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Jews light candles this Hanukkah not to deny the darkness, but to assert something simple and necessary: Violence fueled by silence does not get the final word.Hen Mazzig | Opinion contributorAs Jews around the world light Hanukkah candles this week, many are doing so with a growing sense of unease.

Bondi Beach shooting shows we can't 'debate' antisemitism | Opinion

Kelce possibly played with Patrick Mahomes for the last timeFalcons star Bijan Robinson reacts to Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift engagementAtlanta Falcons star RB Bijan Robinson is excited to see the news that fellow NFL star, Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift announced their engagement on Tuesday.

Travis Kelce's brother offers Chiefs star advice on deciding NFL future

What's the NFL playoff field going to look like this year? Here are our full projectionsWith just three weeks left to play in the NFL season, only two playoff spots have been clinched, but that number could be going way up in Week 16.A total of nine teams could clinch a spot this weekend and if you want to know what those clinching scenarios look like, we've got you covered here.

2025 NFL playoff picture: Here is the projected 14-team bracket based on a simulation of the final three weeks

EarthQuaker Devices has served Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey and Radiohead but says tariffs add costs up to 30%Julie Robbins and her team atEarthQuaker Devices have made guitar pedals for some of the biggest names in the world of music. The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, PJ Harvey and others have sought out the company’s bespoke, handmade pedals for their unique sounds and designs.

Trump’s tariffs are choking small US manufacturers – even those making music magic

If you’re one of the millions of people taking daily medication to control high blood pressure, a new study from Columbia University has a message you’ll want to hear. Researchers have taken a closer look at a long-trusted medication, chlorthalidone, and found that it may carry more risks than a similar, widely used drug.

The hidden risks scientists just uncovered about a common blood pressure drug

Donna Summer worked hard for the music, writing songs that defined a generation, and this week the Songwriters Hall of Fame honored her lasting legacy.The unmistakable voice of the disco era was posthumously inducted during an intimate ceremony held Dec. 15 in The Butterfly Room at Cecconi's in West Hollywood.

Disco queen Donna Summer receives songwriting honor from Hall of Fame

CJ Perry says John Cena is a hero in her book after seeing him tap out in his final WWE match ... even though his last act didn't go the way some fans hoped.The wrestling legend stopped by the office Monday and joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked her about John ending his iconic WWE career with a disappointing loss to Gunther.

CJ Perry Says John Cena Tapping Out Was Right Move In Final Wrestling Match

WBD had agreed to sell to Netflix but Paramount swiftly countered with an all-cash offer, which WBD’s board is calling ‘inadequate’Warner Bros Discovery has urged shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile takeover offer from Paramount Skydance, branding it “inadequate” amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the legacy media conglomerate.

Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount’s $108.4bn takeover bid

Actress Rachel Carpani, whose credits include a 2009 episode of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” has died. She was 45.Carpani’s sister Georgia announced the news via Instagram on Monday, Dec. 15.“It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness, in the early hours of Sunday 7th December,” Georgia wrote.

‘NCIS’ actress dies ‘unexpectedly’ at 45

WHITELAND, Ind. (WKRC) — A trucker returned to find his trailer loaded with millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine after stopping at an Indiana truck stop.According to WXIN, authorities in Indiana are still searching for suspects after a large amount of cocaine was discovered in a semi trailer at a Pilot Travel Center in Whiteland, Indiana.

Trucker returns to find trailer loaded up with 350 pounds of cocaine at Indiana truck stop

Well-known animal advocate and foster mom Isabel Klee is currently tending to her most recent rescue. Named after the famous ghost dog character in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Zero is a 12-year-old dog with significant health and behavioral challenges. He's practically blind and still very skittish, so there hasn't been a lot of interaction thus far.

Struggling Senior Foster Dog Finally Lets Guard Down to Accept Affection and We're Emotional

The health secretary is winning the battle of public opinion but has not convinced those who matter most in this disputeThere are an array of numbers relating to the NHS that, it’s safe to assume, make Wes Streeting wince.Take, for example, the number of hospital tests and treatments people in England are waiting for – 7.42 million – and the number of people who need them – 6.24 million.

Striking resident doctors are digging in. History suggests this will go on and on

Michelle Obama's style continues to attract public interest with a recent Instagram picture generating lots of reactions and fueling conversations on how the ex-first lady presents herself before the public.As reported by Atlanta Blackstar, this picture series arrives during Obama's promotional tour for her second literary work titled 'The Look,' a coffee table book which features her fashion style in and out of the White House, and is a 'New York Times' bestselling publication.

Michelle Obama Flaunts Confidence in See-Through Dress — Fans Go Wild

A 4-year-old rescue dog named Finn is going viral after her owner shared the dark backstory behind a sweet clip of her swimming: Finn’s tail was cut off in an apparent attempt to pass her off as a boxer—and when that didn’t work, she was abandoned.

Woman Has Message to Owner Who Cut Dog’s Tail Off To Try and Disguise Breed

A teenage girl has been lauded as a “true heroine” for shielding two children with her own injured body during a father-son duo’s deadly rampage at Bondi Beach.The 14-year-old was at the Chanukah by the Sea event on Sunday when alleged gunmen Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveen Akram, 24, opened fire on the crowd.

Teen who shielded Bondi Beach victims’ kids with her own injured body hailed as ‘true heroine’ after massacre

The president "loves taking credit" for this one thing, said the late night host.Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday gave Donald Trump a Christmas-themed nickname as he mocked the president’s yearslong obsession with winning the “war on Christmas.”“Nobody loves taking credit for the words ‘merry’ and ‘Christmas’ more than our own Rant-a-Claus,” Kimmel joked.

Jimmy Kimmel Unwraps A New Holiday Nickname For Donald Trump

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man accused of severely abusing his children and putting at least two of them in a dog cage told a judge Tuesday that the prison sentence he initially agreed to is too harsh.In October, Travis Doss, 34, pleaded guilty to six counts of child abuse, with the stipulation that he serve 18 to 72 years in prison, documents said.

Las Vegas man who kept children in cage says prison sentence is too harsh

THIS is the moment a drunken brawl erupted between tourists on a flight to Bangkok, delaying take-off for two hours.Footage shows one attacker throwing repeated punches in an ugly fist fight as frightened passengers and air crew watched on before the six-hour flight.The brawl broke out after boarding the service from Almaty to Bangkok flown by partly British-owned Air Astana, the Kazakhstan flag carrier.

Horror moment drunken plane brawl erupts with punches thrown before four passengers are hauled off tourist flight

A tabby cat named Dejuan has become an unlikely TikTok star after a video of him strutting in his new sweater racked up millions of views—not for his fashion sense, but for his behavior.Dejuan’s owner, who posts under the handle @ladyaries86, shared the clip that has since gone viral, earning more than 8 million views and 1.1 million likes, at the time of writing.

Woman Gets Cat New Sweater, Not Prepared for How He Acts When in Public

What is a common phrase bestowed upon tombstones, in condolence messages, and amongst social media posts following the death of a loved one or a famous celebrity? The abbreviation “RIP” as “Rest In Peace” has become so ingrained in our vocabulary that many people accept it as its common meaning.

Everyone Uses ‘RIP’ — But Few Know Its Original Meaning

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WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump said he stands by Susie Wiles following his chief of staff's wide-ranging comments published by Vanity Fair ‒ and said he agrees with her assessment that he has an "alcoholic's personality."Trump addressed Wiles' remarks to Vanity Fair in a separate Tuesday, Dec. 16, interview with the New York Post as the White House spent the day working aggressively to discredit the story.

Trump defends Susie Wiles, agrees he has an 'alcoholic's personality'

After more than a year of legal arguments, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to appear before a special Georgia Senate committee examining her prosecution of President Trump on Wednesday.Lawmakers created the Senate Special Committee on Investigations in January 2024 to look into allegations of "various forms of misconduct" against Willis concerning her prosecution against Mr. Trump and others over efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis set to face Georgia Senate committee over Trump prosecution

While Hollywood continues to grieve the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, the director’s friend Corey Feldman revealed his first reaction to hearing the tragic news and the subsequent arrest of their son Nick Reiner.“As we watched the news unfold, I was actually the first one who said, ‘I think it was his son,'” Feldman, 54, told cameras in The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy – ABC News Special, which aired on ABC Tuesday, December 16.

Corey Feldman Says He Was 1st Person to Think Rob Reiner Was Killed by Son Nick in ABC News Special

The updated 2026 Staria keeps its familiar look but adds tech upgrades, new trim details, and improved suspensionFacelifted Hyundai Staria debuts with mild visual changes.Larger screens and more physical controls enhance usability.Chassis upgrades deliver a smoother and quieter driving feel.The Staria might still feel like a fresh face on the road, but Hyundai’s futuristic minivan is already approaching its fifth birthday, having launched back in April 2021.

Hyundai Gave Its Futuristic Minivan A Makeover Where It Matters Most

Gil Gerard, the actor best known for playing sci-fi hero Buck Rogers, has died. He was 82.His death in a hospice on Tuesday was announced by his wife, Janet Gerard, on Facebook. She wrote: “Early this morning Gil – my soulmate – lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer.

Gil Gerard, ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ star, dies at 82

After traveling to all 50 states, I've come across some charming cities to visit in the winter.Healdsburg, California, and Aspen, Colorado, feel especially magical during the holidays.I also love visiting Park City, Charleston, and Boulder for cozy winter vibes.

I've visited all 50 states. There are 7 cozy cities I always tell people to visit during the winter months.

Get a better night’s sleep with these mattressesA mattress is a long-term investment in your overall health and well-being. A quality night’s sleep provides myriad benefits to the body and mind, which all begin with the right mattress. The best mattresses may relieve aches and pains, control temperature and contour your body.

The best mattresses to help you wake refreshed

A terrain aware exoskeleton that gives your legs extra power on every outingAI exoskeleton gives wheelchair users the freedom to walk againWandercrafts Personal Exoskeleton is about helping people stand tall, connect with others and live life on their own terms.Recreational exoskeletons have been popping up for years, but the new IRMO M1 exoskeleton feels like a turning point.