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The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two nominees — former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general and Chad Chronister to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency — have already withdrawn themselves. But a number of his remaining picks are controversial, and Republicans are hoping to avoid further errors as the nominees barnstorm Capitol Hill and move closer to their confirmation hearings and potentially hitting the Senate floor. Here are the top five confirmation battles to watch. Tulsi Gabbard…
A person driving a white pickup truck with a black flag plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 people on New Year’s Eve. Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images The New Orleans vehicle attack on New Year’s Eve has left Americans heartbroken. An individual drove a white pickup truck with a black flag into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter area in the early morning hours of January 1, 2025. The incident left at least 10 people dead and dozens more injured, including two police officers. Now that…
There were 125 combat clashes on the frontline, the enemy carried out over 3000 shelling attacks on Ukraine’s Defense Forces positions; fighting continues in most directions. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in their operational update at 22:00 on January 1, 2025, on Facebook. “Since the day-start, there have been 125 combat clashes; the enemy carried out one missile and 26 aviation strikes, using seven missiles and 34 guided bombs, 562 kamikaze drone strikes, and over 3000 shelling attacks on our troops’ positions,” the post reads. In the Kupiansk sector of…
By STEPHEN WADE, AP Sports WriterIf you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well.“We’re the best-kept secret in health care,” Sharon Dunn, the past president of the American Physical Therapy Association, told The Associated Press.Roger Herr, the current president of the APTA, and Gammon Earhart, associate dean for physical therapy at the medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, echoed Dunn’s prevention message in separate interviews with the AP.“We need to change our…
As the holidays subside, America turns its attention to the next big event — The Super Bowl! Find out where it is below. Image Credit: Getty Images It’s 2025, and you know what that means — the Super Bowl is just around the corner! Kickoff takes place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and big names in music are in the halftime lineup. There’s still a week left in the NFL regular season, followed by the playoffs, which will determine who will be facing off. But where is Super Bowl 59 taking place? We’ve got the location of the biggest game…
Everyone knows the Lamborghini Diablo. Following in the footsteps of the brand-defining Countach, the Diablo modernized the Lamborghini supercar with clean design, available all-wheel drive, and a Ferrari F40-beating 202-mph top speed. But not everyone knows just how difficult the Diablo’s birth was. This history video from Bay Area classic-car dealer OTS does an excellent job shining light on the Diablo’s story. It’s a tale that makes you realize it’s amazing the car exists at all. Lamborghini originally intended to release the Diablo by 1988, but Chrysler’s purchase of Lamborghini in 1987 put paid to that idea. Chrysler decided it…
Dallas police investigate jewelry heist at family business Dallas police investigate jewelry heist at family business 01:41 Victims of a $12.5 million London jewelry raid have offered rewards of up to $1.9 million to help recover the gems and catch the thief.Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.A lone thief made off with the jewelry as well as designer handbags which are worth more than $188,000 after climbing through a second floor window at a property in the upmarket Primrose Hill area of north London on December 7, London’s…
As 2024 comes to a close, learn about holiday hour changes and what’s open on Wednesday, January 1, including the banks, post office, and more. Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images New Year’s is here! As we usher in the first day of the year, many people are ready to take on fresh goals and tackle new financial plans. But before you head out to take care of banking needs, you might be wondering: Are banks open on January 1st? With holiday hours and closures, it’s important to know whether you can access in-person services or need to rely on…
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USA New Year’s celebration in New Orleans was interrupted when a terrorist slammed into a crowd of revelers, killing 10 and injuring dozens more.The attack occurred around 3 a.m. on Bourbon Street when a suspect rammed into a crowd, killing 10, New Orleans police said at a Wednesday morning press conference. More than 30 others were injured in the attack and have been transported to local hospitals…
As 2024 comes to a close, learn about holiday hour changes and what’s open on Wednesday, January 1, including the post office and more. Image Credit: Getty Images New Year’s is here! The holiday season is wrapping up, and as we ring in the new year, many people are gearing up for fresh starts and exciting plans. But before you dive into the celebrations or kick off those New Year’s resolutions, you might be wondering about some practical details—like whether the post office will be open on January 1st. With holiday schedules affecting many services, it’s important to know what’s…