From Brownie Mix To Billions: Steve Ballmer's Wealth And Legacy Post-Microsoft
Steve Ballmer, who once served as the CEO of Microsoft, has seen his wealth skyrocket in recent years, surpassing that of his former boss and company co-founder, Bill Gates.
Drivers Angered After Houston Couple Halts Traffic For Highway Photo Shoot
One witness described the scene: "Traffic was piling up behind us and people were angrily shouting and honking at them. They laughed and waved as they dashed back to their car to drive off."
Han Kang Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize For Literature, Reflecting On Fragility And Human Trauma
South Korean author Han Kang, renowned for her deep, poetic explorations of trauma and human fragility, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Northern Lights Set To Illuminate US Skies Amid Geomagnetic Storm
The best time to see the aurora will be between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., and viewers should seek out areas with little to no light pollution, such as rural locations or elevated spots.
The Dark Side Of Halloween: The Hidden Danger In Costumes
A public health group claims the toxins in some costumes exceeded levels that warrant warnings under California regulations.
Longer Lives, Sicker Bodies: Baby Boomers And Gen X Face Growing Health Challenges
Researchers found significant differences in health outcomes across generations, pointing to a concerning trend known as the "generational health drift."
Kimmel Claps Back At Trump Over Oscars Joke: 'He's Still Whining About It'
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took another jab at Donald Trump after the former president lashed out at Kimmel over a joke made during the Oscars in March.
Qantas Issues Apology For In-Flight Screening Of Film Containing Explicit Content, Nudity
"The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight, and we sincerely apologize to customers for this experience," a Qantas spokesperson said.
Trump Revives Feud With Kimmel Over Oscars Jibe, Accuses Host Of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Former President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke made at the 2024 Oscars nearly seven months ago.
Janice Combs Defends Son Sean 'Diddy' Combs Amid Legal Troubles; Tupac Shakur Case Link Probed
In a statement shared on October 6, 2024, Diddy's mother expressed her devastation over the situation, calling it "heartbreaking" to see him judged without the opportunity to prove his innocence.
Paramount UK Launches Early Subtitled Screenings For Deaf Audiences, Starting With 'Transformers One'
Paramount Pictures UK is rolling out a groundbreaking initiative to make cinema more inclusive by offering early access to subtitled screenings for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Doctor Pleads Guilty In Ketamine Case Linked To Actor Matthew Perry's Death
Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to distribute ketamine, a charge connected to the death of actor Matthew Perry.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Wave Of Sexual Abuse Allegations In Expanding Legal Battle
The accusations, which span over 25 years, involve both men and women who claim they were sexually abused by Combs during his rise in the entertainment industry.
Trump Requests Delay In Hush Money Trial Pending Supreme Court Decision
Trump's lawyers asked Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan on Monday to adjourn the trial indefinitely until the immunity claim in his Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt Defends Trafficking Story Amid Controversy
Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-Ala.) has staunchly defended her use of a graphic sex-trafficking story from nearly two decades ago to criticize President Joe Biden's border policies.
Israel's Netanyahu Defies Biden's Warning On Rafah Invasion
"We'll go there. We're not going to leave. You know, I have a red line. You know what the red line is, that October 7 doesn't happen again. Never happens again," said Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with MSNBC on Saturday.
US Evacuates Embassy Staff In Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence
In an airlift operation, military aircraft flew American employees out of the country, emphasizing that no Haitians were on board.
National Guard Soldiers And Border Patrol Agent Killed In Texas Helicopter Crash
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both from the New York National Guard, and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49, lost their lives in the tragic crash.
Supreme Court To Hear Trump's Immunity Plea In April
The immunity case stems from a lower court's rejection of Trump's claim that he was immune from prosecution due to his presidential actions to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs IVF Protection Bill Amid Legal Turmoil
The new law, a Republican-backed initiative, does not directly address the personhood issue at the core of the Supreme Court ruling but aims to provide civil and criminal immunity to IVF providers and patients for the destruction or damage to embryos.
Mitch McConnell Endorses Trump's Presidential Bid In Surprising Turnaround
The announcement marks a stark turnabout from McConnell, who had previously referred to Trump as "morally responsible" for the Capitol siege.
Elon Musk Clarifies Stance On Political Donations After Meeting With Trump
The announcement comes after Musk's private meeting with Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, where they discussed undisclosed matters.
Rep. Dean Phillips Withdraws From 2024 Democratic Presidential Race, Backs Biden
The decision follows Biden's success in winning Minnesota on Super Tuesday and the recent downsizing of Phillips' campaign staff, particularly before the Michigan primary, where he fell short with less than 3% support.
Texas Senate Race: Colin Allred Wins Democratic Primary, To Face Ted Cruz In Nov.
"I can't tell you how much it means to me to be your nominee to be the next senator from the great state of Texas," Allred said Tuesday.
Elon Musk Reportedly Met Donald Trump In Florida Amid Fundraising Push
The meeting, reported by The New York Times, took place in sunny Palm Beach, Florida, alongside a select group of unnamed wealthy Republican donors, where the two influential figures engaged in discussions that could have significant implications for the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign.
Super Tuesday: Biden And Trump Win Big; Haley Plans To Exit Race
Trump notched victories in Texas, California, and 10 other states, while Nikki Haley prevented a clean sweep by winning Vermont. On the Democratic side, President Biden swept all 15 states with Democratic contests, including the Iowa caucuses.
Trump Seeks Reduction In $83.3 Million Jury Award In Carroll Defamation Case
"This Court's erroneous decision to dramatically limit the scope of President Trump's testimony almost certainly influenced the jury's verdict, and thus a new trial is warranted," the lawyers wrote in court filings on Tuesday
Trump's Defense Opposes Gag Order Ahead Of Hush Money Trial
In a filing on Monday, defense attorney Todd Blanche said, "American voters have the First Amendment right to hear President Trump's uncensored voice on all issues related to this case."
US Airman Pleads Guilty To Leaking Military Documents, Faces Lengthy Sentence
The guilty plea is part of a deal with prosecutors that stipulates a prison term between 11 and nearly 17 years.
US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Texas Immigration Law
Justice Samuel Alito issued an order on Monday, temporarily halting the law until at least March 13, following an emergency request by the Justice Department.
