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WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Trump’s treasury secretary on Monday. This appointment presents him with the challenge of balancing tax cuts with deficit reduction, while formulating a tariff policy that avoids hindering economic growth.

The Department of Justice announced Monday the dismissal of over a dozen employees involved in the criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump. This swift action is viewed as retribution against lawyers involved in the investigations, demonstrating an early commitment to

In a recent class, I asked Cornell University students if they’d ever interacted with a Holocaust survivor. Every student raised their hand. I explained that they are the last generation to have this privilege. Eighty years after the liberation of

In Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the most heavily damaged areas of northern Gaza on Monday. This followed Israel’s lifting of its northern blockade, a first since the early stages of the 15-month conflict

Last December, onlookers recorded a man allegedly setting a woman on fire, then calmly watching her die. No one intervened, even those passing by as Debrina Kawam burned. Many question the inaction of these witnesses. The explanation lies in decades

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LVIII opponents, will have a rematch in New Orleans. Despite losing 38-35 in their previous encounter, the Eagles aim for their second Lombardi Trophy, their first since 2018. The Chiefs, meanwhile,

Early Monday, Qatar announced a deal to release an Israeli civilian hostage and facilitate the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza, easing the initial crisis of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The Qatari statement, from a mediator in

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Authorities apprehended a Florida resident, Shannon Depararra Atkins, 46, on Friday night following an FBI tip about online threats targeting President Trump, according to a West Palm Beach police statement issued Saturday. The arrest, which

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration dismissed approximately 17 independent inspectors general across various government agencies. This sweeping removal of oversight has prompted some lawmakers to allege violations of federal oversight laws. The dismissals, effective immediately, began Friday evening, according to

Raymond Farabaugh, president of D-Patrick Inc. in Evansville, Indiana, received the 56th annual award recognizing industry achievements and community contributions at the 108th National Automotive Dealers Association Show. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 25, 2025 – At the 108th National Automobile Dealers

Immanuel Kant pondered the aesthetic appeal of nature, considering the implications of replicas. He posited a scenario: an innkeeper using a boy and a reed to mimic a nightingale’s song. Kant believed that upon discovering the deception, the enchantment would

Following President Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, numerous federal agencies have started removing online resources supporting underrepresented groups. In adherence to Trump’s directive, agencies have also cancelled DEI-related training programs and service contracts. Trump has mandated

(Subscribe to the TIME CO2 Leadership Report newsletter for this story.) At President Trump’s inauguration, leading global companies witnessed his pledge to rescind the Green New Deal and expand fossil fuel drilling. However, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in

Dan Fogelman excels at surprising viewers. His hit NBC series, *This Is Us*, introduced four characters turning 36, revealing three were siblings—two fraternal twins and an adoptee—and the fourth, their deceased father. This setup fueled six seasons of emotional storytelling

In today’s digital age, internet access is essential. However, a significant portion of the global population lacks connectivity, hindering their participation in the digital economy and society. The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, addresses this by providing digital