Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian touched down in Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-level gathering signifies a growing bond between the two nations, fueled by their shared challenge to Western influence. Both countries face economic sanctions from the West,
For 468 long days, families of hostages have been living in darkness. But now, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises a sliver of light. The deal, starting Jan. 19 for 42 days, could free 33 of the 98 hostages. The agonizing wait for the remaining families continues. Each day they ask
In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd
Michael Cooper, a native of Pasadena, had a remarkable career with the Lakers, winning five championships. In January 2025, he achieved an honor every athlete dreams of – his jersey number, 21, was retired and displayed in the Lakers’ rafters, joining the likes of Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Whi
Big changes are happening at the Louisville-based Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest spirits and wine companies in the U. S. They're closing their barrel-making cooperage, which currently employs around 210 people, by April 25. This is part of a bigger plan to cut jobs globally and restruc
The Los Angeles Lakers, a team known for their strong bond, recently faced a major challenge. A catastrophic wildfire was spreading through Southern California, causing destruction and displacing many, including some Lakers members. The team had to delay games due to the fires. Now, they're planning
The NFL is turning Arizona's State Farm Stadium into a temporary home for the LA Rams, who are playing their wildfire-displaced playoff game there. Rams President Kevin Demoff shared on social media how they're working with the Cardinals and the NFL to create a home-field atmosphere. The team's seas
Duke started strong against Notre Dame, leading 14-0 early in the game. However, the Irish didn't back down. They fought back, scoring 13 unanswered points to make it a close game. Duke ultimately won 86-78, but not without a late scare. Freshman Cooper Flagg broke records with his 42 points, shooti
In Colorado, the mayors of the state's three largest cities—Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Denver—have joined forces to write a letter to Governor Jared Polis and other state leaders. They're kicking off the 2025 legislative session by urging a focus on public safety, specifically juvenile crime and
In a surprising turn of events, many Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to move forward with a bill that would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of specific crimes. This comes as a shift in strategy for Democrats, who are trying to pick their battles wisely a
