President-elect Donald Trump has appointed three film stars – Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone – as “special ambassadors” to Hollywood. The actors have all publicly expressed their support for Trump, with Voight calling him the “only one who will save our country.” The role of the ambassadors is unclear, but Trump plans to … Read more
Two major US meatpackers, Perdue Farms and JBS, have agreed to pay a combined $8 million after the Department of Labor found they relied on migrant children to work in their slaughterhouses. The deals come as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to crack down on child labor. Federal investigators found that children had been … Read more
As the US government cracks down on TikTok, hundreds of thousands of American users have migrated to Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform also known as RedNote. The app’s algorithmically selected videos and welcoming messages have created a humorous commentary on the government’s actions. TikTok refugees, who are now using Xiaohongshu en masse, have been … Read more
The PGA Tour has announced that next month’s Genesis Invitational will be played at an alternate site due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of structures. The event, which is hosted by Tiger Woods, was originally scheduled for February 13-16 at Riviera Country Club. … Read more
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team, ranked 20th, will face off against Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on January 16. The Wolverines are looking to secure their 100th win in the series and end a two-game losing streak. Michigan boasts an impressive 51.9% shooting percentage from the field, with Vladislav Goldin leading the … Read more
Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round while Daniil Medvedev was stunned by qualifier Learner Tien in Melbourne. Sinner defeated Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 to move on, following a slow start. This win marks his 16th consecutive victory and suggests he’s on track for next opponent Marcos Giron. Medvedev, … Read more
The US Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office has announced nearly $23 billion in loans to energy utilities across 12 states. These loans will be granted through the energy infrastructure reinvestment program, created under President Joe Biden’s climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The funding will support projects that retool or replace energy infrastructure that is … Read more
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th NHL goal at 3:07 of overtime to give the team a 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. The goal came on a 2-on-1 break and was assisted by Rasmus Sandin, as Ovechkin beat Leevi Merilainen’s blocker side with a snap shot from the top of the left … Read more
LPO (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Provider) has announced eight conditional commitments through its Title 17 Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment program, totaling $22.92 billion for utilities serving over 14.78 million customers across 12 states. The program aims to make the clean energy transformation affordable and achievable for everyone. The commitments include funding for transmission, clean generation, energy … Read more
Deion Sanders’ first stint as a Dallas Cowboy in the 1990s can serve as a blueprint for his potential return to the team as their new head coach. During his time with the Cowboys, Sanders brought immense excitement and talent, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XXX. Sanders’ impact on … Read more