Who names winter storms and why was this one named Blair?
With all of West Virginia under the effects of Winter Storm Blair, some may wonder how this storm got its name.
McDonald’s is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions. McDonald’s is the latest to shift its ...
Indonesia is admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations, Brazil announces
Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group’s presiding country Brazil announced Monday. Indonesia’s candidacy was ...
Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt for failed responses in $148 million defamation judgment case
A federal judge in New York City on Monday said that Rudy Giuliani was in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to ...
Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with ...
Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal
Second chances are not easy to come by. One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than ...
U.S. eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar ...
Trump promises to replace national archivist after the agency’s role in documents case against him
President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives, thrusting the agency back into the political spotlight after his mishandling of ...
A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of uninvited foreigners” could soon give Austria its first government ...
David Wright’s No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19
David Wright’s No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday. Wright’s number will be the 10th retired by ...
Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back
The 13-year-old boy came to the clinic with a rapidly ballooning neck. Doctors were puzzled. Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they — and ...
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, ...