacing windshield wiper blades or an air filter, they just need to go to their local Napa Auto Parts, Auto Zone, or O’Reilly Auto Parts store, purchase the product, and install it. On some occasions, I have discovered one shop may not have … Read more

Doctor suspended after scheduling fake end-of-day appointments to avoid being late to pick up her children

Doctor suspended after scheduling fake end-of-day appointments to avoid being late to pick up her children

YOU NEED TO KNOW Dr Helen Eisenhauer, a general practitioner at Stenhouse Medical Center in the UK, is facing a five-month suspension after admitting she falsified two appointments so she could collect her children on time. “The incident happened more than a year ago at a time of particular stress for me when I was … Read more

Girl, 9, Jumped Out Window and Begged for Help Escaping Stepmom. Months Later, She Was Found Dead on a Highway

Girl, 9, Jumped Out Window and Begged for Help Escaping Stepmom. Months Later, She Was Found Dead on a Highway

YOU NEED TO KNOW Rebekah Baptiste was found with signs of severe torture, burn marks and signs of abuse on her genitalia in July Her father and mother were charged with murder in connection with her murder Months earlier, she allegedly tried to run away from her home, according to published reports A murdered Arizona … Read more

US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors

US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military said Wednesday that it struck three other boats that were allegedly smuggling drugs, killing three people while others jumped overboard and may have survived. The statement from the US Southern Command, which oversees South America, did not reveal where the attacks took place. Previous attacks were in the Caribbean … Read more

Mamdani reverses course on mayoral control over New York schools as he appoints Kamar Samuels chancellor

Mamdani reverses course on mayoral control over New York schools as he appoints Kamar Samuels chancellor

As he named a new schools chancellor Wednesday, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reversed course on a key but controversial campaign promise: ending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools. “I will be asking the Legislature for a continuation of the mayor’s control,” Mamdani said during a news conference in North Central Park to formally appoint … Read more

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

By Louise Rasmussen PARIS, Dec 31 (Reuters) – France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and ban cellphones in secondary schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that highlight growing public concern about the impact of online harm on minors. President Emmanuel Macron has often blamed social media … Read more

Dr. Oz Just Shared A Talk About The Flu Shot That Doctors Are Calling “Bullsh*t”

Dr. Oz Just Shared A Talk About The Flu Shot That Doctors Are Calling “Bullsh*t”

A new variant of the flu, called “super flu,” is on the rise. According to data from the CDC, hospitalizations for the flu nearly doubled in just one week as cases increased. Tunyada Kongkapan / Getty Images So people, and especially doctors, are not very happy with the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and … Read more

Kennedy Center reportedly changed the rules before the vote to add Trump’s name

Kennedy Center reportedly changed the rules before the vote to add Trump’s name

The Kennedy Center was reported to have adopted bylaws earlier this year limiting voting to trustees appointed by Donald Trump – a controversial move that appears to reveal the long-held plan to install Trump’s name on the center. The bylaws, in possible violation of the institution’s charter, were revised in May and specified that board … Read more