Conservatives object as Supreme Court ducks case about high school admissions
Washington The Supreme Court on Monday avoided a new debate over race in education by refusing to examine whether a Boston public high school admissions program illegally took race into…
Man accused of duping Filipino churchgoers into investing in video Covid-test tech to plead guilty
A man in California’s San Fernando Valley has consented to enter a guilty plea to wire fraud after prosecutors charged him with operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that targeted elderly…
A Florida ‘condo cliff’ is coming as owners deal with fallout from 2021 Surfside collapse
Lawmakers in the state enacted new regulations for older condominiums in 2021 following the fatal collapse of a 12-story condominium complex in the Miami suburb of Surfside. Buildings that are…
Assad regime’s collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran
Iran has suffered a terrible blow with the fast fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime. This is the most recent in a series of setbacks that have shaken Western perceptions…
Merriam-Webster names ‘polarization’ its 2024 word of the year
The word of the year, according to Merriam-Webster, is one that bridges the divide. Polarization is defined as division into two stark opposites; in particular, a state in which the…
Trump pick to head ICE is agency vet who will be able to start deportation effort on day one
Fox News appearances have been a common criterion for several of President-elect Donald Trump’s appointments to high-level positions, including his Cabinet. However, Trump took a different approach and appointed Caleb…
It’s the end of an era: Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ comes to a close in Vancouver
The British Columbian city of Vancouver Recall this moment as Taylor Swift performs her well-known fan hymn, “Long Live.” Since the “Eras Tour” began in March 2023, her devoted supporters…
The best shampoos and treatments for thinning hair, according to experts
Looking at the drain to see how much hair you’ve lost while taking a shower is the epitome of dread. While it’s common for the amount and thickness of hair…
Golden Globes 2025 nominations: Complete list of award contenders
Early Monday marked the official start of Hollywood’s awards season with the announcement of the 82nd Golden Globes film nominees, which included the genre-bending song “Emilia Prez,” the wartime epic…
The best smartwatches of 2024, tested by our editors
Similar to miniature smartphones, smartwatches are worn on the wrist. Texting, calls, voice assistants, navigation, fitness monitoring, tap-to-pay, and more are supported by the majority. A smartwatch is a necessary…