Wisconsin tees up high stakes Supreme Court race with partisan control on the line
Wisconsin is preparing for a high-stakes state Supreme Court election that will determine the balance of power in the state, just months after President-elect Trump flipped the battleground state. Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and former Attorney General Brad Schimmel (R) are vying for the seat on the high court vacated by liberal Justice Ann […]
Trump gets high marks for transition — and public optimistic: new CBS poll
Most Americans approve of President-elect Donald Trump's handling of his administration's return to the White House and are bullish about the next four years, according to a new poll. According to the paper, a significant 59% of Americans approve of his efforts to fill the next administration with “disruptors,” while 41% disapprove. CBS News/YouGov Investigation. […]
Matthew McConaughey shares advice mom gave him after his arrest for playing bongos naked while high in 1999
Matthew McConaughey recalled how his mother Kay McConaughey supported him after he was arrested in 1999 for playing bongo drums while naked and high. The 55-year-old actor detailed the infamous incident in his bestselling 2020 memoir, Greenlights. Last weekend's Texas Book Festival featured McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell as featured authors, and the Oscar winner sat […]
Dow leaps over 400 points to all-time closing high
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 426 points to a record close on Friday, with all three major indexes posting weekly gains as investors took comfort in data showing solid economic activity in the world's largest economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 1% at 44,296.51, a day after surging more than 450 points. […]
These are the top 5 high school football playoff games to watch
It's officially playoff season for high school football, and this week's games will feature a number of Top 25 teams in interesting matchups for state titles across the country. Let's break down this week's top five matchups. The top pair comes from California's CIF division. Mater Dei (California) vs Centennial (California) A five-star quarterback playing […]
Asian FX muted as dollar remains at 1-yr high; yen steady as inflation rises – Investing.com
Investing.com — Most Asian currencies fell on Friday after the U.S. dollar hovered near 13-month highs, while the Japanese yen weakened after consumer inflation was slightly higher than expected. remained steady. Currencies in the region have fallen in recent weeks, weighed down by a strong dollar and concerns about a slowdown in the pace of […]
Solana Hits All-Time High Price Two Years After FTX Nearly Sent It to Zero – Decrypt
After three long years, Solana (SOL) has finally broken its all-time high record, setting a new milestone of over $260 on Thursday. Solana surpassed a record high of $260 early Thursday afternoon, according to Coinbase data, adding to the asset's recent strength following crypto candidate Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election earlier this […]
California High School Officials Compared Teens’ ‘Save Girls’ Sports’ T-Shirts to a ‘Swastika’
Two teenage girls at a California high school are criticizing athletic department officials for comparing their “Save Girls' Sports” T-shirts to “swastikas.” Caitlin and Taylor, who play on the team at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, Calif., rarely participate in practices and wear “Save Girls' Sports” shirts in support of transgender players who […]
Baker Mayfield Single Handedly Saves High School Football Team’s Season Just For Them To Win State Championship
Definitely one of the coolest stories I've heard today. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback baker mayfield Not only did he save the Florida high school football team's season, he started the team on its way to a state championship. Introducing the Space Coast Vipers. They were dealing with financial issues after the incident. 1-8 campaign Last […]
Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect pleads not guilty
The father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray pleaded not guilty Thursday to the 29 charges he faces, including two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of manslaughter. Colin Gray, 54, did not appear in court after his attorney entered a guilty plea and rescinded his formal arraignment. Her son, Colt Gray, 14, […]