Day: January 9, 2024

New York State mother who killed abusive boyfriend reunited with kids after years in prison

5:54 pm January 9, 2024

A Poughkeepsie, New York, mother of two who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting her abusive boyfriend and the father of her children in 2017 has been released from prison. Nicole “Nikki” Addimando was convicted in 2019 for killing her then-boyfriend, Christopher Grover, in self-defense, and she was sentenced to 19 years to life […]

Archeologist details how one ‘happy mistake’ shaped human history

5:49 pm January 9, 2024

One beverage has stood the test of time as a business venture, cultural unifier and even a driver of human history – beer. The popular alcohol, however, is one of history’s oldest “happy mistakes.” “We don’t know if beer was discovered or invented, but it seems likely that it was an accidental discovery,” archaeologist Matthew […]

Bodycam video shows ‘miracle’ rescue of Indiana man trapped in truck for nearly a week

5:10 pm January 9, 2024

Police in Indiana have released body camera footage that show the rescue of a man who was trapped in his truck for nearly a week. The six separate videos, released to FOX 32 Chicago, show perspectives from five different officers during the rescue of 27-year-old Matt Reum on Dec. 26, 2023. “I’ve never seen something […]

Defense secretary Austin under fire from Washington Post for keeping America ‘in the dark’ on hospitalization

5:09 pm January 9, 2024

The Washington Post editorial board dismantled the excuses for Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s “hospital silence” after it was revealed that President Biden was not informed of Austin’s absence for 48 hours. “We wish Mr. Austin a full and swift recovery regardless of his precise condition,” the editorial board wrote Monday. “We would also appreciate […]

‘A puppet’: Some Americans say old age, weak guidance inhibiting Biden from being an effective leader

5:06 pm January 9, 2024

Americans in Silicon Valley shared whether they believe President Biden’s leadership has been effective enough to earn him another term ahead of the 2024 election, with several pointing to his age as a concern. “I do feel like he’s a little too old,” Travis said in San Jose. “I kind of see him more as […]