Big Brother’ 27 star Mickey Lee hospitalized after cardiac arrests

Mickey Lee, a houseguest on the 27th season of the reality series “Big Brother,” was hospitalized after suffering a series of cardiac arrests, according to a statement posted on her official Instagram account Monday, Dec. 22.  Lee, 35, remains in critical but stable condition in an intensive care unit as she receives ongoing medical care. … Read more

Silver and gold prices rally as stocks hover near record highs

Silver and gold prices surged to record highs on Friday, extending a dramatic rally that has captured the attention of both institutional and retail investors.  US stocks opened near all time highs as markets digested a combination of economic data and investor sentiment, highlighting a complex backdrop for global financial markets. Most active silver futures … Read more

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq hold steady as Santa Claus rally continues

NEW YORK — Stock market today remained largely unchanged Friday as US investors returned from the Christmas holiday for a brief session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite trading near their recent levels amid light holiday volumes. Major indexes have been on a steady upward trajectory, extending gains … Read more

Michigan coaching search Kyle Whittingham intensifies as Wolverines consider veteran Utah coach

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s coaching search appears to be narrowing, with ESPN reporting that former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has become the primary focus as the Wolverines look to close a sudden and sensitive hiring process.  Sources told ESPN that Whittingham’s candidacy was expected to be shared with top Michigan officials on Friday, and … Read more

Stranger Things season five vol 2 review highlights sprawling narrative and high stakes action

The second volume of Stranger Things season five premiered on Netflix this month, continuing the saga of Hawkins, Indiana, and the parallel dimension known as the Upside Down.  The release, part of the streaming platform’s penultimate batch of episodes, has drawn attention for its intricate plot developments, elaborate action sequences, and expanding character arcs.  Fans … Read more

Stranger Things evolves as Netflix series explores adolescence and supernatural challenges

LOS ANGELES — The Netflix series Stranger Things has grown into a cultural phenomenon since its 2016 debut, drawing audiences with a blend of 1980s nostalgia, supernatural intrigue, and coming of age storytelling.  The series’ third season marked a turning point as characters navigated adolescence, consumer culture and the challenges of growing up, all while … Read more

US strikes ISIS in Nigeria after Trump warning on attacks against Christians

The United States carried out airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria this week, escalating its military involvement in West Africa following warnings from President Donald Trump about attacks against Christian communities.  The operation marked the latest instance of US strikes ISIS in Nigeria, a campaign American officials said was conducted in coordination with … Read more