Gas Prices Expected to Drop in 2025, Fulfilling Trump’s Campaign Promise
GasBuddy predicted Monday that gas prices will fall under the Trump administration. During his campaign, Trump vowed to lower energy prices for Americans by allowing companies to “drill, drill, drill.” According to CNN, the national average for regular gasoline will fall below 3.22 cents by 2025. report GasBuddy predicts prices will plummet to $2.81 next […]
Jimmy Carter expected to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda ahead of Jan. 9 funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is scheduled to lie in state in January in the Capitol Rotunda, Fox News reported. Although a specific date has not yet been announced, President Biden said in a White House statement Sunday night that Carter's funeral is scheduled for Jan. 9 at […]
Knicks’ December was as easy as expected entering final game of month
WASHINGTON — The Knicks are going to have a hard time saying goodbye in December. They entered the month with the easiest schedule in the league, with opponents' winning percentage tallied at just 38.6 percent, according to NBA.com. Josh Hart high-fives Karl-Anthony Towns during the Knicks' win over the Wizards in Washington on Dec. 28, […]
Jimmy Carter expected to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda as national mourns death
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is scheduled to lie in state in January in the Capitol Rotunda, Fox News reported. Officials have not yet announced a specific date when Carter's body will be placed in the Rotunda. The New York Times reported that the 39th president is scheduled […]
Nets offense to get boost with expected return of Cam Thomas
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Nets have had the worst offense in the NBA since losing Cam Thomas. However, they are on the brink of regaining the scoring title. And they hope to regain the offensive power they lost with him. Nets guard Cam Thomas is expected to return Sunday against the Magic after being sidelined […]
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican, over 32 million visitors expected
of The Jubilee, also known as the Jubilee Year, has begun, drawing tourists to Rome, the Vatican, and all of Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event Tuesday by opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This sacred event for the Catholic Church is usually held every 25 years for patrons […]
Record Number of Travelers Expected to Close Out 2024
AAA estimates that 2024 is expected to see record numbers of tourists. Overall AAA estimate From Saturday, December 21st to Wednesday, January 1st, more than 119 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles to conclude the New Year holidays. If this number is maintained, it will break the previous record. 2019. That's […]
Holiday sales jump more than expected as retailers slash prices
Holiday shoppers opened their wallets at the last minute in search of bargains on online platforms, making bulk purchases of apparel, electronics, jewelry and more, demonstrating the health of their household finances. According to a report from Mastercard Spending Pulse, spending during the holiday shopping period from November 1 to December 24 will increase by […]
Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome | Religion
Pope Francis opened the “Holy Doors” of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve, kicking off a holy year of Catholic celebrations that is expected to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome. The 88-year-old pope, who had recently come down with a cold, was wheeled up to a huge ornate bronze door and knocked […]
Nissan, Honda expected to announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces to form the world's third-largest automaker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, announcing that Mitsubishi Motors, a smaller member of the Nissan Alliance, had also […]