A 3-year-old boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll to 4
A three-year-old boy has died of injuries in the massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu home on New Year’s Eve.
McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he put Jerod Mayo in ‘untenable situation,’ vows to correct course
When Robert Kraft hired Jerod Mayo a year ago, he felt he’d identified the right person to follow Bill Belichick.
Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces
Brazil has announced that Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of BRICS, the bloc of developing economies.
Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with ...
Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failed responses in $148 million defamation judgment case
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information related to a ...
Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal
One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio ...
Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field ...
U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad.
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, seen by many as the most pro-Russia leader of any EU country, hailed “an historic ...
Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff’s office says the capture was ‘bananas’
A monkey in a pink tutu that slipped out of a Missouri home was captured after sheriff's deputies engaged in “careful negotiations and some coaxing." ...
California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
TURLOCK, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, a welcome change ...