I'm from Appalachia and my Christmas visit after Hurricane Helene revealed what DC really thinks of us

A Boston woman, Nora Nelson, was charged with the murder of 65-year-old Joseph Donohue after he was found dead on a houseboat in Charlestown. Nelson was arrested at the scene on unrelated warrants. The homicide unit is continuing to investigate the incident and urges anyone with information to come forward. Full Article

President Donald Trump fired U.S. Federal Election Commission Commissioner Ellen Weintraub, sending her a removal letter. Weintraub, who criticized Trump for spreading baseless voter fraud claims, stated there is a legal way to replace FEC commissioners. Trump's government makeover continues as he sidelines and fires officials to downsize the bureaucracy. Full Article

For over two years, EPA officials from Chicago have been assisting a white Ohio village affected by a hazardous chemical spill, with VP JD Vance promising to complete the cleanup. Meanwhile, the Trump/Vance administration is aiming to eliminate 20% of the Chicago staff, impacting enforcement of environmental laws and support for disadvantaged communities. Despite promises to protect clean air and water, the administration's actions indicate a pattern of weakening environmental protections and prioritizing industry interests...

J.P. Hoornstra, a seasoned sports writer with extensive MLB coverage experience, recently reported that the Los Angeles Angels signed former 25-home run hitter Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $5 million contract in hopes of a bounceback season after injuries limited his playing time in 2024. Moncada, known for his power hitting, has accumulated 93 home runs, 339 RBIs, and a .254/.331/.424 slash line over his nine-year career with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White...

Former SJSU volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose discusses President Trump’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, while California AG Rob Bonta instructs Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to continue providing services to transgender minors despite the executive order. The hospital will halt hormone services for minors but continue treatment for current patients, as Trump’s order aims to restrict funding for gender transition procedures. Bonta joins over 20 attorneys general in suing to prevent the freeze of...

Kristin Davis revealed on her podcast that Sarah Jessica Parker is still upset about wearing a beige bridesmaid dress at Charlotte's wedding on "Sex and the City." Parker allegedly altered the Vera Wang dress by adding tartan pieces due to her dislike of beige. Davis also mentioned that the characters did not wear matching dresses at Carrie's wedding in the first movie, highlighting her favorite black Zac Posen gown worn to the event. Full Article