JD Vance makes a Midwest-heavy, generational pitch: From the Politics Desk

A New Jersey teacher, Todd Lewis, was arrested for taping a nine-year-old student to his desk for nearly an hour, while teacher's aide Sallyann Scala failed to intervene, resulting in Lewis being charged with endangering the welfare of a child and Scala with abuse and neglect of children. Lewis faced judicial processing and release conditions, while Scala received a summons complaint. Both were placed on leave and prohibited from campus, with the school district ensuring...

Fans at Mariah Carey's Christmas concert got into a brawl during her performance of "All I Want for Christmas is You," leading to the cancellation of two additional shows due to Carey falling ill with the flu. This follows a previous cancelation in Pittsburgh, with uncertainty surrounding her upcoming Brooklyn concert. Despite these setbacks, Carey's iconic Christmas hit continues to dominate the charts, marking its 15th total week at number one on the Billboard Hot...

Wordle, created by software developer Josh Wardle during lockdown for personal enjoyment, became a global sensation upon its release to the public in October 2021. The New York Times later acquired the game for a significant sum, while advice from linguistics expert Erhan Aslan recommended strategic word choices for players. Newsweek provided hints and tips for solving Wordle puzzles, emphasizing the importance of word structure and phonics knowledge. Full Article

An apparent tornado touched down in Scotts Valley, Northern California, causing significant damage and sending several people to the hospital. Emergency medical teams are prioritizing those most in need of care, with no reported deaths. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and will further investigate the damage to determine its strength. Full Article

Oikeutta Elaimille and Humane Society International released images from an undercover investigation at three fur farms in western Finland, shedding light on the harsh realities of the fur trade. The advocacy groups aimed to expose the conditions in which animals are kept and treated in these farms, sparking awareness and calls for change. The images serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of animal welfare and the need for greater oversight in the fur...

Raiders star Maxx Crosby will undergo season-ending ankle surgery after re-aggravating his injury in Week 14. The 27-year-old led the team in sacks this season but will now miss the remainder of the year, with a possible second surgery pending. Despite missing the playoffs, Crosby is expected to draw interest from multiple NFL teams in the offseason. Full Article