Trump Deletes Controversial Video Depicting Obamas as Apes Amid Republican Criticism

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump deleted a video from his social media account Thursday night after widespread criticism over its depiction of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.  The brief clip, part of a longer post promoting false claims about the 2020 election, drew condemnation from both … Read more

Dow Jones Surpasses Historic 50,000-Point Milestone Amid Tech Surge

SUMMARY  NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 point threshold for the first time in history on Friday, signaling strong investor confidence in major US corporations, particularly in technology and semiconductor sectors.  Analysts said steady gains were fueled by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and cloud computing innovations. Friday’s record setting performance … Read more

Mariah Carey Opens Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with Italian Language Performance

SUMMARY  MILAN — Mariah Carey performed entirely in Italian Friday night at the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, bringing global pop star appeal to Milan’s historic San Siro Stadium.  The performance featured Domenico Modugno’s “Nel Blu, dipinto di Blu,” known internationally as “Volare,” followed by her 2025 hit single “Nothing is Impossible.” … Read more

Timothy Busfield Indicted on Four Child Sexual Abuse Charges in New Mexico

SUMMARY  ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Actor and director Timothy Busfield, 68, has been indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced Friday. All four charges are third degree felonies, according to court records obtained by People. Busfield, best known … Read more

Pakistan Mosque Blast Kills at Least 31 in Islamabad During Friday Prayers Official Says

SUMMARY  A suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others during Friday prayers, officials said, highlighting growing security risks as militant violence rises across the country. The Pakistan mosque blast occurred as worshippers gathered for weekly prayers in the Tarlai area, a residential district … Read more

Browns DC Jim Schwartz resigns after head coach search

SUMMARY  CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz resigned Friday, ending his tenure days after the club chose Todd Monken as head coach and prompting another major transition on the defensive staff, according to NFL Network. Schwartz’s exit leaves Cleveland searching for leadership on a defense that anchored recent playoff pushes and now must … Read more

Sen. Tim Scott Condemns Trump’s Controversial Obama Video Amid Widespread Backlash

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the US Senate, sharply criticized a social media post shared by former President Donald Trump late Thursday that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, calling it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.”  … Read more