Taylor Swift has launched a four-hour countdown on her website, fueling speculation among fans. The countdown, which started at 10 a.m. ET, could precede the announcement of a new single, music video, documentary, or merchandise from her upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl." The album, featuring 12...
President Trump announced plans to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, citing concerns about accuracy and expense. He claims Russian President Putin confirmed mail-in ballots led to his 2020 defeat, although this is disputed. Trump's previous executive orders on mail-in ballots faced legal challenges. His latest move...
Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has won the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback job. The 40-year-old will start the season opener against the Bengals, marking his first Week 1 start since 2022. Flacco's experience and the injuries to other quarterbacks on the Browns roster contributed to his selection. He boasts a...
Vladimir Putin demanded full control of Donbas, Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland, as a condition to end the war at last week's Alaska summit. He wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk regions. President Zelenskyy firmly rejects ceding any territory, a stance supported by about 75% of...
Soho House, the exclusive private members' club chain, has been acquired for $2.7 billion (£2 billion) by a consortium including actor Ashton Kutcher. The deal, orchestrated by MCR Hotels and Apollo, takes Soho House private again, with existing shareholders retaining their stakes. Kutcher will join the board alongside MCR's...
The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite, launched on July 30th, successfully deployed its 39-foot-wide radar antenna, the largest ever used on a NASA mission. The deployment, completed over four days, involved unfolding booms and firing explosive bolts to "bloom" the antenna. NISAR will provide unprecedented 3D views of Earth's surface,...
JPMorgan warns investors to prepare for market volatility despite current optimism. While recent inflation data eased concerns, the firm's Fabio Bassi notes the market is pricing in a 'Goldilocks scenario' and is vulnerable. He anticipates a 5-10% S&P 500 pullback, potentially to 5800-6000, though this could present a...
Texas declares its measles outbreak over after 762 people were sickened and two children died. The outbreak, linked to cases in Canada and Mexico, lasted from late January to July 1st. Health officials cite vaccination efforts, testing, and monitoring as key factors in ending the outbreak, which saw...
Texas and Penn State led the preseason AP All-America team with three players each. Texas' selections included Colin Simmons, Anthony Hill Jr., and Michael Taaffe, while Penn State's were Nicholas Singleton, Olaivavega Ioane, and Zane Durant. Ohio State, Clemson, Notre Dame, Alabama, and Pittsburgh each had two first-team...
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. The committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer, has subpoenaed Barr and nine other high-profile figures, including former Attorneys General and FBI directors, to investigate Epstein's death in custody. While the Justice Department...
