Jay Tarife 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made a surprising exit from the 2024 US presidential race, delivering the news through a video on the social media platform X. Once a formidable contender and a key rival to Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, DeSantis cited a lack of a “clear path to victory” as the primary … Read more
The SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom was docked at the ISS by four Ax-3 crew. The Axiom Space-organized private mission, with an all-European crew, doubles the number of nations on the ISS from four to eight. All-European Ax-3 Astronauts Successfully Dock at ISS for 2-Week Mission On the Ax-3 crew, mission commander Michael “L.A.” López-Alegría, pilot … Read more
William Bampton, 92, of Australia, tried to reclaim $200,000 from his $667,000 lotto windfall for his daughter Suzanne Vourlides. The court sided with the daughter and dismissed the claim. Father Sues Daughter Over $200k Gift, Tale of Betrayal and Broken Bonds In 2018, Bampton won a million dollars and gave some to his daughter. He … Read more
Alan Wesley Smith, 47, of Barbourville, was arrested by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department for a New Year’s Eve burglary at Extreme Fitness on Highway 25E. An arrest occurred after a detective responded to a fitness center burglary complaint on December 31. One Barbourville man arrested for bold New Year’s Eve burglary: Stolen cars, tools, … Read more
After Nikki Haley addressed mental health issues at a New Hampshire rally, GOP frontrunner Donald Trump responded. Trump Hits Back: Sharp Cognitive Skills on Display as He Counters Mental Fitness Allegations Trump addressed allegations that he mistook Haley with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when discussing January 6. Trump blamed his speeches’ irony and said … Read more
NASA’s 72nd Mars flight, the Ingenuity Mars helicopter lost communication, leaving NASA unclear. Success! The chopper reached its 40-foot maximum altitude. However, communication was lost during the descent, leaving the Ingenuity crew in the dark regarding the helicopter’s health. Ingenuity’s Mars Mystery: NASA Analyzes Data After Communication Loss During Test After an unplanned landing, the … Read more
Genese Rogers had an extraordinary end to her vacation when she returned home to discover she had won a staggering $1 million in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. $1 Million Lottery Win Makes for Unforgettable Homecoming! The unexpected windfall placed her among the five fortunate individuals who each secured a top prize of $1 million. … Read more
Google software worker Liren Chen, 27, was found “spattered in blood” at his Santa Clara, California, home after allegedly murdering his wife, Xuanyi Yu. On January 16, a brutal attack occurred at the posh home miles south of Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters. Engineer’s Grisly Alleged Crime A concerned friend called for a welfare check after … Read more
A recent California court order has thwarted Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to build a sizeable subterranean tunnel to reroute much of the state’s water. The argument involves a 1959 law that the Department of Water Resources (DWR) used to justify borrowing billions of dollars for an unnamed “Delta Program.” Legal Hurdles Threaten $16 Billion Water … Read more
Dr. Nia Heard-Garris of Northwestern University undertook a comprehensive evaluation that found continuing healthcare inequities for racial and ethnic minority children compared to white children across pediatric disciplines. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health’s two-part series on racism and child health illuminates disparities in neonatology, primary care, emergency medicine, inpatient and critical care, surgery, developmental … Read more