What stores are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here’s how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted. SAN FRANCISCO — Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and…
Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
The nine-page memo from the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights said NIL money that goes to athletes should be treated the same as athletic financial aid. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Plans…
How the East WilCo Highway project is impacting Hutto
When completed, the highway will alleviate traffic on I-35, with sections leading drivers from Hutto through Taylor and up to Jarrell. HUTTO, Texas — Major construction continues in Williamson County,…
National News | NJ councilman caught on video cursing out cop during traffic stop
Bodycam video released Thursday shows a New Jersey councilmember cursing out a cop after he was pulled over for allegedly failing to come to a full pause at a stop…
Adams to meet with Trump Friday amid concern over immigration policy, pardon speculation
Mayor Adams is traveling to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump amid concern the incoming president’s immigration and fiscal policies could have a major impact on New…
Rome’s Jubilee is expected to attract 32 million people. Here’s why — and how to avoid the crowds
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration…
Trump and bitcoin: BlackRock predicts another historic year for crypto
Bitcoin should rip higher under President-elect Donald Trump, according to BlackRock’s ETF chief. Samara Cohen, the firm’s ETF and index instruments chief investment officer, thinks cryptocurrency deregulation will “absolutely” propel…
National News | Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted months after FBI raid: report
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is reportedly now facing criminal charges, months after a shocking raid by the FBI raid. Thao, 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury on…
Meghan Markle defies ‘disaster tourist’ backlash as she cuts casual figure to help LA fire victims
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was recently seen assisting in relief efforts for the victims of the Los Angeles fires, as shown in an Instagram reel by the Altadena…
Jim Cramer reflects on how the Biden administration might have affected the market
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday mused about how President Joe Biden impacted stocks and reviewed a prevalent question among executives — whether the market performed because or in spite of…