PITTSBURGH — Andy Reid donned a Santa Claus suit in a giddy Kansas City Chiefs locker room on Christmas Day, then handed his team a present it increasingly looks like it deserves: home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. How Reid managed to slide into the costume so quickly after Kansas...
Jackson Breaks NFL QB Rushing Record in Ravens’ Romp Over Texans
HOUSTON — Lamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in the Baltimore Ravens' victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday. A highlight came when Jackson dashed 48 yards for a touchdown on a run where he reached a career-best top speed of 21.25 mph. "I was jogging,"...
Beyoncé’s Performance Highlighted Netflix’s NFL Debut on Christmas Day
HOUSTON - Beyoncé provided more excitement than either game during Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform...
James Scores 31 in Record 19th Christmas Day Game as Lakers Hold Off Curry, Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the...
Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel?
Opinion by David French on Dec. 22, 2024. Here’s a question I hear everywhere I go, including from fellow Christians: Why are so many Christians so cruel? I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard someone say something like: I’ve experienced blowback in the secular world, but nothing...
California Bans Schools From Forcing Teachers to ‘Out’ LGBTQ Students
Amid a flurry of recent school board policies aimed at the rights of transgender students, California passed a new law in July that prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. The new law, AB 1955, came in response to a handful of school...
Livingston Mayor Jose Moran on Winning His Race by Nine Votes and Plans for the City
In a race decided by just nine votes this month, Jose Moran was re-elected as mayor of Livingston – a razor-thin victory in a city with a population of less than 15,000 people. Moran's win over Councilmember Jason Roth highlighted the fierce political competition in Livingston, a city known for...
Welding is a Way Back to School for California Kids Who Regularly Ditch Classes
Brent Tuttle has taught welding for 24 years to more than 3,000 students. He says California high schools should offer more classes like his, training students in trades rather than steering them all toward college. Shop courses can help turn around students who are absent or disengaged from school, he...
This Kitty Wants to Be Your Christmas Angel
Meet Angel, our stunning calico queen with a heart as beautiful as her coat. Angel is a people-loving charmer who adores affection — she’ll nuzzle up to you for pets and even gently guide your hand to where she wants it. She’s particularly fond of being held close, savoring scratches...
Religion Has Been in Decline. This Christmas Seems Different.
Opinion by Ross Douthat on Dec. 21, 2024. In March, I drove with my family up from Rome into the mountains of southeastern Umbria, to reach the town of Norcia and the monastery — now an abbey; it’s been promoted since our visit — of St. Benedict on the Mountain,...