US Senator Dick Durbin expressed support for Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s nomination as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Secretary of State. The two senators have worked together on various foreign policy issues, including human rights and China’s influence in the region. They also jointly called for the release of a Uyghur prisoner and accountability … Read more
The global bond market sell-off has accelerated into the new year, as investors become increasingly concerned about the potential for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike under President Donald Trump. The trend is being driven by rising borrowing costs in the U.S. treasury market, where 10-year government bonds have reached 4.8% on Monday. This sell-off … Read more
The Washington Commanders are one step closer to their first postseason win since 2005, thanks to a record-breaking rookie quarterback performance by Jayden Daniels. The 23-year-old QB led his team to a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game. Daniels had an incredible outing, throwing for 268 yards and … Read more
The Eva Longoria Foundation has pledged $1 million to support California wildfire relief efforts, with the funds split between two existing organizations: Castro’s Latino Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund. The donation will benefit front-line, grassroots groups working in affected communities. Three wildfires are currently burning in Los Angeles County, including … Read more
A strong cold front has brought hurricane-force winds to the Los Angeles area, exacerbating two massive wildfires that have already killed at least 24 people. The Santa Ana winds could reach speeds of up to 75 mph, threatening the firefighting efforts. More than 90,000 residents in the Los Angeles area are under evacuation orders, with … Read more
Scientists have tapped into an extraordinary archive of Earth’s climate in ice deep beneath Antarctica, shedding light on past, present, and future climate changes. The international team extracted a 1.2 million-year-old time capsule from bedrock 1.7 miles deep, containing ancient records of the continent’s climate history. Working at Little Dome C Field Base, researchers have … Read more
Patrick Mahomes and his model wife Brittany are known for their creative approach to naming their kids. The NFL star and his family’s love story began with their dogs Steel and Silver, which inspired the names of their children. In an April 2023 Instagram post, Brittany explained how she named her daughter Sterling after their … Read more
AOL, part of Yahoo’s family of brands, has updated its cookie consent notice to include all its owned sites and apps. The change aims to provide users with more transparency into how their personal data is used across the various platforms. Users are now presented with a single choice: “Reject all” or “Manage privacy settings.” … Read more
California wildfires continue to ravage the state, with three active fires remaining uncontained. At least 24 people have lost their lives in the blaze. As the situation unfolds, celebrities are using their platforms to raise awareness and lend a hand. The Grammys will proceed on February 2, but with a renewed focus on supporting wildfire … Read more
Actress Eva Longoria has pledged $50,000 to the organization This Is About Humanity to aid frontline workers and families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Longoria shared an emotional video message on Instagram, stating her donation will support farm workers who continue to produce food despite the dangerous conditions. She also expressed gratitude for the … Read more