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Israel Poised to Ratify Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement, According to Netanyahu’s Office

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept

Busta Rhymes Faces Assault Charges in New York Amid Ongoing Investigation

Busta Rhymes charged with assault in New York; investigation 'ongoing' Busta Rhymes is facing an assault charge in New York and will soon have his day in court. A New York Police Department spokesperson told USA TODAY on Thursday that Busta Rhymes, 52, born Trevor Smith Jr., had turned himself in at Brooklyn's 84th precinct

Israel Poised to Ratify Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement, According to Netanyahu’s Office

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept

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Israel Poised to Ratify Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement, According to Netanyahu’s Office

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM - The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday. In Gaza itself, Israeli warplanes kept

The Impact of Speaker Mike Johnson’s Relationship with Trump on the GOP’s Trajectory

How Speaker Mike Johnson’s bond with Trump shapes GOP future The House speaker and Republican president-elect are not a natural fit. As Donald Trump walked into Madison Square Garden on a big fight night, you could almost miss the tortoise-shell glasses peeking over the president-elect's shoulder, two fingers pointing amid the thunderous applause. Others in

Busta Rhymes Faces Assault Charges in New York Amid Ongoing Investigation

Busta Rhymes charged with assault in New York; investigation 'ongoing' Busta Rhymes is facing an assault charge in New York and will soon have his day in court. A New York Police Department spokesperson told USA TODAY on Thursday that Busta Rhymes, 52, born Trevor Smith Jr., had turned himself in at Brooklyn's 84th precinct

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Capital One Customers Encounter Payment Delays and Deposit Challenges

Capital One users report deposit issues, not receiving payments on Thursday Capital One users were reporting issues with receiving their deposits on Thursday morning, leaving many customers wondering where their money and paychecks are. Complaints on social media were pouring in via the @AskCapitalOne customer service account on X, formerly Twitter. "What is going on

Christina Haack’s Rapid Journey to Love: Lessons Learned Along the Way

Christina Haack, getting married 'quickly' and the 'very big lessons' to learn Christina Haack has learned some marriage lessons the hard way. The "Flip or Flop" star, 41, opened up on "Jeff Lewis Live" this week about her less-than-three-year-marriage to husband Josh Hall, whom she separated from seven months ago. "We don't get along," she

Wendy Williams Asserts She’s ‘Not Cognitively Impaired’ in Exclusive Breakfast Club Interview

Wendy Williams, in Breakfast Club interview, says she 'not cognitively impaired' Wendy Williams is opening up in her first live interview since a bombshell Lifetime documentary gave a peek into her life after her frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. The former talk show host, 60, called into the Breakfast Club Thursday morning with guest host Loren LoRosa

Understanding Oligarchy: Insights from Joe Biden’s Farewell Address

What is an oligarchy? More about the term Joe Biden used in his farewell address In a primetime farewell address Wednesday, President Joe Biden warned Americans that an "oligarchy" is on the rise just five days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. "Today an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme

“The Case for Ohio State or Notre Dame: The Most Deserving College Football National Champions”

Why Ohio State or Notre Dame will be most deserving college football national champion ever Either Ohio State or Notre Dame will not just be a worthy champion, but one that deserves special recognition for surviving a gauntlet of four high-intensity, physical playoff games. No matter who wins the College Football Playoff championship game Monday

California Governor Acts Against ‘Predatory’ Land Deals in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires

California governor bans 'predatory' land offers following Los Angeles wildfires PACIFIC PALISADES - Beleaguered residents who lost their homes in the Los Angeles-area wildfires a week ago are already being offered buyouts for their prime real estate - and now Gov. Gavin Newsom is stepping in to block land speculators. In an executive order issued

Voters Demand Severe Punishment for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killer, Exclusive Poll Reveals

Throw the book at UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer, voters say in exclusive poll Two-thirds of Americans think the Dec. 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was wrong, and the suspected killer should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, according to a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll. Most of the rest agreed it

Kenny Chesney to Make History as the First Country Artist at the Sphere: Ticketing Guide for His Las Vegas Performances

Kenny Chesney will be the Sphere's first country act: How to get tickets for Vegas shows Kenny Chesney has broken many records in his 30-year career, from record-setting concert attendance to music chart milestones, and now the country superstar will add another accolade to his list when he becomes the first country artist to perform

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Soars: A New Contender in the Space Race

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket: What to know about SpaceX rival The rocket is the first that Blue Origin developed for the purpose of sending satellites, equipment and – one day – even humans into orbit for paying customers. An enormous Blue Origin rocket meant to challenge SpaceX in regularly deploying satellites

House Republicans Prioritize Transgender Athlete Debates Over Economic Concerns

Opinion: House GOP obsesses over transgender athletes rather than economic issues Instead of trying to help the majority of Americans, House lawmakers focused on the minuscule number of transgender girls and young women who play sports. Exit poll after exit poll found the economy was the driving issue for most voters last year. Whether it

LA Firefighters Advance in Battle Against Blazes as EPA Hazmat Teams Gear Up for Recovery Efforts

LA fire crews make progress but dangers remain; EPA hazmat teams to start cleaning debris PASADENA, Calif. − Firefighters were battling two monstrous wildfires Wednesday as weary residents across Los Angeles County stayed alert for another round of the Santa Ana winds that have fanned the flames of a catastrophe unfolding across sprawling, once-picturesque communities.

Navigating Government: Concerns Arise Over Trump’s Cabinet and Inexperience

No experience? No problem. Trump’s Cabinet raises concerns about government dysfunction. In emphasizing loyalty as he selects his team for a second administration, President-elect Donald Trump often has overlooked another quality typically required for such jobs: High-level experience. In the past, serving in a presidential Cabinet or as the head of a major federal agency