San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is having a tremendous season, and he made sure to reward his teammates with a few Christmas gifts on Friday. McCaffrey’s offensive teammates received a custom golf bag, a certificate for fitted golf clubs, and a bottle of tequila after practice on Friday, …
Read More »Pig roasts, hockey games and family: Lawmakers share favorite Christmas traditions
For millions of Americans, Christmas is a day to spend with family and showing loved ones how much they care, and members of Congress are no different. “We always do the same thing. Our tradition is that we celebrate Christmas Eve, so for us, it’s called Nochebuena,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez, …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick doesn't celebrate Christmas, girlfriend reveals what they do for presents
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick revealed on his girlfriend’s podcast last week that they do not celebrate Christmas. Nessa Diab’s co-host, Katrina B, on the “Nessa Off Air” podcast asked Kaepernick what he was getting for Nessa for Christmas. That was when he told her they do not …
Read More »Belarus claims to have received tactical nuclear weapons from ally Russia
The president of Belarus announced this week that the country has received tactical nuclear weapons transported from Russia. President Alexander Lukashenko said Monday that the intensely-regulated weapons were brought to Belarus in October. No further information was offered on the nature of the nuclear weapons or their intended use. Tactical …
Read More »On this day in history, December 28, 1958, Colts beat Giants for NFL title in 'greatest game ever played'
The Baltimore Colts stunned the New York Giants 23-17 in “sudden death” at the NFL championship game at Yankee Stadium before a mesmerized nationwide television audience on this day in history, Dec. 28, 1958. The event has gone down in American sports lore as “the greatest game ever played.” The …
Read More »More than 40 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Liberia, authorities say
A leaking fuel tanker exploded as people gathered to collect the gasoline, leaving more than 40 dead, authorities in Liberia said Thursday. The blast on Tuesday also injured at least 83 people in Totota town in the central part of the West African country, health officials said. Bong County health …
Read More »How tiny corkscrew robots could save lives by breaking up blood clots
Blood clots are a serious health problem that can cause strokes, heart attacks and even death. Some blood clots can be removed by doctors using a flexible tool that goes inside the affected vein or artery, but others are too hard to reach. What if there was a way to …
Read More »CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Former addict warns epicenter of US drug crisis 'descended deeper into despair' in 2023
WARNING: This story contains graphic images. Philadelphia’s most lawless, drug-infested neighborhood became more distressed and filled with anguish in 2023, a former resident said as he called on local officials to take action. “Kensington has descended deeper into despair in 2023 as a whole. Progress has not been made,” Frank …
Read More »The James Bond martini: Recreate the classic drink ordered by 007
“Shaken, not stirred” is the key to making the famous martini ordered by fictional superspy James Bond. The drink, named the Vesper after double agent Vesper Lynd, is easy to make right from home. Luckily, the ingredients in the Vesper ordered by the British spy are not so secret. NEW …
Read More »Refugees in Sri Lanka rally against planned closure of United Nations office
A group of Rohingya refugees living in Sri Lanka staged a protest outside the office of the U.N. refugee agency Tuesday, saying they fear losing their living allowance once the agency’s office in the island nation closes at the end of this year. The protesters also want to be resettled …
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