Ohio airman Tyler Simmons among 6 service members killed in military aircraft refueling crash in Iraq

An Ohio Air National Guardsman with a “million dollar smile” has been identified as the first of six soldiers killed when an Air Force refueling plane crashed in Iraq. Technology. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, of Columbus, was aboard the ill-fated U.S. Air Force K-135 Stratotanker before it collided with another K-135 over “friendly airspace” as part … Read more

The Rise of Therapy Vocabulary Among Egypt’s Youth

In a Cairo café, a casual conversation between friends takes an unexpected turn. One says the comment was “exciting.” Another explains the breakup as a result of “toxic behavior.” A third talks about “setting boundaries.” None of them are therapists, but the language sounds familiar, almost routine. For many young people, especially in upper and … Read more

Sleepy owl found resting among items in Durham, NY antique store shelf

Durham, New York — Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month made a rare discovery while perusing a local antique store this month: Next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken was a live owl resting peacefully on a shelf. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday that the … Read more

Egyptians Among Dozens Injured in UAE Iran Attacks

Three people were killed and dozens injured in Iranian raids targeting the United Arab Emirates. The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 Iranian drones since Iran launched a wave of retaliatory strikes on February 28. Announce Sunday. According to the official statement, … Read more

My Life Among The 33 Pomeranians (And A Few Thousand Other Dogs)

NEW YORK — In the days before the Westminster Dog Show, I could not stop saying the phrase, “33 Pomeranians.” There’s a pleasing rhythm to the phrase—better spelled out as thirty-three Pomeranians—that lends itself to any multitude of cadences. Excitedly: thirty-three Pomeranians! As matter-of-fact as one might say 101 Dalmations: thirty-three Pomeranians. Baffled and/or aghast: … Read more

Where Does Bucs HC Todd Bowles Rank Among Recent Coaching Hirings?

The NFL is an ever-evolving landscape when it comes to head coaches. This offseason 10 coaches were let go from their posts, and two jobs (the Raiders and the Cardinals) remain available. Since 2021, 37 coaches have been hired, which is a testament to the short tenures many have leading an organization. Bucs head coach … Read more

Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez among 6 dead after plane crash in central-eastern Colombia

bogota — Colombian authorities confirmed that a private plane crashed on Saturday in central-eastern Colombia, killing all six people on board, including singer Yesson Jimenez. The video in the media player above is KABC’s 24/7 live streaming channel. The Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that the plane, registered as N325FA, crashed in the … Read more

Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Caleb Williams Among Leading Vote Getters for 2025 Season

After NFL Pro Bowl voting, the 2026 Pro Bowl Games will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center South Building. The Pro Bowl skill competitions are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by the flag football game, which will kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET. And as the excitement … Read more

Where to drop off Toys for Tots near me: Disney store in Cypress, Texas, among those collecting donations for U.S. Marine program

Cypress, Texas (KTRK) — There’s still time to join ABC13 and Disney in making the holidays magical for Houston area kids by supporting Disney’s ultimate driving game Now until December 24th. This annual drive raises toy donations for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program, an enduring partnership that began with Walt Disney himself … Read more

Colts, Lions Among Surprise Teams to Miss Postseason

The 2025 NFL season is now in the home stretch. With just five games left in the regular season, anticipation for the playoffs grows exponentially each week. By now, the “pretenders” have started to weed themselves out as the playoff race tightens. That said, no teams have clinched a postseason spot going into Week 14, … Read more