to Veterans Day: Biden expands benefits, urges Americans to 'keep faith' in one another By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:08:53 -0500 President Joe Biden on Monday addressed a Veterans Day crowd at the national cemetery in Virginia where he revealed newly-expanded veteran benefits and urged Americans to "come together" and "keep faith." Full Article
to Trump selects former GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:15:53 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to run the Environmental Protection Agency. Full Article
to Biden to host Indonesian President Subianto at White House meeting By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:14:27 -0500 President Joe Biden will hold a White House meeting with President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia on Tuesday to celebrate 75 years of U.S.-Indonesian relations and discuss ways to strengthen their countries' cooperation. Full Article
to Private prison stocks soar after Trump names Tom Homan 'border czar' By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:59:51 -0500 Private prison stocks soared Monday after President-elect Donald Trump announced immigration hardliner Tom Homan as the nation's next "border czar." GeoGroup jumped 4.5%, while CoreCivic increased 6.3%. Full Article
to 23andMe to cut 40% of workforce, end therapeutics program By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:04:10 -0500 Genetic-testing lab 23andMe plans to cut its workforce by 40% and end its therapeutics program in an effort to cut costs, the company announced Monday. Full Article
to VA to eliminate copays for telehealth, expand online emergency care to rural veterans By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:53:12 -0500 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced plans Monday to eliminate copayments for all VA telehealth services, while expanding online emergency care access for rural veterans. Full Article
to Rep. Ruben Gallego claims victory over Kari Lake in Arizona Senate race By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:08:43 -0500 Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was poised Monday night to defeat election denier and President-elect Donald Trump ally Kari Lake in a closely watched Senate race in Arizona. Full Article
to Kevin Costner's 'Yellowstone' fate addressed at top of S5B premiere By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:51:01 -0500 The fate of fictional Montana Gov. John Dutton -- played by Kevin Costner -- has finally been disclosed in the Season 5B premiere of "Yellowstone" that aired on Paramount Sunday night. Full Article
to Movie review: 'Gladiator II' entertains with epic violence, flamboyant acting By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:07 -0500 "Gladiator II" has even more crowd-pleasing combat events than the original and an operatic story showcasing flamboyant performances. Full Article
to Watch: In 'Final Reckoning' teaser, Tom Cruise dangles from small plane By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:16:49 -0500 Paramount Pictures is teasing "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning," starring Tom Cruise. Full Article
to Watch: Rita Ora offers heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne during MTV's EMAs By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:24:46 -0500 MTV's Europe Music Awards included a heartfelt tribute to late musician Liam Payne. Full Article
to ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ to return for Season 2 By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:20:30 -0500 Netflix's hit docuseries "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" will return for a second season in 2025. Full Article
to Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan working on a singing competition series for CBS By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:57:20 -0500 Country music star Blake Shelton and writer-producer Taylor Sheridan are working on a new reality competition series for CBS called "The Road." Full Article
to Look: Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly expecting child together By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:41:22 -0500 Actress Megan Fox and musician Machine Gun Kelly are expecting a child together. Full Article
to Kevin Costner didn't know about 'Yellowstone' character's death until it aired By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:22:15 -0500 Kevin Costner says he didn't know about his "Yellowstone" character John Dutton's death until after the episode aired on Sunday. Full Article
to Next 'Bridget Jones' movie to premiere on Peacock Feb. 13 By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:07 -0500 The fourth film in the "Bridget Jones" British rom-com series is set to premiere in the United States on Peacock Feb. 13. Full Article
to 'Harlem' to return for Season 3 on Jan. 23 By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:51:43 -0500 Popular Prime Video series "Harlem" will return for a third season on Jan. 23. Full Article
to Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman enjoying flawed 'St. Denis' roles By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:57:59 -0500 Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier and Allison Tolman discuss the comedy in their harried medical characters on "St. Denis Medical," premiering Tuesday on NBC. Full Article
to House voting on bill to allow government to remove tax-exempt status from nonprofits By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:22:36 -0500 Congress is voting on a bill Tuesday that will empower the executive branch to remove the tax-exempt status from any nonprofit it deems to be supporting terrorists. Full Article
to Britain's archbishop of Canterbury to quit as Church of England head over abuse scandal By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:36:20 -0500 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has opted to quit as head of the Church of England after a critical report over his handling of an abuse scandal, it was announced. Full Article
to Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:55:57 -0500 A federal judge has blocked a new bill in Louisiana that would require the Bible's Ten Commandments to be displayed in the state's publicly-funded schools. Full Article
to Controversial investor John Paulson says no to U.S. Treasury secretary job for Trump By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:42:56 -0500 Billionaire financier John Paulson has declined a likely appointment as U.S Treasury Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, he announced. Full Article
to Staff of publisher Hachette issues open letter to protest new conservative book imprint By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:45:13 -0500 A team of U.S. employees at Hachette wrote an open letter to management in protest over a new conservative book imprint created in wake of last week's Donald Trump victory headed by a known far-right publisher. Full Article
to Biden, Israeli President Herzog meet to discuss Gaza, Middle East By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:54:19 -0500 President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met at the White House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the war against Hamas and Hezbollah and other Middle East concerns. Full Article
to FAA bans U.S. flights to Haiti after two American planes hit by gunfire By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:03:09 -0500 The Federal Aviation Administration has banned flights to-and-from Haiti for at least 30 days after JetBlue and Spirit Airlines planes were hit by gunfire Monday during attempts to land in Port-au-Prince. Full Article
to Former Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for documents leak By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:16:18 -0500 A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for stealing classified information and sharing it online. Full Article
to Trump picks Mike Huckabee to be U.S. Ambassador to Israel By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:16:35 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump says that he wants ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to represent America's interests in the troubled Middle East region as U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Full Article
to Trump taps John Ratcliffe, ex-national intelligence chief, for CIA director By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:27:29 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice Tuesday for CIA Director, tapping his former intelligence chief John Ratcliffe, who he called a "warrior of truth." Full Article
to 11 hospitalized after explosion at Louisville food-coloring factory By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:56 -0500 An explosion at a food-coloring factory in Louisville, Ky., hospitalized at least 11, including two in critical condition, on Tuesday afternoon. Full Article
to Kentucky to get nation's first TNT plant since 1980s By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:29:08 -0500 The U.S. Army has awarded a $435 million contract for Repkon USA to build the nation's only TNT production facility in a rural community in Graham, Ky. Full Article
to President-elect Trump taps S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem to lead Department of Homeland Security By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:14:57 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security of his incoming administration. Full Article
to Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Trump's new 'Department of Government Efficiency' By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:45:10 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead his administration's new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to end "government waste" and "slash excess regulations." Full Article
to President-elect Trump picks Fox News host, Army veteran to lead Pentagon By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:06:40 -0500 President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday night announced his nomination of Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to head the Department of Defense. Full Article
to Canada orders striking dock workers back to ports By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:15:32 -0500 Canada ordered striking dock workers back to the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal on Tuesday to clear out more than a week of container congestion bound for the United States and Canada. Full Article
to Lunchables pulled from school lunch programs due to low demand By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:22:31 -0500 Lunchables are being pulled from school menus throughout the United States, after food manufacturer Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday that demand for the meal kits has dropped. Full Article
to SpaceX matches launch record with Starlink mission liftoff from Florida By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:39:17 -0400 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Center on Wednesday to match its own record of launches in one year. Full Article
to Cyprus signs NASA's Artemis Accords, becoming 46th nation to commit to safe space exploration By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:42:19 -0400 The Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on Wednesday, becoming the 46th signatory to the agreement that establishes principles for the safe exploration of space. Full Article
to NASA's Crew-8 returns to Earth, successfully splashing down into Gulf By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:23:15 -0400 The four-member SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour returned to Earth early Friday, completing their nearly eight-month mission in space. Full Article
to SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit in record-setting launch By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:41:17 -0400 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink Internet communications satellite from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking a state record 73rd orbital rocket launch this year. Full Article
to NASA to restart Mentor-Protege program to help improve contractor diversity By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:04:08 -0400 NASA said on Tuesday that it will restart its Mentor-Protégé Program for contractors on Friday to expand commercial markets with eligible small businesses. Full Article
to SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its constellation of Earth-orbiting Starlink satellites By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:47:04 -0400 SpaceX successfully launched Wednesday a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit to further its mission to expand Internet access to the global population in now more than 200 space missions. Full Article
to China's Shenzhou-18 crew returns to Earth By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:42:51 -0500 Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth early Monday after six months in space as part of its Shenzhou-18 mission at its orbiting space station. Full Article
to SpaceX launches resupply mission to International Space Station By www.upi.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:40:52 -0500 SpaceX launched a rocket loaded with 6,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station on Monday night from the Florida coast. Full Article
to Taurid meteor shower to reach peak visibility By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:58:18 -0500 The Taurid meteor will make its annual appearance in the midnight sky starting Tuesday through Nov. 12, with the "shooting star" appearing best after in the early morning hours. Full Article
to Small wooden satellite heads to International Space Station By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:13:24 -0500 The first wood-panel satellite is on a SpaceX flight to the International Space Station, where it will test the durability of wood in space. Full Article
to SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:33:05 -0500 SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Thursday at 3:19 p.m. EST. Full Article
to NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:24:42 -0500 The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. Full Article
to Why Planning To Slip Up Can Help You Reach Long-Term Goals (M) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:00:40 +0000 You don’t have to be perfect to reach your goals -- why planning to cheat might actually help. Full Article Motivation subscribers-only
to This Technique Allows Chronic Worriers To Think More Clearly By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:59 +0000 A simple 8-minute exercise can free up your brain and make you more efficient under stress. Full Article Boost Brain Power
to Stressed? 24 Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Calm Your Mind Fast (P) By www.spring.org.uk Published On :: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000 From hugging to hypnosis, these stress relievers are backed by serious research—find out which one works best for you. Full Article Stress premium-only