Day: December 27, 2024

Democratic pols ditch Twitter after Elon Musk takeover, report shows

8:33 pm December 27, 2024

Congressional Democrats’ use of X, formerly Twitter, has significantly dropped off in the years since Elon Musk took over the social media platform, a new report suggests. Significantly more Republican lawmakers used X in 2024 than their Democratic colleagues, public affairs firm Quorum calculated. Of the top 20 most active accounts for members of Congress, […]

Meet the Americans who dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics

8:30 pm December 27, 2024

Nearly 600 Americans traveled to France this summer for the 2024 Paris Olympics with one goal in mind: bring home the gold. The U.S. was represented by 592 athletes across 34 different sports, which helped the Americans top the medal count with 126 overall. The second closest with 91 medals was China. The U.S. also tied […]

Caleb Williams says Bears fans’ frustrations predate his tenure after latest loss: ‘It’s my first year’

8:03 pm December 27, 2024

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams isn’t prepared to take full responsibility for the enduring frustrations of the fans. During the Bears’ 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, fans at Soldier Field broke out into boos and “Sell that team” chants. The low-scoring loss marked the team’s 10th straight loss. When asked about the […]

New TV shows and movies coming in 2025: Where to watch and catch up on prior seasons

7:30 pm December 27, 2024

2025 is an exciting year for TV shows and movies! From crime dramas to reality shows and action-packed movies, there’s something everyone will love in the new year. Must-watch movies like the new “Jurassic World” and “Captain America” will hit the big screen in a few months, while popular shows like “Criminal Minds,” “The Rookie” […]

China unveils world’s largest amphibious warship

7:03 pm December 27, 2024

China has launched the first of its new line of amphibious assault ships and its biggest warship yet, strengthening what is already the world’s largest navy. The Sichuan, a type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony on Friday. With a full load displacement of 40,000 […]