Florida man berated, physically abused child for nearly 30 minutes over missing couch cushion: deputies

A Florida man was arrested on child abuse allegations over accusations that he allegedly screamed obscenities and physically abused a child for about half an hour over a missing couch cushion, according to officials. Lance Rachel Sr., 42, was charged with aggravated child abuse and battery by strangulation. He was booked into the Osceola County…

‘Santa Claus’ sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project

While Santa Claus is often pictured flying across the night sky on Christmas Eve, a team of archaeologists may have unearthed a sarcophagus containing the remains of the saint whose spirit of generosity is still celebrated in the modern world more than 1,600 years later. “We believe that we have encountered a sarcophagus to be…

RFK Jr set to face abortion, vaccine scrutiny in sitdowns with senators on Capitol Hill

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on Capitol Hill this week for a series of meetings with senators after being chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to head up the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in his next term.  Kennedy is expected to spend four days on the Hill before lawmakers leave town for…

‘Going to be painful’: Venezuelan expert sounds alarm about what’s next if sanctuary city policies continue

An expert on the international criminal group Tren de Aragua (TdA) is warning that if sanctuary city and state policies are allowed to continue, the U.S. will soon be facing a slate of targeted assassinations across the U.S. “The next step is targeted assassinations,” said Jose Gustavo Arocha, a former lieutenant colonel in the Venezuelan…

Jay-Z goes on offensive, taking aim against accuser in break from longtime ‘wall of secrecy’ strategy

As one of the most powerful and talked-about couples in entertainment, Jay-Z and Beyoncé have mastered the art of intrigue, keeping much of their private life nestled in mystery. From creating an empire through music and various business ventures to achieving billionaire status, they’ve undoubtedly reached a level of success that feels almost untouchable —…

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Ivy League professor addresses suspect’s possible radicalization in college

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, graduated from a top Ivy League school, and now he’s behind bars, charged with second-degree murder. An elite university professor explained how Ivy League campuses across the country perpetuate radicalization, painting a picture of the suspect’s educational environment.  Thompson, 50, was shot from behind on the…

New Jersey teacher taped 9-year-old boy to desk for nearly an hour, police say

A teacher in New Jersey was arrested on allegations that he taped a nine-year-old student to his desk for close to an hour, while a teacher’s aide was accused of failing to intervene. Lenox Elementary School teacher Todd Lewis placed masking tape around the back of the boy’s neck and secured it to the student’s…

Mariah Carey forced to cancel two more Christmas shows due to flu: ‘I’m really devastated about it’

Mariah Carey was forced to cancel two additional shows on her Christmas Time tour after she came down with the flu. On Friday, the 55-year-old singer announced that she was feeling too ill to perform and called off her shows this weekend at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey and UBS Arena in Belmont,…

Ashton Jeanty prepared Heisman acceptance speech he’ll never get to deliver after losing to Travis Hunter

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty’s Heisman Trophy acceptance speech will wind up in the same place as Kamala Harris’ presidential election victory speech.  Jeanty, a finalist for the award Saturday night, came up short to two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter in the voting. Jeanty had the best season of any Boise State running back…