Sen. Joni Ernst says she’ll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said Tuesday that she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Impeached South Korean President Yoon detained for questioning over martial law attempt
1 of 9 | A Yoon supporter looks at a "Stop the Steal" sign ahead of the impeached president's arrest Wednesday. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI…
Trump again appeals E. Jean Carroll jury verdict
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday filed court documents seeking a full court to hear his appeal of a 2023 jury verdict that found he sexually…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 15: Fighting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to take the “strongest possible action” against Russia if…
India’s disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out | Environment News
Rajasthan, India – Jeetu Singh’s camel stands calm, munching the leaves of a Khejri tree in the Jaisalmer district of India’s desert state of Rajasthan.…
SEC sues Elon Musk for alleged failure to file timely disclosure of Twitter share purchases
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing Elon Musk for allegedly failing to properly disclose his purchase of Twitter shares before buying the company,…
Biden removes Cuba’s designation as state sponsor of terrorism
President Joe Biden removed Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism Tuesday, reversing the Trump administration’s 2021 policy less than a week before President-elect…
How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms | Donald Trump News
United States President-elect Donald Trump will soon take office, and while much attention has been paid to his stances on immigration, abortion rights and democracy,…
House passes bill to ban transgender students from girls’ and women’s sports
1 of 3 | House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, speaks during a press conference after the House passed a bill on transgender athletes at the…
Trump announces ‘external revenue service’ to collect foreign tariffs | Donald Trump News
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to create a new department called the “External Revenue Service”, designed to collect “tariffs, duties, and…
Biden to establish 2 national monuments in California, preserving 848K acres
1 of 3 | On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden (seen sitting) will sign the proclamations creating the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands…
Video: Hope in Gaza amid talk of ceasefire
Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share hopes for what is to come after the war on Gaza ends. Source link
California fires: Palisades, Eaton blazes not growing yet largely uncontained
1 of 6 | The wall of a structure destroyed in the Eaton wildfire is all that remains in Altadena, Calif., on Sunday. At least…
Rescuers recover 36 bodies and 82 survivors from South African gold mine | Mining News
Hundreds more survivors and dozens more bodies still underground, according to a miners rights group.South African rescuers have pulled 36 bodies and 82 survivors from…
Capitol One sued by CFBP for allegedly ‘cheating’ customers out of billions in interest payments
1 of 3 | Headquartered in McLean, VA., Capital One, N.A. is a national bank with more than $480 billion in assets and a wholly…
France’s new PM announces renegotiation of contested pension reforms | Politics News
Francois Bayrou wants to hold more talks in order to prevent another collapse of government amid budget debates.The new prime minister of France has announced…
PPI: U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.2% in December, undercutting expectations
U.S. Wholesale prices increased by 0.2% in December, according to the Labor Department. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) --…
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces Senate panel questions
1 of 4 | Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth prepares to testify before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to examine Hegseth's expected nomination at…
Starbucks to require purchase to use restrooms, store facilities
The world's largest coffee café chain announced on Monday a reversal on a policy where visitors will not now be required to purchase something, anything…
Gaza ceasefire deal in ‘final stages’: Qatar | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Moderators say negotiations are at their ‘closest point’ yet, with expectations of a imminent deal.A ceasefire in the Israel and Hamas war in Gaza is…