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Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s Grammys 2025 stunt may cost him $20M Tokyo concert deal
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori’s scandalous stunt on the 67th Grammy Awards red carpet may have cost him an eye-popping $20 million international concert deal. The controversial rapper, 47, inked a deal to perform twice at the Tokyo Dome in May, however after causing a stir on music’s biggest night with his wife’s nude antics, the bosses financing…
Read MoreTrump’s AG nominee Pam Bondi inches closer to Senate confirmation, passing key vote
President Trump’s pick for US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, inched closer to Senate confirmation after legislators on Monday voted to end debate over her nomination. Lawmakers voted 52-46 along party lines, setting up a final confirmation vote for early Wednesday, absent an agreement with Democrats. The former Florida attorney general had cleared the Senate Judiciary…
Read MoreKnicks find new level of toughness for tantalizing statement win over one of NBA’s elite
Once in a while across the endless basketball winter, you get one you need to circle, the better to remind yourself later on. So circle this one. Use your brightest red pen. Circle it again. Put it away in a drawer somewhere. And maybe come back to it in a couple of months, when it’s…
Read MoreAlexander Romanov’s breakout that is keeping Islanders afloat could lead to big payday
To understand how the Islanders have made it through the past two weeks with their defense thriving instead of self-combusting — suffering injury after injury but still helping anchor a seven-game winning streak that ended on Sunday in Florida — start with Alexander Romanov. The 25-year-old Russian is having a moment right now. This is…
Read MoreTrump’s new 10% tariffs on China take effect
New tariffs on China went into effect Tuesday as part of President Trump’s effort to use trade measures to halt the flow of fentanyl into the US. The 10% additional tariff on imported Chinese goods came into force at 12:01 a.m., hours after the leaders of Mexico and Canada were able to negotiate a 30-day…
Read MoreNets felt disrespected by Ime Udoka’s ‘lower-level team’ jab following big win
The Nets, coming off one of their better victories of the season, were greeted at practice Monday by the postgame remarks of Houston head coach Ime Udoka, who slammed his own team’s effort and said that was the reason for the loss. At one point, Udoka — who was nearly hired by the Nets to…
Read MoreNew bill seeks to protect "preborn life"
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A new bill has been introduced into United States Legislature that would grant rights to all humans born or not. Missouri Representative Eric Burlison introduced House Resolution 722, which is titled as: To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each…
Read MoreSalvage crews remove large portion of commercial jet from river after deadly air collision near DC
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Salvage crews have removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, five days after a midair collision last week that killed 67 people. Authorities have said the operation to remove the plane will take several days and they will then…
Read MoreBeloved park volunteer found dead after hike in Great Smoky Mountains
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A hiker, who had been reported as missing, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday. Ann Houghton, 73, was reported missing on Saturday, Feb. 1, prompting a search effort that involved at least six area fire and rescue organizations. Her body was found the next day…
Read MoreBorder patrol agent answers questions about ICE operations in Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ever since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed “enhanced targeted operations” in Austin as part of a nationwide effort, the agency has not answered many of KXAN’s specific questions about the operations. Gov. Greg Abbott has also directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to assist federal officials. “These teams…
Read More14 Sick Day Essentials Your Home Is Probably Missing – E! Online
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. No matter how hard you try to avoid getting sick, at some point it’s inevitable that you’ll come down with something, especially during flu season. If that’s the case, it most likely means you’ll have to spend…
Read MoreTrump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking. The pauses provide a cool-down period after a tumultuous few days that put North America on…
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