Many people enjoy a hot daily shower, but experts say frequent washing can damage the skin. The skin needs its natural oils and “good” bacteria to stay healthy. When we shower too often, especially with hot water or strong soaps, those oils are stripped away, leading to dryness, redness, itching, and flaking. WebMD notes that…

Lawmakers are preparing for a new crime bill as President Donald Trump plans to send Congress a proposal focused on reducing crime in Washington, D.C. Trump said he wants the district to become a “beacon” for other cities and claimed, “We’re going to need a crime bill… and it’s going to pertain initially to D.C.”…

Former President Donald Trump is earning rare bipartisan praise after helping secure a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, ending two years of conflict. The agreement, reached with help from Qatar and regional partners, includes the release of all 20 remaining Israeli hostages and more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Bill Clinton said Trump and his…

Ten major retail stores are shifting from the generic holiday greeting to the traditional “Merry Christmas.” This change aims to highlight their focus on celebrating Christmas during the festive season. Stores such as Hobby Lobby, Belk, Nordstrom, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Macy’s, JCPenney, Bass Pro Shops, Lowe’s, and Toys ‘R Us are now using “Merry Christmas”…

1. Iconic Detective Peter Falk’s “Columbo” made him a household name. The scruffy, cigar-smoking detective solved crimes with “one nagging detail” that no criminal could escape. The show ran from the 1970s to 2003, earning Falk four Emmy awards and making him one of the highest-paid TV actors of his era. 2. Early Life and…

1. Decoration Raises Concern A Cracker Barrel in Connecticut drew attention after a customer noticed a ceiling decoration that looked like an inappropriate symbol. The company apologized and explained it was actually a wrapped cord from an antique soldering iron. 2. Company Response Cracker Barrel said the item was part of a historical display but…

The closer you get to the White House at night, the quieter the world becomes. Traffic thins. Tourists disappear. And those who remain — the security teams, the night-shift soldiers, the watchful eyes on rooftops — know that silence does not mean safety. It never has. That silence shattered in an instant when two National…

1. Incident Near the White House A tense situation unfolded in Washington, D.C., after reports that “at least two members of the United States National Guard were shot” near 17th and I Street NW. Helicopters and emergency crews arrived quickly, but officials have not released the Guardsmen’s conditions. 2. What’s Confirmed and Unclear The attack…

1. Democrats’ Video Six Democratic lawmakers released a 90-second video telling service members they must refuse any order that violates the Constitution, warning that threats are “emerging from within the country.” 2. Trump’s Reaction Trump responded online with angry posts, calling the lawmakers’ actions “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH.” He also reshared a user who wrote “HANG THEM,” referencing…

They lifted off before dawn, a routine anti-narcotics mission in a country where “routine” has always meant risking everything. Somewhere above the dense green canopy, routine turned to nightmare as gunfire ripped through the helicopter’s body, sending it spiraling into hostile territory controlled by the very cartels they were hunting. Survivors were few; rescue teams…