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Where to watch the third round of the U.S. Open today for free
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Nigeria News8 minutes ago US Moves To Shorten Student, Journalist Visa Validity The United States (US) Government has announced new plans to reduce the validity period of visas issued to foreign students and international journalists, a move officials...
The United States (US) Government has announced new plans to reduce the validity period of visas issued to foreign students and international journalists, a move officials say is aimed at curbing visa abuse and strengthening oversight. Naija News...

Fairs, buses, corn highlight summer’s exit (Grain Marketing)
(Editor’s note: John Hall is a professional commodities analyst.) School buses are running. The Maryland State Fair is in full swing. Since early corn had sufficient moisture this year it has stayed green longer, but its genetics are finally...

ICE Arrests Three People in Santa Barbara’s Eastside Neighborhood
[Updated: Fri., Aug. 29, 2025, 10:47 a.m.] The 805 Immigrant Coalition’s Rapid Response Hotline reported that three people were taken into custody by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood early in...
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How Eli's Y2K-Era Pop Aesthetic Went Viral on TikTok and Landed Praise from Doechii and Meghan Trainor (Exclusive) By Ilana Kaplan
NEED TO KNOW Rising pop star Eli, has found fans in Doechii and Meghan Trainor, as her pop music has gone viral on TikTok "So, it's definitely cliché. I've always wanted to be a rock star," she tells PEOPLE Eli's newest single, "Like a Girl," is...

Pfizer and BioNTech’s COMIRNATY Gets FDA Approval for Seniors and High-Risk Individuals Ages 5-64
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for the LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine (COMIRNATY LP.8.1). The approval covers...

Taylor Townsend’s U.S. Open and a tennis career of confounding expectations
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — To adapt the old saw about people going broke, Taylor Townsend’s rise to fame was fast, and then it was slow. At this summer’s U.S. Open, it has happened all at once. At 29, Townsend has become what a lot of people in...

It's Time To Normalize Women Feeling 'Antsy' About Proposals
The news that everyone's favorite "English teacher" and "gym teacher" are getting married broke the internet on Tuesday, after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce confirmed their engagement following two years of dating. The couple's relationship has...

Why Do Attorneys Place Job Ads That Aren’t for Law Firms?
If you’ve ever flipped through the classifieds or legal notices section and noticed a law office advertising jobs like “Warehouse Manager,” “Restaurant Supervisor,” or “Software Engineer,” you might have wondered: Why is a law firm posting these...
Officials bristle at Trump's Chicago immigration enforcement plan
Officials and community leaders are bristling at plans from the Trump administration to conduct a major immigration enforcement initiative in Chicago, an apparent expansion of the president’s previously announced plans to bring in the National...

Almost All Americans Likely Compromised by Salt Typhoon
FBI official calls actions 'reckless and unbounded.' The China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon potentially pilfered nearly all Americans' data as part of a cyberespionage campaign that has been ongoing since 2019. The Register reports that FBI Cyber...

Gaining Traction: What's Driving the R/T Segment's Climb
Rugged-terrain (R/T) is one of the fastest-growing segments in the light truck tire category. That trajectory is expected to continue as more consumers seek the blend of attributes that R/T tires provide, according to tire manufacturers and other...

The WILDEST deep-state story the mainstream media won’t tell you
On paper, the U.S. Institute of Peace does exactly what its name suggests: It promotes peace and conflict resolution in global conflict zones. But dig a little deeper into its operations, and it becomes clear that the quasi-governmental,...

U.S. Diplomat in Trouble Overseas for Using ‘Inappropriate’ Word
An American diplomat who is a close friend of Donald Trump has apologized after labelling reporters “animalistic” during a “firestorm” news conference in Lebanon that left local media outraged. Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and envoy...

U.S. Refuses to Participate in UN Human Rights Review After Trump Administration Withdrawal
The Trump administration says taking part in the Universal Periodic Review would legitimize a council it deems compromised by human rights abusers. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The United States will not participate in the United Nations’ upcoming...

6 Programs On Sustainability To Watch At Workiva’s Amplify 2025 Conference
The main stage at Workiva Amplify 2024 in Denver, Colorado Workiva Workiva’s Amplify 2025 conference takes place September 8 – 10, in Washington D.C. The meeting brings over 3,000 accounting, finance, and business professionals from both public...

Donald Trump’s Assault on Capitalism Is Only Going to Get Worse
Ask an American conservative what makes America great, and at least until about a week ago, he might have said that, among other virtues, it’s a country in which the government stays out of the business of getting in business. Bret Stephens The...

U.S. GDP Goes Onchain as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflows, Solana Surges on Treasury Bid
Trump Media’s $105 million CRO token acquisition with Crypto.com marks a bold push into the crypto sector, blending digital asset rewards, Truth Social integration, and rising valuations—while raising fresh concerns over political influence and...

Boron Belongs at the Center of America’s Industrial Strategy
America needs a secure and long-term supply of the critical mineral, and 5E Advanced Materials’ Fort Cady project is ready to deliver. by Paul Weibel The world is in the midst of a rapid industrial transition. Energy systems are being rebuilt for...

Judge grapples with Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook as Fed governor
Washington — A federal judge on Friday is weighing a bid by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her post despite President Trump's efforts to remove her because of allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements...