President Trump announced on Thursday that he was naming Alice Johnson, whose life sentence he commuted during his first term, as his “pardon czar” to advise him on criminal justice issues. Mr. Trump announced Ms. Johnson’s appointment during a reception celebrating Black History Month at the White House, which Ms. Johnson attended. Kim Kardashian, the…
In these homes, a high value gets placed on achievement. I think the way these kids are created sends the message: “You’re not good enough. You need to achieve. You’re not accepted.” When the kids struggle, it’s especially devastating. Some kids have disabilities from being born preterm, which used to be a big risk with…
Outside view of the newly completed Meta’s Facebook data center in Eagle Mountain, Utah on July 18, 2024. George Frey | Afp | Getty Images Arm shares rose 5% after a Thursday report that it was developing its own chip and that it had secured Meta as one of its first customers. The Financial Times…
Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said on Thursday. Perentie lizards, or Varanus giganteus, are native to Australia and are among the world’s largest lizards, dwarfed only by the Komodo dragon and a few others. “It is incredibly rewarding…
John Fanta College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter On what would have been Lou Carnesecca’s 100th birthday weekend, the Big East Conference coaches are coming together to honor the legacy of one of the founding fathers of the basketball-driven league this weekend. Throughout the five conference games on the weekend slate, with St. John’s hosting a…
When one person takes stuff out of their partner’s place, it’s a clear sign they are dunzo … and that is exactly what just happened between Ally Lewber and James Kennedy. The two were snapped — both looking very unhappy — at his L.A. home Friday as she was seen carrying bags out of his…
Alice Cuddy International Reporter Efrat Machikawa Efrat embraces her uncle, released hostage Gadi Moses, in the hospital on Friday While held hostage by Hamas for 15 months in Gaza, 80-year-old Gadi Moses ate mainly a piece of bread and an olive twice a day, his niece Efrat Machikawa says. “I have no idea how he…
Donald Trump Jr. visits Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan. 7, 2025. Emil Stach | Via Reuters Prediction market company Kalshi is adding Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the president-elect, as a strategic advisor, the company announced Monday. Kalshi rose to prominence in the runup to the election last year after a court victory over…
A top teachers union has sued the US Department of Education after it stopped processing applications for affordable repayment plans of student loans last month and disabled the online application for the programs. The American Federation of Teachers, or AFT – one the country’s largest unions, representing 1.8 million workers – filed a lawsuit alleging…
Deebo Samuel was playing a video game on Wednesday when his brother called, wanting to know if he had worked out. It was another sign to the receiver that everyone around him was encouraging him to be at his best. Samuel doesn’t even need that extra push. Less than three weeks after joining the Washington…
