Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h
In a surprising twist, Southern Methodist University (SMU) snagged the final spot in the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, leaving Alabama out in the cold. The selection committee chose SMU, even though they lost the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, because their overall record w
ESPN recently shared its latest predictions for the 12-team College Football Playoff, and there's been a significant reshuffling of the deck. With the regular season and conference championships wrapped up, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The top four conference champions will enjoy byes, w
In college football’s newest postseason extravaganza, Boise State has scored a big win. The Broncos clinched the Mountain West Conference title on Friday night, securing their spot in the sport’s first 12-team playoff. UNLV couldn't keep up, losing 21-7 to the Broncos' Heisman hopeful, Ashton Jeanty
You might think Kansas Jayhawks had a perfect season, but some people are questioning their recent scheduling decisions. After a surprising loss to Creighton, things started to look a bit off. It turns out, the Kansas team hasn't been too keen on playing tough road games outside of their conference.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to address the public Friday morning. This comes just a few days after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, stirring controversy across the political spectrum. The president believes the charges were politically motivated, but some Democrats wo
New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be speaking at the New York Times' DealBook conference today. This talk is happening just two weeks before the central bank announces its decision on interest rates. It’s also Powell’s last public appearance before that important meeting. Markets are expecti
The NBA Cup quarter-finals are set, and there are some new faces in the mix. Milwaukee and New York have once again secured their spots, just like last year. Joining them for the first time are Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando. The group stage is over, and the match
With the final College Football Playoff rankings out, it's time to look at who's still in the mix. Ohio State's loss to Michigan dropped them to No. 6, but they're likely to host an opening round game. The Big Ten has a strong showing with Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana also in the running. Over in
