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Carter will be flown to Washington DC this week where he will lie in state at the US Capitol before a service. -- US & Canada

Carter will be flown to Washington DC this week where he will lie in state at the US Capitol before a service.

BBC News - US News - 2 minutes ago

CBS Weekend News - Massive winter storm expected to hit 25 states - A massive winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and bitter cold to large parts of the U.S. beginning Saturday. 50 million people and 25 states are in the storm's path. Ian Lee has the details. 2H ago - 02:11

A massive winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and bitter cold to large parts of the U.S. beginning Saturday. 50 million people and 25 states are in the storm's path. Ian Lee has the details.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden - "Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson's disease research and development," the White House said in a statement announcing the recipients. News - Entertainment - | 5 hours ago

"Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development," the White House said in a statement announcing the recipients.

CBC News - Entertainment - 16 minutes ago

Jimmy Carter's state funeral has started in Georgia. See what's to come over the next six days.

Jimmy Carter ‘s long public goodbye began Saturday in south Georgia where the 39th U.S. president’s life began more than 100 years ago.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 41 minutes ago

Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja reacts to Shilpa Shetty's statement that she shot her husband: 'Had I shot him...'

The 60-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital around 5:15 am and was reported to be out of danger, sources at the hospital told CNN News18

First Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin ahead of state funeral

The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home state of Georgia on Saturday, with an emotional motorcade through his hometown of Plains, ahead of his state funeral in Washington. NBC News' Priya Sridhar has more.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

McLaughlin scores 30 as Northern Arizona downs Weber State 80-77

Trenton McLaughlin’s 30 points led Northern Arizona over Weber State 80-77. A 3-pointer by McLaughlin gave NAU a 76-73 lead with 1:24 remaining.

AP News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin in Georgia ahead of state funeral

The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home state of Georgia on Saturday, with an emotional motorcade through his hometown of Plains, ahead of his state funeral in Washington. NBC News' Priya Sridhar has more.

NBC News - US News - 2 hours ago

Penn State hopeful Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter will be ready for Orange Bowl

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year suffered an unspecified upper-body injury in Penn State’s Fiesta Bowl win.

NBC News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Memorials for Jimmy Carter start in US state of Georgia

The ceremonies reflect Carter's climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage

Voice of America - US News - 3 hours ago

Ohio State is the best team left in the College Football Playoff — and it's not close

FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up five takeaways from the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff and explains why Ohio State is the most dominant team in the field.

Fox News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral starts with procession - as mourners gather for service

Mr Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on 29 December. He served one term in office from 1977 to 1981.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Here's what to know about Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

Washington Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Arizona death row prisoner asks state to get his execution over with already

Arizona death row prisoner Aaron Brian Gunches, who is representing himself, has asked the state to schedule his execution for February, ahead of when state officials were aiming for.

Washington Times - US News - 4 hours ago

Winter storm threatens nearly 60 million across 27 states with heavy snow, crippling ice

The first significant winter storm of the year is endangering a 2,100-mile swath of the country from the Northwest and Plains through the mid-Atlantic and East Coast, bringing a multitude of life-threatening hazards across major metropolitan areas

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US supplied 'a lot of weapons' to Ukraine ahead of conflict with Russia – Blinken -- The "quietly" supplied armaments have proven "instrumental" in Ukraine's defense, according to the US secretary of state

The US supplied “a lot of weapons” to Kiev in the months before the conflict between Kiev and Moscow started, Antony Blinken has admitted

Russia Today - US News - 5 hours ago

IRS Issues Filing Deadline Reminders to Disaster Area Taxpayers in 24 States

Failure to file a return by the deadline attracts a penalty of 5 percent of unpaid taxes every month.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump Announces Tammy Bruce Joining State Department as Spokeswoman

President-elect Donald Trump is appointing Tammy Bruce, a political analyst, author, and Fox News contributor, as the U.S. State Department's spokeswoman.

Breitbart - World - 6 hours ago

USA: Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral begins

Six days of funeral events, observances and ceremonies are planned from Atlanta, Georgia, to Washington, DC, to reflect the life of former US President Jimmy Carter.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Jimmy Carter's flag-draped casket is on its way to Atlanta as 39th president's state funeral begins

Jimmy Carter 's long public goodbye began Saturday in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president's flag-draped casket rolling through his tiny hometown and past his boyhood farmhouse on its way t

Washington Times - US News - 7 hours ago

Allstate Deletes Social Media Post of CEO's Controversial Sugar Bowl Message After Severe Backlash

Sugar Bowl sponsor Allstate appears to have deleted CEO Tom Wilson's post-terror attack message, which ignited a firestorm of controversy.

Breitbart - Sports - 7 hours ago

Derrick Rose returns to Simeon for homecoming game, honors 1984 state-championship team

All week, Rose has worked his way from one community event to the next, culminating with the Bulls’ game Saturday night against the Knicks, which will serve as a celebration of his retirement.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

North America -- Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral begins with motorcade through Georgia

Jimmy Carter's long public goodbye began on Saturday in south Georgia, where the 39th US president's life began more than 100 years ago.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Jimmy Carter's six-day state funeral begins with motorcade through Georgia

The 39th president of the US will be buried near his home in Plains, Georgia, beside his late wife Rosalynn Carter

Irish Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

CFP: Ohio State vs. Texas odds, computer picks

SportsLine's model simulated the Friday, Jan. 10, Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl matchup 10,000 times

CBS News - Sports - 8 hours ago

Jimmy Carter's 6-Day State Funeral Begins With Georgia Motorcade

The 39th president's casket is bound for Atlanta and, later, Washington.

Huffington Post - Politics - 10 hours ago

Winter Storm Warnings Issued For Eight States Due To Severe Weather Conditions

Travel could be 'nearly impossible' in the areas of heaviest icing, multiple National Weather Service offices warned.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

William and Kate release statement after death of his ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack

Edward Pettifer, from Chelsea, west London, was one of 14 people killed when a truck rammed into people celebrating the new year in the Louisiana city.

Sky News - Sports - 10 hours ago

Among US cities, Providence had fewest homes linger on the real estate market in November, Redfin says

“This city is probably like the next city to watch out for,” said Alysandra Nemeth, a local Redfin real estate agent.

Boston Globe - Business - 12 hours ago

Renters hate to pay broker fees. Could this be the year those fees go away? -- In a super-expensive rental market, tenant-paid broker fees can add insult to injury. Now officials in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville are pushing to end the unusual practice — and hoping state lawmakers will let them.

In a super-expensive rental market, tenant-paid broker fees can add insult to injury. Now officials in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville are pushing to end the unusual practice — and hoping state lawmakers will let them.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

State sued over law forcing companies to pay for damages caused by climate change

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a oil and gas industry trade group sued Vermont over a law requiring fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused by climate change.

Fox News - Business - 13 hours ago

Ohio Meat Company Fined $4 Million for Illegal Migrant Hiring, Identity Theft Scheme

Fresh Mark Incorporated, a Northeast Ohio-based company that supplies meat products to all 50 states and more than 20 countries, entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The company paid a nearly $4 million penalty for a hiring manager’s involvement in an identity theft scheme and subsequent obstruction of justice. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Breitbart - Politics - 13 hours ago

King Charles issues first statement after Meghan Markle's bold step: 'Deeply saddened'

King Charles III has released a heartfelt statement over a tragic loss amid Meghan Markle's bold move.The 76-year-has appeared to be heartbroken as he sent his condolences to the family of Edward...

International The News - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Texas Could See Increase in People Moving to State as Housing Market Shifts

Texas seller's market may be changing and affordable homes are attractive to buyers.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Winter Storm Blair Update: 15 States Face Potentially Heavy Snow Today

Heavy snow could cause widespread disruption, making travel challeging and potentially dangerous.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter are set to take place in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. The ceremonies beginning Saturday reflect Carter's …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 18 hours ago

What's next for Arizona State, Georgia, Oregon, Boise State -- College Football

Looking ahead for the teams that were sent home early in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS News - Sports - 19 hours ago

The United States needs the world more than it thinks, and that's no bad thing

The flaw in the Maga rhetoric about how the United States is going to do this and that to its foes is that the US is the largest debtor the world has seen at any time in human history

Irish Times - Opinion - 20 hours ago

Washington state Dems' tax hike plans leak — along with talking points on how to sell proposals to constituents

Washington state Democrats appeared to have accidentally emailed their sweeping revenue plans and internal talking points on tax hikes to the entirety of the upper chamber's members in Olympia, Fox...

New York Post - Politics - 23 hours ago

Canada shouldn't have an election with Trump about to take office, says Green leader -- Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says Canada should not go into a federal election with a second Donald Trump administration about to take office in Washington — an administration that could follow through on Trump's threat to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says Canada should not go into a federal election with a second Donald Trump administration about to take office in Washington — an administration that could follow through on Trump's threat to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

State agency failed to monitor hospitals' financial health over several years, Mass. auditor finds

The Center for Health Information and Analysis never collected audited financial statements from 10 acute care hospitals, including eight facilities owned by the now-bankrupt Steward Health Care, over a two-year period.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Five years on, WHO urges China to share COVID origins data -- The WHO recounted how on Dec. 31, 2019, its country office in China picked up a media statement from the health authorities in Wuhan concerning cases of 'viral pneumonia' in the city

The WHO recounted how on Dec. 31, 2019, its country office in China picked up a media statement from the health authorities in Wuhan concerning cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in the city

Voice of America - Science - 1 day ago

An Arizona prisoner is asking to be executed sooner than the state wants

An Arizona death row prisoner has asked the state’s highest court to skip legal formalities and schedule his execution earlier than authorities were aiming for.

AP News - US News - 1 day ago

New Orleans attack puts spotlight on Islamic State comeback bid

WASHINGTON: A US Army veteran who flew a black Islamic State flag on a truck that he rammed into New Year's revellers in New Orleans shows how the extremist group still retains the abilit

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

'This is an urgent situation': Norwood presses state officials to back reopening of flood-ravaged hospital

The 215-bed Norwood Hospital, previously operated by Steward and shuttered since 2020, is facing permitting issues that could delay its search for a new operator.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Walz creates state fraud investigation unit, proposes tougher criminal penalties

The DFL governor signed an executive order Friday creating a new fraud investigations unit. He also proposed several legislative measures meant to crack down on fraud in state programs.

Star Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Allstate's statement after New Orleans terrorist attack was a disgrace

Allstate blamed Americans for being divided and not 'accepting people's imperfections' after an ISIS terrorist attack killed at least 15 people in New Orleans.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 day ago

No, Canada! Despite Trump's trolling, 51st state would drag the US down

The United States doesn’t need another huge, misgoverned blue state. We already have California, where the climate and the surfing are much better.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

State Department Plans to Replace Censorship Slush Fund 'GEC' with 'Hub' that Does the Same Thing

The State Department has devised plans to distribute employees from the Global Engagement Center (GEC), which has funded the censoring of conservatives, to a new internal "hub" that will coordinate the same activities, as revealed by documents obtained by the Washington Examiner.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

How much does the new Congress look like your state?

One quarter of the newly seated U.S. House and Senate are people of color. Less than a third are women.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

36 L-L League players land spots on PA Football News Coaches Select All-State lists

Lampeter-Strasburg dual-threat senior Caileb Howse adds to his haul of honors

Lancaster Online - Sports - 1 day ago

Mourners gather at Orland Park church for funeral of state trooper fatally struck on I-55

Family, close friends and officers from many jurisdictions filed into Parkview Christian Church on Friday for Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns’ funeral.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Carter's State Funeral May Be Biden's Last Big Moment

President Biden will deliver a eulogy for Carter on January 9 — with his rival and successor Donald Trump in the audience.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

New York and New Jersey top list again as the most abandoned states in 2024

New York residents are bolting from the Empire State in droves, with the latest data revealing it’s now the third most abandoned state in the country.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2025 -- Free

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Wa

The Columbian - Top Stories - 1 day ago

AllState CEO Lectures Americans After Terror Attack, Laments 'Addiction to Divisiveness' at Sugar Bowl

Allstate CEO Tom Wilson ignited a firestorm on social media Thursday after claiming Americans are "addicted to divisiveness."

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

State has failed to plan for a surge of asylum seeker arrivals as new EU legal deadline approaches

Ireland is just one of six European countries with no plan to deal with increase in demand for migrant accommodation

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Texas man who backed Islamic State acted alone in New Orleans attack: FBI

A U.S. Army veteran who drove a truck into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, but acted alone in the attack that killed at least 14 people, the FBI said on Thursday.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

FBI: New Orleans terror suspect said he had joined Islamic State group

The suspect in the deadly New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans was inspired by the Islamic State terror group and appears to have acted alone, the FBI said Thursday. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports.

Voice of America - US News - 2 days ago

Pa. state Rep. Brett Miller enters 36th District race, opposing Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons for GOP nomination

State Rep. Brett Miller said Thursday he will run for the vacated 36th Senate District seat in an upcoming special election, putting him on a collision course with Lancaster County

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled in 20 states over listeria concerns

Braga Fresh advises consumers that listeria may be present in one lot of 12-ounce bags of Marketside broccoli florets. Sales of the potentially contaminated bags occurred at Walmart.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Islamic State's brutal ideology still inspires attacks worldwide

At its height, the group controlled a huge swath of Mideast territory and ruled over millions. Today, its brutal ideology still powers offshoots and inspires "lone wolves."

Los Angeles Times - World - 2 days ago

Why We Haven't Seen the Last of Islamic State | Opinion

An Islamic State (ISIS) inspired terrorist conducted a vehicle ramming attack in the early hours of New Year's Day in New Orleans, killing 15 and leaving dozens more injured.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The latest release of State Papers has thrown new light on the peace process

The latest release of files show that John Major and John Bruton deserve considerable credit for their efforts on Northern Ireland

Irish Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

WATCH: 'They Won't Let Me On!': Ohio State Star Will Howard Denied Entry to On-Stage Rose Bowl Celebration

Ohio State star quarterback Will Howard was disallowed from the celebration stage following the Buckeyes 'Rose Bowl victory.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

New York Becomes First State to Offer Paid Prenatal Leave

The policy provides 20 hours of paid leave per year for pregnant employees to attend prenatal medical appointments.

Newsweek - Health - 2 days ago

State champ Middletown football team to be honored by Mayor and Council

MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown High football Class 3A state championship team will be highlighted at the Middletown Mayor and Council meeting on Monday. A proclamation will be read at the …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The Stark Truth About Ohio State's Total Domination of Oregon -- Alex Kirshner

Ohio State’s Rose Bowl victory over Oregon wasn’t just dominant—it felt like the start of something unstoppable.

Slate - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Seeds of Need: First State on frontline against poverty

GEORGETOWN – The war on poverty is an ongoing battle. On the forefront is First State Community Action Agency, a now statewide effort that was born nearly six decades ago in Sussex County …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Analysis - What's really behind Donald Trump's tariff threats and '51st state' posts about Canada - World - | December 31, 2024

Donald Trump’s threat of whopping tariffs on Canadian exports and his trolling of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are key tactics in the president-elect’s negotiating strategy to extract the best trade terms for the U.S., according to people who have worked with or closely observed him over the years.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

Army National Guard Soldier from Indiana Dies in Non-Combat Incident in Iraq -- Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Saturday in Iraq, the Army National Guard said in a statement...

Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Saturday in Iraq, the Army National Guard said in a statement. Hart was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion of Indiana’s 38th Infantry Division in Iraq.

Military.com - Top Stories - 2 days ago

North America -- Joe Biden says New Orleans attacker posted video beforehand indicating he was inspired by Islamic State

President Joe Biden said the New Orleans attacker posted video beforehand indicating he was inspired by the Islamic State group.

Independent.ie - World - 2 days ago

Netflix Movie Preview 2025: 'Happy Gilmore 2,' 'The Electric State,' and More Movies We Can't Wait to Stream

From Adam Sandler to Noah Baumbach, here are the most exciting Netflix original films coming out in 2025.

New York Post - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Who are Islamic State and is group back after New Orleans attack?

Army veteran claims he was inspired by Isis before driving into crowd

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Opinion | Why India's 'BIMARU' States Have Remained So

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh report the lowest rural MPCE at ₹3,788 and ₹3,578, and urban MPCE at ₹5,165 and ₹5,474. Madhya Pradesh and Odisha show slightly better figures but still fall below the national average.

NDTV - Opinion - 2 days ago

Messi's real estate trust kicks off in Spain with $232M market cap

A real estate investment trust (REIT) launched by Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has debuted in the Spanish market, priced at 57.4 euros per share,...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

15 killed in New Orleans truck attack; driver had Islamic State flag | Video

At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured in New Orleans on New Year's Day (Jan 1) after a man ploughed his truck into a crowd in the city’s French Quarter. The suspect, who was later killed in a shootout with the police, has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar - a US citizen and army veteran. Autho

Channel NewsAsia - World - 2 days ago

Washington Post's Maldivian 'exposé' is as much a deep state hitjob against Trump as it is against India

The report, which has all the traces of the American deep state using the ‘liberal’ media to forward its illiberal agenda, may be one last attempt to hurt India before the Trump administration takes over on January 20

First Post - Opinion - 2 days ago

Skattebo's Do-It-All Show is Not Enough to Overcome Arizona State's 4th-Down Woes Against Texas

Cam Skattebo's do-it-all offensive show wasn't enough to save Arizona State from a stretch of fourth-down failures against Texas.

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

We're becoming a nation of prudes, our nude beaches shut by the nanny state

Recent closures of long-time nudist beaches indicate attitudes are changing. Europe has much to teach us.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 3 days ago

Starting 2025 with a positive state of mind

It would be easy to argue against making New Year's resolutions.

Washington Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

NFL Releases Statement About Super Bowl Security in New Orleans Following French Quarter Terror Attack

The Superdome in New Orleans is barely a mile away from the terror attack that killed or wounded dozens mere hours into New Year's Day and is also the site where the NFL will play its most important game, the Super Bowl, in less than six weeks.

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

New Orleans car attacker had Islamic State group flag, was a US military veteran

Car ramming on New Years Day killed at least 10 people, and injured dozens more

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

The Traitors review: riotously addictive gameshow is piled high with murder, mystery and statement capes

Television review: Much of the fun with The Traitors from the BBC is in how seriously it takes itself. A creepy castle in the Scottish Highlands helps with the ambience, too. RTÉ will probably be set the new Irish version at Limerick Junction

Irish Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Penn State post-mortem: Is this real? Can the Lions win it all? [column]

PHOENIX, Ariz. - At this point the question is being asked far beyond Nittany Nation.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 3 days ago

Penn State market report: Post-Fiesta edition spotlight on Fatman, corralling Jeanty, and mashed-up avocado

Going up: 1. Kaytron Allen, a.k.a. Fatman. Biggest game of his career was also his best. 2. Zakee Wheatley. “Does the ball find him or does he find the ball?”

Lancaster Online - Sports - 3 days ago

California's mandatory clothing recycling program - Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains. Dec 27, 2024 - 02:10

Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.

CBS News - Science - 3 days ago

State Department of Health launches winter seasonal hazards dashboard

The Washington State Department of Health launched a winter seasonal hazards dashboard to help inform residents about public health and safety trends and to better prepare for seasonal hazards.

The Columbian - Health - 4 days ago

Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes

House Bill 5164 would eliminate an existing requirement to publish name changes with a local newspaper. It would also reduce the state residency requirement of people wanting to change their name from six months to three months.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Trader Joe's to open new stores in several states in 2025

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is expected to open a dozen additional stores in the new year. They will be located in California, New York, Pennsylvania and other states.

Fox News - Business - 4 days ago

Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve -- Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.

Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.

CBS News - Science - 4 days ago

State Papers: What we learned, from details of Boris Yeltsin's Shannon no-show to Ireland's lost moon rock

Dublin’s archive material is focused on 1994 - ‘a pivotal year for politicians, the Catholic Church and Anglo-Irish affairs’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

ASX finishes 2024's last session in the red; Mining, real estate stocks slide

The Australian sharemarket looks set to end 2024 in the red, as mining and IT stocks dragged the local bourse lower after a disappointing day on Wall Street.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 4 days ago

Treasury Dept. says China state-sponsored hacker accessed unclassified documents

The U.S. Treasury Department said a state-sponsored Chinese hacking operation was able to use third-party software to tap into desktop computers of Treasury employees in what the department is calling "a major incident."

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Rhode Islanders' data was leaked from a cyberattack on state health benefits website

Officials in Rhode Island say cybercriminals who hacked the state's system for health and benefits programs have released at least some of the files to a site on the dark web.

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

State takes final step to fix California's troubled home insurance market

The California regulation will allow insurers to charge homeowners higher premiums to protect themselves from catastrophic wildfires.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 5 days ago

Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held at Washington cathedral

In a message to the American people, King Charles expressed ‘great sadness’ at Carter’s death at the age of 100

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Live updates: The world remembers Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and tireless peace activist

Carter died at 100. The 39th president of the United States is being remembered as an advocate for peace, democracy and international human rights.

NPR - Politics - 5 days ago

Six former Florida State basketball players sue coach over failed $250,000 payments

The plaintiffs — Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry, Primo Spears and Jalen Warley — say coach Leonard Hamilton promised them the money.

NBC News - Business - 5 days ago

State senator sees Kwanzaa display at the Capitol, gets a bit racist

T.J. Shope called the African American holiday “fake,” “anti-American” and “anti-Christian.”

Phoenix New Times - US News - 5 days ago

Netanyahu undergoes surgery to remove prostate gland

PM expected to preside over cabinet meeting ahead of procedure at Hadassah Medical Center; operation to last one and a half hours and to require a few days of recovery

YNET News - Science - 6 days ago

Delaware State announces hiring of DeSean Jackson as football coach

DOVER — Delaware State hasn’t had much luck getting its football program going in the past decade. Now it’s going to see if a former NFL star can pump life into the Hornets. …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 6 days ago

East Carolina rallies to victory over NC State in Military Bowl

East Carolina defeated NC State to win the Go Bowling Military Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.

Stars and Stripes - Sports - 6 days ago

Greek state suppresses peaceful protestors commemorating 2008 police killing of a boy

On December 6, Greek police intervened in demonstrations commemorating the death of a 15-year-old boy fatally shot by police back on December 6, 2008. The intervention led to the arrests of over 100 people.

Global Voices - Politics - 7 days ago

New Jersey Sinkhole Shuts Down Interstate Lanes, Reveals Abandoned Mine

The highway's guardrail was suspended in the air across the gaping 40-foot-wide hole, which opened up when an abandoned mine collapsed under the right shoulder.

Huffington Post - Weird - 7 days ago

Fionnán Sheahan: Assessing the state of the main political players as 2024 draws to a close

Another year over and a new one about to begin, but few will match the frenetic pace of 2024, with two consequential referendum defeats, local and European...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 7 days ago

Illinois lawmakers could add internet gambling to state's bevy of betting options

Illinoisans could play slots, blackjack and other casino games on their phones if the state legalizes an industry that has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in other states. But opponents warn it could cut into the state's massive video gaming terminal business — and drive an explosion in gambling addiction.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children.

AP News - Health - 8 days ago

Blue state's experiment collapses after a decade and more top headlines

Blue state's experiment collapses after a decade and more top headlines

Fox News - World - 8 days ago

Report: Delaware State close to hiring ex-Eagles star as football coach

DOVER — Five years ago, Jackson State tried a completely new approach to college football head coaching. Rather than a hire a veteran coach with years of experience, the school hired …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Several Red States Are About To See Progressive Changes In The New Year

Successful ballot initiatives and statehouse bills are driving a record number of minimum wage increases this coming year.

Huffington Post - Business - 9 days ago

Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they're missing

The next great free speech battle will be over artificial intelligence, which deserves as much constitutional deference as older communications technologies.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 13 days ago

How Biden's plan to 'combat Islamophobia' whitewashes US state violence

More than a year after the US-backed genocide in Gaza, the recent strategy guide is the administration's final act of violence against Arab and Muslim communities

Middle East Eye - US News - 13 days ago

Moldova has introduced a state of emergency in the energy sector

The contract for the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine’s territory expires on January 1, 2025. Kyiv has repeatedly stated that it does not plan to extend the transit agreement with Gazprom.

Global Voices - Business - 14 days ago

The CDC Hasn't Asked States to Track Deaths Linked to Abortion Bans

The Biden administration hasn’t delivered on its goals of measuring the public health impact of abortion bans. Experts say it’s a missed opportunity to study how the laws may lead to deaths and long-term injuries.

ProPublica - Health - 15 days ago

Bird flu spreading in the United States

Health officials around the world are closely monitoring the spread of bird flu, with growing concerns in the U.S.

CTV News - Health - 15 days ago

Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency; experts discuss risk

The CDC has confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in a human, and the California governor has declared a state of emergency. Doctors react to the latest viral developments.

Fox News - Health - 16 days ago

State Department 'censorship' office finds lifeline in 1,500-page spending bill

The bill text, released before the House and Senate adjourn for the holidays, includes a provision that would reauthorize the Global Engagement Center.

Washington Examiner - World - 17 days ago

Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due H5N1 (avian influenza or bird flu). The emergency follows an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows in Southern California farms.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Trump (Jokingly?) Insists Canada Should Be 51st State

He keeps taunting “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada.” It sounds like a stupid joke, but he did try to buy Greenland.

New York Magazine - Politics - 17 days ago

Cyclone Chido: What to know about storm that devastated France's Mayotte

Officials fear hundreds of people could be dead as a result of the cyclone, which ravaged France’s poorest department.

Aljazeera - Environment - 19 days ago

Bulgarian patients suing the state, seeking revolution in equal access to medicine

Bulgarian law hinders lifesaving and life-altering treatment access for patients over 18. Two patients are forced to pay €6,000 for infusions every 21 days.

Euractiv - Health - 19 days ago

Disneyland agrees to state's largest wage theft settlement of $233 million with its workers

Walt Disney Co. agreed to settle a wage theft class-action lawsuit for $233 million brought about by Disneyland workers five years earlier.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 20 days ago

Who are luxury real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander?

Brothers Tal and Oren Alexander were arrested this week on sex trafficking charges. So, who are the luxury real estate brokers who built fame from their business in Miami and New York?

Fox News - Business - 20 days ago

State senator files 'unlawful release of balloons' bill

“I will no doubt get some jokes made about me,” said Republican state Sen. John Kavanagh, the bill’s sponsor.

Phoenix New Times - Environment - 24 days ago

Bill seeks trails and cabins, not pickleball courts and hotels, for Florida state parks

Plans for hotels and pickleball courts at Florida state parks could be squashed before they get started — unlike earlier this year when Gov.

AP News - Science - 30 days ago

Varsity360: The Final Countdown to the State Football Championships

Camas and Seton Catholic are headed to Husky Stadium to play for state football championships this weekend. The Columbian's Micah Rice and Will Denner preview those matchups and what both teams w

The Columbian - Sports - 30 days ago

PUSHED FOR NEW EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATE'S STRICT ABORTION BAN

The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs.”

ProPublica - Top Stories - 30 days ago

HBO's Statement On J.K. Rowling's Involvement In The New "Harry Potter" Series Has Cemented Why I Won't Be Watching

Maybe we don't need to be praising Rowling on her "heartwarming" story of "acceptance" right now.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 1 month ago

Reflections on youth-led movements against state repression in Bangladesh and Indonesia

Grassroots approaches not only ensure the continuity of the movement but could also strengthen solidarity and trust among protesters, deepening the connection to local communities, which is vital for sustained resistance.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State's Strict Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women

The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs.”

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

State Regulators Know Health Insurance Directories Are Full of Wrong Information. They're Doing Little to Fix It.

State agencies say they’re holding insurers accountable for errors in provider directories. But ProPublica found that the actual actions taken so far do not match the regulators’ rhetoric.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Houthis in online campaign to designated Israel a terrorist state

After the results of the Arab-Islamic summit did not satisfy Iran's proxy in Yemen, the rebel force plans to take to social media with hundreds of anti-Israel tweets, photos and cartoons to create unprecedented wave of incitement

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

'I've been used as an example': Susan Sarandon says is punished for anti-Israel statements

The actress, known for her anti-Israel stances since the start of the Gaza war, says in interview she has been blacklisted by the industry for her views

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

An Idaho Baby's Unexplained Death Got No Autopsy and a Scant Coroner's Investigation. State Law Says That's Fine.

With a lack of regulation for coroners, a child who dies unexpectedly or outside of a doctor’s care in Idaho is less likely to be autopsied than anywhere else in the United States.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

Voters in Multiple States Projected to Approve Measures Forbidding Noncitizen Voting

All constitutional amendments on the matter that were presented to voters won approval, projections show.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 month ago

This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism

"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."

Global Voices - Sports - 2 months ago

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

Federal officials say E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states.

AP News - Health - 2 months ago

TikTok sued by multiple states over app's impact on kids' health -- The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.

The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.

CBS News - Business - 2 months ago

North Dakota's Likely Next Governor Brushes Off Conflict Concerns, Says His Oil and Gas Ties Would Benefit the State

Kelly Armstrong earns nearly all of his personal income from oil and gas. If elected, he'll lead boards overseeing the industry in a state with weak financial disclosure rules.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 months ago

You can't arm a genocidal state into moderation. So why does the West keep trying?

Western governments will never isolate and sanction Israel. The war machine will roll on until either we stop it or its lethal games blow up in all our faces

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 months ago

California Woman Ships LGBTQ Books to States That Ban Them

A woman in San Francisco is making it her mission to defy book bans all across the country.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 months ago

Real estate expert reveals what 'matters' to developers for homebuilding as Big Tech buys in

Madison Ventures Plus managing director Mitch Roschelle explains how incentives can help developers build homes amid a frustrating housing market.

Fox News - Business - 4 months ago

What Mental Health Care Protections Exist in Your State?

Insurers have wide latitude on when and how they can deny mental health care. We looked at the laws in all 50 states and found that some are charting new paths to secure mental health care access.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Missouri Outlawed Abortion, and Now It's Funding an Anti-Abortion Group That Works in Other States

With millions in expanded tax credits and direct state funding going to anti-abortion groups, the nonprofit Coalition Life has expanded its operations beyond Missouri and into states where the procedure is still legal.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Washington State Solar Project Paused Amid Concern About Native Cultural Sites

The decision comes after an investigation by High Country News and ProPublica found that a land survey funded by the developer omitted more than a dozen sites of archaeological or cultural significance.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 5 months ago

Hot Air Balloon Narrowly Avoids Hitting Ohio Home

The hot air balloon was taking part in a festival when it went off course.

Inside Edition - Weird - 5 months ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

State Police Seize Rolexes, Diamond Necklaces From Jamey Noel Family

State investigators have seized Rolex watches and diamond necklaces from Jamey Noel and his family, authorities said. The luxury adornments worth thousands were bought with firefighter funds, state police allege in new court filings.

Inside Edition - Politics - 5 months ago

Washington Is Giving Tax Breaks to Data Centers That Threaten the State's Green Energy Push

In 2019, Washington adopted legislation requiring electric utilities to go carbon-neutral in a decade. Yet lawmakers continued to promote the growth of energy-guzzling data centers with generous tax incentives.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

How America's "Most Powerful Lobby" Is Stifling Efforts to Reform Oil Well Cleanup in State After State

In New Mexico, oil companies agreed to work with regulators to find a solution to the state’s more than 70,000 unplugged wells. After months of negotiations, the industry turned against the bill it helped shape.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

Washington State Is Leaving Tribal Cultural Resources at the Mercy of Solar Developers

The Badger Mountain solar project reveals gaps in the state’s permitting system that tribal nations say perpetuates a legacy of “cultural genocide.”

ProPublica - Environment - 11 months ago

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor says his prostate cancer is 'asymptomatic'

Guitarist called the scientist who recommended the treatment ‘the Elon Musk of cancer’

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Father of 7-year-old Strep A victim 'devastated' after sudden death

Hanna Roap died suddenly in November from Strep A, one of at least seven children who have died from the infection in recent weeks

Independent UK - Health - 2 years ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Former Kentucky Secretary of State Faces Ethics Charges

Alison Lundergan Grimes, a onetime Democratic rising star and subject of a ProPublica series, is accused of using state resources for her political advantage.

ProPublica - Politics - 3 years ago