↑ RSS Washington officials blast conservatives for Minnesota-style day care fraud claims in new state - Citizen journalists film alleged fraudulent daycare addresses in Washington, claiming 539 centers list Somali as primary language.Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker, AP Explains - Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second yeaZelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intel as his chief of staff - Kyrylo Budanov is one of the country’s most recognizable and popular wartime figures. He has led Ukraine’s military intelligence agency since 2020.Iran crackdown rattles Middle East as analysts weigh US options short of military intervention - Trump threatens U.S. intervention if Iran violently suppresses ongoing protests, escalating tensions after last year's 12-day war between Israel and Iran.Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voting records over same-day registration 'vouching' concerns - The Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voter records amid concerns over a same-day "vouching" policy allowing voters to register up to eight others.RH, Wayfair shares rise after Trump delays furniture tariffs again - Shares of furniture retailers rose in early Friday trading after President Donald Trump delayed an increase in tariffs.Teens' viral prank targeting homeowners could have deadly consequences, police warn - Kansas police warn about dangerous "door kick challenge" TikTok trend where teens kick doors to mimic home invasions, risking criminal charges and safety.What's the difference between trading and investing? It's more than time horizon - There are more subtle distinctions that all begin with your mindset.Israeli Government Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism Over Canceled Orders - Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York canceled executive orders issued by his predecessor that had barred city agencies from boycotting Israel and defined some criticism of Israel as antisemitic.Police: Man arrested after large-scale illegal marijuana operation found inside home in Grafton - A man has been arrested after a large-scale illegal marijuana operation was found inside a home in Grafton.'Queen City' Charlotte was the king of the stock market in 2025 - Lithium and steel outshined A.I. in 2025, at least when it comes to CNBC's exclusive Power City Indexes.Search for people possibly trapped under rubble after Russian strike hits Kharkiv - A search is underway in Ukraine on Friday for people possibly trapped under rubble after a Russian strike hit the country's northeast. Russia struck a residential area of Kharkiv with two missiles on Friday afternoon, Ukrainian President VoDemocratic Socialists Celebrate Mayor Mamdani With a Rave in Brooklyn - Democratic Socialists gathered at a Bushwick dance club to celebrate as one of their members began to govern New York City.Oil Tanker Fleeing U.S. Coast Guard Broadcasts Location in North Atlantic - Russia requested this week that the United States end its pursuit of the vessel, which was intercepted in the Caribbean on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela.ESPN announcer mistakenly calls Ole Miss star by name of late LSU player - Greg McElroy mistakenly referred to Kewan Lacy as Kyren Lacy during the Sugar Bowl broadcast, referencing the late LSU receiver who died in 2024.These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025 - House lawmakers broke party-line votes at varying rates, with Rep. Henry Cuellar leading Democrats at 24.1%, and Rep. Thomas Massie topping Republicans at 22.3%.Ken Griffin’s flagship hedge fund at Citadel rises 10.2% in volatile 2025 - Citadel's flagship multistrategy Wellington fund, its largest, gained 10.2% in 2025, according to a person familiar with the firm's returns.Man's thanks after wife and daughter hit by tractor - Gerry Rogerson's wife was trapped under tractor and daughter was catapulted into metal railings.Sick of winter? January thaw coming for eastern half of US - Temperatures are likely to be much warmer than average across a wide expanse of the country into much of next week.Scientist Puzzled by “Symmetric Jet Structure” on 3I/ATLAS - Fresh from the Hubble Space Telescope.Ilya Lichtenstein, Bitcoin hacker behind massive crypto theft, credits Trump for early prison release - Ilya Lichtenstein had been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty and admitting to the hack of crypto assets valued in the billions of dollars.When is January's full moon? What to know about the Wolf Moon in 2026 - The Wolf Moon marks first supermoon of 2026. What we know about it, including peak illumination and if it will be visible in Kentucky.Chip stocks rally to start 2026 after third-straight winning year - Investors piled into the winning artificial intelligence-adjacent sector following another big year of gains. 'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news - Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.Lamar Jackson confirms he'll start for Ravens in must-win AFC North finale against Steelers - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson confirmed he'll start Sunday's AFC North title game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the winner taking the division.When is the first full moon of 2026? See why it's called a Wolf Moon. - The first full moon of 2026 will be a special event known as a supermoon. Here's what it means and when it will peak.Idaho education funding restored after 'rooting out DEI,' State Department reveals - The U.S. Department of Education restored federal funding to a 2023 Idaho grant after previously suspecting it of pushing diversity, equity and inclusion.‘CBS News Has Fallen’: Tony Dokoupil Lambasted After Sharing New ‘Evening News’ Strategy - Newly minted "CBS Evening News" host Tony Dokoupil had a message for viewers about the program's future, but not everyone was on boardDenise Austin, 68, still fits into her iconic ’80s leotards and reveals her daily fitness habit - Legendary fitness instructor Denise Austin, 68, still fits into her leotards from the '80s and '90s. The longtime TV host shares her secrets for lasting weight loss.Following Mamdani’s Win, Souvenir Shops Look to Cash In - Seemingly overnight, T-shirts with the likeness of the new mayor have become common in New York City.A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup - Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.Woman suspected to have been killed in Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over two decades - A woman's death on a trail is being investigated as a suspected deadly mountain lion attack, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.Redistricting battles brewing across the country as parties compete for power ahead of 2026 midterms - Redistricting battles heat up as Republicans and Democrats fight over congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms in key states across the nation.Palestinians watch as Israeli bulldozers claw down their West Bank homes - Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank watched as Israeli military bulldozers pulled down their homes Wednesday as part of a nearly year-long incursion into the territory's northern refugee camps. The scene in Nur Shams has been reJack Smith labeled a ‘TYRANT!’ by MAGA commentator after former special prosecutor blames Trump for Jan 6 in testimony - Jack Smith said that there was ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ that Trump had sought to overturn the 2020 elections with the riotCalifornia defies deadline on immigrant trucker licenses as feds threaten funding cuts - California delays crackdown on immigrant commercial driver's licenses until March, defying federal deadline and risking $160 million in funding cuts.Berkshire Hathaway shares dip as Warren Buffett exits and Greg Abel era begins - Investors digested the formal end of Warren Buffett's six-decade tenure as chief executive and the start of a new era under successor Greg Abel.Montana’s Supreme Court dismisses misconduct case against the state’s attorney general - Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a misconduct case against the state’s attorney general after he defied court orders in a dispute over a law that gave the governor more power over the judiciary. A court-appointed panel last yTrump regrets handing Dems health 'ammunition' with October scan — clarifies it was a CT, not an MRI - President Donald Trump underwent a CT scan in October amid health scrutiny, with White House physician reporting perfectly normal results.MAGA Has Full Red Scare Meltdown Over One Word in Mamdani’s Speech - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to bring in the “warmth of collectivism” has triggered a hysterical meltdown among high-profile MAGA figures. Mamdani’s inaugural speech Thursday capped off a triumphant year in which the 34-year-FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store - Prosecutors say Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, N.C., allegedly plotted an attack on New Year's Eve in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.New Details Emerge After Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter Was Found Dead in San Francisco on New Year’s Day - Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter was found dead at a California hotel on New Year’s Day. The body of Victoria Jones, 34, was found at the Fairmont in San Francisco. A spokesperson for the fire department confirmed to Page Six that paramedics receiA search is underway for whoever killed a dentist and his wife while they were home with 2 children - A respected dentist and his wife were gunned down in their upscale Ohio home while two young children were inside, authorities said, as the killer remains on the loose.Nick Shirley says legacy media will ‘go insane’ when he posts part two of his Minnesota fraud reporting - Nick Shirley says part two is coming after he upended the news cycle last week with a 42-minute video investigating Minnesota daycare centers29 Things People Romanticize That Are Actually SUUUUUPER Overrated - I'd like to add "owning a pool" to the list.Hawaii's 'climate' cash grab hits wall as court blocks hefty new tourist tax - Hawaii's new 11% cruise tax has been temporarily blocked by a federal court after an industry lawsuit challenged the "Green Fee" for climate mitigation efforts.Zelensky taps military intelligence chief to run presidential office - The Ukrainian president’s choice of a new top aide prioritizes battlefield knowledge and public popularity and also seeks to dispel concerns over a corruption scandal. Israel accuses Mamdani of pouring 'antisemitic gasoline' after he revokes Adams executive orders - Israel accuses NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of antisemitism after he revoked executive orders supporting the Jewish state on his first day in office.Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide - Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.View on euronewsMortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415,000 Home at a 6.15% Rate - Mortgage rates ticked back down this week. Where does that leave homebuyers looking to lock in a decent rate?