Day: December 21, 2024

Ravens waive Pro Bowl receiver Diontae Johnson after drama-filled tenure

6:54 am December 21, 2024

An ugly marriage between the Baltimore Ravens and Diontae Johnson is over. The Ravens acquired Johnson in October in hopes of jolting their already stout offense. Johnson did anything but, and he was waived by the team Friday. The trade was a disaster from the start. In his first game with the team, Johnson had […]

Embattled Illinois mayor declares ‘I am your Rosa Parks’ amid leadership feud

6:06 am December 21, 2024

Controversial Dolton, Illinois “super mayor” and Thornton Township supervisor Tiffany Henyard compared herself to multiple historical figures amid a struggle to maintain power. Within the Thornton Township in Illinois, an ongoing insurance dispute between supervisor Henyard and local board members Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez has escalated into a government shutdown. As a result, many […]

Malaysia agrees to resume ‘no find, no fee’ hunt for flight MH370, 10 years after plane disappeared

5:47 am December 21, 2024

Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to accept a second “no find, no fee” proposal from a U.S. company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than 10 years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Friday. Loke said Cabinet ministers gave the nod […]

NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space

5:44 am December 21, 2024

This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended stays in orbit after the International Space Station is retired. “NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy will guide the agency toward the next generation of continuous human presence in orbit, enable […]

Here’s what’s different in the new spending legislation approved by the House

5:35 am December 21, 2024

House lawmakers voted Friday to approve a newly negotiated spending bill that included many of the same components of the earlier legislation — but without the debt limit provision that had sparked consternation among many in the party. Republican leaders shared the text late Friday, shortly before lawmakers approved the spending legislation, 366-34. Lawmakers were […]