London He called the government of one American ally fascist and another leader an idiot. In addition to supporting calls for a new election and promoting a video from a far-right activist who is now in jail, Elon Musk has now called Britain a tyrant police state. At a time when the United Kingdom is worried about its reputation with the incoming U.S. administration, Musk, the richest man in the world and a major advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, has been at odds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer for months. The software mogul escalated his feud over the weekend, wondering why far-right leader Tommy Robinson had been imprisoned and insulting the new center-left leader of the United Kingdom over declining approval ratings. Musk wrote on his X platform, "The people of Britain have h...

The sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to the satirical journal The Onion was contested by a pro-Jones bidder who paid twice as much money, and a federal judge is scheduled to evaluate the transaction on Monday. Jones' flagship platform, Infowars, is up for auction this month, with the majority of the earnings going toward compensating the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims for defamation judgments they were given. After Jones frequently referred to the murder in Newtown, Connecticut, which claimed the lives of 20 children and six staff members, as a "hoax" on his Infowars program, the families filed lawsuits against him in 2022. Following the approximately $1.5 billion in court awards, he filed for bankruptcy in his native state of Texas. Foll...

Instead of anticipating stress-free travel this week, Americans set out with hope as storms, snow, delayed flights, and strike action are all predicted during what may be the busiest holiday travel period on record. Much of the country might see travel congestion due to two large storm systems that could dump snow and rain on major towns and communities. Since Friday, bad weather has caused 17,000 flights nationwide to be canceled or delayed. Boston was the most severely impacted transportation hub, with just 110 delays and four cancellations recorded early Monday on the FlightAware website's real-time air travel tracker, also known as the "misery map." However, there will likely be a lot more interruption later Monday and throughout the week. After voting to go on strike Friday, service e...

A batch of raw milk sold in California retailers has been found to have bird flu, and the state's public health department warned the public on Sunday not to drink it. When a batch of cream top, whole raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC was tested, the virus was discovered. At the state's request, the company has voluntarily recalled the batch, which has a Best By date of November 27. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported that no one has been ill or contracted the disease from this lot of raw milk. However, a news release stated: "Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers should not consume any of the affected raw milk." Raw milk has not been pasteurized, which involves heating it to a ...

Pakistan's Peshawar As supporters of imprisoned former leader Imran Khan marched into the capital of Pakistan on Monday to demand his release, the city was placed under lockdown. Following days of deadly confrontations between opposing sectarian factions, this is the most recent upheaval to strike this ally of the United States with nuclear weapons. An uncomfortable agreement between warring Sunni and Shia Muslim factions put an end to the violence on Sunday, but tales of skirmishes from the nation's frequently restless, mountainous northwest persisted. However, as that crisis subsided, police in the capital, Islamabad, started to battle with supporters of Khan, a former cricket star who is now the prime minister, and authorities rushed to block highways with shipping containers and rest...

Game 1 of the World Chess Championship began Monday morning with defending champion Ding Liren defeating 18-year-old sensation Gukesh Dommaraju in one of the largest athletic events in the world. Magnus Carlsen of Norway, the five-time champion who chose not to defend his title in 2022, is still missing from the world championship, which is still regarded as chess's main event. Grandmaster David Howell, Carlsen's close friend and one of the official match commentators in Singapore, said this year's world championship is remarkable but still has a special place in the chess world. According to Howell, it has long been the only element that distinguishes what has otherwise been a very haphazard tournament system. The world championship often has a great track record of identifying and honor...

According to Macy's, a former employee hid shipping costs of up to $154 million over almost three years. Ahead of its third-quarter earnings release, the department store operator announced Monday morning that the individual who allegedly concealed the money was no longer employed by the company. A request for comment was not immediately answered by the corporation, whose statement on the subject did not specify when the employee departed the position. According to Macy's, the problem was found during the preparation of its financial report for the three-month period that ended on November 2. It was supposed to release its findings before the opening of the U.S. stock markets on Tuesday, but it has postponed doing so until December 11 in order to give an independent probe time to complete....

A recall of roughly 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and poultry items has been issued by Spartanburg-based Yu Shang Food Inc. because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall comes after a terrible event in which a baby in California died and at least ten other people in four states became ill due to the outbreak. Building on a November 9, 2024, initial recall, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the new recall on November 21, 2024. Products manufactured prior to October 28, 2024, such as chicken feet, duck neck, cattle shank, and swine hock, are among those impacted. These goods were sold online as well as supplied to retail establishments across the country. When Listeria monocytogenes was found in the pro...

This week's record Christmas travel season is expected to be made a little more difficult by industrial action, winter weather, and the customary youngsters arguing in the back seat. After voting to go on strike on Friday, service employees at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina left their jobs at 5 a.m. Monday, adding to the unpredictable weather that much of the nation is experiencing during what is expected to be the biggest holiday travel season ever. Commencing industrial action Monday, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) declared its intention to "end poverty wages" and demand "respect on the job during the holiday travel season." The striking personnel are from Prospect Airport Services and ABM, whose duties include helping wheelchair-bound passeng...

On Saturday, December 7th, Tega Cay, SC Model A Brewing will celebrate four amazing years of brewing excellence and community connection. With live music, a brand-new anniversary beer release, and Santa-themed fun, the day promises to be something memorable for everyone. Where and when: Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Doors Open: 9:45 AM Location: Model A Brewing Family Fun and Prizes: Santa's Bingo, hosted by none other than Bingo Shane, will kick off the celebrations at 10:00 AM. With almost $2,000 in kid-friendly prizes, this event is a must-attend for families hoping to kick off the holiday season in style. Lineup for Live Entertainment: 12:00 PM: Warrick McZeke, a Nashville recording artist, and his band will take the stage to energize the afternoon. 4:00 PM: Darren Deese, a fan f...