Chris Walker

As we edge closer to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, many Americans have taken note of the various absurdities this year's election left us with. Perhaps nowhere are these feeling better exemplified than within publications'…

Actress Debbie Reynolds, who died on Wednesday at the age of 84, had a career that spanned more than seven decades. Although many will remember her for her singing talents, she was also a brilliant actress who could portray non-musical characters…

Carrie Fisher, known to fans around the world as the iconic Princess Leia from Star Wars, died just days after suffering either a heart attack or cardiac arrest while on a flight to Los Angeles from London. She was just 60 years old. Her mother…

Massachusetts legalized the recreational use of marijuana when its citizens passed a referendum on Election Day this year. Although local retailers have not yet opened in the state, private use of marijuana is allowed.  So, if you live outside of…

As we say goodbye to 2016, it is important to celebrate the milestones achieved this year, including the numerous celebrities who embraced their identities and came out publicly to their fans.  These stories matter. Whether coming out as gay,…

Boxing Day is a time to hang out with loved ones, relax and enjoy sporting events. Or, if you're inclined to brave cold temperatures — and possibly hot tempers — it's also a time to take advantage of some great shopping deals. Though some…

Christmas is widely celebrated in both the United States and the Commonwealth nations (such as Great Britain, Canada and Australia). But there are stark differences between how the U.S. and Commonwealth celebrate — and even in how long they…

A former high school football player from Dietrich, Idaho, who was charged with raping a teammate with mental disabilities with a coat hanger in October 2015 will likely not face prison time after pleading guilty to a lesser crime. John R.K. Howard…

Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, was shot and killed Monday morning by a Turkish assailant who was upset with Russia's involvement in Syria, and Aleppo specifically. The incident was recorded on video during Karlov's visit to an art…

A tractor-trailer slammed into a busy Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, killing at least twelve people and injuring around 50 more. On Tuesday, the Islamic State took responsibility for the attack through its Amaq news outlet, Reuters…

With electors from the Electoral College set to officially cast their votes for president Monday, people are beginning to wonder: What will happen if they don't vote for President-elect Donald Trump? The idea has ignited the minds of many across the…

More than half of all Republicans wrongly believe that Donald Trump won the popular vote for president, according to a recent poll released by Qualtrics polling and the Washington Post.  Fifty-two percent of Republicans polled said they believe…

America's Got Talent, the popular variety show that captivates audiences with high-energy performances from ordinary people from across the nation, returns this week with a holiday special: America's Got Talent Holiday Spectacular. The show, which…

Christmas and Chill isn't a way to invite your "yuletide lover" over to watch holiday specials and see where things lead — it's the Christmas-themed album released in 2015 by Ariana Grande that includes six tracks that will help get you in the mood…

A classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon special is set to air this evening... It's just probably not the one you are thinking of. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have provided us with countless holiday memories that…

A new poll is showing a major shift for Americans who consider themselves conservative supporters of President-elect Donald Trump: More than a third of the president-elect's supporters now also admire Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to…

President-elect Donald Trump met with several prominent members of Silicon Valley on Wednesday to discuss topics related to growing and empowering America's tech industry. Leaders from several major tech firms, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Elon…

Yahoo confirmed Wednesday that they have discovered a data breach that occurred in 2013 that may have affected up to 1 billion users. The breach is the largest ever based on the number of accounts it reached, according to NBC News. This is the…

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump picked Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Department of Energy.  The pick is a curious one: During a Republican presidential primary debate in 2011, Perry completely blanked on the department's name. But…