In his reflective piece “A Christmas Prayer,” James Howard Kunstler shares profound thoughts on the significance of the season amidst societal turmoil. He starts by citing Marcus Aurelius, emphasizing the dignity one should embrace when facing endings — be they personal, cultural, or political. The winter solstice, marked by the…

On a Sunday morning in Englewood, a man named Brandon Tyre Jamal Few-Smith was arrested after allegedly crashing his vehicle into two parked cars and a garage. The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunset Drive, prompting police reports that recounted the chaotic scene. Witnesses reported seeing Few-Smith leave…

Kim Kardashian recently drew significant backlash for her provocative cover of “Santa Baby,” a video that starkly contrasts her previous advocacy work in criminal justice reform. In the controversial visual representation produced by her brother-in-law Travis Barker, Kardashian portrays a character in a chaotic drug den, crawling on the floor…

US stock markets experienced choppy trading conditions ahead of the Christmas holiday period, with indices ending on a mixed note but showing an overall upward bias. The Russell 2000 index was the sole exception, closing in the red. The Nasdaq led the outperformance with significant gains driven by a rebound…

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted again early Monday morning, showcasing impressive lava fountains that reached heights of over 200 feet. This eruption commenced around 2 a.m. local time, drawing the attention of officials and experts alike. Ken Hon, head scientist with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, indicated…

In a significant move, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates, a decision that garnered substantial attention and sparked strong reactions, particularly from Team Trump. This act of clemency has placed Biden in the center of a heated political discourse concerning capital…

Last week, the United States imposed significant sanctions on Pakistan, amidst growing concerns about its long-range ballistic missile program, which is nuclear-armed. This move highlights the complicated and often tense relationship between Washington and Islamabad, which has been an uneasy ally for decades. The sanctions were enacted through an executive…

Nathan Ray Justice, a 30-year-old Hastings resident, has received a 90-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of threats of violence against law enforcement officials. This sentencing follows a series of threatening communications directed towards a Hastings police deputy chief, which began in early September and escalated over the…

In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden launched a significant clemency initiative aimed at addressing sentencing disparities for non-violent offenders, particularly those convicted of drug-related offenses. The administration conveyed this effort as part of a broader goal to ensure equitable justice while fostering rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Biden emphasized…

As we enter 2025, economic uncertainty looms large, impacting investor sentiment across the globe. Factors such as fluctuating policies, global trade complexities, and ongoing market pressures are causing apprehension among those invested in traditional assets like stocks and bonds. Many are beginning to feel that these conventional investments carry elevated…

A recent ruling by District Judge Daman Cantrell has allowed a libel lawsuit against Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters to progress to the discovery phase. The lawsuit was initiated by Rob Miller, the superintendent of Bixby Public Schools, after Walters made derogatory statements about Miller during a July press…