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Ex-Rep. George Santos seeks sentencing delay to record podcast episodes
Expelled former Congressman George Santos says he is running low on money and asked a judge to delay his sentencing on federal fraud charges so he can make more episodes of his podcast, “Pants on Fire.” The New York Republican has hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines to pay and pledged he could… -
Which world leaders were invited to Trump’s Inauguration?
Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump is less than two weeks away, and the guest list is still being finalized. We are learning more about the world leaders who have received invitations to the ceremony –– and who have not. Last month, it was confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had received an invitation from… -
Suspect in deadly subway attack doesn’t remember setting woman on fire: Report
The suspect accused of killing a woman after he set her on fire on a New York City subway train told investigators he doesn’t remember committing the fatal act, The New York Times reports. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, a Guatemalan citizen who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally, pleaded not guilty to charges of murder in the… -
Titans have top pick in 2025 NFL draft, fire general manager
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up the number one overall pick in April’s NFL draft after losing to the Houston Texans on the final day of the regular season. They fired General Manager Ran Carthon 48 hours later, who likely would have made that pick. Carthon lost his job after posting a 9-25 record over his… -
London police suggest using classical music to stop crime in rich neighborhood
A resident of one London neighborhood says police gave him strange advice about deterring drug dealers, car break-ins and threats. The Met Police, who cover all of Greater London, suggested he play some classical music, but not too loudly. According to the British tabloid The Sun, the exchange took place via email, which followed months… -
McDonald’s ends some DEI programs, cites Supreme Court ruling
McDonald’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, pointing to a U.S. Supreme Court decision as the catalyst for the shift. The fast-food giant had previously set goals to improve racial and gender diversity across its workforce, from entry-level positions to top executives. McDonald’s announced that many of its initiatives will end,… -
Taliban sells emeralds, gold and minerals to revive struggling Afghanistan economy
Hoping to revive Afghanistan’s struggling economy, the Taliban is mining emeralds, gold and gemstones to get cash flowing. Without U.S. aid to the country, the Islamic fundamentalist group is turning to buyers and investors in China, Russia and Iran. The World Bank estimated last April that Afghanistan’s economy lost more than a quarter of its… -
NFL’s Wild Card Weekend set after final Sunday of regular season
The NFL’s Wild Card Weekend matchups are set. They follow a handful of important games on Sunday, Jan. 5 –– the last Sunday of the regular season. The playoffs start with a pair of AFC games. The first features the Los Angeles Chargers, who clinched three straight games down the stretch, visiting the winners of… -
NFL’s ‘Black Monday’ brings coaching changes and some surprises
This “Black Monday” in the NFL may be known more for those who weren’t fired than those who were. For instance, the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders, teams with a combined seven wins this season, will stay the course. In New Jersey on Monday, Jan. 6, Giants Team President John Mara justified his… -
Judge hears last-minute challenge to NYC congestion pricing plan
With less than 48 hours before congestion pricing takes effect in New York City, its fate is still up in the air. If approved, however, drivers could pay as much as $9 to use certain Manhattan streets. A judge in federal court heard arguments Friday, Jan. 3, in a case dividing leaders in New York… -
Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol labels
Your favorite glass of wine may soon come with a health warning. The U.S. surgeon general is urging Congress to update alcohol labels with a cancer risk warning. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a stark advisory Friday, Jan. 3, warning that alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer. These… -
DOT fines JetBlue $2 million for ‘chronically delayed flights’
JetBlue Airways has a $2 million fine to pay from the Department of Transportation (DOT), marking the first time the agency has held a major airline accountable for what it calls “unrealistic” scheduling. The penalty stems from several routes flown between June 2022 and November 2023 consistently delayed by the airline. The DOT defines a… -
Judge sets Trump hush money case sentencing, decides no jail time
A judge upheld President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush-money case, with his sentencing scheduled just a little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House. However, he’s not expected to face jail time. Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump’s push to throw out the case on presidential immunity grounds. Judge Merchan…