No matter who you are or what period of history may be your favorite, I know there are always more tidbits of history out there to learn. So, here are 10 fun facts about history that I learned recently that I thought were good enough to share. Enjoy! 1. Philip, the recently departed Duke of … Read more
On Wednesday, January 7, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed a major headwind for the US auto industry — affordability — saying the administration is working on a significant tax cut that could help many buyers. The move is surprising, as President Donald Trump recently called the US affordability crisis a hoax. Still, Bessent’s comments … Read more
CES took over Las Vegas this week, bringing with it the usual flood of flashy – and often expensive – tech announcements from companies like Nvidia, Sony, Anker and many others. One brand I absolutely did not have on my bingo card, however, is one you definitely know: Lego. The Danish company has just announced … Read more
Key Points Since Medicare Advantage plans vary from one to another, it is important to know the rules of your plan. Understand your costs and benefits. Know which providers you can use, and recognize that you have an out if you are not satisfied with your coverage. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely … Read more
An IDF graphic showing the trajectory of the rocket that fell short in Gaza on January 8, 2026. (Photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN The military noted that it discovered the launch coming from Gaza City and that it responded quickly by hitting the source of the fire. Terrorists in Gaza tried to launch a rocket at … Read more
More than 130 officers and staff within the Metropolitan Police, including two convicted serial rapists, committed crimes or misconduct due to significant failures in the force’s vetting processes, a review has found. David Carrick, one of the UK’s most prolific sex offenders, who received 37 life sentences, was improperly examined in 2017. The checks failed … Read more
By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 8 (Reuters) – China’s ban on dual-use goods exports to Japan will only affect military firms, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, helping to calm fears that Beijing could curb shipments of rare earths vital to Japan’s auto industry because of Tokyo’s remarks about Taiwan. Dual-use items are goods, software … Read more
By Pap Saine BANJUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The death toll after a boat carrying migrants to Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia on New Year’s Eve has risen to 39, two government officials told Reuters, as survivors described the vessel as “overcrowded and dilapidated”. Gambia’s defense ministry last week put the death toll … Read more
The Queen has highlighted the “more urgent than ever” mission of her charity, The Queen’s Reading Room, as it marks its fifth anniversary, claiming that “books make life better.” Founded by Camilla during the lockdown, the initiative has grown into a global charity, uniting more than 186,000 book lovers across more than 180 countries. Despite … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly made millions from unsuspecting ultra-wealthy travelers before his trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. According to The US Sun, Silver Air was leasing Combs’ $60 million private jet after Combs’ arrest on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in September 2024. Between then and May 2025, Combs’ 14-seat plane was rented out … Read more