Protests against the actions of President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk swept across the nation Monday, with some calling the Presidents Day holiday “No Kings Day.” The protests were organized under the banner of the 50501 Movement and are the second wave of national demonstrations by the group in less…
NEW YORK — It’s the most fashionable time of the year for New York City! New York Fashion Week is underway in the Big Apple after officially kicking off Thursday. It’s already been a star-studded affair, with celebrities from Whoopi Goldberg to Keke Palmer turning up to see the latest looks from designers like Brandon…
Kyle J. Russell When January comes around, everyone remembers the New Year’s resolutions they promised to uphold. Among adopting healthy habits such as exercising and getting more sleep, one of the most popular resolutions is to eat healthier. However, when people reach for nutritious dishes and find that they keep missing their more flavorful snacks,…
Many Asian countries celebrate new year at this time, including Vietnam and Korea. Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. It is an annual 15-day festival that begins with the new moon between Jan. 29 and Feb. 27…
A powerful storm moved its way across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom on Friday morning, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power and causing major travel disruptions. According to the Met Eireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, the storm, known as Storm Eowyn, will bring “gale to storm force southwest to…
In USA TODAY’s The Essentials, celebrities share what fuels their lives, whether it’s at home, on the set or on the road. Lucy Liu is staying present. The Emmy-nominated star of CBS’ “Elementary” is set to star opposite Julia Fox in “Presence” (in theaters Friday), directed by Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh, after her role in last year’s…
Austin has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing cities in America, attracting a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, CEOs, tech employees, and innovators who are reshaping the city’s identity. Understandably, Austin is also becoming a hub for biohacking and cutting-edge health solutions as new and old residents alike look to optimize their daily performance and…
Ukraine fired at least six long-range U.S. missiles against Russia Tuesday, two days after President Joe Biden lifted a ban against their use, allowing Ukrainian forces to hit targets farther inside Russian borders. The missiles, known as the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, targeted a weapons depot near the city of Karachev in Russia’s…
Democrat Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in Iowa 47% to 44%, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows. A victory for Harris would be a shocking development after Iowa has swung aggressively to the right in recent elections, delivering Trump solid victories in 2016 and 2020. The poll shows that women — particularly those…
At least 62 people have been killed after heavy rainfall led to flash flooding in eastern Spain Tuesday, leaving roads and towns underwater, local authorities said Wednesday. Rescuers using dinghies worked in the dark to scour the floodwaters in Valencia, rescuing several people, television pictures from the town of Utiel showed, and emergency services were…