Trump administration orders ‘abrupt’ recall of dozens of career diplomats: Source
The Department of State building in Washington, July 11, 2025. Hu Yousong/Xinhua via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is recalling dozens of career diplomats from overseas posts in the next month, according to a source familiar
KISS’ Peter Criss denies he’s charging $1,000 for digital downloads of solo album
Cover of Peter Criss’ self-titled album (Flatiron Recordings) Former KISS drummer Peter Criss is responding to reports that it will cost fans $1,000 to download a digital copy of his recently released self-titled solo album. The reports
The Year in Music 2025: ‘Somewhere Over Laredo,’ the Whirlwind continued for Lainey Wilson
In 2025, both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music agreed: Lainey Wilson is without a doubt the entertainer of the year. Lainey lived up to the title, representing the genre on the national stage,
HS Girls Basketball Games – December 22 – 31, 2025
HS Girls Basketball Games Week Of December 22 – 31, 2025 Blue Water Area Conference & Big Thumb Conference teams GIRLS BASKETBALL Monday, Dec 22nd Croswell-Lexington vs Caro – Canceled Harbor Beach 39, Millington 24 Brown
HS Boys Basketball Games – Week Of December 22 – 31, 2025
HS Boys Basketball Games Week Of December 22 – 31, 2025 Blue Water Area Conference & Big Thumb Conference teams Monday, Dec 22nd Croswell-Lexington 50, at Saginaw Swan Valley 47 Peck 48, Brown City 45 Cass
Turner Classic Movies to honor Rob Reiner with programming tribute
Rob Reiner attends the screening of ‘Misery’ during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Jesse Grant/Getty Images for TCM) Turner Classic Movies has set a day
James Taylor reveals 2026 touring plans
James Taylor performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for James Taylor) James Taylor is sharing his 2026 tour plans with fans. In a video
What more can she do? Mariah Carey scores unprecedented 100th career week at #1
Mariah Carey ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ 30th anniversary (Sony Music Entertainment) The success of Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has allowed her to achieve something no artist has ever come
Sean Ono Lennon fears the younger generation will forget legacy of his dad and The Beatles
Sean Ono Lennon, the only son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, is concerned that younger generations may one day not know about his father or The Beatles. During an appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, Sean talked
With his work done, Riley Green’s ready to deer hunt
Riley Green (Disney/Larry McCormack) If you’re looking for Riley Green these days, he’s probably deer hunting. He closed his tour Dec. 13 in Las Vegas, playing two shows at Resorts World to coincide with the National Finals Rodeo.
Trump admin pauses leases for some offshore wind projects citing ‘national security concerns’
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is pausing
Trump blockades oil tankers near Venezuela — what does that mean?
This screen grab taken from a video posted on the X account of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem shows a U.S. Coast Guard aircraft flying over a crude oil tanker, last docked in Venezuela, before
Holiday weather forecast: Will there be a white Christmas?
ABC News (NEW YORK) — This year is expected to be the busiest on record for holiday travel, but rough weather can make getting to your Christmas destination even harder. Here’s a look at the Christmas week
Lawmakers threaten legal action against Bondi, DOJ over partial release of Epstein files
Rep. Thomas Massie speaks alongside Rep. Ro Khanna during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol, November 18, 2025 in Washington. Heather Diehl/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced
Paul McCartney reveals 2025 highlight, teases new album and more
Paul McCartney performs on ‘SNL50’ on February 16, 2025 (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images) Paul McCartney had a busy 2025, so it wasn’t easy for him to nail down a highlight of the year. In
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion ahead of next drawing
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Powerball jackpot has soared to one of the largest in the lottery game’s history. The current jackpot is estimated to be $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night’s drawing. That would
In 2025, LOCASH ‘Bet the Farm’ — and it paid off
LOCASH’s ‘Bet the Farm’ (Galaxy Label Group) LOCASH finishes 2025 with one of the top five most successful songs of the year, as “Hometown Home” comes in at #4 on Country Aircheck‘s ranking of the year’s top 25.
‘The Odyssey’ official trailer finds Matt Damon as Odysseus on his way home
Matt Damon as Odysseus on the poster for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ (Universal Pictures) This isn’t an enchantment from a siren: the official trailer for Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey has arrived. Universal Pictures shared the brand-new trailer
McKenzie to host Meet & Greet with Nurse Practitioner Trisha Ameel at Sandusky Basketball Home Game on January 16
McKenzie Health System is inviting the community to an informal “Meet & Greet” to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Trisha Ameel to McKenzie Family Healthcare in Sandusky.
Rep. Alexander’s Cottage Food Law amendment receives support in state House, Senate
A plan from state Rep. Greg Alexander that makes practical updates for residents who operate their own businesses by selling certain food products is headed to the governor after receiving final approval from the Michigan House and
‘Fool (If You Think It’s Over)’ singer Chris Rea dies at 74
Chris Rea, English singer-songwriter and guitarist, portrait, in his studio in 2005. (Photo by Richard Ecclestone/Redferns) British singer/songwriter Chris Rea, who had a hit in the ’70s with “Fool (If You Think it’s Over),” has passed away
Carsonville man injured after vehicle goes into Minden Township ditch
A Carsonville man sustained possible injuries in a single-vehicle crash last Thursday in Sanilac County’s Minden Township.
Bay Port man arrested, arraigned on one count of distributing child sexually abusive material
A Huron County man was arraigned last week on one count of distributing child sexually abusive material, according to the Michigan State Police.
‘Shout it Out Loud’: Garth Brooks sings for KISS on ‘Kennedy Center Honors’
Garth Brooks (Disney/Randy Holmes) Garth Brooks kicks off the tribute to KISS on Tuesday’s 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors. The superstar reflects on the rockers’ impact on his generation before performing their 1976 hit, “Shout It Out
Bruce Springsteen releases first-ever live performance of ‘Nebraska’
Artwork for Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska Live’ (Sony Music) When Bruce Springsteen released the box set Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition in October, it included a present-day recording of The Boss performing his album Nebraska in its entirety at the Count Basie
Sharon K. Brandibur, 79
Sharon K. Brandibur, 79, of Kingston, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Barry Manilow announces cancer diagnosis, surgery forces postponement of shows
Barry Manilow performs during ‘Manilow: The Last Detroit Concert’ at Little Caesars Arena, June, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Legato/Getty Images) Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone his January concerts so he can undergo cancer surgery,
Judge to hear arguments over whether ICE can re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Kilmar Abrego Garcia attends a rally for him as he arrives for his first check-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office the day after a federal judge ordered his release from a detention
Holiday travel forecast: When to fly, drive this Christmas and New Year’s
Travelers at airport (martin-dm/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — This Christmas and New Year’s holiday period is expected to be the busiest on record. More than 122 million people are expected to travel between Dec. 20 and Jan.
On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014: Joe Cocker dies at age 70
On This Day, Dec. 22, 2014 … British singer Joe Cocker died of lung cancer in Colorado at the age of 70. Known for his raspy voice and expressive body movements while performing, Cocker first gained commercial
Epstein’s alleged victims accuse DOJ of legal violations over state of files released
An undated photo from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein is part of a collection of images released Dec. 18, 2025, by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. (House Oversight Committee Democrats) (NEW YORK) — A group of
Swimmer missing after possible shark attack in California, search ongoing
Waters of Monterey Bay, Monterey, California, August 5, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) (MONTEREY, Calif) — A search is ongoing in California for a missing swimmer who may have been attacked by a shark, officials said.
Senate Democrats raise concerns about IRS readiness for tax filing season
A sign is displayed outside of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building on June 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Heading into the new year, Senate Democrats are raising concerns about
In brief: ‘The Breadwinner’ trailer and more
If you haven’t watched the movie Bugonia yet, you’ll have an opportunity to do it at home very soon. The Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film arrives on Peacock for its streaming debut on Dec. 26. Emma Stone and Jesse
Scoreboard roundup — 12/21/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEBills 23, Browns 20Chargers 34, Cowboys 17Chiefs 9, Titans 26Bengals 45, Dolphins 21Jets 6, Saints 29Vikings 16, Giants 13Buccaneers 20, Panthers 23Jaguars 34, Broncos
South Carolina pastor charged with allegedly cyberstalking wife more than a year after she died from suicide
South Carolina pastor John Paul Miller (right) was indicted, December 18, 2025, on federal charges of cyberstalking his estranged wife, Mica Miller(left), who authorities said died from suicide in April 2024. (Robeson County Sheriff’s Office) (NEW YORK)
Dramatic video captures accused shoplifter allegedly pulling a gun on Ohio police officer
Shoplifting suspect Shane C.L. Newman (left) is captured on security video inside a Walmart loss prevention office in Canton, Ohio, December 18, 2025. (Canton Police Department) (NEW YORK) — Dramatic police body-camera video released by officials captured
1 dead in Redding as dangerous rain, flooding threaten parts of Northern California
Cities across Northern California on Sunday saw roadways inundated with flooding, leaving vehicles stranded. (Placer County Sheriff’s Office) (LOS ANGELES) — Heavy rain and dangerous flooding left one person dead in Redding, California, the mayor announced on
The arresting Christmas list of Russell Dickerson’s 5-year-old son
Kailey & Russell Dickerson (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) If you keep up with Russell Dickerson on his socials, you probably know that his older son, Remington Dickerson, is obsessed with police officers. The “Happen to Me” hitmaker says that
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up box office with #1 debut
Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ (20th Century Studios) We see you, Avatar: Fire and Ash, at the top of the box office. The third film in James Cameron‘s epic sci-fi series opens at
The Year in Music 2025: Led Zeppelin gets the documentary treatment, plus ‘Physical Graffiti’ turns 50
After waiting almost four years, Led Zeppelin fans finally got to see the story of their favorite band on the big screen with the February 2025 release of Becoming Led Zeppelin, the first officially sanctioned documentary about
Black Label Society sets 2026 North American headlining tour dates
Black Label Society will embark on a massive North American tour in 2026, marking the first tour for the band since 2021. The tour kicks off February 27th at San Antonio, Texas’ Boeing Center at Tech Port,
Alter Bridge share video for ‘Playing Aces’ from upcoming self-titled, eighth studio album
Alter Bridge have released the video for their latest single “Playing Aces,” directed by J.T. Ibanez. The new song is taken from their self-titled, eighth studio album, scheduled for release on January 9, 2026. The latest single