The Cleveland Browns have named rookie Dillon Gabriel as their starting quarterback for Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings in London. This decision follows a struggling start to the season and poor offensive performance. Gabriel, a highly decorated college player, will be the first quarterback to make his NFL debut...
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale is live, featuring a record-low price on the second-gen Kindle Scribe. The 16GB E Ink tablet is $100 off, now $300. Larger storage options are also discounted. Praised for its smooth reading and writing experience, sleek design, and auto-adjusting front lights, the Kindle Scribe is...
Country music star Keith Urban made headlines this week after altering the lyrics of his song "The Fighter," originally inspired by his wife Nicole Kidman, to name-check guitarist Maggie Baugh during a live performance. This occurred just days before Kidman, 58, filed for divorce from Urban, 57, after 19 years...
The Supreme Court has delayed a decision on President Trump's ability to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, agreeing to hear oral arguments in January. This allows Cook to remain in her position while the case is litigated, as the court did not find sufficient grounds to grant Trump's...
The Trump administration has frozen approximately $18 billion in federal funding for New York City's Hudson River Tunnel and Second Avenue Subway projects. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought cited concerns that funding might be based on "unconstitutional DEI principles." The Department of Transportation stated it issued a...
President Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar using all measures, including military action, following an Israeli attack. The order states any attack on Qatar's territory or infrastructure will be considered a threat to U.S. interests. This assurance comes amidst heightened regional tensions and Israel's pursuit of...
During a US government shutdown, members of Congress continue to receive their salaries, guaranteed by a permanent appropriation. However, contract employees, including many federal janitors, are not similarly protected. While furloughed federal employees are entitled to back pay, contractors typically are not. Private employers may choose to pay their contracted...
A 17-year-old hunter, Carson Ryan, tragically died in rural Iowa after being shot by a fellow hunter who reportedly mistook him for a squirrel. The incident occurred during a squirrel hunt outside Iowa City, with Ryan being struck in the back of the head. His death is under investigation, and...
Ukraine reported a significant increase in Russian drone and missile attacks in September compared to August, with a 38% spike in combined strikes. Russia launched over 5,800 drones and missiles that month, despite Ukraine successfully intercepting a high percentage. These intensified long-range attacks, which have resulted in civilian casualties, also...
Late night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert made a rare crossover appearance on each other's shows Tuesday. Kimmel, whose show was temporarily suspended by ABC for an "ill-timed and insensitive" comment, discussed the "emotional rollercoaster" of the experience. Colbert, whose show is ending in May for financial reasons, also...
