` tags. Joann Inc., the fabric and crafts store known for serving quilters, knitters, and craft enthusiasts for over 80 years, is ceasing operations and closing all of its locations. This announcement follows the Hudson, Ohio-based company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January, its second in a year. The company cited weak consumer demand and […]
Health officials reported last week that measles outbreaks have affected areas of Texas and New Mexico, with nearly 100 people infected. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported on Friday that 90 cases have been identified in the state since the start of the year. The New Mexico Department of Health also reported nine […]
Roberta Flack, the celebrated singer and pianist who won multiple Grammys and whose heartfelt style distinguished her as a leading artist in the 1970s and a lasting influence, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Her publicist, Elaine Schock, announced that she died peacefully at home with family. Flack had revealed in 2022 […]
The political nature of celebrities at award shows often draws complaints. While generic appeals for causes or vague criticisms of Washington policies may be tiresome, knowing that Jane Fonda has consistently combined acting with activism, her acceptance speech at Sunday’s SAG Awards was unsurprisingly political, yet also intelligent, brave, insightful, and fitting for the event. […]
These discussions occur during a period of significant doubt regarding the strength of the transatlantic alliance and the continuation of American aid to Ukraine.
It’s worth noting that the incoming German leader has no prior government experience. Friedrich Merz, whose Christian Democrats are poised to lead the next government, takes over during a period of widespread instability. He’s inheriting an economy struggling from a decade of insufficient investment and entering its third year of economic downturn, a social climate […]
Some years ago, my childhood home suffered extensive flood damage when a pipe burst in the attic during a frigid New England weekend. Water permeated the entire house, saturating carpets and walls, infiltrating kitchen cabinets, and damaging photos and paintings. While sifting through my old bedroom to salvage what I could, I was surprised by […]
Key allies of Ukraine, such as Ursula von der Leyen, made a notable appearance in Kyiv to demonstrate their backing.
The hostage situation and shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital, which resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to five others, underscores the increasing danger faced by healthcare workers in the U.S. and the difficulty in ensuring their safety. According to authorities, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, entered the intensive care unit at UPMC Memorial […]
WASHINGTON — Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, author of bestselling books, and conservative media personality with television shows and a popular podcast, has been nominated for the position of FBI deputy director. President Trump announced the selection on Sunday night via his Truth Social platform, lauding Bongino as “a man of incredible love […]
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday that a controversial proposal from the Trump Administration, which would have given the U.S. $500 billion in profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as repayment for wartime aid, is no longer under consideration. He suggested a fairer agreement is being developed. Zelensky had previously rejected a U.S. […]
BERLIN — Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, secured a weak victory in Sunday’s national election. Meanwhile, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) saw its support double, marking the strongest performance for a far-right party since World War II, according to projections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz acknowledged defeat for his center-left Social Democrats, describing the […]
` tags. ` The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, taking place on Sunday night, are expected to provide a crucial indication of who will win at the Oscars. Other prominent awards ceremonies, such as the BAFTAs, Producers Guild Awards, Directors Guild Awards, and Golden Globes, have already taken place. However, because actors constitute the largest […]
Elon Musk has sparked controversy and angered federal employees with an email sent last Saturday. The email requested employees to summarize their weekly work and included a social media warning that failure to comply would be considered a resignation. The email, titled “What did you do last week?”, was reportedly sent from the to employees […]
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has clear procedures for papal transitions upon death or resignation, but these do not cover situations of illness or incapacitation. There are no defined rules for how the Catholic Church should be led if the Pope becomes completely unable to function. Despite Pope Francis’s critical condition in the hospital due […]
In the summer of 2023, the unexpected popularity of the 2011 legal drama Suits, which had a modest run on USA Network, exploded after its arrival on a streaming platform. Consequently, a sequel or reboot became inevitable. Aaron Korsh, the original showrunner, is back with Suits LA, a West Coast version of the legal dramedy. […]
ROME — Following a respiratory issue and blood transfusions, Pope Francis remained conscious on Sunday but was still receiving high levels of supplemental oxygen. The Vatican reported he remains in serious condition with a complicated lung infection. The Vatican’s initial statement on Sunday did not specify whether Francis had gotten out of bed or eaten […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Mark Cuban isn’t a Donald Trump admirer. Their relationship has been marked by , conflict, a dynamic that significantly influenced the 2024 presidential campaign as the two traded barbs from afar. Their complex […]
ROME — The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis is in critical condition after experiencing a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis that necessitated high levels of oxygen support. Francis, 88, has been hospitalized for a week due to a complex lung infection. According to a recent Vatican update, he also underwent blood transfusions after tests indicated […]
NEW YORK — A federal judge has called off the corruption trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The judge has also appointed legal counsel to advise the court regarding the Justice Department’s controversial request to drop the charges against the Democratic mayor. Judge Dale E. Ho’s order indicates that he will not decide […]