Entertainment
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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits Estimated $944 Million for Christmas Eve Drawing
This Christmas Eve could bring an unforgettable gift for one lucky lottery player, as the Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $944 million — the largest December prize26 December 2024Read More... -
Americans Celebrate Independence Day with Unity and Festivities Across the Nation
Millions of Americans took a welcome break on Thursday for the Fourth of July, flocking to parades, fireworks shows, and barbecues, momentarily escaping the daily drumbeat of05 July 2024Read More... -
Justin Timberlake Arrested for DUI in The Hamptons, Police Confirm
Justin Timberlake was arrested in the Hamptons, New York, for allegedly driving under the influence, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.18 June 2024Read More... -
US Billionaire Plans Deep-Sea Expedition to Titanic Wreck
A US luxury real estate billionaire, Larry Connor, and deep-sea explorer, Patrick Lahey, are planning an ambitious submersible expedition to the Titanic wreck.29 May 2024Read More... -
US Justice Department to Sue Live Nation, Owner of Ticketmaster
The US Justice Department (DOJ) is preparing to file a competition lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation, potentially as early as Thursday, according to23 May 2024Read More... -
Disney Emerges Victorious After Intense Battle
Disney has emerged triumphant in a boardroom clash against critics who had accused the media conglomerate of mishandling its streaming strategy and losing its innovative edge.04 April 2024Read More... -
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $975 Million Following Another Drawing Without a Big Winner
The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $975 million as no one matched the six numbers drawn on Saturday night, extending a nearly three-month period without a significant01 April 2024Read More...
Fashion
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Costco Offers Affordable Version of Anthropologie Mirror, Sparking Social Media Buzz
Costco shoppers are buzzing about a floor mirror that closely resembles a luxury mirror from Anthropologie but comes with a significantly lower price tag. The Anthropologie Luisa Mirror, pricedRead More... -
City Council Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
This year, the Councilors acknowledged Hispanic leaders in Boston for their hard work, leadership and commitment to their communities. Recipients were awarded the Pilares de la HispanidadRead More... -
Hermès Resolves Patent Dispute with Skechers over Shoe Soles in New York
Hermès International SCA HRMS.PA, the French luxury fashion house, has settled a lawsuit brought by Skechers USA Inc SKX.N regarding alleged patent infringementRead More... -
Diamond Prices Firm After Supply Declines
Diamond trading was seasonally slow in December as the industry’s focus shifted to retail and as diamantaires took their end-of-year break. Sentiment received a boost from strong holidayRead More... -
Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in Brussels
Feminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More... -
London Latino heartlands struggle for survival
Whenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor marketRead More... -
Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcry
A 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.Read More... -
Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusade
Ken Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent whoRead More... -
Zombies and women: London Men's Fashion Week wraps up
Models in zombie make-up and a growing number of women on the catwalks were among the eye-catching features of Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up inRead More...
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Jewish American Group HIAS Scrambles After Trump Administration Cuts Refugee Aid
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Politics
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Jewish American Group HIAS Scrambles After Trump Administration Cuts Refugee Aid
HIAS, a Jewish American organization historically supported by the U.S. government to aid refugees fleeing conflict and persecution, is being forced...19 February 2025Read More... -
JD Vance Criticizes EU’s AI Regulations at Paris Summit
Vice President JD Vance took aim at Europe's stringent artificial intelligence regulations on Tuesday, warning that excessive oversight could stifle...11 February 2025Read More... -
Trump’s Aid Freeze Disrupts Global Humanitarian Efforts
In Ghana and Kenya, essential supplies such as insecticide and mosquito nets remain unused in warehouses due to delays in U.S. approval for critical...09 February 2025Read More... -
Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Briefings in Retaliatory Move
Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will deny his predecessor, Joe Biden, access to classified information and intelligence briefings,...08 February 2025Read More... -
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Defends Trump’s Greenland Proposal as a Strategic Move
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed on Thursday that former President Donald Trump’s proposal to purchase Greenland was a serious strategic...30 January 2025Read More... -
Trump Praises Keir Starmer's Leadership, Cites "Very Good Relationship"
US President Donald Trump has lauded UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's performance, stating that he has done a "very good job thus far." Trump expressed...26 January 2025Read More... -
Trump Targets Diversity Programs and Bureaucracy, U.S. Agencies Scramble to Comply
Under President Donald Trump's administration, U.S. federal agencies have been working swiftly to implement his directives aimed at reshaping the federal...23 January 2025Read More... -
President Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons for Family Members and Public Officials in Final Act of Presidency
In the final minutes of his presidency, President Joe Biden issued a series of pardons on Monday, including preemptive pardons for several family members...20 January 2025Read More... -
Biden Announces Additional Student Loan Forgiveness for 150,000 Borrowers
President Joe Biden revealed on Monday that his administration has approved student loan relief for over 150,000 more borrowers, bringing the total...13 January 2025Read More... -
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns Amid Political Tensions
Justin Trudeau stepped down as the Canadian Prime Minister on Monday, marking the end of his eight-year tenure amid mounting pressure from his Liberal...06 January 2025Read More... -
Johnson Secures Speakership as GOP Holdouts Switch Sides at the Eleventh Hour
In a surprising and high-stakes conclusion, Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) was elected Speaker of the House on the first ballot during the opening...03 January 2025Read More... -
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency to Address Surge in Gang Violence
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency in response to a sharp increase in gang violence, exacerbated by the proliferation of illegal,...02 January 2025Read More... -
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel in Vegas Under Investigation as Potential Terrorist Act, Officials Say
The explosion and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck at the entrance of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning is being investigated as a...01 January 2025Read More... -
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Halt TikTok Ban as Biden Administration Cites 'Grave' Threat
Former President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to delay the implementation of a contentious TikTok ban, set to take effect next month....28 December 2024Read More... -
Biden grants clemency to over 1,500 individuals, including 39 pardons
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is pardoning 39 individuals convicted of non-violent offenses and commuting the sentences...12 December 2024Read More...
Economics
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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China in First Move of Second-Term Trade War
President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Saturday imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, marking the first official...01 February 2025Read More... -
White House Orders Halt on Federal Grants and Loan Disbursements
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has directed all federal agencies to pause the disbursement of grants and loans, according to...28 January 2025Read More... -
Starbucks Strike Expands to 300 Stores on Christmas Eve
Thousands of Starbucks baristas are set to walk off the job on Christmas Eve, escalating a dayslong strike to 300 stores across dozens of cities and...25 December 2024Read More... -
Government Shutdown Could Cost U.S. Travel Industry $1 Billion Weekly, Disrupt Holiday Travel
A potential partial government shutdown threatens to cost the U.S. travel industry an estimated $1 billion per week, with significant disruptions likely...22 December 2024Read More... -
U.S. Budget Deficit Reaches $1.8 Trillion in Fiscal 2024, Third-Largest in History
The U.S. budget deficit soared to $1.833 trillion for fiscal year 2024, marking the highest deficit outside of the pandemic period. Key drivers included...19 October 2024Read More... -
Home Sales Increase in July for the First Time in Five Months
In July, sales of existing homes reversed a four-month downward trend, with a 1.3% increase compared to June, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual...22 August 2024Read More... -
June Sees Sharp Rebound in US Pending Home Sales
Contracts to purchase previously owned homes in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in June, driven by an improved housing supply and slightly moderated...31 July 2024Read More... -
Pentagon Uncovers Additional $2 Billion in Accounting Errors for Ukraine Aid
The Pentagon has identified an additional $2 billion in accounting errors related to the ammunition, missiles, and other equipment sent to Ukraine,...26 July 2024Read More... -
Russian Antivirus Firm Kaspersky Exits US Following Ban
Russian antivirus giant Kaspersky Labs has announced its decision to exit the US market following a ban on its software by the Biden administration....16 July 2024Read More... -
Biden to Propose Nationwide Cap on Rental Costs, Washington Post Reports
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to announce a proposal on Tuesday aimed at capping housing rental costs nationwide, according to a report by the Washington...15 July 2024Read More... -
US First-Class Mail Stamp Price to Increase to 73 Cents Amid Ongoing USPS Restructuring
Starting Sunday, the price of a first-class U.S. mail stamp will rise from 68 cents to 73 cents, continuing a trend of regular price hikes. This change,...13 July 2024Read More... -
Florida Property Ban Leaves Chinese Citizens Feeling Targeted
After his employer implemented a return-to-office policy last year, Jin Bian decided to cut down his one-hour commute by purchasing a house closer to...17 June 2024Read More... -
US Pledges $1.5 Billion in Energy and Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a significant new aid package for Ukraine on Saturday, totaling $1.5 billion. A third of this package is...16 June 2024Read More... -
Judge likely to reject Visa and Mastercard's $30 billion swipe fee settlement
The proposed $30 billion antitrust settlement by Visa and Mastercard, aimed at reducing credit and debit card fees for merchants, is in jeopardy. A...14 June 2024Read More... -
Aldi Slashes Prices on Over 250 Items This Summer Amid Inflation Concerns
In response to mounting inflation pressures, Aldi announces a significant price drop on more than 250 items for the summer season.09 May 2024Read More...
Business
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The Murdoch succession battle unfolds behind closed doors in Reno, Nevada
A high-stakes legal fight over the future of Rupert Murdoch’s vast media empire kicked off on Monday in a Reno, Nevada courtroom. The case centers...17 September 2024Read More... -
McDonald's to Revise Pricing Strategy Amid Decline in Sales
McDonald's is reevaluating its pricing approach after a drop in customer spending led to a sales decline. Sales at outlets open for at least a year...29 July 2024Read More... -
Tesla Constructs Major Battery Factory in Shanghai Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Tesla broke ground on a new manufacturing plant in Shanghai on Thursday, just weeks after CEO Elon Musk made a surprise visit to China to boost the...24 May 2024Read More... -
Walmart's Decision: Closure of 51 Health Centers Across Five States
After five years of offering low-cost medical care, Walmart has made the difficult decision to close down all of its health centers located across the...30 April 2024Read More... -
Starbucks Workers United: Brewing Change with Nationwide Walkout
Starbucks is bracing for a significant walkout at hundreds of its US stores, organized by Starbucks Workers United, the union representing numerous...16 November 2023Read More... -
Domino's Pizza Group Highlights Decline in Delivery Orders Amid Rising Living Costs
Domino's Pizza Group reported a decrease in meal deliveries in the third quarter, attributing the decline to customers cutting back on ordering in...09 November 2023Read More... -
Former Missouri Teacher Who Launched OnlyFans Account Reveals Earnings Nearing $1 Million
A former Missouri teacher, who left her high school teaching position after her side gig on OnlyFans was exposed, has disclosed that she has earned...07 November 2023Read More...
A string of nighttime explosions at a Turkish military base in northern Cyprus damaged a nearby seaside hotel and injured 12 people Thursday, prompting the evacuation of terrified tourists,
The body of an Iraqi migrant who tried to swim across the Channel from France to Britain has been found off Belgium's coast, Belgian authorities said Monday.
London commuters faced further disruption on Thursday (April 18) as climate change protests continued to bring parts of the British capital to standstill, leading to over 300 arrests.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier became the first German leader to take part in Britain's national service of remembrance on Sunday, 100 years since the end of