It’s been the year of Chappell Roan. Fresh off a record-breaking festival circuit, Roan secured the Grammy for best new artist Sunday night. Roan, known for being outspoken, stayed the course with her acceptance speech. After she offered a host of thank-yous, she fulfilled a promise to herself. “I told …
Read More »Grammys red carpet looks and inside the show as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and more attend
All your favorite pop stars, rappers and rockers showcased their voices and fashion at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Music’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles wearing everything from pastels to sparkles. Among the most notable looks? Chappell Roan, nominated for best new artist, continued to …
Read More »USAID security leaders removed after refusing Elon Musk’s DOGE employees access to secure systems
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s director of security and his deputy were placed on administrative leave Saturday after they tried to prevent employees from the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing secure USAID systems, five sources familiar with the events told NBC News. The USAID systems the DOGE team …
Read More »Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama’s president about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino in Panama over the weekend, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a readout of their meeting. Rubio told Mulino about President Donald Trump’s concern regarding Chinese influence over the Panama Canal and that Rubio “made clear that this …
Read More »Trump’s antagonism risks pushing U.S. allies closer to China
WASHINGTON — If foreign leaders have learned anything about Donald Trump’s presidency, it may be that they’re better off as America’s foe than its friend. So far, Trump has insulted Canada, played hardball with Denmark over the future of Greenland, cowed Colombia into repatriating undocumented immigrants on his terms and …
Read More »Explosions by Israeli military destroy dozens of buildings in West Bank
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Explosions by Israeli military destroy dozens of buildings in West Bank 00:40 UP NEXT First American hostage released by Hamas from Gaza since 2023 02:18 Keith Siegel’s loved ones watch and celebrate his …
Read More »Egg prices have soared as farmers contend with bird flu outbreak
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James is one of several local government officials who are warning businesses against price gouging. “The bird flu is affecting poultry farms and causing a national shortage, but this should not be an excuse for businesses to dramatically raise prices,” James said over the weekend. Consumers …
Read More »Ontario to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves after Trump’s tariffs announcement
Ontario will pull all American alcohol from its government-run liquor shelves beginning Tuesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Outlets of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will also take U.S. products out of its catalog so other retailers can’t order or restock those items, according …
Read More »NBA stars and pundits shocked by Luka Doncic trade
Kevin Durant called it “crazy.” Ringer founder Bill Simmons said it’s “the most shocking trade I think in the history of the NBA.” Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki could only muster an emoji: The blockbuster deal to send NBA star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers has inspired a …
Read More »What are tariffs and how do they work?
WASHINGTON — Tariffs are in the news at the moment. Here’s what they are and what you need to know about them: Tariffs are a tax on imports Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller. In the United States, tariffs are collected by …
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