A diplomatic row is escalating between the U.S. and Denmark over the future of Greenland. President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland on Sunday, prompting Denmark to summon the U.S. ambassador for an explanation. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed deep anger over the appointment […]
Paramount Skydance has amended its bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, adding a personal guarantee of funds from billionaire Larry Ellison. The newly amended bid, announced Monday, addresses concerns Warner Bros. expressed over Paramount’s initial offer. Earlier this month, Paramount launched a $30-per-share, $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros., saying its offer was fully […]
As companies continue to embrace artificial intelligence, job losses tied to the technology are mounting. By the end of 2025, U.S. employers had announced roughly 1.17 million job cuts, according to CNBC, the highest annual total since the COVID-era layoffs of 2020, when more than two million jobs were lost nationwide. AI’s growing role in […]
Thousands of high school seniors received an early holiday gift this month: admission to their first choice college through early decision, often called “ED.” With binding ED, students apply to one school in November, agree to enroll if admitted and receive an answer in mid-December — months before many of their peers will even apply […]
The U.S. is pursuing a Venezuelan oil tanker amid escalating tensions from Trump’s tightening blockade. While the White House claims to be cracking down on black-market oil, a prominent Republican criticizes it as a provocation. Plus, more pressure to release the Epstein files and more anger over what remains hidden. Heavy redactions, missing details and […]
CBS News abruptly pulled a “60 Minutes” investigation into the Trump administration’s deportation of Venezuelan migrants just hours before it was set to air. The last-minute decision triggered a rare and unusually public backlash from inside one of television journalism’s most powerful institutions. According to The New York Times, CBS announced the change just three […]
Jim Beam will temporarily halt bourbon production at its main Kentucky distillery starting Jan. 1, a sign that economic pressure is rippling through America’s signature spirits industry. The pause comes as distillers confront a barrel glut, higher carrying costs and uncertainty tied to global trade disputes. A pause, not a shutdown The James B. Beam Distilling […]
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said talks over the weekend with Ukrainian leaders and European officials were “productive and constructive.” The talks in Florida were aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, with officials working to align their positions. Peace talks in Florida Witkoff met with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev on Saturday, officials from […]
Planning to travel for the holidays? Rain and snow could drastically impact your trip to Grandma’s house. Travelers preparing for holiday journeys should anticipate significant weather-related disruptions across various regions of the country this week. The National Weather Service issued advisories for heavy rainfall and potential flooding, particularly affecting the Northwest and northern California, beginning on […]
The Department of Justice re-released documents from Friday’s dump of files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ said the documents are constantly under review. “Documents and photos will continue to be reviewed consistent with the law and with an abundance of caution for victims and their families,” the department posted on X. Deputy […]
