After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina’s holiday tourist season grinds to a halt

The San Francisco Giants missed out on signing Paul Goldschmidt, who agreed to a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the New York Yankees. In response, there is speculation that the Giants may pivot to pursuing Pete Alonso of the New York Mets in free agency. The potential move would depend on the outcome of Corbin Burnes' free agency, with the Giants reportedly favorites to land Burnes, but if they miss out, signing Alonso could be...

A Cook County jury awarded $66 million to the family of Idalia Corcoles, a mother of four who died in 2019 after plastic surgery at Ayoub Sayeg’s clinic. The largest-ever medical-malpractice judgment against a plastic surgeon in Illinois was given after a weeklong trial where it was revealed that Corcoles bled internally for hours without proper treatment, leading to her death. Sayeg's negligence in not seeing Corcoles post-operation resulted in cardiac arrest, prompting questions about...

Lara Trump has decided to remove herself from consideration for the U.S. Senate seat held by Marco Rubio, citing an "incredible amount of thought" and support. President-elect Trump had previously pushed for her appointment but later stated it was Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' decision. DeSantis will appoint Rubio's replacement, who will serve the remaining two years of the term before a full six-year term election in 2026. Full Article

Ryan Reynolds allegedly blocked Justin Baldoni on social media prior to Blake Lively filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against him. Baldoni noticed the block in May and expressed concern that Lively would do the same. Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior during the filming of their movie, leading to a legal battle between the two parties. Full Article

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, announced she is no longer considering running for Senate in Florida to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, who is expected to become secretary of state. She expressed gratitude for the support she received and hinted at a "big announcement" in January. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to make a selection for Rubio's replacement by the beginning of January, focusing on finding a candidate who aligns with President Trump's...

The Kansas City Chiefs are 11-1 and have been winning games by narrow margins, drawing comparisons to the 2003/04 New England Patriots dynasty. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes played through an ankle sprain to secure a 27-19 victory over the Houston Texans, showcasing his resilience and determination. Despite his injury, Mahomes has a history of quickly recovering and returning to the field, impressing fans and coaches alike with his mental toughness and commitment to the game. Full...