The New York man accused of stabbing five people at a rabbi’s home during a Hanukkah celebration this past weekend is being investigated over whether he played a role in a separate knife attack that happened near a synagogue in an adjacent town last month, reports say. Grafton Thomas, 37, of Greenwood Lake, is facing Read More…

Saturday’s stabbing during a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi’s home in Monsey, N.Y., the latest in a spate of anti-Jewish violence in the region, drew bipartisan condemnation. But the attack also became a political football in a matter of hours, with several on the left jumping to point fingers at President Trump — in turn, inviting accusations that Democrats are distracting Read More…

A tourist has been reunited with an urn containing the ashes of her deceased son after it was stolen out of a rental car in Cyprus. GIRL, 6, SAVED THE DAY ON FLIGHT AFTER NOTICING MOM HAD STROKE DURING TAKEOFF Kinga Bednarz of Sweden was vacationing with her family in Paralimni, Cyprus, last week when the Read More…

Authorities in Oregon have suspended their search for a woman who disappeared earlier this month after going on a hike. Allyson Watterson, 20, was reported missing on Dec. 22, roughly 30 hours after she was last seen hiking in a wooded area near North Plains with her boyfriend, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Her family hadn’t heard Read More…

It’s finally starting to look like winter in the Russian capital after authorities dumped artificial snow in the center of Moscow in time for New Year’s Eve festivities. The country known for its rough winters has seen a relatively mild stretch so far. On Dec. 18, the city broke a 1886 record whern when temperatures rose Read More…

We all crave a little good news, and when it comes courtesy of everyday heroes, so much the better. There were plenty to choose from in 2019. Here are 19 examples that may inspire you this holiday season: 1. College students raise $400G for worthy cause Thousands of college students gather at Passion 2019 to help Read More…

Overly dramatic gorillas fleeing raindrops, a cannibalistic snake and a thieving seagull were some of the animals in videos and photos that went viral in 2019. In a year consumed by the Russia investigation and President Trump’s impeachment inquiry, the animal hijinks offer a brief respite. Here are some of the year’s most amusing animal moments: Gorillas make hilarious attempts to avoid raindrops The gorillas at Read More…

Nicole Kidman just shared an adorable throwback pic with daughter Faith Margaret in celebration of her 9th birthday. The “Eyes Wide Shut” actress, 52, took to Instagram on Sunday to upload a photo set that featured a throwback of a youthful Kidman holding up daughter Faith as a baby. The following photo shows off a Read More…

Eddie Murphy has revealed that some of his own jokes make him cringe. In a new interview, the comedian, 58, reflected on his career over the years, admitting that he understands times have changed and what was funny decades ago could be deemed offensive today. The actor revealed on CBS how he reacts to his former stand-up Read More…

An Instagram couple who drew outrage earlier this year by setting up a GoFundMe asking strangers to donate to their “celebration of life” adventure through Africa, is once again being ridiculed on social media for their latest gimmick — a yearlong vow of silence. Catalin Onc and Elena Engelhardt of the Another Beautiful Day Instagram account posted a photo over the Read More…

Harvey Weinstein believes he’s the first movie mogul to place women in power, despite dozens of sexual misconduct allegations and an impending assault trial before him. Weinstein, 67, boasted about his legacy in the film industry in a new interview from his hospital bedside after undergoing back surgery. HARVEY WEINSTEIN VIOLATED THE TERMS OF HIS Read More…

Long-lost Babe Ruth radio interview resurfaces A long-lost radio interview with Babe Ruth, considered by many to be the greatest baseball player ever, has been found. The 1943 recording was made during World War II and gives intimate details of Ruth’s life, touching on subjects such as how he gripped his bat and how he Read More…

R2-D2 is getting an upgrade. With Luke Skywalker living on another plane of existence and his ancient X-Wing fighter sitting at the bottom of the sea near Ahch-To, the droid has apparently found a new master with a much better ride. Porsche has teamed up with Lucasfilm to design a starship to help promote the Read More…

That’s just good business. Really, really good business. A coffee shop owner in Oregon temporarily closed her shop in order to help out a couple of friends in need — friends who happen to run the competing coffee stand up the road. STARBUCKS RELAXES DRESS CODE, SAYS EMPLOYEES ARE NOW ALLOWED TO WEAR BANNED ACCESSORY Read More…

Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., whose district voted for President Trump in 2016, has announced that she will vote for impeachment when the House takes up the issue later this week. Slotkin wrote in a Monday op-ed for the Detroit Free Press that while she previously did not join her party’s calls for Trump’s ouster, she believes Read More…

In a week that the Trump-hating establishment and ruling class state TV endlessly, breathlessly described as “historic,” we bring you the truth about the Democrats’ hate-driven partisan impeachment. It’s not so much historic as pathetic. I’ve got to tell you, my favorite moment of the whole ridiculous week was when California Republican Tom McClintock perfectly Read More…

Clint Eastwood’s latest film, “Richard Jewell,” performed well under expectations at the box office, bringing in only $5 million in its opening weekend. The film landed at No. 4 over the weekend while “Jumanji: The Next Level” was far-and-away the top-grossing opener. Despite acclaim from critics, the Warner Bros. drama about a real-life security guard Read More…

Sean “Diddy” Combs paid a heartfelt tribute to ex Kim Porter on what would have been her 49th birthday on Monday. In the touching Instagram video shared by the “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper, he wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY.” “Words can’t explain how much we miss you but today is your birthday. We’re celebrating you Read More…

Side by side, the Allies and former enemy Germany together marked the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles in World War II — the Battle of the Bulge, which stopped Adolf Hitler’s last-ditch offensive to turn the tide of the war. At dawn on Dec. 16, 1944, over 200,000 German soldiers started Read More…