Women’s basketball rankings: Plenty of shake up in the AP top-25, but top 4 teams remain the same
So far, the 2024-25 NCAA women's college basketball season hasn't seen any major changes in weeks. There are some teams that have lost some tough matches here and there, but overall they have been pretty stable. That is until last week. In week 10, 13 of the top 25 companies in the country fell. It […]
Bar guests, staff at Britain’s highest pub rescued after being snowed in for 5 days; vow to remain in touch
The guests, who spent five days snowing together in Britain's highest pub, exchanged phone numbers and vowed to stay in touch. Freddie Swift, 39, was stranded at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire, 1,732ft above sea level, while traveling with his partner, boss and friends. They were part of a group of 23 customers […]
Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official | Panama
The Panama Canal will remain in Panamanian hands and open to trade from all countries, according to the waterway's administrator, who rejected President-elect Donald Trump's insistence that the United States should take over the canal. Ricote Vázquez rejected President Trump's claim that China controls the canal's operations, saying that creating an exception to the current […]
Paramount-Skydance deal likely to remain in regulatory purgatory
For those running Skydance Media, “quick and clean” regulatory approval for the Paramount Global acquisition has given way to “long and slow” approval — and that's just a matter of luck. , On the Money has learned. The long-awaited merger will eventually be completed, but will likely remain in regulatory custody for some time, government […]
Details of Venezuelan opposition leader’s possible arrest remain unclear
An aide to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Colina Machado said she was detained and arrested on Thursday in a chaotic episode that capped a day of protests aimed at preventing President Nicolas Maduro from clinging to power. He said an official denial came shortly after. It's not clear exactly what happened after Machado said goodbye […]
Mortgage rates climb for 4th straight week— remain at 6-month high
Average long-term mortgage rates in the U.S. rose again this week, staying at their highest level since July. According to major mortgage lender Freddie Mac, the benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week. A year ago, it was 6.66%. It rose for the fourth consecutive week. The rise in […]
Los Angeles officials investigate origin of wildfires as multiple blazes remain uncontained
Los Angeles officials said multiple wildfires remained uncontained across the city and urged residents on Thursday to continue following evacuation orders. Mayor Karen Bass delivered the message at a news conference Thursday along with police and fire leaders. Police have already arrested 20 people on suspicion of looting and robbery in evacuation areas, and announced […]
Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy could be revived under new House GOP bill
First appearance on Fox: A group of House Republicans is working hard to codify “Remain in Mexico,” a cornerstone of President-elect Donald Trump's first-term border policy. First-term Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is leading the effort, which was first shared on Fox News Digital on Thursday. His bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to […]
Southern California Air Quality ‘Unhealthy’ Due to Fires: ‘Remain Indoors’
Air quality in Southern California has been severely affected by wildfires raging in Los Angeles, with city officials telling residents to close windows and wear masks when outdoors. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) issued a warning for smoke, windblown dust and ash. recommendation Due to the Palisades, Eaton and Hearst fires in […]
Women’s basketball rankings: Top 8 teams remain the same, injuries hit UConn and South Carolina
The calendar page turns to 2025 and the first full week of women's college basketball returns this week. All conferences now have a full run of league play, with the top 25 ranked teams playing against programs inside and outside the weekly AP poll. Among them: With one SEC team falling behind and another coming […]