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Last week, "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first openly transgender actress to receive an Oscar nomination for her role in the Netflix film. Today, she's apologizing for resurfaced social media posts expressing controversial views on Muslims, George Floyd and diversity at the Academy Awards."I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt," she said in a statement obtained by USA TODAY. "As someone in a marginalized community, I know

Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for controversial posts on George Floyd, diversity at Oscars

The FireAid Benefit Concert is being held to support Southern California communities devastated by the Los Angeles firesBilly Crystal shares one common goal that led to 54-year marriage to ‘extraordinary’ wifeIn a joint interview with "Before" co-star Jacobi Jupe, Billy Crystal revealed the secret to his 54-year marriage to his wife Janice, with whom he shares two daughters.

Billy Crystal describes pain of losing home in Palisades Fire at FireAid benefit concert: ‘Fell to my knees’

Mexico City CNN —Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google contesting the tech giant’s decision to comply with US President Donald Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.President Sheinbaum showed the letter to reporters Thursday saying, “In the case of Mexico, where are we completely sovereign?

Mexican president says she sent letter to Google contesting Gulf of Mexico name change

In 2009, while in college, New Jersey-native Cassandra Kane, studied abroad in London and visited Tuscany during her spring break."I just had this vivid feeling or memory of looking out over the Tuscan countryside and something in me shifted," Kane tells CNBC Make it.

Couple bought a 3-bedroom apartment in Italy for $407,000 and spent $65,000 renovating—take a look inside

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

Scientists have predicted when it could strike the planetScientists have outlined the potential chance of a recently discovered asteroid striking the Earth in the near future.Scientists from all over the world spend their days searching space for all manner of celestial objects, which makes this discovery all the more interesting.

Scientists discover 'city-destroying' asteroid heading toward Earth and warn when it may hit

CNN —Today on CNN 10, we get an update out of Syria as a new government takes shape after the overthrow of an autocratic regime. We also take a look at groundbreaking new findings from asteroid samples that scientists say could hold the building blocks of life.

Today’s news in 10 minutes

Sean “Diddy” Combs is accused of dangling a person over an apartment balcony and of coercing two additional women into commercial sex acts in an expanded indictment federal prosecutors filed against him Thursday.Combs was indicted in the Southern District of New York in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Prosecutors add two more victims to Sean 'Diddy' Combs federal indictment

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season!Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here.SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Todd Brogna scored 28 points as Stonehill beat Wagner 73-61 on Thursday night.

Brogna’s 28 lead Stonehill over Wagner 73-61

President Felix Tshisekedi blasts the ‘silence and inaction’ of the international community over the M23 offensive.The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s president has vowed a “vigorous” military response against Rwandan-backed fighters who have advanced further in the mineral-rich east of the country after seizing most of the region’s main city.

DRC leader vows ‘vigorous’ response as Rwanda-backed fighters advance

An intense lobbying campaign played out over the last two years over whether to allow additional flights out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the scene of the catastrophic mid-air collision Wednesday night.The number of flights at Reagan National is capped because of its congestion. But lawmakers have an interest in boosting direct flights to their states – for themselves and their constituents – because the airport is more convenient to downtown than Dulles International Airport, which is also managed by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority.

A shorter commute: Lawmakers, lobbyists argued over adding flights at busy Reagan airport

WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a 10-year term as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, distanced himself on Thursday from Trump’s sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, telling the Senate Judiciary Committee he did not think violent rioters who assaulted law enforcement deserved a break.

Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing

A private contractor at the center of a Montana Senate ethics probe is pushing back against allegations of waste and abuse directed at the chamber’s former president, Republican Jason Ellsworth.Stevensville resident Bryce Eggleston, in a deposition obtained by Montana Free Press, testified that it wasn’t Ellsworth’s call to divide into two contracts a $170,100 work agreement awarded to Eggleston.

Private contractor says he’s the one who split controversial contract, not former Senate president

(SOUNDBITE OF ELA MINUS SONG, "ONWARDS")A MARTÍNEZ, HOST:A lot of music these days is created without any instruments, just one person and a laptop. Well, Ela Minus is trying to bring the human touch to a largely electronic music scene.

Ela Minus makes beats for 'dancing and crying'

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Stranded NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore conducted a spacewalk outside of the International Space Center on Thursday for maintenance.Williams and Wilmore started their spacewalk at 7:43 a.m., EST, to remove a radio frequency group antenna assembly, collect samples of surface material for analysis for microorganisms, and prepare a spare elbow joint for the ISS's robotic arm.

Stranded astronauts Williams, Wilmore perform first spacewalk together

Imagine sipping on a refreshingly zesty beverage that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also supports your overall wellness. Tribe CBD’s Electric Lemonade delivers exactly that, making it a must-try for anyone seeking a delightful combination of flavor and health benefits.Crafted with high-quality CBD oil, Tribe CBD’s Electric Lemonade goes beyond the ordinary drink experience.

Elevate Your Wellness with Tribe CBD’s Electric Lemonade and More

HONOLULU (AP) — Police arrested a total of six people in connection with a deadly explosion of illegal fireworks in a Honolulu neighborhood on New Year’s Eve and confiscated 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of unused fireworks from the scene of the blast, authorities said Thursday.

Honolulu police have arrested 6 people in connection with deadly New Year’s fireworks blast

Paweena Ninbut and Jiraporn Sricham of BBC Thai and Flora DruryReporting fromBangkok and LondonFive Thai farm workers who were abducted during the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel have been released after being held for almost 500 days in Gaza.They were handed over to the Red Cross during chaotic scenes along with two Israelis, shortly after a first Israeli hostage was freed.

Tears of joy as five Thai hostages held in Gaza are freed

Barron Trump is often seen carrying a black backpack in public, and there's a touching reason why he always takes it with him, according to various experts onlineOne person who was a standout figure in President Trump's election campaign was his son, Barron Trump.

'Heartbreaking reason' why Barron Trump always carries black backpack with him

Actor Bill Farmer who has voiced Goofy since 1987, answered this query in an interview in 2020.Many of us grew up watching "Goofy" in Disney cartoons, assuming he was a dog. But according to Bill Farmer, who has voiced the character for over 37 years, that’s not exactly true.

Actor who voiced 'Goofy' for 37 years revealed that the character isn't really a dog

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Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing additional allegations of sexual abuse and racketeering, according to an amended indictment in the music mogul's ongoing criminal case.Combs, who was charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution following his September 2024 arrest, was accused of victimizing a trio of women as part of his alleged sex trafficking enterprise in a revised indictment filed in the Southern District of New York on Thursday.

Diddy allegedly forced 3 women into 'commercial sex acts,' revised indictment claims

The military helicopter that collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in a crash that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, was a UH-60 Black Hawk, considered the “workhorse” of U.S. Army aviation.The helicopter is a “utility tactical transport” aircraft — used for everything from air assault to relief operations — that the Army says it has relied on for every major operation around the world for more than four decades.

What are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crash

WASHINGTON ‒ Civil rights leaders and disability rights advocates slammed President Donald Trump Thursday for implying that initiatives supporting workplace diversity could have contributed to a deadly plane crash near the nation's capital. “Blaming a tragic air crash on what makes our country great, which is our diversity, equity and inclusion, it's offensive and it's wrong especially because we know these values make our nation stronger,’’ said Margaret Huang, president and CEO the Southern Poverty

Advocates call out Trump for linking DEI to deadly plane crash: 'It's offensive.'

No, the Federal Aviation Administration did not recruit people with intellectual disabilities to work as air traffic controllers.Despite what Pres. Donald Trump said at a press conference Thursday – "They can be air traffic controllers" – that's not how disability hiring works, says Chai Feldblum, a disability lawyer and former commissioner of the U.S.

People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic

NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history. He was one of his sport’s great innovators and promoters, the man responsible not only for inventing the flying camel spin but describing it to generations of fans.

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

LOS ANGELES - The FDA has approved Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, marking the first new pharmaceutical approach to pain relief in over two decades.The drug is designed to provide an alternative to opioids, which have long been associated with addiction and overdose risks.

FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in 20 years—how it works

The owner of a Jeep Wagoneer filled with diesel had to pay around $1,200 to fix the SUVCircle K says it’s helping 14 customers who inadvertently filled their vehicles with the wrong fuel.The fuel station says diesel fuel was put into unleaded storage tanks and gas in diesel tanks.

Fuel Station Mix-Up Puts Diesel In Gas Cars And Gas In Diesel

CNN —Following an investigative report by the Baltimore Banner that detailed allegations of sexual misconduct by Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker by six unnamed massage therapists, the NFL kicker issued a lengthy denial of the claims, calling them “unequivocally false.”The Banner said it spoke with the therapists who claimed Tucker acted inappropriately during his treatments, including exposing his genitals and that he “asked them to massage his pelvic area or inner thighs while he had an erection.”

Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker denies accusations of sexual misconduct, as NFL says league ‘will look into the matter’

Everyone knows that Atlanta is the world's busiest airport by passengers andDelta Air Lines' leading hub. According to the airport's latest statistics, it had 108.1 million passengers in 2024, about 296,000 daily. While it was one of seven years with 100+ million passengers, the recovery continues: traffic was down by 2.2% compared to before the pandemic in 2019.

World’s Busiest Airport: The 22 Destinations Atlanta Has Added in 2024 & 2025

Whether you love collecting kitschy items like vintage PEZ dispensers or fancy yourself more of a sophisticated collector of antique coins, it all tends to look like clutter unless you put it on display. While display cases are great for displaying knick-knacks around the house, many of these cost upwards of $40.

Display Your Favorite Collectibles With An IKEA Shadow Box Picture Frame Hack

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — There was one thing Mikko Rantanen needed after he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes: his number.Jack Roslovic had the No. 96 for Carolina before Rantanen was acquired in a blockbuster three-team trade last week that also involved the Chicago Blackhawks.