Day: December 24, 2024

First rare human case of bird flu reported in Los Angeles County

8:12 am December 24, 2024

The first human case of H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed in Los Angeles County in California, in connection with an adult who was exposed to livestock. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person who contracted bird flu had mild symptoms, was treated with […]

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ prosecutors withdraw appeal in manslaughter case, officially ending it

8:03 am December 24, 2024

Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” involuntary manslaughter case is officially over. On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney’s Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state’s notice of appeal against the actor. “The appeal would have challenged the Court’s dismissal of criminal charges against Producer and Actor, Alec Baldwin which included […]

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen stuns fans with backward halfcourt shot before game

7:49 am December 24, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red hot to start the 2024-25 season, and center Jarrett Allen underscored that statement with an impressive trick shot before Monday night’s game tipped off. The Cavaliers’ matchup with the Utah Jazz was delayed because of an issue with one of the rims at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Allen had some […]

Democratic strategists concede party brand is ‘in the toilet’ – and that’s being ‘generous’

7:38 am December 24, 2024

The Democratic Party brand is “in the toilet,” according to party strategists Monday. The New York Times held a “written online conversation,” hosted by contributing Times opinion writer Frank Bruni, with progressive campaign consultant Anat Shenker-Osorio, Democratic communications strategist Lis Smith and former Ohio representative Tim Ryan to discuss the remains of the party after […]

Police officer dressed as the ‘Grinch’ steals Christmas spirit during drug bust

7:19 am December 24, 2024

A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch, the cantankerous and green-furred villain, busted suspected drug traffickers in the South American country’s capital days before Christmas. The operation in San Bartolo in Lima resulted in the arrest of three suspects, according to a video posted online by the Peruvian National Police. “In an ingenious operation, […]