(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference. The decision to […]
Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images Tinashe will be partaking in pre-Super Bowl festivities, specifically the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio bash, taking place on Feb. 7. The party will serve as a celebration of the menu the two brands have prepared ahead of the sports event. Menu items include the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Reposado Flavored […]
Halftime Report San Jose State has overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead San Diego State 41-29. San Jose State came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two […]
(WASHINGTON) — Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its sweeping directive that sought to pause potentially trillions in loans, grants and financial assistance, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. “OMB memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded,” the short memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, reads. “If you have […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced Wednesday on corruption charges after being convicted of abusing the power of his office in exchange for bribes in the form of gold bars, a luxury car and other items. Ahead of his sentencing Wednesday afternoon, two New Jersey businessmen convicted of paying […]
Frank Micelotta Ciara is looking for dancers interested in participating in her dance competition, Ciara Presents: Dance Icon. Registration for the contest is now open to aspiring performers ages 13 and up. The competition seeks to give eight dancers an opportunity to flex their dance moves in front of judges Ciara and longtime collaborator/choreographer Jamaica Craft. The champion […]
Samir Hussein/Getty Images Rachael Kirkconnell is sharing her side of her split from Matt James after four years together. While appearing on the Jan. 29 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Kirkconnell, who met James on season 25 of The Bachelor, said she’s “doing OK” and that “some days are better than others” after […]
Getty Images Tyler Sabapathy, an 18-year-old first-year student at Temple University, died Tuesday as a result of injuries sustained from falling from a street pole while celebrating the Eagles‘ NFC Championship game victory over the Commanders on Sunday, per reports from FOX 29 Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Temple confirmed Sabapathy’s death in an announcement […]
(NEW YORK) — The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it’s happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And record-breaking heat waves are reshaping our way of life. The good […]
Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services saw senators question the environmental lawyer about his views on vaccines, abortion, pesticides and even Lyme disease. Senators asked Kennedy about views he has frequently promoted on vaccines that are at odds […]
