10 new TV shows from 2024 that are worth watching before the new year
Merit Street Media | Dec 29, 2024
U.S. — It could be argued that 2024 wasn't the best year for television.
A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
Merit Street Media | Dec 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave...
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after taking office
Merit Street Media | Dec 28, 2024
Washington, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his...
Winning ticket for $1.22B lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
Merit Street Media | Dec 28, 2024
California — Someone in California will start 2025 with a billion reasons to celebrate after drawing the winning Mega Millions number.
Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Oregon
Merit Street Media | Dec 28, 2024
Portland, Ore. — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral...
Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
Merit Street Media | Dec 28, 2024
U.S. — The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect...
Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd
Merit Street Media | Dec 27, 2024
Beijing — A court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national...
Greg Gumbel, longtime sports broadcaster, dies at 78
Merit Street Media | Dec 27, 2024
U.S. — Greg Gumbel, a longtime sports broadcaster, has died at 78 following a battle with cancer, according to CBS Sports.
US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office
Merit Street Media | Dec 27, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said...
China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan
Merit Street Media | Dec 27, 2024
Beijing — The Chinese government placed sanctions on seven companies on Friday in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to...
