US adds 256K jobs in December, dimming rate cut hopes

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 256,000 jobs in December, but hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime soon are fading. The explosive numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics were a sharp increase from the previous month as employment recovered from strikes and major hurricanes, and lifted traders' expectations […]
Biden claims he ‘meant what I said’ with promise not to pledge Hunter, hopes it doesn’t set precedent

President Biden still insists “I meant what I said” when he vowed not to pardon his son Hunter, and in new interview raises precedent for future presidents to “abuse” pardon power. He admitted that he was hoping it wouldn't happen. The president had repeatedly promised not to pardon his son, but last month reversed course […]
Blue state gov changes tune after vowing to fight Trump deportation efforts, now hopes he fixes border

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has previously vowed to fight the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and now hopes the administration will resolve the border crisis. “In just the last two years of my administration … the number of shelters did increase because Congress didn't fix the border,” Healey said. boston public radio Tuesday. “So that's […]
Joe Burrow, Bengals nip Steelers to keep slim playoff hopes alive

PITTSBURGH — Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and a touchdown, Cade York kicked four field goals, and the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly beat the struggling Pittsburgh Steelers 19-17 on Saturday night. This kept their hopes of making the playoffs alive. Burrow also had an interception, ending his NFL streak of passing for 250 yards or […]
Jets can get some revenge by crushing Dolphins’ playoff hopes

Although the season has effectively been over since Dec. 8, Sunday's final game of the season against the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium has meaning for the Jets. In Week 14, Miami eliminated the Jets from the playoffs with a 32-26 overtime victory, marking the 14th straight season in which the Jets have missed the playoffs. […]
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hopes Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ can end war with Russia | Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed his hope: US President-elect Donald Trump's “unpredictability” could help end the war with Russia. President Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20, has said he would end the nearly three-year-old conflict within “24 hours” when he takes power, a claim that would force him to give up land […]
BREAKING: 2026 recruit JJ Dunnigan commits to Kansas, hopes to be next star two-way player in college football

The Kansas Jayhawks have secured a contract from 2026 three-star athlete JJ Dunnigan, they announced at the Under Armor National Game on Thursday. Dunnigan, a 6'2'', 185 pound defensive back from Manhattan, Kansas, chose the Jayhawks over in-state schools Kansas State, Nebraska and Stanford. Dunnigan was originally scheduled to announce his decision on January 1st, […]
Phew, turtle doves: ban on annual shoot raises hopes for endangered bird | Birds

There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of Britain's most endangered birds that is plummeting towards extinction. A remarkable development is occurring after the annual shooting of migratory birds passing through France, Spain and Portugal was temporarily banned in 2021. Western Europe's population increases by 25%That includes 2,000 people clinging on in […]
Ryan Seacrest hopes to achieve one mega ‘Wheel of Fortune’ goal in 2025

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Baker Mayfield’s 5 touchdowns keep Bucs’ playoff hopes alive in win over Panthers

Once again, the NFC South title rests between the four teams involved, meaning Sunday's win is crucial for the first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into Week 17. Baker Mayfield was up to the task. Mayfield threw five touchdown passes, including two to reliable receiver Mike Evans, to lead the Bucs 48-14 over the Carolina Panthers […]