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Sean "Diddy" Combs wished spectators a "Happy Holidays" as he left court following a brief hearing Wednesday.
The state prosecution of Donald Trump on election interference charges in Georgia may be able to continue despite his impending inauguration, prosecutors signaled.
Elon Musk came out against Speaker Mike Johnson going forward with a stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday.
Police are investigating the online footprint of the 15-year-old girl who allegedly opened fire at her Madison, Wisconsin, Christian school.
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.
The Fed cut interest rates a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday.
Tulsi Gabbard rejected reports that Senate support for her director of national intelligence vote is lackluster as she returned to the Hill Wednesday.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will waive extradition and could be returned to New York as soon as Thursday.
House passes Paris Hilton-championed Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill, a sweet victory for the celebrity heiress after nearly three years of lobbying politicians.
Authorities in Florida are warning residents not to feed or approach monkeys spotted roaming around Orange City and two neighboring communities this week.
California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
The paper was retracted from its journal due to ethical and methodological issues.
The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. on Wednesday.
Why abortion didn't lead to a Democratic win in the 2024 election.
Alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh is now facing a state attempted murder charge in connection with a car accident that occurred following his arrest.
Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping were accused of working on behalf of China's Ministry of Public Security in violation of the Espionage Act.
A search is underway for two teen duck hunters who went missing over the weekend after one of their kayaks overturned near Oroville, California.
Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend Trump's inauguration.
Charlotte the sea turtle was injured in a boat accident out in the wild.
The platform asked the court to step in before a Jan. 19 ban goes into effect.
"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir shines a light on holiday gifts that are made in America, celebrating small businesses from Florida, New York and Vermont.
The House Ethics Committee is expected to release its report on Matt Gaetz before the holidays, after quietly voted earlier this month to release it, sources say.
Modern society has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.
Despite economic and corruption-related setbacks, China's military is making steady progress in modernizing its non-nuclear capabilities as well, according to the U.S.
Ukraine's intelligence services released new information Tuesday about the conduct of North Korean troops now fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region.
The upcoming change in the White House has created uncertainty in the Middle East, with President-elect Donald Trump standing as an unpredictable element.
The U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday announced the transfer of two detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
Wisconsin has a number of firearm-related laws in effect that limit access to children and individuals with a history of violence.
The price of bitcoin has climbed more than 50% since the election of Trump.
Democrats have a plan to take back power in Washington back from Republicans in two years: work with them now.
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly bludgeoning her mother to death inside her own home, officials said.
Twelve people are dead at after their bodies were found inside a restaurant at a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, authorities said.
A backyard in Orange County, New York, became the site of an incredible discovery of a complete mastodon jaw -- the first find like it in New York in more than 11 years.
A senior Russian general was killed in a bomb blast in a residential neighborhood in Moscow, Russian media reported early Tuesday.
The Washington Commanders may be one step closer to returning to their old stadium in Washington, D.C., thanks to a short-term government funding bill.
Five members of a Utah family were found dead in their West Valley City home on Tuesday, police said.
Gunfire erupted in Towson, Maryland, on Tuesday evening, leaving 1 person dead and 9 others wounded, according to police.
President-elect Donald Trump has assembled the wealthiest presidential administration in modern history, with at least 13 billionaires set to take top government posts.
President Joe Biden lent his voice to the growing bipartisan calls on the Hill to end stock trading for congressional members.
Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back yard birds.
Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk.
Search-and-rescue operations continuing after an Indian naval boat hit a passenger ferry with more 100 passengers.
The tablet sold by Sothebys is the oldest known inscription in stone of the ancient text in Paleo-Hebrew script.
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russias Security Council, appeared to threaten senior staff at The Times newspaper.
Europes most successful club overcome Mexicos Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium to win FIFAs new look global club crown.
The top US court will hear arguments on January 10 on whether the law that would ban the platform violates free speech.
Mauritiuss prime minister says he issued counterproposals to UK over Chagos Islands deal.
Perez departs the team after a poor season in 2024 where he failed to help Red Bull win the Constructors championship.
Since Bashar al-Assads fall, Syrias chemical weapon victims have recounted their trauma without fear of reprisal.
Joseph Corcoran had paranoid schizophrenia when he killed four people, including his brother, in 1997, his lawyers say.
Axel Rudakubana, 18, did not speak when asked at Liverpool Crown Court if he was guilty of killing three young girls.
Sarkozys lawyer says the former president plans to appeal the verdict to the European Court of Human Rights.
After top ministers resignation this week, Justin Trudeau is under pressure to step down before a looming election.
Iranians reel from worsening power cuts, fuel shortages, partial shutdowns and a falling purchasing power.
As efforts get under way to restart economy, UN envoy calls for free and fair elections after transition.
Wantaway Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been told he has a future at the club by head coach Ruben Amorim.
Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.
Al Jazeeras guide to the heavyweight boxing rematch as Oleksandr Usyk defends three world titles against Tyson Fury.
Authorities fear hundreds or more could have been killed as number of victims unclear several says after cyclone.
The trade of the illegal drug has flourished over the past decade in Syria. What happens to it now?
Israeli organisations, some linked to the military, have received more than $250m since the war on Gaza began.
A triple-double by Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed Milwaukee to defeat the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder by 16 points.
Israel has said it will maintain military control over Gaza just like in the occupied West Bank even if there is a deal.
Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river.
Investigative Committee says 29-year-old Uzbek national suspected of carrying out attack on instructions of Ukraine.
Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison.
Veteran spinner calls time after rain forces an early end to the third Test, with the five-match series tied 1-1.
US president-elects lawsuit comes days after reaching defamation settlement with ABC News.
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake.
Marcus Rashford responds to being dropped in Manchester derby by admitting Old Trafford exit could loom large.
Real Madrid, Brazil forward Vinicius Junior and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati claim top FIFA Best awards.
Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance.
The 1,078 signatories denounce the genocide and call for cutting ties with Israeli institutions that fail to condemn it.
I know very well the pain of being denied the right to play sport because of a hijab ban. Such discrimination must stop.
Palestinians do not owe Bashar al-Assad anything. An oppressor cannot be a true ally of a liberation movement.
Winter has made life amid genocide all the more miserable for us.
One of the oldest communities in Jerusalem begins to fracture under pressure from forces they say threaten them.
Druze community in the Golan Heights grapples with identity under Israeli occupation.
All our updates and post-match reaction as the Spaniards claim the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar.
These were the updates on Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad for Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Israels bloodshed in Gaza continues amid suggestions that efforts to reach a ceasefire have intensified.
Mozambiques protests challenge decades of leadership as new generation fights for change against government crackdowns.
One senior House Republican had told Axios earlier on Wednesday, "If he tweets against this thing, it's dead."
Trump's opposition could torpedo the bill.
The virus was detected in 645 California dairies almost half of them in the last 30 days.
"This bill should not pass," Musk wrote.
The nonpartisan agency's findings are the highest-profile estimates yet of how tariffs would hit the economy.
OpenAI adds ChatGPT access via old-fashioned dial-in and WhatsApp messaging, too.
"They all want the pay raise and actual health insurance but don't want to vote for them."
Projections showed slower progress on inflation.
These Senate Democrats will Schumer's top lieutenants to fight against Republican nominees and legislative priorities starting next year.
The class is the first to be admitted after affirmative action was struck down by the Supreme Court.
Google search data shows Italian Christmas Cookies were the most searched for holiday cookies in seven states.
"We're going to look at all options in order to mine domestically," Rep. Pete Stauber said.
"We're gonna try and bulletproof this from Democrats being able to come in and violate the law," Sen. Dan Sullivan said.
Thorny questions remain that could influence the study's staying power on LNG policy for years.
The CR was light on energy and climate surprises beyond a major win for ethanol producers.
Hospitals dodged the most substantial efforts in the year-end spending package to cut their costs, but advocates say the door has at least been cracked open.
The shift to the health plan for federal workers could bestow cushier benefits on lawmakers.
It would be the first pay raise for members of Congress since 2009.
There have been 61 human cases of bird flu detected in the U.S. since April.
The all-stock deal values the combined company at over $14 billion.
Bigger houses, smaller families and Boomers who don't want to move add up to lots of extra space.
Databricks is growing more than 60% year-over-year.
The report from Rep. Barry Loudermilk said Cheney should be investigated by the FBI.
The company's approach shows promise in difficult-to-treat conditions like dementia.
Americans are expected to spend a staggering $800 billion on prescriptions this year.
The company denied the allegations in the complaint but said "settling this matter is in the best interest of Grubhub."
Raskin won unanimously after 77-year-old ranking member Jerry Nadler withdrew his reelection bid.
The committee had initially resisted allowing the port to be publicly released.
North America's largest climate tech incubator announces a shakeup.
TikTok is racing against the clock with a Jan. 19 ban looming.
The stablecoin issuer said its investment arm holds $7.7 billion.
Tortoise Media takes over the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.
The move addresses new vehicles sold between 2026 and 2035, and doesn't affect gas-powered cars already on the road.
SuperTruth offers its customers the ability to scale with the kind of data imaware houses.
A spate of beauty deal processes that hit the market this year have been put on hold or fizzled, casting a shadow on deal activity going into 2025.
The startup simulates different personalities for testing.
Some Catholics believe Segale is responsible for miracles in helping immigrant children.
Demand is falling in the U.S. and Europe, but the pace has "significantly" slowed, IEA's report finds.
The climate tech incubator has lined up Rice University, others
Tice's family hopes the kidnapped journalist was released after the fall of Assad.
Spun out of PARC, the startup uses a liquid to absorb moisture
Deep Sky is a Canadian company working to make advances in multiple direct air capture technologies.
The deal is the latest providing clean energy for AI data centers
MLS doesn't list new construction, so Jome works with builders.
Among global CEOs, the U.S. ranks as the most attractive investment destination.
The tariff hikes are larger than some corporate profits, and firms will pass those costs along.
Retail tech startups deploying AI have been raising money hand over fist.
Deterrence, a defense company, recently secured $10.1 million in seed funding. It was first reported by Axios.
The U.S. military in October published photos of Marines trying ZeroMark's fire control system on an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.
This feels like Chinese spy balloon dj vu.
Wealth was turbocharged by the pandemic but careers were not.
The lack of mental health professionals in insurer networks can make it difficult for Americans to access counseling or other behavioral care.
After years of dire warnings about Americans' diet, the political winds appear to be shifting to a more critical view of what we eat.
The chips needed to develop cutting-edge AI are the most valuable pieces of hardware on Earth.
"If folks are looking for this narrative that Nancy Pelosi was behind the curtain orchestrating things, I don't think that happened."
""The future is here, it's just that not everybody knows how to use it yet," the Instagram founder said.
Nissan is urgently cutting costs and has fallen behind on electric vehicles, while both companies are struggling to fend off emerging threats in China.
His company announced a $10 billion funding Tuesday morning.
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Schumer has moved 20 judicial nominees through the Senate during the lame duck session.
Agreeing to a three-month bill should not be this hard.
Lawmakers unveiled a short-term spending deal to avert a government shutdown.
The company's AI agent will see you now.
The 1,547-page bill that would keep the government funded until March 14 and carry a variety of health care and other policy riders.
The 1,547-page bill that would keep the government funded until March 14 and carry a variety of health care and other policy riders.
The 1,547-page bill that would keep the government funded until March 14 and carry a variety of health care and other policy riders.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
\"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years,\" said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. \"It's not fair.\"
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Giant hornets, dubbed \"murder hornets,\" have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
The effects of climate change have put stress on Christmas tree production in the United States. Some farmers are turning to genetics to adapt.
The Pentagon announced two more prisoners were released Wednesday from Guantnamo Bay. Another prisoner's release was announced earlier this week.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
A CD can still be valuable even with the latest Fed rate cut. Here's how.
Today's Fed rate cut could have an impact on mortgage rates but there are other factors at play, too.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
The Senate approved the mammoth National Defense Authorization Act despite concern from some Democrats over a controversial gender-affirming care policy.
A home equity loan can be a smart way to borrow a large sum of money now (if you avoid these three risks).
The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
Federico Arellano is a U.S. citizen and says three of his four children are too. He says the situation is a misunderstanding and that his family was misled before being deported.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether South Carolina health department's can cut off funding from Planned Parenthood because it performs abortions.
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
Can newly discovered evidence free a young Illinois day care worker serving 31 years in prison for the murder of a toddler in her care?
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fianc decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
The 1,500 page measure would do much more than prevent a government shutdown.
Chris Stanford is facing a reckless endangerment charge after shooting at a fugitive several times and hitting a home that had a family inside.
The price of gold has fallen recently, so does a gold ETF investment make sense right now?
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Americans seeking debt relief face an overly complicated, costly bankruptcy system.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The \"Frankfurt Silver Inscription\" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
These home improvement projects could boost your home's value in the new year, experts say.
If you're trying to decide whether to tackle your debt now or wait, there are pros and cons to both options.
A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.
Before the blast, the soldiers had discovered the dismembered bodies of three people, officials said.
The dead were two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls ages 9 and 2, according to police.
Damaso Lopez Serrano who is known as \"Mini Lic\" is accused of ordering the 2017 killing of award-winning journalist Javier Valdez.
\"The mystery has finally been solved,\" Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
Ana Orsini, an anchor at CBS affiliate KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona, died last week of a brain aneurysm, her colleagues announced on air.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a national health epidemic, saying it poses risks as deadly as smoking.
Micron shares plunged in extended trading after the chipmaker issued weaker-than-expected second-quarter guidance.
Tesla shares dropped more than 8% on Wednesday, their biggest decline since before Trump's election victory, which has been a big spark for the stock.
President-elect Donald Trump came out against government funding bill backed by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
If someone you like is willing to ease some of the strain caused by rent, it's hard to say "no."
Investors were more concerned with what the Fed projected in its forecast for 2025 than they were heartened by the December cut.
More Americans expect their finances will improve in the New Year, a new Bankrate survey finds. A popular financial goal in 2025 is to pay down debts.
The price of bitcoin sailed past $100,000 in early December and is up more than 130% year to date. Here's how to decide whether to rebalance.
This semiconductor stock offers investors a combination of capital appreciation, income and dividend growth and it's having a hot month.
Frontier Airlines announced its "all you can fly" pass is will $299 for a limited time offer before going up to $499.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The so-called dot-plot, which indicates individual members' expectations for rates, showed officials see interest rates falling to 3.9% by the end of 2025.
This is a comparison ofWednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statementwith the one issued afterthe Fed'sprevious policymaking meeting in November.
The Fed has cut its benchmark interest rate by 1% since September, making borrowing cheaper for credit cards, loans and auto financing.
Oil prices are expected to drift lower in 2025, a gift for incoming President Donald Trump.
The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its decision on interest rates.
The number of extra bedrooms defined as a bedroom in excess of the number of people in a home, and even including one for an office has reached a new high.
Amazon sent a notice to some workers that their office doesn't have enough space for them to return 5 days a week.
The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care
OpenAI on Wednesday rolled out a new way to talk to its viral chatbot: 1-800-CHATGPT.
Frank Cappelleri breaks down the charts on Cadence Design Systems.
The Fed is widely expected to trim rates at the end of its December meeting. Investors are focused on policymakers' economic projections and the path forward.
For the second straight day, we're putting cash to work Wednesday in an oversold market.
"A paradox exists in equity markets: Average returns do not occur often," said Juan Correa of BCA Research.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck wants to spent time with his wife and kids a difficult task when his job sometimes requires 20-hour workdays, he says.
Stellantis said Wednesday it will further delay an all-electric Ram pickup from next year until 2026.
AMD's investment in Vultr comes after Nvidia backed GPU startup CoreWeave.
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, casting doubt on whether the ethics panel would share its report.
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
President-elect Donald Trump has said, "I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok," and said that he will look at the potential ban of the social media app.
Getting a walk in every day is key to good health and an app called WeWard will pay you to hit that step count. "On average people walk 25% more," founder says.
Tony Zhang describes a cash-secured put position in the aerospace giant.
It's too soon to tell if 2025 will be a housing market favoring buyers or sellers. But some areas could offer affordable conditions, according to experts.
In the final days of this congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.
S&P Global, Edmunds and Cox Automotive expect new auto sales to increase year over year by 2.5% or less to achieve the industry's best results since 2019.
If you're thinking of picking up a side hustle in 2025, consider helping people book, edit or distribute their podcasts.
Ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs, as well as weak growth forecasts, are weighing on international equity markets.
Wall Street was looking at a higher open after the Dow closed lower for the ninth straight session for the first time since 1978.
Each company works on different hiring timelines, which can make it difficult to navigate final-round interviews and offers.
UBS sees a 35% chance that the current bull market for stocks develops into a bubble.
Harvard researchers found that employees who quit their jobs do so because they arent making the progress they seek in their careers and lives.
Nissan andHonda are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification.
This online travel stock may have more room to run heading into 2025, according to Bank of America.
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Retailers are trying to capitalize on customers going big on decorating, especially as discretionary spending is still under pressure.
During the pandemic, 'quiet quitting' dominated as worker demand surged. Now, with a tighter job market, 'coffee badging' is trending.
Merck will pay Hansoh $112 million upfront for rights to the drug, with the potential for an additional $1.9 billion in payments and royalties on sales.
Oklo and data center operator Switch announced a deal on Wednesday, in which the nuclear startup would deploy 12 gigawatts of power over the next two decades.
There may be sizable gains in store for this retailer in the months ahead, according to Citi.
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.
Negotiations aren't just about salarythey're about our identity, worth, and impact, says law professor and negotiations coach Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin.
Health-care AI startup Suki is building patient summary and Q&A features using Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.
Total application volume fell 0.7% compared with the previous week, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index. That was the first decline in five weeks.
A tougher electric vehicle outlook in 2025 is leading Baird to step to the sidelines on this EV startup.
Before being chosen by President-elect Trump to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman guided his payments company Shift4 into the crypto market.
Shares of this artificial intelligence-powered marketplace may be poised for more upside in the coming months, according to JPMorgan.
The Fed cut rates by a quarter point at its final 2024 policy meeting.
The Dow's nine-day losing streak isn't all that scary, once you dive into the numbers.
UK inflation data comes after wage growth quashed any last expectation for a final 2024 rate cut from the Bank of England.
Feeling guilt about how much you spent this year? Four financial experts have advice that could help you hit your money goals in 2025.
Amid a downbeat outlook for Europe, analysts say there could be some bright spots to watch out for in 2025.
European stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited the latest monetary policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Beijing's stimulus package has refueled companies' interest in raising capital in Hong Kong and lured back some foreign capital funds, experts said.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a ninth session Tuesday for its longest losing streak since 1978. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Wednesday.
The Dow's nine-day losing streak isn't all that scary, once you dive into the numbers.
Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda.
The company had raised 120 billion yen in its IPO, exercising a overallotment option. Shares were priced at 1,455 yen apiece.
Japan's exports grew 3.8% in November year over year, beating expectations of a 2.8% increase by economists polled by Reuters.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday sharply criticized a deal to fund the federal government negotiated by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, undermining support for the plan across Capitol Hill just days away from a shutdown deadline.
President-elect Donald Trump received enough electoral votes to officially clinch the presidency, as lawmakers unveiled a stopgap spending bill to prevent a shutdown. Follow the latest updates.
CNNs 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.
As AI technology advances, more people are using chatbot platforms in place of human interactions including for therapy. Heres what experts want you to know.
At least 20 migrants have died after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia, the countrys state news agency TAP reported Wednesday, the second such tragedy in a week.
Two days after a deadly shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin, private school, key questions about the teenage girl who allegedly opened fire remain unanswered.
Pilots are reporting a massive uptick in being hit by laser pointers from the ground since the drone panic took off earlier this month, according to new data from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Wall Street had a strong response Wednesday after the US central bank forecast just two interest rate cuts in 2025, not the previously projected four.
Kieran Culkin doesnt want to know what your Zodiac sign is, nor does he believe that it sheds any light on your personality. Sagittarius Colman Domingo would beg to differ.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point, the third rate cut since it began to lower borrowing costs in September.
President-elect Donald Trump isnt only busy getting ready to return to the White House. Hes also engaged in a multi-front war with media organizations.
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, the first such case in the United States.
The oldest known tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament fetched more than double its high estimate of $2 million.
The Dow plunged Wednesday on a disappointing outlook from the Federal Reserve. In the process, the blue-chip index extended its losing streak to 10 days the longest such stretch since Gerald Ford was president.
Attorney Tony Buzbee is suing Jay-Zs Roc Nation, accusing the entertainment company of soliciting his firms clients in an effort to get them to sue his firm.
Paris Hilton is celebrating a big win on Capitol Hill after the US House and Senate both voted to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, a bill for which Hilton has been a vocal supporter that is aimed at improving protections for institutionalized youth.
The indictment of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione for murder as an act of terrorism involved multiple factors, prosecutors say, including a frightening, well-planned, targeted killing, as well as an outpouring of praise for the suspect and the tangible fear reported by executives since the shooting but some legal experts caution the charge may be an overreach.
In a flurry of posts Wednesday on his social media platform X, Elon Musk derided a Republican-backed government spending bill that if not passed by Friday night would lead to a government shut down.
While on three-week medical leave from prison in Iran, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi speaks with Christiane Amanpour about womens rights in Iran, missing her children, and her hopes for Irans future.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul reveals how Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi posed for a photo right after she fell down a set of marble stairs at an official engagement in Luxembourg. The injury led to Pelosi receiving hip replacement surgery.
How much snow is in the forecast, and how much has fallen so far? A weak La Nia is expected to bring colder and wetter conditions to northern parts of the US this winter, while the South may be warmer and drier than normal.
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a spending bill late Tuesday that would avert a government shutdown if it is passed by both the House and Senate before funding runs out on Saturday.
At least 13 people have died and two others are in critical condition after a collision between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat near to a popular tourist destination in Mumbai, India, according to a local official.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether a controversial ban on the social media app TikTok violates the First Amendment, adding a major case to its docket this term just before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man of many talents, as he holds titles including body builder, politician and movie star. Now, he can add Santa Claus to that list.
Christiane Amanpour speaks to former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper about the foreign policy challenges ahead for President-elect Donald Trump.
Irans most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, said she will never stop fighting for democracy and equality, and she doesnt fear retribution by the Iranian regime.
A plane on a training flight crashed into an unoccupied building in Honolulu, killing both people on board.
The Senate voted on Wednesday to pass a critical defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a ban against gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members a provision pushed by Republicans that sparked anger from Democrats.
Trinity Rodman, the Olympic gold medal-winning soccer player and daughter of five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman, has criticized her father for being absent for much of her life in the Call Her Daddy podcast.
Police have identified the shooter in Mondays deadly attack on a Madison, Wisconsin, private Christian school as a 15-year-old female student as they investigate the latest school shooting to devastate an American community.
The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to wade into a years-old legal battle over South Carolinas failed bid to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.
CNNs Kelly Bowman explores Ireland. A land of enchanting views and unrivaled beautywhere the greatest luxury is time.
Authorities in the French overseas territory of Mayotte could still confirm only 31 deaths on Wednesday from Cyclone Chido, more than four days after it swept through the Indian Ocean archipelago, causing mayhem and killing possibly thousands.
NASA announced that it is delaying its Crew-10 launch, a move that will keep astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in space even longer.
Winter solstice is the shortest day of year, longest night of the year and the official first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Find out about the science and traditions behind the solstice.
CNN is tracking mass shootings in the United States using data from the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit group formed in 2013 to track gun-related violence. Both CNN and GVA define a mass shooting as a shooting that injured or killed four or more people, not including the shooter.
A study reveals the first evidence of California squirrels eating voles. Experts explain why this phenomenon is critical to future behavioral discoveries in animals.
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) tells CNNs Kasie Hunt she has not decided whether she will support House Speaker Mike Johnson as the top Republican in the new Congress. Spartz announced earlier this week that she is declining congressional committee assignments and will not participate in the GOP caucus next year until she sees that Republican leadership in Congress is governing.
Wrapping up their own investigation on the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack, House Republicans have concluded GOP former Rep. Liz Cheney should be prosecuted for probing what happened when then-President Donald Trump sent his mob of supporters as Congress was certifying the 2020 election.
Army veteran Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone. It paid off during a recent flight delay in Atlanta when Hoey got his sax out and began playing Christmas tunes for his fellow airplane passengers.
Topsy turvy temperatures are on the way for millions in the United States in the final days of 2024 as winter struggles to take hold.
French traveler Augustin Pasquet met American backpacker Michelle Young while traveling in Bolivia. They fell in love, got married and soon after found themselves working together when Michelle convinced Augustin to leave his big corporate job.
President-elect Donald Trump promised mass deportation on the campaign trail, and while the scale of it remains vague, the elements of the plan are an unlikely call back to former President Barack Obama who was billed the deporter-in-chief by Democrats and immigrant advocates.
The House Ethics Committee secretly voted earlier this month to release its report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz before the end of this Congress, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the matter.
Russia said on Wednesday it had detained a man from Uzbekistan over the killing of a senior Russian general and his assistant in Moscow a day earlier.
Syrias Bashar al-Assad and his years-long regime have fallen, but the country remains a battleground for an array of actors seeking to secure interests in what may emerge to be a dangerous power vacuum.
Donald Trump is stoking political mayhem in Canada by intensifying a crisis that threatens to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
KFCs finger lickin good slogan usually refers to chicken, but its taking on different meaning at its newest location.
The father of the 15-year-old Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter posted a photo of his daughter, Natalie Rupnow, at a shooting range in August. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discusses the significance of the picture and the shirt Rupnow was wearing at the shooting range.
Russias Black Sea beaches flooded with oil from wreck of Russian tankers
Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce star in the historical drama. Tom Page contributed to this story by Rick Damigella.
CNNs Sara Sidner speaks with Thomas Giuffra, the attorney representing three men who have filed lawsuits against Sean Diddy Combs and accused him of sexual assault. Lawyers for Combs have denied the allegations saying, Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyoneadult or minor, man or woman.
The House Ethics Committee secretly voted earlier this month to release its report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz before the end of this Congress, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the matter. Gaetz has vigorously denied all the allegations and has characterized the investigation as a witch-hunt.
Poland is selling up to 1,000 metric tons (1,102 tons) of its frozen butter reserves to bring down surging prices ahead of presidential elections in May.
Archaeologists working in Arizona have discovered what appear to be the oldest firearms ever found in the continental United States: two cannons abandoned by a Spanish expeditionary force that was attacked by Native Americans.
A widespread anticorruption campaign within the senior levels of the Chinese military and government is impeding its push to build up its military by 2027, the Pentagon says in a new report released on Wednesday.
Tom Cruise gets Navys highest civilian honor, a first look at Karate Kid: Legends, and 80s film classics to be preserved. Douglas Hyde reports.
In one of its last major actions on climate, the Biden administration Wednesday finalized a key waiver allowing California to set its own vehicle pollution controls effectively allowing the nations most populous state to implement its 2035 ban on selling new gasoline cars.
If all goes to plan, Virginia will be the site of the worlds first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant, able to harness this futuristic clean power and generate electricity from it by the early 2030s
Astronomers posed over the past decade that dark comets, or objects that resemble asteroids but move like comets, may exist. Now, scientists have found a total of 14 of them.
A shortlist of Oscar contenders in ten categories has been revealed.
Frances highest court upheld on Wednesday former President Nicolas Sarkozys conviction for corruption and influence peddling.
The leaders of the Democracy Alliance a powerful network of liberal donors will prioritize flipping control of the US House from Republicans in the 2026 cycle, building on gains the group helped engineer in New York and California in this years elections.
Speaking to Christiane Amanpour at the Doha Forum, Foreign ministers from Qatar, Norway and India discuss the conflicts impacting the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the rest of the world.
Ghanas Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africas most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, paving the way for the president to sign it into law.
Luigi Mangione indicted for murder as an act of terrorism in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is all for polio vaccine, Tom Cruise awarded medal for contribution to the US Navy through his film work, and much more on todays episode of 5 Things. Sign up for our newsletter at CNN.com/5Things and watch more at CNN Max.
Four-time NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick has announced that he will be the next head coach of Norfolk State.
CNNs Erin Burnett spoke with Premier Doug Ford of Ontario about the possibility Canada could retaliate against President-elect Donald Trumps threatened tariffs by shutting down energy flows to the United States, a top Canadian official warned.
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In southwestern Turkey, imposing Lycian tombs are scattered everywhere, hinting at an ancient civilization that revered its dead. Tracking them down can be as fascinating as the search for the truth behind them.
After 16 years, two World Cups, an Olympic gold medal and three NSWL titles, Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement from soccer.
President-elect Donald Trumps choice to be the governments top lawyer before the Supreme Court burst on the national scene about a year ago and is best known for winning Trump immunity from prosecution for election subversion.
PGA Tour golfers Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler earned a comfortable victory over LIV Golf duo Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in The Showdown, taking home $10 million in crypto currency for their troubles.
A man has died in the US state of Virginia after a bear in a tree, shot by one of his hunting partners, fell on him, state wildlife officials said.
In the three years that Express was sliding into bankruptcy, its CEO at the time was taking advantage of chartered aircraft for personal purposes, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was created during the Great Depression to restore trust in a financial system shaken by the failure of thousands of banks.
Far from their homes in one of the worlds most isolated and secretive states, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the center of Europes biggest conflict since World War II.
A complete mastodon jaw was unearthed in the backyard of a house in New York, according to the New York State Museum.
CEO Alisha Fredriksson says she had one motivation for starting her latest business venture: to tackle the climate crisis and to have as big of an impact as possible.
Seabound has created a system that attaches to a ships exhaust pipe and soaks up the carbon dioxide.
China says two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk, a figure that beats the US-held record for the worlds longest spacewalk set in 2001, in the latest milestone in the countrys ambitious space program.
To help avert potential school violence, students and staff need to know certain warning signs and feel comfortable reporting them.
In the book Cursed, the Brooklyn-based photographer and director Charlie Engman intentionally leans into the strangeness of AI photographs, generating eerie images that feel set in the real world but toy with anatomy and gesture in disquieting ways.
The Milwaukee Bucks won the second annual NBA Cup after stifling the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Angel Brube, a seventh-grade student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, speaks to CNNs Laura Coates about the school shooting and the teacher who was killed in the attack.
A group of Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee has argued in a new letter that allegations against Pete Hegseth should disqualify him from serving as the next defense secretary.
A Filipina woman who had been on death row in Indonesia, and who was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015, arrived home early Wednesday after longstanding requests from her home country.
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten joins John Berman and shares what stands out from the National Film Registry 2024 list.
China says two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk Tuesday, a figure that beats the US-held record for the worlds longest spacewalk set in 2001, in the latest milestone in the countrys ambitious space program.
In this seasons Tech for Good, CNN met young innovators across the world. In November, we invited guests from some of the audiences favorite online articles and TV shows to London for a grand finale episode.
Honda and Nissan are discussing a possible merger, bringing together two Japanese automaking titans that have recently fallen on hard times.
Microplastics are everywhere. They have been found on the peak of Mount Everest and in creatures inhabiting the deepest trenches of the sea. Theyre in bottled water, human placentas and breast milk.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton joins CNNs Kaitlan Collins to react to the New York Times reporting that federal agencies have opened reviews of Elon Musk and SpaceX, looking into alleged repeated failures to comply with government protocols that protect US state secrets.
Tasmanias Museum of Old and New Art is reopening a women-only art installation accused being discriminatory by a disgruntled man who was denied entry having successfully fought for its legal right to exist.
Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its new animated series, Win or Lose, ahead of the shows release.
Experts say less than 5% of mass shooters and school shooters are female. A look at some possible explanations, including both nature and nurture.
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old indicted for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has received 157 deposits into his prison commissary account, Maria Bivens, a spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections said in a statement to CNN. CNN correspondent Danny Freeman reports.
Drinking under a glass of wine a day while on Mediterranean diet might help the heart, a new study finds. Experts arent so sure.
Pamela Anderson says preparing for The Last Showgirl was a deeply personal experience.
Stimulant medications and certain therapies are more effective in treating ADHD symptoms than placebos, a new study on more than 14,000 adults has found.
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Jay-Z asked a federal judge to preserve all evidence in the case accusing the '99 Problems' rapper of raping a 13-year-old,
Shgun helmer Jonathan Van Tulleken has signed on to direct and executive produce Lucky, Apple TV+s upcoming limited drama series.
Cineverse's new Matchpoint Reel Visuals AI wants to connect independent content owners with AI training models in revenue sharing deals.
Two board members of Epic Games have resigned amid Justice Department concerns over antitrust concerns. The DOJ said that the two board members, who were not identified, raised issues that their positions on the Epic and Tencent boards violated Section 8 of the Clayton Act.
Warner Bros. Discovery has figured out its new leadership for its U.S. cable networks. Warner Bros. Television President Brett Paul and Howard Lee, who is President and Head of Content for TLC and Discovery, have gotten new roles as part of the move, which comes after Kathleen Finch re...
'Scream 7' will have Courteney Cox returning as reporter-turned-author Gale Weathers, Deadline has confirmed.
The first promo for his hosting stint finds the former castmember and 'Only Murders in the Building' star holding forth on what he'll be getting for his celeb pals.
The writers at PBS were able to secure a new tentative deal with PBS as of Friday, the guild said
Linden Entertainment has named manager and producer Dana Harris a newly minted partner at the company.
The castings were announced today in separate releases.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav just sold $30.1 million worth of stock in connection with year-end income tax and gift/estate planning purposes.
Lawmakers passed legislation backed by Paris Hilton that is designed to stem the abuse of minors at rehabs and residential youth facilities. The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act cleared the House today by a vote of 373-33 and will now head to President Joe Biden's desk.
Choreographer Christopher Scott discusses finding moments of reality in the songs and where practical theater meets cinema for 'Wicked'.
After successfully reassembling the movie star cast of Euphoria, HBO got more good news about the Season 3 of the series in the form of a tax credit.
A 'H.A.V.E.N.' movie based on the sci-fi short story from Carter Blanchard is in development at Sony, we've learned.
The latest hearing in Bad Boy Records founder Sean Combs' sex trafficking case provided more hints that more charges are coming
Mohammad Rasoulof's The Seed of the Sacred Fig has made the Oscar shortlist as Germany's entry into the Best International Feature race.
Dave Bautista and his production company Dogbone Entertainment have signed with WME.
Higher Ground has made a deal with 20th Century Studios for Merry Ex-Mas, a comedy script that marks their first project outside of its Netflix deal.
Stefanie Yunger & Mia Saul are set to star in 'Going There,' an Israel-set buddy comedy from director Arbel Kodesh.
The Producers Guild of America has set Oscar winner Taika Waititi to receive its 2025 Norman Lear Achievement Award.
Love at First Sight filmmaker Vanessa Caswill will direct the next big Colleen Hoover novel for the big screen, Reminders of Him, at Universal.
Footprint Features has brought in Kyle Fong to serve as Director of Development, Deadline can exclusively reveal.
Briarcliff Entertainment has set a March 21, 2025 release for Magazine Dreams, the bodybuilding drama that stars Jonathan Majors.
Neon has landed domestic distribution rights to 'Brides' starring Maika Monroe
Filmmaker Katie Aselton has wrapped on 'Their Town,' a YA romance starring her daughter, Ora Duplass, and Chosen Jacobs.
Bell Media is committing to an original scripted TV series from Seth Rogen's Point Grey and Lionsgate.
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival gala will be lauding Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and A Complete Unknown filmmaker James Mangold at their Jan. 24 fundraiser dinner at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah.
Director Nneka Onuorah and writer Christina Nieves are teaming on an untitled musical comedy for Big Beach.
If 2024 will be remembered for anything, it will be the absolute return of Disney at the box office.
Peacock has dropped a new trailer for The Traitors Season 3 as the game of secrets and lies gets ready to premiere on January 9.
Project Involve's 2025 cohort was announced by Film Independent on Wednesday, with 31 filmmakers participating.
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear TikTok's challenge to a law that could lead to a ban of the social media platform's presence in the U.S.
Netflix is continuing to serve up tennis docuseries with Rafael Nadal as its latest subject.
Borger is the latest on-air personality to exit CNN.
Paramount+ today has renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fourth season.
Eureka Day, the Manhattan Theatre Club comedy by Jonathan Spector that opened to rave reviews this week, has been extended two weeks on Broadway
Big stars like Kerry Washington & Elisabeth Moss have projects that have been awarded some big bucks from California'a tax credits program
Donald Trump vet Stephen Cheung, Fox News boss Suzanne Scott and ex-Univision anchor Jorge Ramos are among the movers and shakers to watch in 2025.
The Society of Composers & Lyricists has revealed the nominees for its 2025 SCL Awards, led by the 'Emilia Prez' composers and Atticus Ross with three each.
'Desert Road', the psychological thriller that premiered at SXSW, will open in theaters in April 2025 as Firebrand Media's debut release.
A 'Shtisel' prequel titled 'Kugel' is coming to Yes, Izzy and Fremantle following the hit Israeli series starring Shira Haas and Michael Aloni.
The Roku Channel will be the exclusive U.S. streaming home of the X Games Aspen as well as a summertime X Games event.
Spain's Goya nominations include The Room Next Door's Pedro Almodovar, Julianne Moore & Tilda Swinton, but no Best Picture mention for the Golden Lion winner
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'Hoard' debuted at last year's Venice Film Festival where it picked up three prizes.
Fremantle's German production house UFA has hired Constantin Film's Christoph Mller, an exec producer on 'September 5' for its cinema division.
Grace Dent will judge Celebrity MAsterChef next year following Gregg Wallace allegations that have seen him step back from the BBC show.
Florence Pugh opens up about her experience in the Hollywood industry and says it could be "really exhausting," especially for young women.
Whitney Cummings is recalling the "horror" audition she had for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis.
The Electoral College documentary 'One Person, One Vote?' asks if there isn't a better way to choose a president.
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Americans can see the price of live event tickets upfront as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned "junk fees."
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Girls5eva has been canceled again, and this time by Netflix, Deadline has confirmed.
James Gunn is teasing Superman ahead of the first trailer dropping on Thursday, revealing his influences for the DC Studios film.
Jeff Bridges' Dan Chase is going permanently off the grid. FX has opted not to renew drama 'The Old Man' for a third season.
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The 26-year-old faces three murder charges in New York for the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The comments ruffled feathers online considering Lively's parents both work in the entertainment industry.
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Johnson's push for a short-term government funding bill met louder resistance than usual from Republicans in the House.
A critical fight over funding, abortion and Medicaid is now headed for the Supreme Court.
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A group against antisemitism thought the plate referred to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but the car owner's son said it's a misunderstanding.
The comedian said her "Megalopolis" audition included directions like Now your husband is leaving you for your sister. Australian accent go.
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A Virginia man has died after a bear in a tree shot by his hunting partner fell on top of him.
Despite some late-night communication with House Speaker Mike Johnson, the billionaire budget guru isnt on board with the GOP's spending plan.
Its also the first U.S. human case linked to exposure to a backyard flock.
The president-elect has long pushed for prosecution of the former representative for the House's investigation of the 2021 insurrection.
Her call follows Democrats introducing a bill that would amend the Constitution and ensure that the popular vote chooses the president.
Michael Melham postulated Tuesday that the drones could be part of a search for missing radioactive material.
The justices will hear arguments Jan. 10 about whether the law impermissibly restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment.
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The vice president and her aides are reportedly mulling whether she should mount another bid for the White House.
The document is expected to outline details of alleged sexual abuse of minors.
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Andre Rush also suggested ways he would "manipulate" the president-elect's diet to make it healthier if he were to serve in the next administration.
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Barcelonas subway system sends energy from its braking trains up to street level to help charge EVs.
"We're following this closely, but so far no sense of danger," the president said.
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The daredevil movie star famously played a U.S. Navy fighter pilot in "Top Gun" (1986) and its 2022 sequel "Top Gun: Maverick."
Experts are split on whether that overlap in public opinion is a good or bad thing for Musks businesses or for Trumps politics.
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French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts this week in a historic drugging-and-rape trial that has turned the victim, Gisle Pelicot, into a feminist hero.
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The ruling was released a day after President-elect Donald Trump said at a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida that he would consider pardoning Eric Adams.
The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services.
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The former lawmaker said Republicans had released a report that "fabricates lies and defamatory allegations."
One person noted that Musk's hatred for the hashtag has made the site "unusable and boring."
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Congressional leaders have unveiled legislation that will keep the federal government funded through March 14.
Lawmakers and loved ones are calling on the Biden administration to hold Israel accountable for shooting Eygi, a U.S. citizen, dead in the West Bank in September.
Gov. Laura Kelly said in a Kansas Reflector interview she intends to emphasize water, K-12, infrastructure issues during 2025 legislative session.
Former Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston, who was jailed for misdemeanor convictions earlier this year, now faces six felony charges of perjury and witness intimidation.
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His efforts to erase the insurrection could inspire violent extremists and do other harm, national security and law enforcement sources warn.
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Even if the railway promoters win, the train wont get built.
A global crackdown on activists and groups appears intended to stifle dissent.
President-elect Donald Trump opposes a short-term bill or CR to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, throwing Congress into chaos days before the deadline.
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A report from Senate Democrats says a key national security office remains critically underfunded, resulting in U.S-made technology continuing to fall into Russian hands as it conducts its illegal war in Ukraine.
The House Ethics Committee has voted to publicly release a report detailing the findings of an investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
MOSCOW The mother of U.S. journalist Austin Tice sent Russian President Vladimir Putin a letter late Wednesday asking for his help in finding her son, who went missing in Syria a dozen years ago.
The Fulton County district attorney's office said the president-elect had presented the court with an "underbaked" argument for dismissing the case.
The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate Wednesday, an effort to keep what appears to be a steady but cooling economy stable.
A Michigan man has admitted to planning a mass shooting at a local political partys headquarters and a nearby bar because he associated both locations with gay people, officials said Tuesday.
Major stock indices plunged Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously forecast, renewing concerns about how fast inflation would fall.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in a human. The patient is hospitalized in Louisiana.
Olympic gold medalist Trinity Rodman might be the daughter of a legendary athlete, but the U.S. women's soccer star revealed she spent years not hearing from her father, Dennis Rodman.
DETROIT U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to rise next year to their highest level since 2019, led by lower interest rates and improving affordability, according to industry analysts.
For the holiday season, the front lawn of the Milam familys house in Dallas has transformed into a mini golf winter wonderland.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Tice's mother Israel won't conduct airstrikes near a secret prison outside Damascus where she believes her son may be
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would take up TikTok's appeal challenging a federal law that could ban the popular social media app by next month.
There may not be a lot of homes for sale these days, but there is a lot of housing space sitting empty.
The Senate on Wednesday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a massive defense spending package that includes a ban on coverage of gender-affirming care for the transgender children of military service members.
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act mandates a federal study on child abuse and deaths in youth residential programs for troubled teens.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up a long-running dispute in South Carolina over the states attempt to prevent healthcare provider Planned Parenthood from participating in the Medicaid health program.
A transgender woman filed a court petition Tuesday against the state of Washingtons Department of Corrections, alleging that her confinement at a mens prison is unconstitutional.
Trump is tapping loyal allies for plum federal government jobs after they lost races to Democrats in recent years partly due to their ties to Trump himself.
ICE is already dealing with a $230 million budget shortfall, even before the costs that will be associated with mass deportations
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday announced the state has obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, who is already being held in federal custody on charges of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
Experts say Kennedys long history of anti-vaccine activism could translate into significant changes to childhood immunization policies in the U.S.
Disney pulled a transgender storyline from Win or Lose, an eight-episode Pixar streaming series that debuts in February, the company said Tuesday.
Find your perfect pair of workout leggings, including yoga and running. Shop from brands like Lululemon, Alo, Athleta and more.
GoFundMe saw a dramatic rise in campaigns asking for "essential expenses" over the last year as Americans continue to grapple with inflation and housing costs.
The Oura Ring tracks your health and sleep, without a bulky watch on your wrist. Heres what to know before buying one.
The best holiday gifts for your loved ones dont have to cost a lot. Heres what to spend if youre on a budget everything on our list is $25 or less.
Formula 1 driver Sergio Prez is officially leaving Red Bull Racing after four years, with the Mexican driver announcing jointly with the team on Wednesday that theyve reached an agreement to part ways before his contract ends.
Blow dryer brushes help dry and style your hair in a fraction of the time it would take with multiple hot tools. Shop the best options from brands including Revlon and Shark.
You dont have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.
Talk about an intentional foul.
Passengers usually save their applause for when the plane lands, but on a United flight on Saturday, they were clapping before the aircraft even left the ground.
A Republican chairman said the FBI should investigate former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., over her involvement in the probe from the last Congress of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
In red states and border counties, lawyers are preparing for war against deportation policies that many relatives and neighbors support.
House Republicans released legislative text of their short-term bill Monday to keep the federal government open until mid-March, just days ahead of a key deadline to prevent a shutdown.
Top Japanese carmakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger, sending shock waves through the global automotive industry as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification.
Knit the Rainbow has handmade and delivered more than 25,000 winter garments to LGBTQ homeless youths through local nonprofits.
Two pilots were killed when a small plane crashed into an abandoned building near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Tuesday afternoon, unleashing flames and black smoke.
Palestinian families are suing the State Department over U.S. support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Five members of a Utah family were found dead in their home after a concerned relative checked on the residence, where one survivor was found with a gunshot wound, police said.
Indiana carried out its first execution since 2009 before sunrise Wednesday, with much of the process concealed from the public.
At least one person is dead and nine are injured after what police called a mass shooting near a funeral home in Towson, Maryland on Tuesday night, police said.
We rounded up the best impractical yet gratifying gifts, including fun desk accessories and eclectic home decor.
A man has been arrested in connection with the assassination of the head of Russias chemical, radiological and biological weapons unit, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov.
Mass graves uncovered in Syria in the days since President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown are exposing evidence of some of the worst abuses since the Nazis, a top international war crimes prosecutor said.
The Lions, one of the best teams in the NFL, have more than 20 players either listed on injured reserve or considered out.
The last time the United States had three one-term presidents in a row, the calendar year began with an 18.
The mother of Madison Mogen, one of the four students killed at an apartment near the University of Idaho two years ago, has opened up on grappling with the loss of her daughter, as she enshrines her legacy in a new foundation to help other students.
A historic (or perhaps more accurately, prehistoric) discovery was made just under the surface of a New York homeowners lawn.
Two assassination attempts made against Pope Francis when he made a historic visit to northern Iraq were foiled by British spies and police inside the country.
Dozens of senior figures from the Catholic church in Michigan have been accused of historic sexual misconduct dating back to the 1950s in a landmark report released Monday from the state's top prosecutor.
In what would be a political makeover for the ages, Donald Trump says that moments after taking the oath of office next month, he'll cast himself as something notably off-brand: a unifier.
The Federal Reserve is expected cut the key interest rate by a quarter-point.
The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2024 NBA Cup on Tuesday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in the championship game at a neutral site in Las Vegas.
President Joe Biden sought to reassure the public on drones in East Coast states, saying there was nothing alarming about the increased reports of unmanned aircraft sightings.
Walker, a college football star who went on to play in the NFL, unsuccessfully ran for a Senate seat in Georgia two years ago.
The Atlanta Falcons will start rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
President Joe Biden said in an interview that he is in favor of a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, taking a position on an issue that has been the subject of discussion and proposed legislation in recent years.
Michael Vick, one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in NFL history, will become the next head coach at Norfolk State University, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
NPR's Books We Love is our big year-end compilation shouted out by staff and critics. Today, we look at some of the submissions of sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction.
"Hospital at home" allowed Medicare and Medicaid to pay for intense treatment of patients in their homes. It's set to expire on Dec. 31 unless Congress acts. A five-year extension is on the table.
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad depended on his military to keep him in power for years. Then in just a matter of days, that same feared military disintegrated as rebel groups took control of the country. Our reporter in Damascus talks to former military members to understand why the military collapsed so fast. Support our non-profit journalism by joining NPR+ at Plus.NPR.org
A report warns that a major increase in U.S. natural gas exports may raise energy costs and worsen environmental impacts. That's at odds with the expected policy of the incoming Trump administration.
The cost of coffee has hovered near record highs on the futures market after droughts in top-producing Brazil and Vietnam. Supermarket brands like Nescaf and Folgers have raised their prices.
Carol Zimmerman, news editor at the National Catholic Reporter, went to see the purported skull of St. Thomas Aquinas. She tells NPR's Ailsa Chang about its importance to Catholics and her experience.
Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank are worried about an escalation of attacks from right wing settlers who are feeling emboldened with a new ally coming to the White House.
Thirty-five years ago this week, the hit animated series The Simpsons made its television debut. The animated universe has expanded to movie theaters and collaborations with the NFL.
For some marginalized communities the second Trump term is fraught with fears over personal safety. In Minneapolis, one organization is helping neighbors with de-escalation services and gun training.
The president of the NCAA appeared on Capitol Hill Tuesday to express support for some federal regulations around sports gambling -- including a ban on a wager known as "prop bets" in college sports.
At a federal prison in rural Virginia, more than 50 prisoners say they've been abused. But when they try to file a complaint--they're stopped, often by the same guards they say are abusing them.
A few parts of the country may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority will not. And in the future, shifts in weather patterns driven by global warming may make them even less likely.
How does fitness and movement change across the lifespan? According to NPR's Allison Aubrey, who covers health and wellness, the official recommendation is to aim for more than 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. That could be running, walking, biking, swimming, or weightlifting. We meet a group of active older people, who show it's never too late to find movement and exercise that works for you.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via
There's no neat, bow-tied trend to explain this year in Latin music because maybe, more than ever before, Latin music was allowed to be just music.
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after becoming infected with a case of bird flu that's been linked to wild birds and poultry.
As the world watches Syria grapple with the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime and the formation of a new government, one neighbor has emerged as having great influence over the new Syria.
The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point but stocks slumped after policymakers projected fewer rate cuts next year as inflation remains elevated.
A new law gives TikTok a Jan. 19 deadline to sell to a non-Chinese company or face a nationwide ban. Law professor Alan Rozenshtein explains what this means and how President-elect Trump might intervene.
Fresh Air critic David Bianculli watches more TV than anyone he knows. He found it impossible to come up with a top 10 list this year and is reveling in the abundance of exceptional shows.
Over 800 million people have genital herpes and in many cases the virus can flare up over a person's lifetime, causing painful symptoms. So why doesn't the world pay more attention?
The high court said Wednesday it will review a challenge submitted by TikTok asking for the overturn of a law that could ban the video-sharing app by Jan 19.
The state cut off funding to Planned Parenthood because it provided non-abortion services to Medicaid patients.
After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden's desk.
According to the Twitch 2024 community recap, viewers watched 20.35 billion hours on the live-streaming service. A forthcoming book explains why.
Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.
'Tis the season for a handful of familiar Christmas songs to monopolize the top spots on the Billboard pop chart. But a few newer songs are making a play to join the annual holiday jukebox.
Early interactions with the Earth may have heated up the Moon and caused it to remelt, producing new lunar rocks and erasing old craters.
The Alt.Latino co-host found inspiration in the deeply sincere drive to test the outer and inner limits of creativity.
The findings of an annual report on how abortion is depicted on TV are released today.
This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR's top animal stories of 2024.
Luigi Mangione is charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Here's what that means. And, could reality TV stars unionize? Why it could be hard.
If you have a young reader in your life who just can't put their books down, we have some new 2024 titles to consider. Nurture their new reading habit with books recommended by NPR staff and critics.
If you are ready to depart from the well-trodden tried-and-true at bedtime, here are 10 new picture books that NPR critics and staff loved in 2024.
Whether you're young or young at heart, we have book ideas for you. This year's YA collection, gathered by NPR book critics and staff, includes romance, historical fiction, poetry, fantasy and more.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role.
MAX will no longer distribute new episodes of "Sesame Street" after 2025.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who served on the National Security Council, about the bomb attack on a Moscow street, outside a residential building.
Luigi Mangione was indicted in New York Tuesday on eleven counts related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. They include three murder charges.
At Fivex3 Training, a gym in Baltimore, several mornings a week are reserved for older people to train.
Twenty-five years ago, a boy named Elian Gonzalez appeared remarkably alive in the waters off the coast of Miami. Immediately, his fate became the subject of an international debate: Should he stay in the U.S.? Or should he be returned to Cuba, to live with his father? From our play cousins at Futuro Studios, this is part of their series Chess Piece: The Elin Gonzlez Story.We want to hear from you! Please tell us what you think about Code Switch by taking our short survey. Thank you!
Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and collectors alike.
There have been almost daily attacks on Sudan's largest refugee camp over the last few weeks. The camp was already experiencing famine and now hundreds of refugees are fleeing for safety
Aquatic creatures of very different sizes swim at the same relative depth when traveling long distances.
Whether you're driving or flying this holiday season, you'll be part of one the busiest travel seasons of the year. Triple A shares some tips on how to make holiday travel a little bit easier.
Data show that women and girls are rarely the assailants in mass shootings. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with forensic psychologist Jillian Peterson about the facts and reasons behind that data.
Stories from men conscripted into the Syrian military help explain why it collapsed.
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate today. But additional rate cuts next year are in question, as inflation remains elevated.
Pete Hegseth is making the rounds on Capitol Hill, as Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. When he was a Fox News host, he sought presidential intervention in war crime cases.
Vick, a four-time Pro Bowl player, is returning to his home state of Virginia to coach the team.
This year, the "tradwife" -- a content creator, often religious, who posts about why she quit the workforce to stay home and raise her kids -- took over TikTok. But now, there's a surge of women online doing the opposite: posting about why they quit the "tradwife" lifestyle and how they're building a community of working moms on social media.
Grab the little ones and your inner child: A colorful crew transforms the Tiny Desk into Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.
As President-elect Trump promises to eliminate government agencies and regulations, one American industry mining is asking for more intervention. They say national economic and military security are at stake.
Loss of social support after a cancer diagnosis is a surprisingly common experience, social workers and cancer patients say. For young cancer survivors, it is a particularly difficult part of the disease.
Syrian refugees living in Lebanon grapple with whether to return home now that Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship has fallen. Many are hesitating.
Decorative holiday pots -- stuffed with evergreen branches -- are popular this time of year. That greenery is also considered "green gold" by thieves who illegally harvest it from northern forests
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have released a spending bill to fund the federal government until March 14.
A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories.
The suspect in the killing of a health care CEO has been charged with murder. The Fed is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate. We're learning more details about the Wisconsin school shooter.
'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre do their best to keep up with new releases, but sometimes great music evades their radar. On this episode, the duo highlight some of the best songs they never got a chance to share during the year.Music We Missed in 2024 Sanje, "Buen Fantasma" (from 'De Repente Otra Vez') David Lindes, "Te Vengo A Perdonar" (from 'Peace With A Lion') Yung Dupe X Kimm X PUGSPUGSPUGS, "Nube Negra" (from 'Polticamente Correcto') Benjamin Walker, "Libre" (f
We first met the Garvey sisters two years ago when the Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters made its debut. The show follows four sisters in Ireland who are hell bent on murdering the husband of the fifth sister. Now, the series is in its second season, with more banter, wickedness and secrets. Today we're bringing you an episode of the NPR's podcast Consider This, where host Mary Louise Kelly caught up with creator and star Sharon Horgan to talk all about the new season.
Sports gambling isn't exactly a financial market, but it rhymes with financial markets. What happens on Wall Street somehow eventually also happens in sports gambling. So in the 1980s, when computers and deep statistical analysis entered the markets, it also entered the sportsbooks and changed the world of sports gambling in ways we see every day now.On today's episode, we have a story from Michael Lewis' new season of his podcast Against The Rules. We hear from a bookie who was able to beat the
Old mines leave behind a a pressing problem: Huge holes that make the landscape look like a chunk of swiss cheese. But in Germany, some scientists and city planners are turning these into lakes. The largest one will be the biggest artificial lake in Germany when it's done, with a shoreline of 26 kilometers or about 16 miles all around. But it's not as easy as simply filling the holes with water. It takes a LOT of research to get this science right. Interested in more environmental stories? Email
'Alt.Latino' hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre do their best to keep up with new releases, but sometimes great music evades their radar. On this episode, the duo highlight some of the best songs they never got a chance to share during the year.Music We Missed in 2024 Sanje, "Buen Fantasma" (from 'De Repente Otra Vez') David Lindes, "Te Vengo A Perdonar" (from 'Peace With A Lion') Yung Dupe X Kimm X PUGSPUGSPUGS, "Nube Negra" (from 'Polticamente Correcto') Benjamin Walker, "Libre" (f
President-elect Donald Trump has called for a weaker dollar given it would be good for American exporters. But tariffs, a staple of his economic policy, would actually strengthen the dollar. Today on the show, we explain tariffs and currencies by following one bag manufacturer from New Jersey.Related episodes: How Trump's tariffs plan might work (Apple / Spotify) Worst. Tariffs. Ever. (update) (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Mon
Granholm's statement came as the Energy Department released a long-awaited study that found U.S. LNG shipments drive up domestic wholesale prices and frequently displace renewable energy sources.
It capsized a few hundred meters into the journey along the Fimi River, the latest such tragedy to strike Congo.
Critics argue that people planning to live through an atomic blast aren't focusing on the real and current dangers posed by nuclear threats.
A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service.
Barring intervention by Gov. Eric Holcomb, Corcoran is scheduled to be executed before sunrise Wednesday at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.
The lawsuits were brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known as the "rape club" because of rampant staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct.
Acting Secretary Julie Su has led the Labor Department for nearly two years, despite never getting a Senate confirmation vote. With time running out, her staunchest supporters haven't given up.
Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14 but Republicans, including President-elect Trump, are objecting to additional spending in the bill.
Watson, 55, and the now-defunct company were found guilty last summer of charges including wire fraud conspiracy. He has denied the allegations and plans to appeal.
The president of a manufacturing company near Muskegon was stabbed by an employee Tuesday morning, police said.
The Anderson County school system has put new preventative measures in place to combat the threat of gun violence at schools, including the implementation of theRave Panic ButtonEmergency App to streamline how calls for any emergency get made.
Oscar Mayer is now accepting applications for its coveted Hotdogger position, offering recent college graduates the chance to drive the brands iconic 27-foot Wienermobile across the country.
NewsNation Chief Washington Anchor and On Balance host Leland Vittert gives you an early look at tonights 7 p.m. ET show.
Authorities are warning senior citizens to be vigilant when receiving strange phones calls this time of year. Especially if the voice sounds familiar.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to bird flu on Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, in line with market expectations, even as inflation has reaccelerated over the past two months.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to pass legislation to authorize and provide resources to state and local authorities to track mysterious drones that have been sighted over New Jersey, New York and other states. Paul argued the bill would have expanded the governments surveillance powers and downplayed concerns []
A severe case of bird flu has been reported in Louisiana. The patient did have contact with wild birds and backyard poultry.
As part of a pilot program, some Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in select stores.
The Senate onWednesdayvoted to pass the $895 billion Defense authorization bill, despite a provision on transgender care that turned off some Democrats, moving it along to President Bidens desk to be signed into law.
LDH said 60 human cases have been reported nationwide as of Dec. 13, all linked to contact with infected animals. No human-to-human transmission has occurred in the U.S.
The pass gives passengers access to unlimited air travel on the discount carrier for a year but comes with restrictions
Carol Swain's new book exposes what she said is a double standard for plagiarism claims at Ivy League institutions
The number of school employees being assaulted on the job is rising in Texas. More than 2,600 assaults on educators were reported last school year, according to data from the Texas Education Agency.
Someone threw a heavy metal object off of an Ohio overpass, striking a Cleveland man's windshield.
An ambulance that was stolen from a hospital hit a Memphis Police squad car early Wednesday morning after a chase in the South Memphis area.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion Tuesday to stop the sale of pieces of the border wall.
One organization in Rutherford County works to help families struggling with homelessness.
The concern over the common kitchen tools appears to have been overblown, all because of a mistake in the scientific study.
A mother protected her child from being taken in a Walmart parking lot by a strange man in dark clothing on Monday in Raeford.
Mexico is strengthening bonds with its citizens in the U.S., pledging to assist them at a time immigrant communities could be coming under scrutiny.
The Supreme Courtannounced it will take up whether a law that could ban TikTok nationwide violates the First Amendment, setting the stage for a fast-paced, high-stakes battle over free speech.
Children spending the holidays at Bronson Children's Hospital enjoyed some Christmas cheer Tuesday from members of the Michigan Army National Guard.
Law enforcement arrested an Indiana couple they say allowed a 2-month-old to go severely malnourished.
Music producer and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges, will be back in court Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A Michelin-starred chef co-opened a restaurant in the Union Station neighborhood with only two items on the menu: A burger and fries.
Israel and Hamas could be closer than ever to reaching a ceasefire deal, with Reuters reporting that one could be signed in the coming days.
Police say two terrified kids called the police Monday night to report their dad was driving drunk.
There is no specific timeline for the release of the report involving Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman
Hurricanes Helene and Milton may have contributed to the spread of nonnative and invasive species to new parts of Florida.
Congress rolled out its last major funding deal of the year and is expected to move quickly to try to pass it ahead of a Friday government shutdown deadline. Here's what is and isn't included.
President-elect Trump suffered a major loss in his bid to toss his New York criminal conviction when a judge ruled the guilty verdict withstands the Supreme Courts presidential immunity ruling.
The Washington Commanders could soon be kicking off in the heart of the nations capital, after the government funding deal included language transferring control of RFK Stadium to the city of D.C.
The buzz around the flurry of drones has prompted some officials, including Trump, to call for the U.S. military to shoot them down.
The Department of Transportation is going to mandate rear seat belt reminder systems to be implemented by late 2027 in all new cars.
Excessive consumption of low-quality social media content is diminishing brain activity and a drop in human interaction
The House Intelligence Committee had a classified briefing on Capitol Hill Tuesday over the drone sightings in New Jersey.
President-elect Trump questioned Canada early Wednesday, asking why the U.S. provides its northern neighbor with subsidies, and suggesting that it should become the 51st state.
A tire company that sells winter tires has issued a recall for more than 540,000 of its snow tires.
A federal judge in California denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing country music star Garth Brooks of sexual assault.
A report from the Carroll County Auditor revealed that the Delphi murders trial has cost taxpayers more than $2.5 million.
Several local, state and federal agencies cut the ribbon on a 450-foot-long trash boom in the Tijuana River Valley on Tuesday morning.
The Mega Millions jackpot is still growing.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism.
Hatties Toyland opened in Trussville in August. The owners say business has been good so far, and they expect to see a lot of people this week.
Five have been confirmed dead and another injured in an apparent homicide at a home in West Valley City.
A car crashed outside the funeral home, which appeared to be closed at the time, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said at a news conference.
Games like the Pop-Tarts Bowl and the Duke's Mayo Bowl make college football's postseason more about internet memes
A Republican brouhaha is emerging after President-elect Trump called to eliminate daylight saving time, setting up battle lines between prominent GOP lawmakers in their hopes to lock the clock.
The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday announced new rules for foreign workers that were met with praise for allowing employers to fill jobs quicker and maintaining strict security oversight.
Republicans released a report Tuesday reviewing the failures and politicization of the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee, capping their investigation by recommending a criminal investigation into former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.).
President-elect Trump said Tuesday he would nominate former NFL player and one-time Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as his ambassador to the Bahamas.
The federal government has unsealed an indictment against leaders of a criminal group that procured false documents for foreign nationals headed to the United States and is suspected of having lost 40 migrants at sea.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said in a podcast interview that the public should not rule out outer space as a possible origin of some of the drones sighted recently in the Northeast.
(NewsNation) Several lawmakers say they are unsatisfied with the answers theyve received in classified briefings regarding nationwide drone sightings. Former CIA operations officer Laura Ballman says it is important that citizens do not take matters into their own hands.
A preliminary hearing was waived and two plea deals were announced Tuesday in the case of murdered Kansas mothers Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39.
Attorney Aaron Siri who has represented Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clarified that his former client does not petition to eradicate approval for the polio vaccine.
Rep. Carlos Gimnez warns the federal government lacks a clear understanding of widespread drone sightings across the United States.
Nothing nefarious apparently, but theyre checking it all out, Biden told reporters about the drones.
Multiple media productions are in development about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
As more details emerge about the suspect in the deadly shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin, NewsNation's Dan Abrams says theres one bright spot in this heartbreaking story the leadership of the local police chief.
The criticism comes despite Congress and the House mandating the sale or disposal of unused materials after the National Defense Authorization Act passed last year.
Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond the looming shutdown deadline of Friday, Dec. 20.
Former acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen urged the public not to shoot down suspected drones in the sky and instead notify local law enforcement instead.
New York Times bestselling author James Patterson joins NewsNation's "On Balance" to discuss his latest book, House of Cross, and share his holiday traditions. Patterson reflected on his familys Christmas Eve dinners, cozy pajama lounging during Christmas Day, and how his father once forbade him from sharing photos of matching family pajamas.
Intelligence Committee member Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., says the Biden administration has been unprepared to provide an explanation about drone sightings.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joins NewsNation's "On Balance" to discuss a bipartisan deal reached by congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the Dec. 20 deadline. The legislation extends funding until March 14, allowing the next Congress and the incoming Republican administration the first GOP trifecta since 2017 more time to negotiate government funding for the coming year.
A three-year-old is recovering in a Nashville hospital after she and her mother were shot during a rage incident Sunday in Hardin County.
Some in-store Walmart employees are wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program, according to a company spokesperson.
Just days after all of the cats were removed from Bajah's Cat Cafdue to licensing issues, the Tiverton business has announced plans to partially reopen.
Five people were forced from their home late Monday night after a fire broke out in Fall River.
Many residents in the San Jacinto Mountain community of Reche Canyon are pushing back against San Bernardino Countys plan to remove a portion of the areas famous and beloved wild burro population.
The "execution-style" killing of Hamid Mirshojae was a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by the doctor's ex-wife, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani warns that the terrorism and first-degree murder charges against Luigi Mangione "is a risky move" that could complicate the prosecution.
Tom Cruise has been awarded the United States Navy's top civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award.
A Tyler physician pled guilty in connection to his role in a $5.5 million over-the-counter COVID-19 test fraud scheme.
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Lawmakers are worried that the California Air Resources Board is shrugging off its leadership mantle.
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The longtime chief of staff to Sen. Mike Lee is reviving her old lobbying firm as Lee is set to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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The package comes after much back and forth over the scope of the deal between Republicans and Democrats.
And the Senate could vote as soon as today on President Joe Biden's final judicial confirmations.
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House Financial Services ranking member Maxine Waters and Sen.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester will introduce a bill today that would take a first step toward a national registry of rental properties.
And the Supreme Court takes up the TikTok ban.
Andrew McKenna would be the latest Pentagon pick without experience in the building.
On Natural Resources, Rep. Jared Huffman will be tasked with countering a drill, baby, drill strategy. On Oversight, Rep. Gerry Connolly will have to find a way to counter GOP investigations.
The package sets a new March funding deadline, restricts U.S. investments in China, renews expiring health programs, OKs increased sales of ethanol fuel and extends the farm bill through September.
T-minus 33 days till Inauguration Day.
The president-elect also named Nicole McGraw as the next ambassador to Croatia.
The incoming leader of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency wrote in a post on X at 4:15 a.m. that this bill should not pass.
Trump has made no secret of his plans to seek retribution against political foes once he returns to the White House.
Republicans hope to use the reconciliation process next year to pass Trump's agenda on a party-line vote.
Three Jan. 6 defendants who are barred from visiting Washington have asked judges for permission to attend the president elects inauguration.
So far, President-elect Donald Trump's landing team for the Transportation Department includes one official from his first term and another with experience on Capitol Hill.
A battleground member says he will oppose the stopgap bill unless the raise is taken out.
Many Democrats are expected to support the funding bill, but the timing of a House vote on the legislation is up in the air as a shutdown deadline looms Friday.
Their priorities include huge non-defense spending cuts and preserving unused border wall materials.
Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ran for president as Democrats not very long ago, but few GOP members seem to be sweating that past political history.
Trump's pick to head the IRS has touted a pandemic-era tax break that the agency has struggled in rein in.
She will meet with Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin and others on Wednesday.
A pair of special elections for state legislative seats will be the first test for Democrats after November's drubbing.
The Energy Department assessments homes in on the economic risks to warn that exporting more gas could raise domestic energy costs.
The mayors 2021 campaign team skipped over several questions from the Campaign Finance Board.
Democrats chalked up Rep. Gerry Connollys win to his strong relationships in the caucus.
First Amendment advocates worry about an emboldened Trump using civil litigation to target journalists he dislikes.
Former Rep. Billy Long hung out a shingle to help businesses apply for the pandemic-era break at the same time the IRS struggled with questionable claims.
Lightly armed Kurdish forces are guarding more than 9,000 Islamic State terrorists in Syria.
The longtime member of Congress from South Carolina died Saturday.
He made the comments from inside Syria.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to undo California's special permission to exceed federal emissions rules for cars.
Republican lawmakers are looking past Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s views as they consider his nomination to lead HHS.
The stock market has been frothy even as investors have lowered their expectations for how much further interest rates will go down.
Beijing has added at least 100 nuclear warheads to its arsenal this year, according to the Pentagon's annual report on China's military might.
It could soon lead to the reports public release.
The high court put the case on an unusually accelerated timeline.
Top officials gathered in Washington suggested an openness to backing the vice president again next time.
The Oath Keepers leader was sentenced last year to 18 years in prison.
Ottawa says it has shared details of its plan with the president-elects transition team.
The charges were related to a traffic accident during the police pursuit against Ryan Routh.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to leave office early, Marine Le Pen has predicted
Kiev broke the rules of warfare by targeting a top military officer in Moscow, Keith Kellogg has said
Its hard to see much moral difference between flogging organs and providing sex services
A passenger train travelling from Murmansk to St. Petersburg collided with a freight train on Wednesday
Ukraines SBU has conducted a routine raid in Kiev, purportedly to beef up the security of the countrys top leadership
Under a newly-passed bill, the Czech Republic will require Russians to sever their ties to home before obtaining naturalization
The EU is at risk of being dragged into war due to its hostile approach towards countries they dont like, according to Grzegorz Braun
Berlin has reportedly decided to move an armor repair center due to customs disagreements with Bratislava, according to sources
The Ukrainian military has repeatedly used banned munitions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said
Russias Investigative Committee has accused Lucas Ribeiro de Jesus of engaging in terrorist activities in Kursk Region
Oleg Deripaska has lost legal challenges against the EU Councils imposition of restrictions against him over the Ukraine conflict
Britains state broadcaster needs more money to compete with Russian and Chinese outlets, Tim Davie has claimed
A report by the LSE has laid bare the financial impact of Britain leaving the EU
Russia has had no contact with Donald Trumps aides on ending the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin has said
What role do regional allies and external forces play in fueling the rise of HTS
Yury Boyko has defended the Russian language and criticized Kievs demolition of monuments and church bans
Attempting to pressure New Delhi over its ties with Moscow could backfire, undermining American prestige and reliability
Americans reportedly clamored to buy bunkers after Russia used an experimental missile to obliterate a military facility in Ukraine
Nearly 1 million Ukrainian soldiers have been killed or wounded since start of the conflict, according to Valery Gerasimov
Dmitry Medvedev has slammed The Times staff as lousy jackals for justifying Ukraines assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov
Ilham Aliyev has slammed France over its treatment of its dependencies and former colonies, as well as efforts to arm Armenia
Nearly 50 kilometers of shoreline in Russias Krasnodar Region is covered with oil after two tankers ran aground on Sunday
Russias human welfare watchdog says it is in contact with Uganda regarding the mystery dancing illness outbreak
Councils in England will receive 1 billion next year amid the worst housing crisis in living memory, the government has said
Marriage and birth rates have plummeted as the country faces severe demographic issues
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas is a prominent figure in European politics, known for her firm stance against Russia
The grivna will be devalued further before the end of 2024 to give the government more cash from the exchange of aid funds, local media say
Top officials meet in Beijing to address border management and revive bilateral relations following years of tensions
Elon Musk has backed claims that the news agency Reuters is peddling propaganda on behalf of President Joe Bidens administration
Health authorities in Congo have identified the mystery illness as severe malaria
The rupture of the defense agreement with Chad demonstrates the ineffectiveness of Paris foreign policy
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sued Apple for allegedly selling technology made with blood-tainted minerals
Keith Kellogg is set to visit Kiev next month, and reportedly also plans to travel to London, Paris and Rome, according to sources
Honda and Nissan are reportedly exploring a merger to compete with Chinas booming electric car production
CNN has come under fire for a report showing a civilian being released from a Damascus prison, with claims that he was an intel officer
Kiev may resort to diplomacy with Russia but will not rush into any agreements, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said
The Russian military has reported taking out a US-made Abrams main battle tank in Kursk Region using two kamikaze drones
Members of the Electoral College gathered in all 50 states on Tuesday, with Congress to count the electors votes on January 6
A driver survived the explosion that killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov in Moscow, sustaining minor injuries, media have reported
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has commented on the risks posed by tensions between Russia and NATO
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution of fighting Nazism despite opposition from Ukraine and Western countries
The Barcelona Court has closed a case into alleged Russian interference in Catalonias attempted secession from Spain
Far-right Ukrainian activist Evgeny Karas says he would welcome a Russian nuclear strike on his country
The Russian authorities have detained a suspect in the murder of the countrys head of chemical defense
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that healthy expansion is expected despite a decline in GDP to a seven-quarter low
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will remain within the newly seized Syrian territory indefinitely
The United States has firmly denied any involvement or prior knowledge of the bombing that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in Moscow
Both Moscow and Kiev would need to agree before Western troops could be sent to Ukraine, the German defense minister has said
US federal agencies have initiated several reviews into whether Elon Musk complied with protocols designed to safeguard state secrets
Gazproms stock took a hit after Kiev announced it will not extend the gas transit deal with Moscow
If members cant get by on our already generous salaries and benefits, they should find another line of work, said Rep. Jared Golden.
The Supreme Court will hear a case about South Carolina's effort to block Medicaid funding from use at Planned Parenthood facilities.
Some are bracing for a ripple effect in Washington, as Trump vows to target career civil servants in the name of "efficiency."
DOJ indictment alleges former Rep. David Rivera of Florida violated the Foreign Agent Registration Act and committed money laundering.
Some former members of Congress say their new roles in state or local office come with more influence and a better qualify of life.
Rep. Jennifer Wexton spoke with the help of an augmentative and alternative communication device with an AI-enabled version of her own voice.
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Republicans and Democrats expect Sen. Mitch McConnell will remain a thorn in Donald Trump's side even without a leadership role.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead Health and Human Services, meets with GOP senators to win support for his nomination.
Justices will hear oral arguments on Jan. 10 in a case to decide whether TikTok has to sell its U.S. business or be banned.
Elon Musk used his social media app to pressure GOP House members into voting down an emergency funding bill.
"Anora" star Mikey Madison's comments on intimacy coordinators is receiving harsh pushback
Meanwhile, Delaware and Wisconsin report two possible infections, which if confirmed raises total cases to 63
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Biden said there was "no sense of a danger" to drone sightings.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are stranded due to malfunctions in Boeings Starliner capsule
I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life," Gaetz wrote
Adele's song "Million Years Ago" will be pulled, a Brazilian judge ruled while plagiarism case continues
The final rate cut of 2024 had been widely expected by economists and investors
In her new comedy Stephanie Hsu is a single woman whose sexcapades turn out to be killer, and she doesn't know
Our study highlights the value of local food systems in the era of corporate concentration and "greedflation"
Megan Thee Stallion says she needs restraining order against Tory Lanez because he "terrorizes" her in prison
As the deadline for the Good Food NY Bill looms, will New York invest in better food for public institutions?
News brief about Taco Bell's latest menu offering Crispy Chicken Nuggets
A report issued by House Republicans accuses Cheney of "witness tampering" over her role on the January 6 committee
The media turned themselves into gushing super fans of Bush after 9/11
Op-ed about Fox's animated series "Universal Basic Guys" that falls for a dangerous stereotype
Only half of workers say they are very satisfied with their job overall, according to the Pew Research Center
While some videos can be helpful, others offer inaccurate or misleading advice
How the White Houses use of the clemency power is less than it seems
Original reporting: Liberal adults are cutting off combative MAGA parents, and the media blames the kids
Dark comets are comets that are so small, fast and chemically rare that they are difficult to see from Earth
Doctors weigh in on the popular supplement during cold season
Disney decides against transgender arc in Pixars "Win or Lose" series
Elon Musk is reportedly facing several Pentagon reviews and has been denied a high-level clearance amid accusations he violated security protocols.
Central bank officials also reined in their projections for 2025.
Their crackup over a short-term spending bill is a reminder of how difficult GOP leaders will have it next year.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is pulling every lever he has to overturn the US ban on his social media platform.
The Chinese presidents trip is widely seen as bolstering the islands first mainland-born chief executive.
Andy Konwinski is offering the hefty prize to anyone who can get an open source AI model to score up to 90% on a benchmark that tests coding ability.
If it passes, the law would be among the most punitive of its kind on the African continent toward LGBT people.
ChatGPT said it would write a screenplay for filmmaker Nenad Cicin-Sain. It never got past the opening scene.
The persons hospitalization marks a first in the course of the countrys current outbreak of the disease.
The countrys electricity consumption is set to rise by 15% in the next decade, with experts increasingly concerned the grid is not equipped to meet the demand.
The exhibition catalog recreates a 15th-century olfactory world that was both sumptuous and putrid.
Another Chinese-owned app, TikTok, took the No. 3 spot, even as it fights to avoid a forced divestiture or US ban.
Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov led Russias chemical weapons program, although the Kremlin denies their use.
The politician is also expected to stand trial next year on similar charges related to alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential bid.
The countrys annual burn rate is falling every year as it prioritizes the green energy transition, leaving millions of tonnes of coal sitting at power plants.
The countrys Ministry of Interior posted a video on X showing a vehicle that had violated traffic rules being fed into a car crusher machine.
The trend is a welcome shift, as global funds actively invest in local growth opportunities instead of just raising capital from regional sovereign funds.
A real estate consultancy projects Saudi Arabias construction market will become the worlds largest by 2028 as the kingdom diversifies away from oil.
The bill includes restrictions on US investment in China and the first congressional pay raise in 15 years.
House Democrats separated this race from the other young vs. old committee fights.
Shell will invest in a deep-water reserve and ExxonMobils business in the country has been acquired by Seplat for $1.2 billion.
A long-awaited federal study on gas exports has divided opinions.
Talks over a truce have languished for months as Israel balanced multiple campaigns in Lebanon and, more recently, Syria.
The UAEs fuel market leader plans to expand in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, boost retail operations, and adapt existing gas stations for an electric vehicle future.
The deal would create the worlds third largest auto firm, a potential bulwark against increasingly popular Chinese EVs.
Some analysts say Fed officials could take a more cautious approach in light of uncertainty over the incoming Trump administrations policies.
Japanese startup Space One lost its second Kairos 2 rocket shortly after liftoff due to an unknown failure.
Tune into a live webinar on Dec. 19 as several cultural and scientific icons will answer questions about mysteries of the universe and space travel from an Antarctica-bound luxury expedition vessel.
The James Webb Space Telescope has caught a napping monster black hole in the early universe. The cosmic giant is slumbering after a massive meal like a reveler on Christmas Day.
The innermost Earth-like planet in the famous TRAPPIST-1 system might be capable of supporting a thick atmosphere after all, according to new research.
Archetype Entertainment's Matthew McConaughey-led sci-fi RPG adventure is looking alright alright alright.
This impressive Lego set would make a fantastic Christmas present for any Star Wars fan.
The moon may have received a volcanic facelift, making it more than 100 million years older than rocks collected from its surface might suggest, a new study finds.
The disagreement in the rate of expansion of the universe, the Hubble tension, could arise from the fact Earth sits in an under-dense supervoid region of space.
Sun erupts with extremely speedy coronal mass ejection and two spectacular fiery filaments, watch the action unfold.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew takes some adventuring downtime in episode 4 in exchange for more heartfelt moments and character development.
A Long March 5B rocket launched 10 big broadband satellites to orbit on Dec. 16, beginning the assembly of China's Guowang ("national network") megaconstellation.
Two Chinese astronauts spent more than nine hours outside the nation's Tiangong space station on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, beating the old EVA duration record by 10 minutes.
Just as Homo sapiens once exploded out of Africa to colonize the Earth our influence is spreading in the solar system. New research says we must track the cosmic migration to Mars.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will stay in space an extra month, until March 2025, giving SpaceX more time to complete a new Crew Dragon capsule.
A study from Anthropic's Alignment Science team shows that complex AI models may engage in deception to preserve their original principles.
Just five months after launching a $100 million fund, Menlo Ventures and Anthropic have backed their first 18 startups. And are looking for more.
Amazon announced on Wednesday new accessibility features for Fire TV, including a notable "Dual Audio" capability for the newly launched Fire TV Omni Amazon Fire TV's "Dual Audio" lets one user listen through a hearing aid while others enjoy audio through the TV's built-in speakers.
Rivian has released a new software update to its vehicles that brings some long-awaited apps to its in-vehicle experience. Owners who update their R1S SUV
Californias phase out would begin in 2026, when the state will require 35% of automakers sales to be zero emissions vehicles.
The fund will offer grants to those building on BlueSkys open source AT Protocol.
A security researcher found customer names and workplace affiliations spilling directly from Hapn's servers.
Threads is introducing a new way to reshare photos and videos on its social network. Instead of quote-posting the original post and then adding
Perplexity acquired a small Seattle-based startup called Carbon which specializes in connecting AI systems to external data sources, the companies
Wing is expanding its partnership with DoorDash to bring drone delivery to customers in the the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Microsoft bought more than twice as many of Nvidia's flagship chip than any of its biggest rivals like Meta and Google.
OpenAI's AI-powered ChatGPT is coming to phones. No, not smartphones landlines.
AI startup Odyssey is developing an AI-powered tool that can transform text or an image into a 3D rendering.
Regulators have given SpaceX the go-ahead to launch Starship for the seventh time, although the company has not yet announced when that mission might take
Over the last decade, the Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) has graduated from dorm room activism to a thousands-strong global network of experts,
OpenAI is in the holiday spirit, it seems. The ChatGPT series of reveals, called 12 Days of OpenAI, will be streamed live at 10 a.m. PT each weekday
The Supreme Court will hear arguments from ByteDance and TikTok over the constitutionality of a law would ban the social network in the U.S.
A hack on UnitedHealth-owned tech giant Change Healthcare likely stands as one of the biggest data breaches of U.S. medical data in history.
New details emerged about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in Nebraska's complaint.
Stellantis is tapping the brakes on the all-electric Ram 1500 REV truck and will push its launch into 2026, the company said Wednesday, citing slowing
OpenAI's transition away from a for-profit corporation governed by a nonprofit board is well underway and the nonprofit could be compensated royally for it.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published an opinion on Wednesday that explores how AI developers might use personal data to develop and deploy
Among the hurdles, Oklo still hasnt received approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after having its previous application denied.
A lot of YouTube videos have flashy, misleading titles and thumbnails, such as "BREAKING NEWS" or "The president steps down," to bait the user into
Once, not long ago, booking a table at a hot new restaurant didn't entail a midnight dash to Resy. Truly, we didn't know how good we had it then.
YouTube is partnering with the CAA to help celebrities, athletes, and creators identify content that uses their AI-generated likeness.
Just a few weeks after 20VC announced its third investment vehicle, TechCrunch has learned from multiple sources that the relatively new VC firm based in
Avara, the company behind Aave, Lens, and Family, is announcing a $31 million funding round led by Lightspeed Faction. With Lens, Avara is building a
File transfer service WeTransfer is now limiting users to 10 transfers per month with its free plan. The company is already applying the new limit to
Five years later sounds like a half-baked sequel to a well-known zombie flick franchise. But it's a reference to how long it's taken a data access
Many sites saw their organic traffic decline in 2024, in big part due to the rise of AI-generated search results. Many queries no longer lead to
Metas social network Threads is experimenting with a feature that will let you schedule posts, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said. Users who will get to
Databricks just closed one of the largest funding rounds ever, raising a staggering $10 billion in fresh capital. Naturally, technology investors were
Shares of digital payments firm MobiKwik surged 82% to 507.5 ($6) on their first day of trading. The Indian fintech's $69 million IPO comes amid fierce Shares in digital payments firm MobiKwik surged 82% to 506.8 ($5.97) on their first day of trading.
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Montana Supreme Court upholds youth climate activists victory Montanas Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a 2023 ruling siding with young climate activists who asserted the state government violated their right to a healthy environment. Thom Bridge/Independent
{beacon} Evening Report Greg Nash GOP divisions emerge as shutdown deadline nears SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON HAS A MESS on his hands as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. What started as conservative grumbling about spending levels in the Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan deal to keep government funded before the it reaches the shutdown deadline on Friday. The Senate, meanwhile, passed the NDAA. Follow along for live updates from Capitol Hill.
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said Wednesday they were opposed to a massive government spending deal that has come under fire over its size and scope.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency to streamline bird flu response. There have been 34 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans in California this year.
Welcome to The Hills Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Hope on the horizon for cross-border sewage crisis Southern Californians who have long been enduring a cross-border influx of sewage may now have some reasons for optimism, following two parallel developments this week. AP Rep. Scott Peters (D), who represents
The stock market closed with steep losses Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but projected higher borrowing costs and steeper inflation for 2025.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking at a plan B to fund the government ahead of Fridays shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside the Capitol, including President-elect Trump and his allies,slam his spending package. The back-up option Johnson is examining is a clean continuing resolution, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments about whether South Carolina can disqualify Planned Parenthood from the states Medicaid program. The case centers on a 2018 executive order from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) that ordered the states Department of Health and Human Services to deem abortion facilities unqualified to provide
State and federal officials declare victory over northern giant hornets, also known as 'murder hornets,' in Washington and the US.
A Michigan man pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting targeting gay people,the Justice Department said Tuesday. Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, admitted to federal investigators Tuesday that he attempted to conduct a mass killing of individuals at a political party headquarters and a nearby bar because he associated both locations with gay people, the
More than half of Americans are optimistic about the coming year, a new Marist survey reports.
After seeing a youth welfare bill she advocated for pass Congress, Paris Hilton says she could potentially envision herself running for public office. After coming here so many times over the past couple of years and seeing that my voice really can make a difference, and I can really shine a spotlight on things that
Democratic senators launched an inquiry Wednesday into President-elect Trumps nominee for IRS commissioner, former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.). They want to know how he went about promoting a pandemic-era tax credit, called the employee retention tax credit (ERTC), that has been riddled with fraudulent claims and gunked up IRS operations. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he wont support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for a second term on Wednesday, citing concerns about the continuing resolution (CR) and previous tension. When asked why he wouldnt back his fellow Republican, Massie told The Hill it was due to all the grievances I had this summer, when we tried
Slightly more than half, 51 percent, of voters in the U.S. oppose President-elect Trumps plan to impose tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China, a Quinnipiac University poll revealed. The poll, released Wednesday, comes as Trump hasthreatened to impose25 percent tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico and increase tariffs on China.
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act to increase benefits for some Americans. Concerns over cost and impact on program's insolvency date.
Montanas Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a 2023 ruling siding with young climate activists who asserted the state government violated their right to a healthy environment. In August 2023, Montanas First Judicial District sided with the 16 plaintiffs, who cited a state constitutional provision guaranteeing a clean and healthful environment to argue the state violated
President Bidens approval rating slipped to the lowest its been since he took office in 2021, according to a new survey that was released Wednesday. The Marquette Law School Poll national survey found that Bidens approval rating dropped to 34 percent in December, a 4-point dip from Octobers 38 percent, with just more than a
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticized President-elect Trump for discord regarding the continuing resolution. What does President Trump want Republicans to do: vote for the CR or shut down government? Absent direction, confusion reigns, Romney wrote in a Wednesday post on the social platform X. House Republicans spent Tuesday debating last-minute changes to the stopgap bill
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) says his desk on the Senate floor contained a serendipitous surprise it once belonged to one of his political heroes. The New Jersey Democrat whowas appointedto the Senate earlier this month and is the first Korean American elected to the upper chamber shared in asocial media poston Wednesday:
59% of voters support a social media ban like Australia's, which bars children under 16 from using platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, a youth welfare measure that has a vehement supporter in Paris Hilton, passed the House on Wednesday after unanimously clearing the Senate last week. The legislation, which passed the House 367 to 33, now heads to President Bidens desk. Today is a day I will never forget. After years
Tech mogul Elon Musk said any lawmaker who votes for a controversial deal to fund the government should lose their seat in Congress.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the proposed spending bill, labeling him a weak, weak man. I had hoped to see @SpeakerJohnson grow a spine, but this bill full of pork shows he is a weak, weak man, Paul wrote in a Wednesday post on social platform X. Pauls comments
A Kenyan prisoner was released from the detention facility at Guantnamo Bay on Tuesday after spending more than a decade imprisoned without charges. Mohammed Abdul Malik Bajabu, 51, served 17 years at Guantnamo following accusations of involvement with al Qaedas attack on tourists in East Africa. Bajabus release comes after Reprieve, a foreign human rights
Allies of President-elect Trump lashed out Wednesday over a massive government funding deal, complicating an already difficult task for House GOP leaders to get the legislation across the finish line.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted the exclusion of an agreement to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) from a 1,500-page bill to fund the federal government, blaming Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for its exclusion.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, in line with market expectations, even as inflation has reaccelerated over the past two months. Fed officials have been trying to find the right tempo for rate cuts since starting them in September with a sizable half-point reduction, and Wednesdays cut
Donald Trump Jr. criticizes a provision in the stopgap spending deal, claiming it would protect the House from transparency.
GM Energy and Chargepoint are planning to build 500 DC fast chargers across the US.
The Ram 1500 Ramcharger hybrid will launch in the second half of 2025, followed by the all-electric Rev for 2026.
Apple is no longer developing a hardware subscription service for iPhones that would let subscribers get a new iPhone every year, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman.
You can now reshare someones image or video, with your own text. Threads will add a credit to the poster without including their entire post.
Amazon is rolling out new features including Dual Audio, expanded hearing aid support, and more to its Fire TV products in the coming weeks.
Our list of the best smart locks includes locks from Yale, Schlage, Aqara, August, and Level. Weve got picks for the best retrofit lock, the best Apple Home Key lock, the best fingerprint lock, and the best one for Amazon Alexa.
The card game One Billion Users, on Kickstarter, is a Mille Bornes- and Touring-inspired card game from Techdirt and Diegetic Games.
From the latest AirPods Pro with USB-C to the latest Kindle Paperwhite and Echo Show 8, here are our favorite gadgets and goods that will still ship in time for Christmas.
Reports of nighttime visits from mysterious drones in New Jersey have largely been accompanied by terrible, blurry photos. Heres why.
OpenAI launches a way to interact with ChatGPT through WhatsApp and phone calls.
The Signature OLED T, LGs transparent TV, has been priced at a staggering $59,999 and is now available from a small list of retailers including Best Buy.
Sony is establishing a deeper collaboration with AMD to work on Machine Learning-based technology for graphics and gameplay, lead PS5 architect Mark Cerny announced.
The Homey Pro Mini is a $199 smart home hub from the LG-owned smart home company.
After years of advocacy and opposition to the Kids Online Safety Act, sponsors Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have been pushing for it to pass the House this year.
Waymo says it performed 5 million driverless in total, with 4 million taking place this year alone. The company has bucked the negative headwinds that have claimed some of its rivals.
In recent weeks, a select group of elected officials have been speculating wildly about the drone sightings in New Jersey.
Surf compiles feeds from Threads, Bluesky, and RSS and combines them into a single reading and social experience based on ActivityPub and other federated tech.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance will present arguments against a US government divest-or-ban rule before the Supreme Court in January.
The X Games will air exclusively on Rokus 24/7 sports channel next year, starting with X Games Aspen in January 2025.
Trumps second term wont be a return to business as usual for Big Tech dealmaking.
Wing, a subsidiary of Googles parent company Alphabet, is expanding its drone delivery service to DoorDash customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Valves portable gaming PC, the Steam Deck, had some excellent new games in 2024 including Balatro, Hades 2, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
A new product page indicates Seagate is planning to launch its first 32TB hard drive using heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology.
LGs QNED Evo series will soon feature the impressive Zero Connect Box that debuted at CES 2023, which wirelessly transmits 4K video at up to 144Hz to the TV.
A24 has released the first trailer for the dark comedy Death of a Unicorn, which stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega and hits theaters in spring 2025.
European smart device manufacturer Shelly is launching 11 home automation devices that use Z-Wave Long Range to connect from over a mile away.
As X continues to change and decline, everyones looking for the next Twitter. Or just Better Twitter. But the reality is bigger, broader, and messier.
Authorities in the US are considering a ban on TP-Link internet routers over national security concerns due to their repeated links to Chinese cyberattacks.
The promise of the internet is that it would last forever. But that has proven to be largely untrue, as huge swaths of the web are vanishing, quickly and at random.
The $250 Arc B580 Battlemage GPU launched to nigh-universal praise, has already sold out most everywhere, and Intel tells The Verge its working to ship new units every week.
Whether youre looking for a Fitbit on a budget, an Apple Watch, or the most advanced sports watch you can find, here are 10 fitness trackers worth considering in 2024.
Were here to help you save this holiday season with a selection of great gifts under $50, ranging from earbuds and festive string lights to cheap mechanical keyboards.
If youre puzzled about what to get the father figure in your life for the holidays, weve chosen a number of unique gifts, from tools and 2-in-1 chargers to the latest video games.
Predictions and picks for the 2024 NFL Week 16 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals.
Other indexes tanked, as well.
Predictions and picks for the 2024 NFL Week 16 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.
The president-elect and his allies have come out against the newly proposed government funding bill just days before a serious shutdown could begin.
We're through one week of the fantasy playoffs. Whether you're coming off a bye or had to send some other team packing, we have the fantasy football rankings to help you keep chugging. We consulted with our friends at
The Vancouver Canucks(16-9-5) visit theUtah Hockey Club (14-11-5) Wednesday. Puck drop from the Delta Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Utah odds
The Tennessee Volunteers will travel to Columbus, Ohio to face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first round of College Football Playoff Saturday night.
Find single game tickets to the Rams vs. Jets Week 16 matchup at MetLife Stadium.
The Clemson Tigers will travel to Austin, Texas to face off against the Texas Longhorns in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
The Fed trimmed a key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, its third straight rate cut. But it forecast fewer 2025 cuts amid inflation uptick.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will battle the James Madison Dukes at FAU Stadium in a must-see Boca Raton Bowl clash. Follow all the action here.
The SMU Mustangs will travel to University Park to face the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first round of College Football Playoff Saturday.
The Indiana Hoosiers head to nearby South Bend, Indiana to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to kick off the CFP first round on Friday night.
Kevin Underwood, 44, is set to die by lethal injection over 18 years after he murdered Jamie Rose Bolin in Purcell, Oklahoma.
A bankruptcy judge in Denver ruled on a critical matter in the case of Colorado football safety Shilo Sanders, son of coach Deion Sanders.
Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb has responded to his 'Nobody U' comments that have gone viral with his team's loss to Division II team Michigan Tech.
Bird flu virus has swept through farms across the nations largest dairy producing state. All human cases had been mild - until now.
The claim originated from a satirical Facebook account but is presented as an authentic news development.
USWNT star Trinity Rodman criticized her father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, for not supporting her or her family. Here's what to know.
Kennedy has made numerous claims about the supposed dangers of vaccines and falsely linked them to autism.
Predictions and picks for the 2024 NFL Week 16 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed the Junk Fees Rule on short-term lodging. Here's what travelers should know.
Saucy by KFC focuses on, well, the sauces - 11 of them to be exact. The first location opens Dec. 20 in Orlando.
The Samford Bulldogs (9-2) take on the Arizona Wildcats (4-5) in Tucson Wednesday. Tip-off from McKale Center is at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Samford vs. Arizona
A gray bearded Arnold Schwarzenegger and co-star Alan Ritchson shared a photo from the set of the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios Christmas film.
Predictions and picks for the 2024 NFL Week 16 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Part 2 of "Yellowstone" Season 5 premiered on Nov. 10 and concluded on Dec. 15. Here's what to know when it will come to streaming services.
Frito-Lay issued a limited recall on Monday for its 13-ounce bags of Lays Classic Potato Chips, the FDA alert said.
Kahleb Collins was unaccounted for after a car crash this month. Police later said he actually disappeared in early September.
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From criminalizing deepfake porn to giving themselves a raise, lawmakers included a wide range of extra provisions in a funding bill released Tuesday.
A high wind warning with some gusts up to 80 mph is set to be in effect on Wednesday and Thursday in Colorado.
"Yellowstone" finale director Christina A. Voros explains Rip's farewell to John Dutton and whether Beth will do a spinoff or watch dominoes forever.
Patrick Mahomes' status is unclear after suffering a high-ankle sprain vs the Browns in Week 15. Here is the latest news about the Chiefs QB's injury.
The Ohio Bobcats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks will meet in the 2024 Cure Bowl. Here are the latest odds and predictions for the game.
The Supreme Court is wading into another dispute in the abortion wars in conservative states.
A video of three American Ballet Theatre dancers, dressed as rats from "The Nutcracker," has garnered more than 3.5 million views on TikTok.
The suspect is facing charges including armed carjacking and attempted murder, police said.
Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins suffered a knee injury in Week 12 vs. Ravens. Here's what we know on his potential return.
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Most U.S. citizens traveling to the U.K. next year will need an ETA to enter the country. Here's what to know and how to apply.
The Pentagon said drones over the U.S. were not from the military or foreign entities, but that doesn't mean they are 'confirmed' to be from space.
The Denver Broncos (9-5) visit the LA Chargers (8-6) during the Week 16 edition of Thursday Night Football. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze Be
When 'Inside the NBA' moves to ESPN in the next NBA season, it could be without Charles Barkley as he is keeping his options open.
Offering cryptocurrency payments can be a way for companies to brand themselves as innovative rather than a stuffy old brand selling to the boomers.
Bowl season continues with a matchup between Cal and UNLV in the Art of Sport Bowl. What to know about today's game in Los Angeles.
Military bases in Ohio, Utah and California have dealt with drone issues. President Biden assures Americans 'nothing nefarious' is going on.
The first expanded playoff his here but it goes against the NFL. Who are the possible upset victims? The College Football Fix discusses this and more.
You may no longer need a visa to visit China, depending on where youre going and how long you plan to stay.
Jane Seymour is "very grateful" and "incredibly relieved" after the California wildfires, saying she had "post-traumatic numbness" from the ordeal.
Archaeologists uncovered a nearly 1,800-year-old amulet that offers new insight into the early spread of Christianity across the Roman Empire.
The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4) and Sam Houston Bearkats (9-3) meet Thursday in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college football odds around the Georg
Cara Delevingne took on the role of Elton John in a remake of the music video for the singer's classic holiday song "Step into Christmas."
The Ivy League will participate in the Football Championship Subdivision playoff for the first time, starting in the 2025 season.
A second round of Trump tariffs once he takes office on Jan. 20 is the latest addition to a laundry list of factors prompting a surge in US imports.
The Philadelphia Flyers (14-13-4) visit the Detroit Red Wings (12-14-4) Wednesday. The opening puck drop at Little Caesars Arena will be at 7 p.m. (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Red Wings
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No matter what your interior design aesthetic is, check out Wayfair's furniture deals to give every room in your home a fresh makeover on a budget.
This flight delay was well worth the wait when a pair of VIP elves boarded the plane.
The 'distinctive aroma' of 100 live pigs in the cargo caused a diversion on a recent KLM flight.
No one was lucky enough to hit the jackpot in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, so the grand prize continued to rise to more than $800 million.
Powell's more than six years as Fed chief have been consequential, but the coming months could present new challenges.
The House Intelligence Committee received a closed-door briefing on the influx of drone sightings. Here's how the military is addressing the issue.
Wake Forest has moved quickly to hire a replacement for departed football coach Dave Clawson. The school hired Washington State coach Jake Dickert.
Amazon workers represented by the Teamsters union approved a strike, the third strike approval against the company in less than a week.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way as the Bucks defeated the Thunder to win the NBA Cup. Could a third MVP award be heading his way in 2025?
International researchers recently spotted a pair of stars orbiting around one another in surprisingly close proximity to Sagittarius A*.
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills more than 400 people each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Democratic senators tried to kill the measure that would ban the military's health insurance program from funding trans care for children of servicemembers.
The report, which is expected to detail allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, is expected to be released in the coming days.
Criminal charges have been dropped against Javier Esqueda, a retired police sergeant who leaked video of officers slapping and cursing at a Black man.
TikTok is appealing a ruling that national security concerns justify a law requiring the app be sold or face a ban. Trump has said he wants to 'save' TikTok.
More than 40 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes that caused the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge to close in both directions Tuesday.
If Congress can pass the bill before the end of the week, government funding will extend to March 14.
The White Sox's home ballpark will have a new name next season after the rebranding of the financial company that holds the rights.
In a normal, civilized society, every shooting death would matter. Every life taken would shock the conscience. But that's not the case in America.
Tony Buzbee, the celebrity-lawyer wo represents many of Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusers escalated a legal feud with rapper Jay-Z on Wednesday.
Nineteen people were detained for a home invasion at an Aurora, Colorado apartment that Donald Trump said was being taken over by a Venezuelan gang.
The state says the rule is crucial to meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and cutting smog-forming pollutants.
Retired veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater hints at return to the NFL after leading his alma mater to state championship.
Support for SpaceX remains strong in Boca Chica, Texas, though some question whether Musk will face conflicts as he takes a role with Donald Trump.
Gaetz's statement came after news outlets reported the House Ethics Committee would release its investigative report on the former Congressman.
A new filing in a high-profile price-fixing lawsuit offers evidence about how wealthy donors may have advantages in admissions at some universities.
Before Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began to harp on government waste, few Republicans have stood up to their own party's hypocrisy on spending.
Alice Bedwell said she was at Town Beach in Australia when she recorded dramatic video of the encounter between the two powerful animals.
Find single game tickets to the Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers NFL Week 16 matchup on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
A woman was arrested on Tuesday after Memphis police found a Aquaphor lotion bottle that connected her to a theft that occurred in December 2023.
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The agencies sought a $140 million judgment against the company, but reduced it to what Grubhub is able to pay, they said.
Some relatively good news: Forecasters say the worst of the intense cold should be over by the middle of next week.
The video shows Mount Dukono, an active volcano in Indonesia, in August, not Yellowstone National Park.
Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect, is set to appear at an extradition hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday.
A complete mastodon jaw fossil was found in the backyard of a New York home, the first discovery of its kind in over 11 years.
A mom who loves all things French gets a Parisian dream vacation from her loving son for Christmas.
Find single game tickets to the Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans NFL Week 16 matchup on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Iowa legend Caitlin Clark will have her jersey retired in 2025, Iowa women's basketball announced Wednesday.
We'll get more "Fourth Wing" in January when "Onyx Storm" comes out. While we wait, here's a look at all of Rebecca Yarros' books in order.
A recent study found black plastic kitchen tools had high levels of toxins - but researchers admit they overestimated the risk.
If Donald Trump does pardon Eric Adams, it will come at the expense of New York City residents who deserve to see their mayor stand trial.
The New York Times reported that Musk and SpaceX had violated federal reporting protocols by not fully reporting his contacts with foreign leaders.
Grief is different for everyone, experts say, and the trauma of an unexpected death only compounds that grief.
The "Karate Kid" is back: only this time the student has become the teacher. Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan team up for the franchise's newest movie.
Starbucks said in a statement the union's move to authorize the strike was disappointing, and that it was committed to reaching a final agreement.
Find single game tickets to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 16 matchup on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at AT&T Stadium.
If Congress doesn't pass a funding plan by the end of the week, there will be a government shutdown.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, the actress and wife of country singer Brad Paisley, says she could barely use her voice for two years.
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Thousands of Washington residents are left in the dark after a wintry mix of precipitation entered the state on Tuesday.
The Michigan Wolverines (8-2) and Oklahoma Sooners (10-0) meet Wednesday in the Jumpman Invitational. Tip-off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte will be at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the
According to authorities, Lance Rachel, 42, told the boy he would break his jaw. His wife, Kimberly Rachel, was also arrested for failure to report.
The Nicholls State Colonels (7-4) visit the No. 14 Gonzaga Bulldogs (7-3) Wednesday. Tip-off from McCarthey Athletic Center is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Nicholls
Gas is expected to cost an average of about $3 a gallon this holiday season, according to GasBuddy.
Rep. Victoria Spartz will not participate in Republican committees in the upcoming session. She wants to work with Elon Musk on DOGE.
Huey Lewis and a very gay Abraham Lincoln are the unlikely inspirations behind two of this year's best Broadway plays and musicals.
The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2) visit the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-8) Wednesday. Tip-off from the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds a
The Falcons will start rookie Michael Penix Jr. after benching quarterback Kirk Cousins. Here's a look at Penix's career so far.
Former NFL running back Herschel Walker was selected by President-elect Donald Trump as ambassador to the Bahamas.
Joseph Corcoran, 49, was executed after being convicted in 1999 for the 1997 quadruple murder of his older brother, sister's fiance and their two friends.
Feb. 4 is the last day businesses and nonprofits can file a claim in a $5.5 billion Mastercard-Visa settlement. Even shuttered businesses are eligible
The Toledo Rockets (6-4) visit the No. 12 Houston Cougars (6-3) Wednesday. Tip-off from Fertitta Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the Toledo vs. Houston
In a statement, Trump transition spokesperson Alexa Henning noted that no Republican senator has publicly said they would vote against Gabbard.
Kayak's 2025 travel trends report shows that some of the best flight deals in years will be available for travel to Asia and the Caribbean.
Anyone looking into genetic testing for cancer should seek support from a genetic counselor; you don't know what kind of information you might learn.
A plane crashed near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu leaving two people dead, reports state.
"Girls5eva" is canceled (again). A few years after Peacock nixed the series, Netflix is doing the same, announcing Wednesday no Season 4 is coming.
Brendan Paul, an alleged drug "mule" for disgraced rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs saw his case dropped after completing a pre-trial diversion course.
The guest died following an incident on the cruise line's Navigator of the Seas ship.
As vigils in Madison honored the victims of the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, police pushed to identify a motive for the attack.
Alec Baldwin says there is still "more to come" in the "Rust" shooting case as he sets out to reveal the "truth of what happened."
Kirk Cousins was one of the prized free agents of the 2024 NFL offseason. The Falcons have benched the QB and may look to offload his contract.
Police said the dead a 42-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, an 11-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl and a 2-year-old girl all live in the home.
Keanu Reeves has crafted a career of fascinating personalities. In honor of "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," we're ranking the actor's 10 best movie roles.
Ana Orsini, a morning anchor with KOLD TV in Arizona, has died at 28, leaving coworkers and family reeling.
Amazon's popular deal on the Meta Quest 3S headset won't last forever. Get top-tier VR tech and a free $30 credit only for a limited time this holiday season.
The Starliner astronauts have had their homecoming delayed yet again after NASA postponed the launch of the mission whose crew would replace them.
Russia's Investigative Committee said that the unnamed suspect had told them he had come to Moscow to carry out an assignment for Ukraine.
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Manhattan prosecutors on Tuesday revealed a new timeline leading up to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4.
It's the end of the road for the Nissan GT-R, Ford Edge and Toyota Venza. See which models won't make it to 2025.
CFPB says it's on to credit card companies' bait-and-switch rewards tactics and launched a tool to help consumers save money and avoid scams.
President-elect Donald Trump lost a bid Monday to get his hush money conviction tossed out based on presidential immunity. Will he now be sentenced?
Police said late Tuesday that officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots in Towson, a suburban community about 15 miles north of Baltimore.
Oklahoma death row inmate, Kevin Ray Underwood, 44, is set to be executed Thursday, 18 years after he killed 10-year-old neighbor Jamie Rose Bolin.
The Butler Bulldogs (7-4) and Marquette Golden Eagles (9-2) are lined up for a midweek Big East tussle in Milwaukee. The opening tip at the Fiserv Forum will be at 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around
The family of Jamie Rose Bolin, a 10-year-old girl murdered in Oklahoma, hope justice will be served with execution.
Kirk Cousins' time playing for the Atlanta Falcons might be over after just 14 games. But where might the QB end up in 2025?
These are the topics I expect to remain important for the airline industry in the new year.
Lions QB Jared Goff came through big-time last week with a monster game. Find out who could deliver in the clutch this time with our latest rankings.
LeBron James has said he is happy in L.A. Now that son Bronny has been added to the organization, it is highly unlikely the Lakers try to trade him.
As players enter transfer portal before postseason begins, coaches cry foul. Want a solution? Fine, then eliminate spring practice.
Why are so many drones plaguing American skies? Here is the news to know on Wednesday.
Mega Millions players, the results are in! Here are the winning numbers for the Tuesday, Dec. 17 drawing.
The Toronto Maple Leafs (19-10-2) meet the Dallas Stars (19-11-0) Wednesday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Maple Leafs vs. Stars o
The Xavier Musketeers (8-3) and the No. 13 UConn Huskies (8-3) meet Wednesday in the Big East opener for both teams at XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the
College football's bowl season continues Wednesday with a pair of games on opposite coasts. We break down the Boca Raton Bowl and LA Bowl.
This remote area of the South Pacific, 34 times larger than France, is the graveyard for hundreds of derelict spacecraft and will be for the ISS.
Two teams heading in opposite directions at the end of the regular season will clash in the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl, Friday in Tampa, Florida.
The NFL and the College Football Playoff will face off in a ratings fight Saturday. We know who will win but will it shape the playoff's future?
What was North Carolina thinking when hiring Bill Belichick as first-time college coaches are thriving? This is a disaster waiting to happen.
You've heard of nice lists? This is the Bah! Humbug! List. This list is so much better. Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Herbstreit are some of the honorees.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5) take on the James Madison Dukes (8-4) in the Boca Raton Bowl. Here's everything you need to know.
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Read your free daily horoscope for December 18, 2024, from the astrology experts at USA TODAY.
Kirk Cousins will be benched after throwing nine interceptions and just one touchdown in the last five games.
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Memphis and West Virginia combined for more than 1,000 total yards in a high-scoring affair. See what you missed.
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With just four players left, only one will win the title of "sole survivor" and the $1 million prize that goes with it in this week's finale.
In "Enigma," Aaron Rodgers said he and his family differ on religion and had choice words about brother Jordan Rodgers' time on "The Bachelorette."
Could Michael Vick be the next head coach at Virginia Tech? It might be inevitable if he succeeds at Norfolk State and the Hokies remain mediocre.
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick will be the next Norfolk State football coach, in a return to his Virginia roots.
Whether gearing toward the wholesome, peculiar or straight up terrifying, here are some of the most memorable animal videos of 2024.
Megan Thee Stallion requested a restraining order against Tory Lanez on Tuesday, two years after the singer was found guilty of shooting her in 2020.
Pixar Animation Studios has reportedly scrapped a storyline addressing a transgender character's gender identity in "Win or Lose" TV series.
The No. 22 Memphis Tigers (8-2) face the Virginia Cavaliers (6-4) Wednesday. Tip-off from John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Lets analyze BetMGM Sportsbooks college basketball odds around the Memp
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Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that a New York tax preparer known as 'the Magician" pled guilty to filing thousands of false tax returns.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-5) and James Madison Dukes (8-4) meet Wednesday in the Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's college football odds around the Western Kentucky vs. J
Luigi Mangione was charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, including a count as an act of terrorism.
Want to take a tour of Miami, Florida? Whether you want to cruise around Biscayne Bay or explore nearby Everglades National Park, these are the best options.
Florida's condo market is under immense pressure from new regulations requiring inspections and expensive repairs.
Germanys government collapse and imminent snap elections mark the latest crisis amid an uneven state of European leadership, an expert says.
There's the outgoing president's own agenda, and there's the one the world sets for him.
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) An Alabama man pleaded guilty Wednesday to capital murder for his role in the death of seven people in what prosecutors say was a dispute involving a motorcycle club called the Seven Deadly Sins.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona 500 champion, died Wednesday. He was 89.
WASHINGTON (AP) President-elect Donald Trumps nominee for Secretary of Defense is expected to face his first public questioning from U.S. senators on Jan. 14.
U.S. News' panel of financial advisors offers some timeless advice as the Fed cuts rates by another quarter of a point.
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Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools.
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SEATTLE (AP) The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the murder hornet for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the U.S., five years after being spotted for the first time in Washington state near the Canadian border.
Want to take a guided tour of Mexico City? These tour companies provide a variety of options, including food tours, bike excursions, hot air balloon rides and more.
MIAMI (AP) A friend of brothers who are prominent in luxury real estate in Florida and New York and are charged with sex trafficking and assault surrendered Wednesday on an allegation that he helped two of them rape a woman nearly a decade ago.
NEW YORK (AP) Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott acknowledged another $2 billion in donations in a blog post on Wednesday, bringing the total shes given away since 2019 to $19.2 billion.
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The CDC said the case does not change its overall assessment that the immediate risk to the publics health from bird flu remains low.
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A 22-year-old man has admitted to a plot intended to kill multiple people at a political party headquarters in Michigan and at a nearby bar because he associated both places with gay people.
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Mortgage interest rates are expected to decline gradually in 2025, but most economists don't expect the 30-year fixed rate to fall below 6% until 2026, according to a U.S. News analysis.
DETROIT (AP) U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a giant recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators and will investigate further after the auto industry raised questions about whether all of the inflators are defective.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) Montanas Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents constitutional right to a clean environment by permitting oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming.
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Retirees may need to rethink their investments and income plans as interest rates begin to decline.