A fat Russian cat who is not the biggest fan of diets is proving to be very relatable in his struggle to shed his extra pounds. Kroshik, which translates in English to “Little Baby” or “Crumbs” is anything but little thanks to receiving a little too much love at his old home. While he’s still…
With Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day both falling on Monday, will any businesses or services be open on the holiday? President Franklin Delano Roosevelt designated it as a national holiday in 1934, according to the Library of Congress. Now a federal holiday, the second Monday of October has been celebrated as Columbus Day since…
The head of the Federal Communications Commission says former President Donald Trump‘s calls for CBS and other networks to have their licenses revoked are threats against free speech. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel released the statement Thursday in response to a Trump request that CBS should have its license revoked in a Truth Social post. In…
Former President Donald Trump-backed “God Bless the USA” Bibles were printed in China, according to the Associated Press, even as the Republican nominee has continuously criticized trade between the U.S. and China. The “God Bless the USA Bible,” named after the Lee Greenwood song frequently played at Trump rallies, touts itself as the “only Bible…
Milton, now categorized as a post tropical cyclone, is expected to continue moving northeast off of Florida’s Atlantic coast on Friday afternoon, as recovery efforts are underway for the millions impacted by the storm. The National Hurricane Center issued its final advisory on Thursday evening, with the storm continuing to generate maximum sustained winds of…
Online shoppers who bought certain Pyrex measuring cups in recent years may be eligible for a refund. The Federal Trade Commission announced it is issuing a total of $88,000 in refunds to consumers who bought glass measuring cups advertised as “Made in USA” that were actually imported from China. Instant Brands, which manufactures Pyrex kitchen…
A month away from the presidential election, former President Donald Trump will hold another rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. You can watch the rally live via the embedded video at the top of the page or on USA TODAY’s YouTube channel. The former president will return to the venue where he survived his first assassination attempt…
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz‘s time in China could be a point of contention during Tuesday’s vice presidential debate in New York, particularly after recent reports alleged that he may have been misleading about being in the East Asian country around the time of the deadly Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests. Walz has previously stated that he…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said there’s “growing confidence” that inflation is moving toward the central bank’s 2% goal during a speech at the National Association for Business Economics conference in Nashville. Powell said that two further rate cuts are possible if the economy continues to perform as expected, though they are likely to…
The feud between historian Allan Lichtman and prognosticator Nate Silver is heating up on social media as Election Day approaches. Lichtman, an American University professor who has correctly predicted the outcome of nine out of the 10 most recent presidential elections, earlier this month forecasted that the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket would win the White…