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ACROSS THE COUNTRY – Consumers booking tickets and accommodations can soon expect more transparent pricing as a new “junk fee” law is set to take effect, requiring businesses to disclose the full, upfront cost of services, including all mandatory fees.
UNITED STATES, CANADA, MEXICO – With just over a year to go, anticipation is building in North America as the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to stage the FIFA World Cup 2026, promising a summer of thrilling international soccer on home soil.
KASOS ISLAND, GREECE – A moderate earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos early Wednesday, triggering a temporary tsunami warning for coastal areas. Authorities have since lifted the warning after no significant wave activity was observed. No damage or injuries have been reported.
The NBA Semifinals are delivering intense playoff action as the New York Knicks surprisingly hold a 3-1 series lead over the Boston Celtics in the East, while the Indiana Pacers have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder are up 3-2 against the Denver Nuggets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves […]
Washington D.C. – In a move that will impact future retirees, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits is gradually increasing. This change, enacted by legislation passed by the U.S. Congress, will see the FRA rise from 67 to 68 over a period of several years.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – In a surprising move, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) announced Tuesday the immediate departure of Chief Executive Officer Andrew Witty, who cited personal reasons for his decision. The nation’s largest health insurer simultaneously revealed the return of former CEO Stephen Hemsley to the top leadership role and the suspension of its 2025 financial outlook, […]
Redmond, WA – Microsoft announced Tuesday it will lay off approximately 7,000 employees, about 3% of its workforce, in a move the company says will streamline operations as it intensifies its focus and investment in artificial intelligence technologies. The job cuts, revealed in a company statement, follow a similar reduction in 2023 and come despite the […]
Get ready, paper people! While Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch might be a thing of the past, the documentary cameras are whirring once again, this time focused on the ink-stained world of “The Truth Teller,” a historic but struggling newspaper in Toledo, Ohio. Peacock has officially announced “The Paper,” a brand-new comedy series set to inherit […]
NEW YORK, NY – In a move that signals a significant shift for NBC News’ flagship evening broadcast, veteran anchor Lester Holt will step down from his role as the anchor of NBC Nightly News after a decade, the network announced in February. Holt will dedicate his full attention to Dateline NBC, with Tom Llamas set […]
Philadelphia, PA – The National Football League today released its 2025 regular season schedule, highlighted by a Week 1 Thursday Night Football matchup between the reigning Super Bowl LX champion Philadelphia Eagles and their NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4th. The schedule also features seven international games across five […]
WALL STREET – Dow Jones Industrial Average futures surged by over 1000 points Monday morning following reports of adjustments to existing United States-China tariffs and growing anticipation of a potential trade agreement between the two nations. The significant pre-market rally signals strong investor optimism regarding improved economic conditions and corporate earnings.
WASHINGTON D.C. – A bipartisan bill known as the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act has been recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to extend the amount of time Canadian citizens, particularly those aged 50 and over who own or lease property in the United States, can stay in the country without a visa. […]