Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

Washington– The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to keep Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in office, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s attempt to wrest control of the nation’s central bank. The justices heard arguments about Trump’s efforts to fire Cook based on allegations that she committed mortgage fraud, which Cook denies. No president … Read more

Houston Fire Department and Texas A&M Forestry Service maintaining grass fire near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Fire Department said it will continue to monitor the fire near the Addicks Reservoir that broke out Sunday morning. The fire is contained near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway, south of Bear Creek Park. Officials said there is no risk of this fire spreading and that it is currently 99% … Read more

Switzerland honors the victims of the deadly Alpine bar fire in a national day of mourning

Switzerland will hold a memorial service on Friday, as part of a national day of mourning to honor 40 people killed in a bar fire in the Alps earlier this month during New Year’s celebrations. A further 116 people were injured, many seriously, when the fire broke out less than two hours after midnight at … Read more

Bucs Fire Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey

Continuing their series of coaching changes, the Bucs have fired special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. McGaughey spent two seasons as the special teams coordinator and this most recent season had some dreadful results. Special Teams Issues By The Bucs There were a series of mistakes and errors committed … Read more

Bucs Fire OC Josh Grizzard

Some big breaking news has come about this morning as the Bucs have fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after two seasons with the team and one season as the coordinator and play caller. Its a huge move, yet not overly surprising as well since coaching changes were coming to the staff. Pewter Report reacts to … Read more

Fire safety inspections lapsed for years at Swiss bar where 40 died in New Year’s blaze

No fire safety inspections have been carried out since 2019 at the Swiss bar where a fire at a New Year’s party killed 40 people and injured more than 100, local authorities said on Tuesday. Investigators said they believe candles flickering on top of champagne bottles set fire to Le Constellation at the Crans-Montana resort … Read more

Man, possibly a squatter, discovered dead following a fire at a house for sale in southeast Houston, according to HFD

Sunday, January 4, 2026 9:52 pm HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – A man was found dead after firefighters extinguished a fire at a home that was for sale, the Houston Fire Department said. HFD said it responded to a house fire on Southmont Street in the South Park area around 3 a.m. Saturday. A Houston Fire … Read more

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Switzerland bar fire that left 40 dead on New Year’s Eve

Crans Montana, Switzerland — Hundreds of people demonstrated in silence on Sunday to honor the victims of a New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many seriously injured. Grieving mourners, many with red eyes, silently left the church to the sounds of organ … Read more

What Happened to Nico Harrison? Revisiting the Mavericks’ Decision to Fire the Polarizing GM

Unless the Dallas Mavericks started the 2025-26 NBA season looking like a legitimate juggernaut, it was always possible that Nico Harrison would have a short leash. Trading away one of the best players in franchise history, that too in a shady overnight deal that virtually no one knew about, can have that kind of an … Read more