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Amazon Driver Banned After Taking Family's Cat During Delivery: Watch Video
An Amazon delivery driver has been banned after being caught on camera driving away with a family's cat. In a Facebook post, Diane Huff-Medina said her cat, Piper, was stolen outside her home in Lakewood, California, at around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. She posted a Ring doorbell video of the Amazon Flex driver dropping off a package and walking off with the cat, a Siamese mix. The driver crouched down to pet Piper after taking a confirmation photo of the package. The unidentified man then lifted the cat by her neck, put her into his car, and drove away from the home. Piper has l…
Windsor Locks, CT
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Major Airline Ends Frequent Flyer Miles For Basic Economy Tickets
American Airlines is ending the ability for basic economy travelers to earn frequent flyer miles. The airline announced that customers who buy a basic economy ticket on or after Wednesday, Dec. 17, are no longer eligible for AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points toward elite status. The move could affect frequent flyers across the Northeast who rely on low-cost fares for business travel and vacations. American outlined the new policy in a social media post. "We routinely evaluate our fare products to remain competitive in the marketplace," the airline said. Basic economy customers …
Arlington, VA
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Trump Media To Merge With Nuclear Fusion Company In $6B Deal: What To Know
President Donald Trump's social media company is merging with a nuclear fusion firm. Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies announced an all-stock deal valued at more than $6 billion on Thursday, Dec. 18. The merger would create one of the world's first publicly traded fusion power companies, with plans to build its first utility-scale fusion power plant in 2026, pending approvals. While Trump Media's stock had fallen nearly 70% throughout 2025, the announcement caused shares to surge about 35%. The company has struggled to grow beyond its core audience on&nb…
National Interest
Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Woman Breaks Silence About Viral Foxboro Video, Death Threats
A former tech executive is speaking publicly for the first time after being caught on camera in a viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert, which upended her life and career. Kristin Cabot, the former human resources chief at Astronomer, talked with The New York Times in an interview published on Thursday, Dec. 18. The 53-year-old broke her silence five months after she was spotted cuddling with her boss during the show on Wednesday, July 16. A Jersey Shore bartender's video rapidly spread online, sparking countless memes within hours of the incident in Foxboro, Mas…
National Interest
Erika Kirk's Town Hall Flops In Ratings Despite Heavy CBS Promotion
A primetime town hall with the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk tanked in the ratings after critics blasted CBS News for hosting the discussion amid the network's conservative shift. According to Nielsen data, "A Town Hall With Erika Kirk" drew about 1.867 million viewers on Saturday, Dec. 13. The hourlong special was down 11% in total viewership compared to CBS's usual programming in the same time slot year to date, The Independent reported. The drop was far steeper among adults ages 25 to 54, where viewership fell 41% in the demographic most desired by ad…
National Interest
Dan Bongino To Leave FBI Position, Report Says
Dan Bongino is expected to leave the FBI amid growing speculation about his future, according to reports. Bongino told FBI staff that he'll step down from his position as the bureau's deputy director on Friday, Dec. 19, MS NOW reported. The Queens, New York, native said that he doesn't plan to return to FBI headquarters in December and intends to officially resign in early 2026. Several people familiar with the situation said some of Bongino's personal belongings have already been cleared out of his office. Despite reports about his plans, Bongino hasn't publicly confirmed hi…
National Interest
Sports Reporter, Husband Found Dead In Murder-Suicide, Police Say
A sports reporter and her husband were found dead inside their home in an apparent murder-suicide. Police in Hoover, Alabama, were called to a home in the 700 block of Highland Manor Court at about 9:03 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, after a family member discovered two people unresponsive inside the house. Firefighters responded to the scene and pronounced a man and a woman dead from gunshot wounds, police said. While police did not publicly release the victims' identities, WBRC identified the woman as former sports reporter Christina Chambers, who previously worked for the station. "Alth…
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'Slop' Named 2025's Top Word By Merriam-Webster: 'A Little Message To AI'
Some people might describe 2025 as "sloppy" in more ways than one. Merriam-Webster's editors picked “slop” as the 2025 Word of the Year, the Springfield, Massachusetts-based company announced on Sunday, Dec. 14. While "slop" traditionally has physically dirtier origins, it has grown into a well-known description for poorly created online pictures, videos, and writings. The popular dictionary publisher's modern definition of slop is "digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence." The word helps define the rise in AI-ge…
National Interest
FIFA Cuts Some World Cup Ticket Prices After Massive Fan Outrage
Some ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are being slashed after soccer fans worldwide expressed outrage over the record-high costs. FIFA announced a new $60 ticket option for all 104 matches on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, and the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19. The so-called "Supporter Entry Tier" was unveiled as FIFA said it has already received 20 million ticket requests during the random selection sales phase, which opened on Thursday, Dec. 11. The lotter…
Arlington, VA
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Unemployment Hits Four-Year High As Job Market Weakens: What To Know
The unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in more than four years as the US labor market shows more signs of weakness heading into 2026. The national unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Tuesday, Dec. 16. That's the highest level since September 2021. The increase follows months of turbulence that had already weakened confidence in the labor market before the latest report. BLS data from June and August showed net job losses, marking the first time since 2020 that the economy recorded two months of contr…
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