The shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday stemmed from a personal dispute that turned violent and harmed innocent bystanders‚ cops said in a Thursday morning press conference. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said there was “no nexus to terrorism or homegrown violent extremism” in the shooting‚ which broke out near Union Station as the Chiefs’ parade came to a close. “This appeared to be a dispute between several people that ended in gunfire‚” she said...

Medical workers held strips of plastic around the upper arms of small children in a Rafah tent‚ measuring the circumferences of their arms for signs of wasting flesh as a hunger crisis hits Gaza after months of Israel's military campaign there. One small girl of two and a half years had tiny arms‚ the skin already starting to hang loose after her weight plummeted from 11kg before the conflict to just 7kg now‚ said her mother Hana Tabash. Initial data from measurements taken around Gaza...

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West‚ in an interview on “NewsNation Now‚” voiced strong opposition to the proposed foreign aid bill allocating funds to Ukraine‚ Israel and Taiwan. West emphasized the need for a nuanced understanding of the conflicts in these regions and advocated for diplomatic solutions rather than further provocation. “When it comes to Ukraine‚ we must grasp the implications of NATO expansion and its potential to escalate into a catastrophic conflict‚” West...

Elon Musk's X‚ formerly Twitter‚ granted subscription perks to designated terrorist groups and others barred from operating in the US‚ according to campaigners. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found X had granted blue check marks to accounts tied to Hezbollah members‚ among others. For $8 (£6.40) a month‚ a tick allows longer posts and better promotion. X removed some ticks after the report‚ saying its security was "robust". Mr Musk's decision to charge for check marks was one...

The House voted Thursday afternoon in favor of stripping the Biden administration's authority to permit natural gas export projects in a blow to the president's climate agenda. In a 224-200 vote‚ the House approved the so-called Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act‚ with 215 Republicans and nine Democrats voting in favor.  Rep. August Pfluger‚ R-Texas‚ who chairs the House Energy Action Team‚ introduced the legislation on Feb. 1‚ arguing that it would ultimately overturn President...

Iranian navy Rear Adm. Shahram Irani declared that his country has “property rights” in Antarctica‚ particularly the South Pole‚ in a newly surfaced video. “With regard to the South Pole‚ we have property rights there‚ and they belong to the public‚” Irani said in the video of a television broadcast from last fall. He added‚ “Our plan is to raise the flag there‚ inshallah. It is not only military work but also scientific work that needs to be carried out.” Irani said that the move...

Donald Trump’s “hush money” criminal trial will start in March — smack in the middle of the Republican primary season — a New York judge ruled Thursday‚ over objections from the former president’s attorneys who argued it would interfere with his bid to regain the White House. Justice Juan Manuel Merchan said during a Manhattan Supreme Court hearing that jury selection in the estimated six-week-long fudging business records case — ...

The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational. U.S. officials are analyzing the information they have on the emerging technology and have consulted with...

If someone mentioned Jell-O‚ deviled eggs‚ baked ham and Chicken à la King to you and then asked you what era these foods were most popular in‚ you’d probably guess the '70s. Turns out you’d be wrong by about half a century. The above foods were among the most popular in the 1920s. That’s right‚ a whole hundred years ago! When flappers were flapping and people were drinking bathtub gin and ladies were bobbing their hair and drawing lines up the backs of their legs. Advances in refrigeration‚ farming‚ marketing and technology meant that a full century ago‚ people were eating in a fashion that really isn’t all that different from what we consume today.But while the foods weren’t that different‚ the prep was. It’s estimated that in 1920‚ people spent 44 hours per week on meal preparation and cleanup. Six and a half hours a day!Compare that to 2014 when Americans spent an average of just 37 minutes a day (roughly four and a half hours a week) on meal prep. In 2024‚ one imagines that number has gone down even more given the ubiquity of meal delivery apps.Read on for some top foods of 1924 compared to 2024.Here are 10 of the top foods in 1924 that people still love today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Healthy Eats by Jennie (@healthyeatsbyjennie) Spinach dip: Popular in speakeasies‚ this dip made with sour cream‚ mayonnaise and thawed spinach was affordable‚ easy to make‚ and quietly elegant.Do we eat it today? We do! Fancy people add artichoke.Inexplicable '70s factor: 5 out of 5 bell bottoms View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scott Glaves (@glavesscott) Pretzels: Native to Europe‚ pretzels were a popular appetizer and bar snack in the 1920s.Do We Eat Them Today? Yes!Inexplicable '70s factor: 1 out of 5 feathery Farrah Fawcett hairdosDeviled eggs: Now a relic of potlucks and the occasional too-hip boutique bar‚ these eggy treats were hugely popular in 1924 because they were easy to make‚ customizable‚ and traveled well.Do we eat them today? Yes‚ but they’re certainly less popular than they once were.Inexplicable 70s factor: 5 out of 5 lava lamps View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sammy’s Deluxe (@sammysdeluxe) Clam Chowder: This creamy uber soup has been a staple of American cuisine for over a century.Do we eat it today? You bet your clamshells we do.Inexplicable '70s factor: 2 out of 5 sideburns View this post on Instagram A post shared by Employees Only (@employeesonlyny) Baked Ham: in 1924‚ alcohol would be banned for 9 more years but recipes that called for alcohol were popular‚ perhaps because of the scarcity. Prohibition-baked ham‚ which was popular at home and at speakeasies‚ incorporated whiskey or bourbon.Do we eat it today? Yes‚ but it isn’t sought after in the same way it was.Inexplicable 70s factor: 2 out of 3 Charlie’s Angels View this post on Instagram A post shared by Easy Chicken Recipes (@easychickenrecipes) Chicken a la King: Another dish served both at home and at restaurants‚ Chicken à la King involves a cream sauce over chicken and vegetables. It’s served on top of or alongside rice or pasta. Sometimes sherry or mushrooms are incorporated and sometimes tuna or turkey is used in place of chicken.Do we eat it today? Occasionally‚ but it’s hardly on every menu like it once was.Inexplicable '70s factor: 5 out of 5 disco ballsPineapple upside-down cake: Combining pineapples‚ cake ingredients‚ maraschino cherries and gravity‚ this delectable confection has remained one of America’s most popular desserts.Do we eat it today? Yes‚ but it feels kitschy and retro.Inexplicable '70s factor: 5 out of 5 Watergate scandals View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vintage Cookbook Gore (@vintagecookbookgore) Jell-O: In 1924 you couldn’t swing a watch chain without hitting Jell-O. It was everywhere: on dessert tables‚ in recipe books put out by Jell-O themselves‚ and even served with seafood.Do we eat it today? Yes! And if you’ve ever found yourself at a frat party‚ you know a whole cottage industry has sprung up around clever ways to combine it with alcohol.Inexplicable '70s factor: 8 out of 10 shag carpets View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Conchar (@lifeloveandsugar) Devil’s food cake: In 1924 they deviled eggs‚ they deviled ham and they also deviled cake. Supposedly more sinfully indulgent (hence the “devil”) than regular chocolate cake because it’s made with chocolate squares instead of cocoa powder‚ this was a popular dessert.Do we eat it today? Yes!Inexplicable 70s factor: 2 out of 5 Macrame plant holdersFor comparison‚ here are the most popular American food dishes in 2024 as determined by YouGov.10. Corn on the cob9. Southern Style Fried Chicken8. Fried Chicken7. Steak and Baked Potato6‚ Cheeseburger5 Hashbrowns4. Grilled Cheese3. Mashed Potato2. French Fries1. Hamburger