Trump announces ‘Patriot Games’ as part of US 250th anniversary celebrations

President Donald Trump announced plans for a new nationwide youth athletic competition called the Patriot Games, positioning it as a central feature of the United States’ upcoming two hundred fiftieth anniversary celebrations in two thousand twenty six. In a video released Thursday by Freedom 250, a newly launched organization coordinating the administration’s semiquincentennial efforts, Trump … Read more

Pete Davidson welcomes first baby, a daughter with Elsie Hewitt

Pete Davidson welcomes first baby with model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, the couple confirmed in a joint Instagram announcement Thursday, Dec. 18.  The actor comedian and the British born model shared news of their daughter’s arrival with affectionate messages, introducing the child as their “perfect angel girl.”  The birth marks Davidson’s first experience as a parent … Read more

Trump backed board votes to rename Washington performing arts venue the Trump-Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON — A board appointed by President Donald Trump voted this week to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the Trump-Kennedy Center, according to the White House, marking a dramatic shift for one of the nation’s most prominent cultural institutions and reopening a long running debate over politics, legacy and … Read more

Trump primetime address highlights accomplishments as chief of staff prompts speech

Washington, DC — Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, prompted him to deliver a primetime address in which he highlighted his administration’s accomplishments and criticized current federal policies.  The 18 minute speech, delivered from the White House, drew both praise and ridicule for its content and delivery. Trump’s … Read more

November inflation report shows slower price growth amid data gaps

The latest November inflation report shows that price increases across consumer goods eased, partially offsetting continued pressure from categories such as gasoline and groceries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Economists, however, urged caution, noting that data collection during the recent government shutdown was incomplete. The consumer price index, a key measure of inflation, … Read more

Third of UK citizens use AI for emotional support, government study finds

London — A third of United Kingdom residents have turned to artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship, or social interaction, according to a report released Thursday by the government’s AI security body. The AI Security Institute (AISI) said nearly one in ten people use AI systems such as chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly … Read more

$1.5 billion Powerball jackpot grows after latest drawing produces no winner

The $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot is set to be up for grabs Saturday night after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday, extending a weeks long streak without a top prize winner, lottery officials said.  The swelling jackpot now ranks as the fifth largest in Powerball history, drawing renewed attention from players nationwide. Wednesday’s … Read more

Trump highlights economic gains and military support in national address

Washington — President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night, emphasizing economic achievements, military support, and domestic policy initiatives, while labeling the United States as the “hottest country in the world.” Trump credited his administration with improving the economy, curbing the influx of illegal drugs, and supporting US service members, while attributing many of the … Read more