article FILE-President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C, on November 13, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) President Joe Biden approved a new national security memo to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration in managing relationships with China, Iran,…
Even as the weather was expected to improve, forecasters said gusty winds will continue through Wednesday morning, complicating firefighting efforts. MALIBU, Calif. — =Weather conditions were forecast to improve this week in Southern California, aiding firefighters in their battle against a wind-driven wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people — including performers Cher, Dick Van Dyke…
Bill Gates, the man who held Forbes’ title of the world’s richest person between 1995 and 2010, was once offered the chance to buy an English club. In the not-so-distant past, Microsoft co-founder Gates has openly praised the impact of football, calling himself a “casual” fan of the sport. “I understand why soccer has earned…
President Joe Biden’s legacy leaves much to be desired, but his decision to pardon his son Hunter on the way out of the White House leaves another irreparable stain. The move, announced last week, contradicts the 46th president’s repeated assurances that he would abide by the justice system’s handling of his son’s case, which involves…
This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. “Yes I do think so, and I think he should pardon all of those people that have been accused and who have been targeted so we can clean the slate.” —Jim Clyburn, when…
In a game – and the campaign against Hunter Biden is a perverse and vicious game – when one side breaks the rules, that side has canceled the rules for everyone in the game. A victim is not obliged to play by rules that no longer apply. President Biden was right to pardon his son…
Lately, I’ve felt a magnetic pull toward all things fur—and I know I’m not alone. From fluffy skirts and jumpers to statement bags and, of course, coats, the allure of something soft and textured has taken over this season. As the fuzzy trend continues to flood my Instagram feed, I’ve zeroed in on one standout…
This is an audio transcript of The Economics Show podcast episode: ‘Is Trump a threat to the US economy? With Larry Summers’ Martin Wolf Hello and welcome to The Economic Show. I’m Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator in London. While our regular host, Soumaya Keynes, is on maternity leave you’ll be hearing a…
Grammy-winning artist J. Cole, shown here at his alma mater Terry Sanford High School in 2012, was raised in Fayetteville. RAUL R. RUBIERA/THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER Brian Tyree Henry is an Academy Award-nominated actor who graduated from E.E. Smith High School. Unique Nicole, Getty Images For Paramount Pictu Elizabeth McRae was a three-time Academy Award nominee…
Washington CNN — President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and allies to extend protections to immigrants in the United States amid party fears over President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. Behind the scenes, senior Biden administration officials are wrestling with what, if anything, more can be done to protect certain…