The Trump administration has appointed former National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chair Rodney Hood as the acting comptroller of the currency, effective Monday. Hood served as NCUA Board chair from April 2019 to January 2021 and was also vice chair from 2005 to 2009. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s … Read more
WWE has made significant roster changes with several talent being released from the company. Cedric Alexander announced his departure after eight years, and Fightful confirmed he was indeed let go. Authors of Pain (Akam & Rezar) also left, along with Blair Davenport and Paul Ellering, a WWE Hall of Famer. Additionally, Sonya Deville’s contract will … Read more
Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will face Sean Strickland in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 312, with the title on the line. This is the second meeting between the two fighters, following their January 2024 split decision victory for Du Plessis. In another key bout, strawweight champion Zhang Weili will defend her title against … Read more
A small river in Buenos Aires, the Sarandí, turned a deep red after what is believed to be a leak from a nearby factory. The incident has alarmed local residents who have long complained about industrial pollution in the area. Residents reported a “nauseating” smell coming off the water and suspected a nearby tannery was … Read more
Palantir’s stock has seen a significant surge in recent months, with retail investors playing a crucial role in its success. The company’s direct listing strategy, which allowed retail investors to buy the stock at the same price as institutional investors when it went public, has been a game-changer for its devoted fanbase. CEO Alex Karp … Read more
Panama’s president, José Raúl Mulino, has stated that there will be no negotiations about the ownership of the Panama Canal. The comments came during a press conference on Thursday, where Mulino expressed his desire to focus on shared interests with the United States, including migration and combating drug trafficking. Mulino’s remarks were seen as a … Read more
Health officials in Central Virginia are warning of a surge in respiratory illnesses as winter approaches. According to epidemiologist Louise Lockett Gordon, nearly a quarter of emergency room visits last week were linked to respiratory issues, with 11% of those cases being flu diagnoses. Gordon attributes the peak to late winter weather and increased indoor … Read more
President’s Day Weekend is just around the corner, but many retailers have already kicked off their sales. If you missed out on Black Friday deals or were waiting for a better time to shop, this weekend is your chance to snag some amazing bargains. Here are the top deals across various categories: **Mattresses** * Helix: … Read more
Calvin Klein made its highly anticipated return to New York Fashion Week, marking nearly two decades without a runway show. The brand’s new collection, designed by Veronica Leoni, was a nostalgic homage to the late 1980s and ’90s style that defines the Calvin Klein legacy. The show took place at the garment district headquarters where … Read more
Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce were seen getting cozy ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The couple attended a double date dinner at the French restaurant Lilette with Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany. The group made a stylish impression, with Swift wearing a black lace dress and Kelce sporting a … Read more