Ukraine: How the war shifted in 2024
As the third year of war in Ukraine nears a close as the new year approaches and ahead of the Feb. 24, 2025, anniversary date, new battle lines have once again been established after Russia made advances in the More...
Americans have a New Year’s Resolution for the media: ‘Tell the truth’ in 2025
With trust in journalistic institutions like newspapers and TV at historic lows, Americans across the country were united in their New Year’s resolution for the media: “Tell the truth.” “I’m More...
North Dakota senator’s son to serve 28 years in prison for crash that killed deputy
The son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., will spend decades in prison after he was convicted of killing a sheriff’s deputy in a crash while fleeing law enforcement. Ian Cramer, 43, will serve 28 years in More...
6 suspects allegedly involved in deadly human smuggling incidents over the past week, Coast Guard says
United States Coast Guard officials in California said six people are suspects in deadly human smuggling events at the Golden State’s southwest border last week. The incidents involved more than 60 people and More...
Dylan in the Movies
It may have taken decades for Bob Dylan to receive Academy-bait biopic treatment, but finally it happened. A Complete Unknown is James Mangold’s film about Dylan’s West Village ascension in the early 1960s, More...
100 films to look forward to in 2025 – part one
Santa might have flown back to the North Pole for another year, but we’re still handing out the presents at LWLies. As is annual tradition, here’s our list of 100 films to (hopefully!) look forward to, from More...
David Letterman says showbiz made him a ‘worse person,’ found humanity living quiet life in Indiana
Over the past decade, David Letterman — who walked away from “Late Night” in 2015 — has had time to reflect on the ups and downs of his career. In a recent interview, the 77-year-old former late More...
22 health care predictions for 2025 from medical researchers
2024 was packed with health care innovations, from a new blood test detecting Alzheimer’s disease to deep brain stimulation reversing paralysis. Heading into the New Year, medical experts are predicting even more More...
The values I lean on in the face Chicago’s miserable murder numbers
A New Year is upon us. It is a time of reflection for most of us. I often use this time to reflect on my deeds in the past year. What did I do that served the people in the right way? Were my intentions, however More...
Morning Glory: What are President Trump’s second term legacy goals?
As President-elect Donald Trump approaches his second inauguration, does he have a plan for his second-term “legacy achievements” in mind? Trump already holds the title for “biggest upset win in More...
