‘Harry Potter’ author marks five-year anniversary of first speaking out against trans activists: ‘We will win’
It's been five years since JK Rowling, the creator of the Harry Potter series, made her first social media post criticizing offensive transgender activists. Rowling reshared an old Twitter post from December 19, 2019 (before it became X) in which she slammed those who fired a British woman who claimed she had only two genders. […]
USD/CAD marks fresh multi-year highs near 1.4350, awaits Fed’s guidance – FXStreet
USD/CAD hit 1.4329 on Wednesday, its highest level since March 2020. The Canadian dollar faces challenges due to a dovish central bank and domestic political uncertainty. CME's FedWatch tool suggests Wednesday's 25 basis point rate cut is almost fully priced in. USD/CAD has extended its winning streak to five days in a row and is […]
Championship roundup: Dan James marks milestone as Leeds return to top | Soccer
Dan James celebrates his 100th birthday leeds Scored a decisive goal when the team won. middlesbrough They regained top spot in the Championship with a 3-1 win at Elland Road. James fired home in the second half after Max Weber's own goal canceled out Wilfried Gnont's opener. Brenden Aaronson added Leeds' third goal in stoppage […]
Fifth Avenue marks 200-year birthday with luxe block party — and plans for a makeover
Fifth Avenue's famous shopping district looks like it's been around for more than two centuries. The iconic luxury retailer between 48th and 55th Streets in Manhattan celebrated its 200th anniversary with a huge birthday party on Sunday, closing the street and allowing New Yorkers and tourists alike to flood the streets. I was able to […]
‘Breathtaking speed’: Trump’s Paris trip marks return to global stage as leaders turn ‘the page’ on Biden
President-elect Trump is traveling to Europe this weekend for his first overseas trip since winning a landslide victory in last month's presidential election. Trump will meet Emmanuel Macron France's president attends a star-studded VIP event on Saturday to celebrate the official reopening of the newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral, five years after the centuries-old Paris landmark […]
X marks the bitcoin: the treasure hunt book is back – and it’s bigger than ever | Books
JCollins-Black's mother had always dreamed of living in a log cabin. So when his father, a pastor, was given 20 acres of land by members of his congregation, he built hers in North Carolina. “I literally did it with my bare hands,” Collins-Black said. On sweltering days, young Collins-Black chased lizards, stalked snakes and dug […]
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. […]
Valerie Bertinelli marks two years of ‘freedom’ since Tom Vitale divorce: ‘It does get better’
Valerie Bertinelli is celebrating two years of 'freedom' after her divorce from Tom Vitale. Instagram / Valerie Bertinelli Valerie Bertinelli is celebrating two years of 'freedom' after her divorce from Tom Vitale. The Food Network alum, 64, shared a hopeful message with fans on social media Friday, saying life “will always get better” in the […]
2024 Presidential election marks closest New York has come to turning red in 30 years as Trump support surges in NYC
The 2024 presidential election will be the closest New York has ever turned red in nearly 40 years, and Donald Trump will be the first Republican in 20 years to hold his electoral lead to less than 20 points. Vice President Kamala Harris led Trump with just 11.4% of the vote, with only 6% of […]
Teacher who left claw marks on underage student’s back after sex romp gets sweetheart plea deal
A former Missouri math teacher who pleaded guilty to having sex with a student could serve a very short prison sentence thanks to a plea deal with his girlfriend. As Blaze News reported in January, 26-year-old Haley Clifton Carmack was arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. “They're trying to […]