Susie Wiles Named Trump’s Chief of Staff, Makes History as First Woman in Role
Campaign manager Susie Wiles will be President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, the president announced Thursday night. Mr. Wiles went down in history as the architect of Mr. Trump's return to the White House, perhaps the greatest comeback in American political history. She will once again make history as the first female chief of staff […]
The Moo Deng effect? Thailand named ‘destination of the year’
Looks like one little hippo deserves a big raise. Thailand has just been named 2025's Destination of the Year by experts. travel + leisure He cited the country's “rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and seamless blend of tradition and modern innovation.” The top prize is awarded to one lucky country each year, following the […]
Longtime transit worker named new MTA president amid authority’s staff shuffling
Demetrius Crichlow, a longtime transit agency employee, was announced Wednesday morning as the MTA's new chairman. MTA Chairman and CEO Jano Lieber said Crichlow, currently the MTA's interim president, was appointed because he “knows our system very well.” “We need stable personnel to ensure guidance and leadership…and I am honored to take on that role,” […]
The world’s dirtiest cruise ships named and shamed in shocking CDC report: ‘Maggots and grime’
Sailing on a luxury cruise ship is not always smooth sailing. The world's dirtiest cruise ships are full of grime, from beer faucet scum to maggot infestations, according to a new reporter at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. agency's Ship hygiene programThe organization, which scores cruise ships on a 100-point scale to prevent […]
Caitlin Clark named to All-WNBA First Team, Sabrina Ionescu snubbed
MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a season and playoffs in which Sabrina Ionescu has grown and become more dynamic, the Liberty star guard has yet to crack the All-WNBA First Team. On Wednesday afternoon, before the Liberty faced the Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, the league announced the 2024 All-WNBA First Team and Second […]
Babysitter faces felonies after her pit bulls maul 1-year-old to death, 13-year-old girl named a hero for trying to save baby
A 1-year-old boy was attacked and killed by his babysitter's pit bull. A babysitter left a toddler alone with aggressive dogs and a 13-year-old daughter. The babysitter is now facing multiple felonies for the baby's tragic death. Heather Rodriguez, a 36-year-old family friend, was assigned to babysit 1-year-old Jilia Johnson on Monday morning. But Rodriguez […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat named team’s alternate captain
Bo Horvat had been an unofficial member of the Islanders' coaching group since arriving in New York, so sewing a letter onto his sweater was only natural now that he had the opportunity to do so. Horvat, a former Canucks captain, will carry the 'A' mark as assistant captain alongside Brock Nelson, replacing Cal Clutterbuck […]
Peter Todd reportedly named as Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO documentary – Cointelegraph
An HBO documentary aimed at exposing Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto has reportedly named Canadian Bitcoin Core developer Peter Todd as the cryptocurrency's inventor. Karen Hoback — HBO producer Money Electric: The Mystery of Bitcoin Documentary — According to Politico on Oct. 9, Todd and Blockstream founder Adam Back are confronted with evidence that Todd […]
NOAA previously predicted ‘above-normal hurricane activity’ this year: ’17 to 25 named storms’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a government agency, was previously expected in may This year, the country will experience “above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin,” it said. Forecasters from the agency's National Weather Service said: climate prediction center Earlier this year, researchers reported that the 2024 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 […]
Caitlin Clark named WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote
After a historic rookie season with the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday, receiving 66 of 67 votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Angel Reese received the only vote. This season, Clark averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, leading the Fever to […]