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How Taylor Swift ‘shakes off’ her tour to make it to Super Bowl LVIII
Taylor Swift may not be Juliet, and Travis Kelce may not be Romeo, but a love story is unfolding nonetheless. The first hurdle in their romance may be Swift’s unconfirmed journey to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award-winning artist has yet to announce… -
Gas truck explosion sparks inferno, kills several, injures hundreds in Kenya
An explosion from a truck loaded with liquified petroleum gas caused an inferno, killing at least three people and injuring nearly 300 individuals in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, Feb. 1, according to authorities and first responders. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 24 of the individuals injured were in critical condition. The Associated Press reported that… -
Ukraine sinks Russian warship, secures international defense aid
In a significant escalation of its limited naval capabilities, Ukraine has successfully targeted and sunk the Russian missile ship “Ivanovets” in the contested waters of the Black Sea. The move underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia over Crimea. According to Ukraine’s top intelligence officials, the operation was executed using unmanned… -
‘Dior bag scandal’: Video of alleged graft threatens S. Korea president’s reelection
A hidden camera allegedly captured South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee accepting a lavish bag as a gift from Korean American Pastor Choi Jae-young. The incident, dubbed the “Dior Bag Scandal,” has become a flashpoint in South Korea’s political culture as President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conservative People’s Power Party (PPP) seeks to recapture the majority… -
President Biden to visit East Palestine a year after disastrous train derailment
President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit East Palestine, Ohio, marking a year since a Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a toxic chemical spill. Biden’s visit comes amid criticism for not visiting sooner; he previously stated he would visit “at some point.” The White House confirmed Jan. 31 that his visit will take place… -
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in abortion pill case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear its first abortion case since the controversial Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The high court announced it will hear oral arguments in the case on access to abortion drug, mifepristone, in March. Mifepristone is one of two abortion drugs used to end a pregnancy. “It… -
Music label threatens to pull songs off TikTok over compensation debate
Some popular TikTok songs may be pulled from the app soon, including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and more. Universal Music Group — one of the largest music labels representing major pop stars — is threatening to pull its artists’ music because of a clash with TikTok about compensation. “Ultimately TikTok is trying to… -
Bud Light eyes comeback with Super Bowl LVIII ad, teases spot online
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New England Patriots are credited with the greatest Super Bowl comeback in history. As Americans gear up for Super Bowl LVIII, one party is looking to stage a comeback of its own: Bud Light. Bud Light’s return to the Super Bowl follows its social media promotion with transgender TikTok… -
Does Taylor Swift have the power to influence the 2024 election?
Taylor Swift is back in the news cycle, but it’s not about her record-setting Eras Tour or her shiny new beau on the Kansas City Chiefs. This time, Swift’s potential impact on the 2024 election is in focus and prompting the question: What sort of influence will one of the world’s top influencers have? A… -
Elon Musk believes Chinese automakers will ‘demolish’ competitors
Elon Musk, whose company Tesla has long been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, acknowledged the growing competition from Chinese automakers. The billionaire Tesla CEO made the remarks while participating in a late-January earnings call. “Our observation is generally that the Chinese car companies are the most competitive car companies in the… -
US pauses funding for UNRWA following claims of Oct. 7 attack involvement
The U.S. State Department is pausing funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency following claims that some of its employees were allegedly involved in the Oct. 7 terror attack. The UNRWA provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza, and the U.S. has long been the agency’s biggest donor. The State Department said around 12… -
Taylor Swift fans in uproar as singer faces explicit AI images, repeat stalker
Taylor Swift has recently been the victim of graphic and inappropriate AI-generated images circulating online while also dealing with a stalker in New York who has been repeatedly arrested. This combination is prompting “Protect Taylor Swift” to trend as her fans band together on social media. The AI-generated images of Swift were sexually explicit, with… -
Where does the 2024 election stand after New Hampshire primary?
The New Hampshire primary is in the rearview mirror as the South Carolina primary approaches in February. Currently, the contest is strongest between two key candidates: Democratic incumbent President Joe Biden and Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump. So, where does the 2024 presidential election currently stand? On Tuesday night, Jan. 23, in New Hampshire,…