Biden awards Pope Frances with US’ highest civilian honor
It’s the only time Biden has presented the honor with distinction during his presidency.
Day: January 12, 2025
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of breaking a record by “The Great One” that long seemed unapproachable.
How to turn off Apple Intelligence-powered notification summaries
With iOS 18, Apple rolled out Apple Intelligence, which includes an AI-powered feature for summarizing notifications. When you get a…
Apple may add an iPhone Air to its lineup
Apple’s next major iPhone upgrade will include a new model called the iPhone 17 Air, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.…
Russia claims to have seized new villages in eastern Ukraine
Russian Defence Ministry says its soldiers captured Yantarne in the Donetsk region and Kalinove in the Kharkiv region.
Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use
Trump claims Democratic environmental policies contributed to LA fires, but is that true?
L.A. Private Firefighters Are a Class War Flashpoint, but the Reality Is More Complicated
While social media amplifies (and attacks) wealthy homeowners offering to “pay any amount” for mitigation — and such outfits do…
USHL’s Dubuque retires Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey
Late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 8 jersey has been retired by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.
Patriots appoint former linebacker Vrabel as head coach
The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach.