Month: December 2024

At the Milwaukee County Zoo, the holiday spirit is as large as some of the residents. The zoo shared a delightful scene of their elephants — Belle, Ruth and Brittany — engaging in a bit of festive feng shui with a Christmas tree. “When you’re not sure where the tree should go this year…” the zoo joked on X. It’s a sweet reminder of the simple joys …

President Biden commuted 37 of the 40 men on federal death row to life without parole this morning. Here are the factors that drove his decision. And, a push to better understand long COVID.

The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level “must stop”.

President Joe Biden announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 inmates on death row, who will now serve life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Trump believes Greenland’s strategic location, home to a US airbase and a radar station, is crucial for national defence, particularly in light of the Ukraine war.

We tried a new restaurant — or at least new to us — almost every week in 2024 and reported back. The big picture: If you want to make it your 2025 mission to explore NWA’s food scene, start with these favorites from this year. 🍗 Blackberry Brasserie Dinner at this Rogers spot serving elevated Southern food (think pork chops) was so good we went back for brunch. And we’d go back for both again. 🍕 Flashback Pizza and Milkshakes We came for the…

As Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth exited his vehicle in a parking lot across the freeway and down the street from Minute Maid Park, he was met with a large welcome from several people suffering from homelessness who were lined up to receive free food and jackets as the city braces for rainy weather. “ABN, baby,” one person yelled as the rapper and community activist greeted him. UHD GRAD: After incarceration, addictions and cancer, 67-year-old…

Plus, President Biden commutes dozens of death row sentences to life without parole.

Good morning. Trump threatens to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal. One man’s drive to create the next Nvidia. And Apple is exploring a new home device to take on Amazon. Listen to the day’s top stories.