Navy shoots down Houthi missiles, retailers without gender-neutral toys face fines and more top headlines

The U.S. Navy shot down anti-ship ballistic missiles on Tuesday launched by incoming Iran-backed Houthi missiles in the Red Sea, signaling a significant escalation in the region.

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TAKING AIM – US Navy escalates action against Iranian-backed Houthis by shooting down ballistic missiles. Continue reading …

‘OPENING A PANDORA'S BOX’ – Major retailers in California without ‘gender-neutral’ kids toy sections will face fines in 2024. Continue reading …

‘PERPLEXING’ SCENE – Pregnant teen missing over Christmas found dead in Texas alongside her boyfriend. Continue reading …

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY – Alabama woman delivers her ‘miracle twins’ with double uterus. Continue reading …

SHOW ME THE MONEY – Americans to receive paycheck boost in 2024 thanks to new IRS tax brackets. Continue reading …

POLITICS

DEADLINE APPROACHING – Senate will have to pass key spending bills after holiday recess. Continue reading …

‘WASTE OF RESOURCES’ – Ohio Republican lawmaker latest victim of ‘swatting’ incident. Continue reading …

‘ROT IN HELL’ – Trump tears into his enemies, opponents in online Christmas message. Continue reading …

RAMPING UP – Iran is increasing enrichment of uranium, approaching level for weapons, UN watchdog says. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

PRICE TO PAY – How Target, Bud Light turned off loyal customers in 2023. Continue reading …

RED LADY – New York Times faced intense scrutiny in 2023 over Israel-Hamas coverage. Continue reading …

UNLIKELY ALLIES – Democratic lawmaker reveals friendship with 'Squad' Democrat is 'not an easy one.' Continue reading …

COMING HOME – The top US states people moved to and from over the past year. Continue reading …

OPINION

SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE – Biden aiding illegal immigrants instead of veterans is un-American. Continue reading …

CHAD WOLF – Biden will talk border if Republicans talk something else first. Continue reading …

PRIMETIME

LAURA INGRAHAM – Rep. Brandon Williams tells guest host Kaleigh McEnany what it feels like to be the target of a ‘swatting’ call. See video …

JESSE WATTERS – ‘Lest People Forget’ founder Elizabeth Pipko speaks with guest host Rachel Campos-Duffy about AOC’s Jesus remarks. See video …

SEAN HANNITY – Rep. James Comer discusses probe into President Biden’s alleged connection to Hunter Biden’s business dealings. See video …

GREG GUTFELD – Guest host Tom Shillue and 'Gutfeld!' panelists react to Democratic Party's awareness of how its liberal agenda might affect 2024 elections. See video …

IN OTHER NEWS

SKELETAL REMAINS – Case of missing boy, 5, reignited after body identified. Continue reading …

'FAIRLY TALE' – ‘The Crown’ retells royal romance with fact and fiction. Continue reading …

DOLLARS AND ‘SENSE’ – Why kids should know more about money woes than you think they should. Continue reading …

HOT TOPIC – Trans inclusion in women's sports remains a fervent discussion in 2023. Continue reading …

THANKS FOR THE GRUB – Otters, tree kangaroos and marmosets were all spotted chowing down on special holiday treats – including pumpkin and beetroot candy canes – at the Perth Zoo in Western Australia. Continue reading …