Month: January 2025

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The driver who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year’s Day did not display any “concerning behavior” at the…

A Pennsylvania man who briefly served in the U.S. Army faces charges of attempting to join the terrorist militant group Hezbollah in an effort to “kill Jews,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh Thursday for allegedly traveling to Lebanon and Syria last…

A Florida man was bitten in the stomach last month by a black bear cub while trying to break up a fight between the wild animal and his family’s beloved dog.  Blake Sprout said his dog was chasing the bear cub, which was close to its mother and two other cubs, after letting the dog…

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce intercepted the first pass of his NFL career Saturday to close out a division-sealing victory against the Cleveland Browns.  Pierce came up with the big pick with the Browns’ offense in the red zone and with the Ravens up 35-10. Pierce dropped into coverage, put his 355-pound body in…

The Minnesota Vikings are playing moneyball.  One of the biggest regular-season games in the history of the Vikings and rival Detroit Lions will determine the NFC North champion and the top seed in the conference Sunday.  With the game at Detroit’s Ford Field, the Vikings are throwing their money around, trying to offset the Lions’…

A 12-year-old boy from Massachusetts was remembered as a “magical” middle school student after he died after an accident at a New Hampshire ski slope. Jack Murrary, 12, was skiing at Cranmore Mountain in Conway, New Hampshire, New Year’s Eve when he struck a tree while navigating an intermediate trail. Authorities said in a release…

Nicole Kidman broke down in tears onstage while dedicating her International Star Award to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the Palm Springs Film Festival. The 57-year-old actress was presented with the award by friend Jamie Lee Curtis during the 36th annual International Film Awards gala Friday.  In a clip shared on social media,…

Denise Richards gave it her all during her time on season 3 of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live,” Richards revealed she “ruptured” her breast implants while performing a thrilling stunt.  “I fell — well, I jumped off a bridge, too, and that’s when I ruptured my…

When NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter took flight on Mars in April 2021, it marked a historic moment in space exploration.  This small, solar-powered rotorcraft became the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet.  Now, after Ingenuity’s remarkable success, NASA is setting its sights on an even more ambitious aerial explorer for the red…

A star couple was back in Baton Rouge Friday night, and one half of that couple began a quest to become a back-to-back national champion. Livvy Dunne and the defending national champion LSU gymnastics squad opened their season Friday against Iowa State. Dunne, back for her fifth year of eligibility, helped the second-ranked team in…