Crypto donors need friendly regulations — and a friendly public. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/02/02/trump-crypto-coin/ Author : Molly Roberts Publish date : 2025-02-02 11:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A Minnesota man allegedly held his 19-year-old girlfriend against her will, beat her and burned her by repeatedly dumping boiling hot water on her over the course of several days.Jabari Junior, 22, of St. Paul, is facing two counts of felony kidnapping as well as first- and second-degree assault, according to Fox 9. He is being held in Ramsey County Jail.Junior made his first court appearance on Friday, and he has been ordered not to contact the victim.Police began investigating the kidnapping on Wednesday when the victim was brought to the hospital after she was found by Metro Transit officers
Kenya’s “Boda Girls” are turning a male-dominated industry upside down. Their favored customers are pregnant women needing rides to the hospital. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/world/africa/kenya-women-motorcycle-boda-boda-taxi-drivers.html Author : Tara Todras-Whitehill and Sarah Hurtes Publish date : 2025-01-31 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Olivia Ter and her mother Olesya Taylor, 50, of Alexandria, Virginia, were on American Eagle Flight 5342 when it collided with a helicopter last week. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/02/02/ice-skating-dca-plane-crash-virginia-mother-daughter/ Author : Dana Munro Publish date : 2025-02-02 22:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Dallas Mavericks were far from energized in their first game since the team traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquired Anthony Davis.The Mavericks allowed the Cleveland Cavaliers 91 points at halftime and lost the game 144-101.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE"Everyone was just locked in even with the trade and everything that was going on today," Cavs star Evan Mobley said after the game. "We started hot and kept our foot on the gas."Sam Merrill added nine 3-pointers for Cleveland. The Cavaliers made 16 3-pointers in the first half and finished
Painterly gowns, wedding dresses, nude body stockings and more. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/style/grammys-2025-red-carpet.html Author : The Styles Desk Publish date : 2025-02-03 04:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
On Beyoncé and Kendrick’s big night at the Grammy Awards, a new generation of stars stood out on the ceremony stage. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/02/03/best-worst-grammys-performances-2025/ Author : Sonia Rao, Herb Scribner, Anne Branigin, Helena Andrews-Dyer, Chris Richards Publish date : 2025-02-03 06:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump defended his recent tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China while speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday night – and hinted that the European Union may suffer a similar fate.The tariffs, which were authorized in an executive order on Saturday, will go into effect Tuesday. Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 25% additional tariff will be levied on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on imports from China.In the executive order, Trump said that the tariffs stem from an "extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly
On the fringes of an African game park, an ambitious project brings together tourists, local communities and white rhinos, emerging from the brink of extinction. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/travel/zimbabwe-white-rhinoceros-local-tourism.html Author : Tim Neville Publish date : 2025-01-31 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
More than 500 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. They include convicted militants, as well as activists and a journalist. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/25/palestinans-israeli-hostages-exchanged-gaza-ceasefire/ Author : Leo Sands, Sammy Westfall, Niha Masih, Miriam Berger, Claire Parker Publish date : 2025-02-01 17:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is taking aim at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and, according to senior congressional sources, moved to seize control of the independent agency over the weekend.The senior congressional sources told Fox News that more than 50 senior USAID staff members were placed on administrative leave and subjected to a gag order, meaning they were not allowed to communicate with anyone outside the agency without approval.Signs were also removed from USAID’s headquarters in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., and the DOGE team took
As some allies grow weary of American power, Americans seem to be growing weary of their allies. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/opinion/poland-europe-radoslaw-sikorski.html Author : Radoslaw Sikorski Publish date : 2025-02-03 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Miriam Julianna folds paper cranes to remind her of the unbearable loss of a trans friend. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/02/02/miriam-julianna-trans-paper-cranes-union-market/ Author : Bishop Sand Publish date : 2025-02-02 23:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid is extra motivated to play in Super Bowl LIX.Reid could be a part of history if the Chiefs win their third straight, as no other NFL team has won three consecutive Super Bowl titles since the NFL and AFL began playing each other in the 1960s. But this year’s game means a little more.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREEThe star safety was born in Prairieville, Louisiana, about 65 miles northwest of New Orleans where the game will be held. He starred at Dutchtown High School before he committed to
European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely to drive the debate. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/world/europe/europe-trump-defense-budgets.html Author : Jeanna Smialek and Steven Erlanger Publish date : 2025-02-03 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Beyoncé already held the record for the most Grammy wins, but the big prize had eluded her. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/02/02/beyonce-grammy-album-of-the-year-2025-cowboy-carter/ Author : Samantha Chery Publish date : 2025-02-03 04:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A nurse in Arkansas is facing felony charges after allegedly using a dead man's name when attempting to purchase oxycodone pills at pharmacies.Caitlin Carol Adams was charged with three counts of fraud or deceit to procure a narcotic drug-forged prescription in connection with multiple drug purchases last month, according to KAIT.Adams is accused of using a fake prescription to purchase 120 oxycodone pills at a pharmacy in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Jan. 2, the outlet reported.She claimed she worked at a nursing home and that the pills were for a patient.'OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC': BIPARTISAN SENATORS TARGET FENTANYL CLASSIFICATION AS LAPSE APPROACHESInvestigators said
To wean itself off Russian natural gas, Europe has found new sources of energy, including imports from the United States. But high costs are straining the economy. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/business/ukraine-russia-energy-europe.html Author : Stanley Reed and Liz Alderman Publish date : 2025-02-03 05:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
His girlfriend respects that he’s still friends with his ex-wife, but they’re a little too close for her comfort. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/02/03/carolyn-hax-girlfriend-uncomfortable-close-ex/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2025-02-03 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé won big Sunday at the 67th Grammy Awards.The 2025 Grammy Awards featured a star-studded roster with Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Lainey Wilson dazzling on the red carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.Here's the complete list of winners from the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.GRAMMYS FASHION: TAYLOR SWIFT, SABRINA CARPENTER, KELSEA BALLERINI TURN HEADS ON RED CARPETTAYLOR SWIFT PRESENTS BEYONCE GRAMMY FOR BEST COUNTRY ALBUM: 'WAS NOT EXPECTING THIS'KACEY MUSGRAVES ON IF GRAMMY WINS WILL HELP GET HER MUSIC ON THE RADIOWATCH: Firefighters walk the red carpet at the 2025 Grammy AwardsKENDRICK LAMAR HEADLINES SUPER
The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/us/politics/trump-tariffs-global-economic-order.html Author : Alan Rappeport Publish date : 2025-02-02 20:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump knows the United States has more leverage over its neighbors than they do over his country. But exploiting that position of strength could cause a historic rupture. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/02/trump-tariffs-baffling-trade-war/ Author : Ishaan Tharoor Publish date : 2025-02-02 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former President Jimmy Carter has won a posthumous Grammy.Carter, who died in December at the age of 100, was nominated at the 2025 ceremony in the audiobook, narration, and storytelling recording category for "Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration," recordings from his final Sunday school lessons delivered at Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia.Musicians Darius Rucker, Lee Ann Rimes and Jon Batiste are also featured on the album, made up of 10 tracks of folk songs and Sunday school lessons from Carter. KING CHARLES REMEMBERS JIMMY CARTER AS 'COMMITTED PUBLIC SERVANT' IN TRIBUTE TO 39TH PRESIDENTThis makes for Carter's fourth Grammy
Beyoncé, who was nominated for 11 awards, also won for best country duo/group performance for the song “II Most Wanted.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/arts/music/beyonce-best-country-album-grammys-2025.html Author : Ben Sisario Publish date : 2025-02-03 02:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
How to decide whether the “deferred resignation” offer makes sense for you. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2025/musk-buyout-deferred-resignation/ Author : Annie Duke Publish date : 2025-02-02 12:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.