**Inside Trump’s New Foreign Policy Inner Circle** Former President Donald Trump is reshaping U.S. foreign policy through a small, tight-knit team of advisors. This group—made up of loyal confidants and former officials—meets with Trump informally and frequently, according to a White House official. The team operates without the structure of larger bureaucracies. Decisions are made … Read more
**Immigration Sweeps Continue Quietly in New Orleans Amid Growing Protests** U.S. Border Patrol agents have continued their immigration enforcement operations across New Orleans, but are keeping a lower public profile after previous raids sparked protests. These sweeps, which began last week, have led to growing concerns among immigrant communities and advocacy groups in the region. … Read more
**CDC Panel Ends Universal Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns: What’s Behind the Decision** A panel of health experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has voted to end its long-standing recommendation that all newborns be vaccinated against hepatitis B before leaving the hospital. This change, announced Friday, has sparked public concern and … Read more
**Alabama’s Playoff Dreams Fade After Loss to Georgia in SEC Title Game** Alabama’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff took a major blow after a tough loss to Georgia. The Crimson Tide entered the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship Game ranked No. 10, with slim hopes of breaking into the top four. But a poor … Read more
**NOAA Issues Warning for Strong Geomagnetic Storm on December 9** The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a strong geomagnetic storm watch for December 9, 2025. The alert, released on December 7, warns that a G3-level geomagnetic storm could impact Earth’s magnetic field due to recent solar activity. Geomagnetic storms happen when charged … Read more
**Hollywood Worries Rise Over Netflix and Warner Bros. Merger Talk** Hollywood is raising alarms about a possible deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. Many in the film industry fear that if the two companies join forces, it could lead to job losses and fewer movies being made for theaters. This worry comes at a … Read more
**Melissa McCarthy Brings Holiday Cheer in Final SNL Episodes of 2025** Melissa McCarthy lit up the stage at Saturday Night Live this weekend, helping to close out the show’s 2025 season. The two-time Oscar-nominated actress hosted one of the last episodes of the year, delivering a monologue filled with humor, holiday spirit, and even a … Read more
**Ohio State suffers upset loss to Indiana before playoff semifinal** Ohio State University’s football team faced a surprising loss on Saturday night, falling 13-10 to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship game. The loss was Ohio State’s first of the season and came just before the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals. The Buckeyes, who are … Read more
**US May Face Harsh Budget Cuts If Debt Crisis Worsens, Experts Warn** A growing number of economists warn that the United States could be headed toward severe budget cuts, or austerity, if it fails to address its rising national debt. According to a new report published on December 6 by Fortune Magazine, such austerity measures … Read more
**U.S. Drops $11 Million Fine Against Southwest Airlines Over 2022 Holiday Disruptions** The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to waive an $11 million fine against Southwest Airlines. This fine was related to the airline’s major travel meltdown during the 2022 holiday season. Instead of paying the fine, Southwest will now give $90 million … Read more