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WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump's support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation's top health official?If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be health secretary: Five things to look for

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates recently revealed that his divorce from ex-wife Melinda French Gates was his biggest regret.In an interview with British newspaper The Times published Saturday, the tech mogul said it "was the mistake I most regret." The philanthropic power couple announced the surprise split in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage."After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," they said in a joint statement

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates says 2021 divorce is the 'mistake' he most regrets

Several countries celebrate their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which is determined by the movements of the Sun and Moon.The Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year is a major celebration in many Asian countries and their diasporas around the globe.Chinese New Year, also referred to as the Spring Festival, is roughly a two-week-long celebration marking the first day of the Chinese calendar year, which lands on Wednesday this year.

Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how?

CNN —In a post on the social media platform X, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed Tuesday that the Biden Administration left two astronauts “stranded” and said President Donald Trump has asked SpaceX to step in to rescue them.But NASA already put such a plan in place months ago when it asked SpaceX to return astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station as part of its Crew-9 mission.

Elon Musk says SpaceX will rescue two ‘stranded’ astronauts. Here’s why that might sound familiar

Fairway has the full range of government-backed loans, renovation loans and reverse mortgages.Founded in 1996, Fairway Independent Mortgage is one of the largest home lenders in the U.S., closing over $27 billion in 2023 alone.Fairway earns high marks for customer service — with more than 700 branches nationwide, an easy-to-use online application and even the option for remote closings where allowed.

Fairway Independent Mortgage review 2025

“Falling back” each November tends to be an easier transition for most than “springing ahead” in March — but the autumn time change can still be jarring to your body. Here are some tips to healthily manage the switch.Sunday marks the end of daylight saving time, the start of earlier sunsets and — for some — the time of year that seasonal affective disorder begins to feel more acute.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here’s how to adjust to the change and stay healthy

BEIT LAHIYA, Gaza Strip (AP) — The grove of orange, olive and palm trees that once stood in front of Ne’man Abu Jarad’s house was bulldozed away. The roses and jasmine flowers on the roof and in the garden, which he lovingly watered so his family could enjoy their fragrance, were also gone.

This is what one family in Gaza returned home to after 15 months of war

Ryan Coogler has worked on boxing dramas and superhero epics, but the new film "Sinners" let him fully immerse in horror for the first time.Literally. Because he directs so close to the action, that meant getting right into the gore, too."Certain days, we got covered in blood," said Coogler, the director of "Creed" and the "Black Panther" movies, during a virtual "Sinners" Q&A with reporters on Monday.

Ryan Coogler mixes blues and hoodoo for 'Sinners,' his 'fresh' vampire horror tale

About 90 Patriot missiles from Israel are being sent to Ukraine in a transfer facilitated by the United States, according to a US defense official.The missiles had been in storage in Israel, which operated Patriot air defense systems for more than 30 years before retiring them in April.

Patriot missiles from Israel sent to Ukraine through US, official says

The order seeks to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age 19.President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.The action would restrict medical institutions that receive federal funding from providing such care -- including puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgeries -- and calls on the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to "take all appropriate actions to end the chemical and surgical

Trump signs executive order to restrict transgender care access for people under 19

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners of the federal agency that enforces civil rights law in the workplace, an unprecedented move aimed at implementing his crackdown on certain diversity and gender rights policies.The two commissioners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, confirmed in statements Tuesday that they were fired late Monday night.

Trump fires two Democratic commissioners of agency that enforces civil rights laws in the workplace

A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's order to freeze billions of dollars in federal grants and loans, minutes before it was set to go into effect.Judge Loren AliKhan's order to pause the plan until next Monday at 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) came in response to a lawsuit filed earlier in the day by a group of organisations who represent grant recipients.

Judge pauses Trump's plan to freeze federal grants and loans

If you’ve been dragging your feet this January, you still have a few more days to get your New Year’s fitness goals in gear. Until Jan. 30, our team secured an exclusive deal with one of our favorite at-home rowing machine brands, Hydrow.

Overhaul your 2025 fitness goals with this exclusive Hydrow Pro Rower deal

The Reds look to clinch first place in the league phasePSV and Liverpool may have likely secured their spots secured for the top 24 to move on in the Champions League but that doesn't mean that this is a meaningless fixture. Liverpool are currently a perfect seven wins from seven matches during the league phase and can ensure a first place finish with at least a draw in this match.

Where to watch PSV vs. Liverpool: UEFA Champions League live stream, odds, prediction, pick

The whispers that McLaren Racing was eyeing sports car racing have circulated for months and it made sense: The brand is, after all, a supercar to sell to consumers and the truest platform to showcase high-performance vehicles would be a prototype class of sports car racing.And even though McLaren wasn’t at last weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, where Aston Martin, Ferrari, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Porsche and many others were represented, McLaren still managed to crack the conversation.

McLaren eyes expansion into sports cars, a decision that could impact IndyCar and Formula E teams

A hitman who was one of two people who shot and killed a man acquitted in the 1985 bombing of an Air India flight has been jailed for life in Canada without the possibility of parole for 20 years.Tanner Fox, 24, was sentenced on Tuesday by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge.

Life sentence for hitman who killed suspect in 1985 Air India bombings

CNN —A crowd crush has injured several people at the world’s largest religious festival in India, organizers reported Wednesday.The crush at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj occurred after a barrier broke, according to Akanksha Rana, special executive officer for the festival.

Several injured in crowd crush at India’s Kumbh Mela religious festival

What prospect rankings look like when the rubber meets the roadSurely by now, you've seen fit to click on my top 100 prospects for 2025. Maybe you're even in the top 100 for clicking on my top 100, creating such a strong association between player name and rank number that any departure would betray your every sensibility.

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Prospects-only mock for Rotisserie and other 5x5 categories leagues

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday will sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration’s first piece of legislation. It mandates the detention and potential deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft and violent crimes before they’ve actually been convicted.

Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration’s first piece of legislation

According to multiple news outlets, including Fox News, U.S. Border Patrol agents near Fronton, Texas, exchanged gunfire at the southern border with suspected drug cartel gunmen from Mexico.According to reports, there were no injuries in the incident near Fronton Island, an uninhabited island in the Rio Grande in Starr County, Texas.

US Border Patrol Agents Exchange Gunfire with Mexico Drug Cartel: Reports

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The window to take advantage of the buyout program runs Jan. 28 through Feb. 6Comer vows to bring federal employees back to workOversight Committee Chairman James Comer delivered scathing remarks at the first hearing of the 119th Congress, criticizing the Biden administration's handling of telework policies for federal employees.

Trump administration offers buyouts to remote employees who don’t return to the office

Officials inside and outside of the US government are grappling with the fallout of the Trump administration’s sudden suspension of almost all foreign aid with some humanitarian officials warning that people will die as a result.The sweeping directive from Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pause nearly all US aid has brought scores of programs – from global health to emergency shelter to countertrafficking – to a halt.

Humanitarian officials warn people could die as a result of Trump’s foreign aid halt

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed the federal government not to help with gender transitions for individuals under the age of 19 in an executive order Tuesday, as he took a step toward fulfilling a campaign pledge to "stop" gender-affirming care for minors.Trump has set about rolling back transgender rights with executive action since he took office last week.

Trump orders federal government not to fund or assist with gender transitions for youth

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix MercuryWNBA player Brittney Griner watches the second half of the inaugura Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game between the Lunar Owls and the Mist, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)

Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix

Kansas is grappling with what state health officials say is one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks there since the 1950s, one that has infected dozens of people.The epicenter of the outbreak, which began last January and was blamed for two deaths in 2024, is in Wyandotte and Johnson counties, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Kansas is dealing with a major tuberculosis outbreak

Democrats and Republicans are holding U.S. House primaries Tuesday in two congressional districts in FloridaTrump-backed Republican vying for Matt Gaetz's empty seat: 'Getting Trump's agenda across the finish line'Florida congressional candidate Jimmy Patronis on receiving an endorsement from President Trump and his bid to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz's seat.

MAGA candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

Audi is closing the door on nearly 80 years of history. The German automaker's plant in Forest, Belgium, is shutting its doors at the end of February. Vehicles have been built at the plant since 1948, with the first Volkswagens rolling off the line in 1954 and it becoming home to Audi in 2010.

It's Official: Audi Is Closing Its Brussels Plant And Killing The Q8 e-tron

Washington, DC AP —America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card.The findings are yet another setback for U.S. schools and reflect the myriad challenges that have upended education, from pandemic school closures to a youth mental health crisis and high rates of chronic absenteeism.

US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam

Channeling your inner Michelle Kwan at outdoor ice skating rinks? Fun. Whizzing down hills on a snow tube at sports parks? Also fun. But when it comes to ruling the winter activity hierarchy, skiing easily snags the gold medal. Every year, ski resorts see droves of enthusiasts chasing that fresh powder, with nearly 60.5 million visits reported nationwide in the 2023-2024 season alone, according to data from the National Ski Areas Association.

The Easy Way To Dodge Ski Resort Crowds Even During Busy Times

Garage doors play an important functional role, but they also have a major impact on curb appeal considering how much of your home's exterior they consume. In fact, your garage door might be hurting your home's resale value if it looks old or faded. Replacing a garage door can let you recoup 193.9% of the costs, according to The Journal of Light Construction, with an average cost of $4,513 and a resale value of $8,751.

Avoidable Mistakes Everyone Makes When Painting A Garage Door

Members of two of the Environmental Protection Agency's most influential advisory committees, tasked with providing independent scientific guidance to the head of the agency, found out Tuesday evening that they had been ousted. An email sent to members of the EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) informed them that the membership of both groups is being "reset."