Ben Sasse, a Republican figure who has moved between public service and higher education, has spent years navigating the crossroads of policy and scholarship. He served as the U.S. senator from Nebraska from 2015 to 2023, and he was the 13th president of the University of Florida from February 2023 until July 2024, a tenure … Read more
A 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was last seen on Oct. 9 near the Colorado-Utah border, setting off a two-month missing-person investigation that ended with investigators locating her body in Utah and arresting her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, on suspicion of killing her daughter. Authorities described the case as unfolding with a diligent search across multiple states, aided … Read more
When Christmas Eve shoppers rushed to finish gifting, Walmart responded with a renewed emphasis on late-order flexibility alongside traditional store hours. The nation’s largest retailer will keep its doors open on Christmas Eve from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Christmas Day reserved for a full close and normal hours resuming on December 26, a … Read more
Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian-born rapper and singer who built a global career from New York City, remains a dominant force in hip-hop and pop culture in 2025. With ongoing music releases and tour updates reflected on her official site, she continues to shape the genre while widely being labeled the Queen of Rap by critics … Read more
James Ransone, the Baltimore-born actor whose career spanned indie dramas, horror, and prestige television, is reported to have died in Los Angeles on December 19, 2025, at age 46. The details, drawn from biographical accounts, indicate the cause of death as suicide by hanging. The news underscores a career that moved from a defining HBO … Read more
Nuno F. Loureiro, the Herman Feshbach (1942) Professor of Physics and a Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, has been named director of the university’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC). The May 1, 2024 announcement highlighted his leadership role within MIT’s broader plasma and fusion communities, and noted that he joined MIT … Read more
Karoline Leavitt has stepped into one of Washington’s most watched roles, becoming the 36th White House press secretary on January 20, 2025, under President Donald Trump. The appointment places the Republican communications veteran at the forefront of the administration’s messaging, succeeding Karine Jean-Pierre and guiding daily briefings as the White House seeks to advance a … Read more
Universal Pictures has released the first teaser for Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, a UFO-themed project written by David Koepp and built from a Spielberg story. The film, described as Spielberg’s return to the alien-movie terrain he helped define with Close Encounters of the Third Kind, ET, and War of the Worlds, unfolds around the discovery … Read more
Susie Wiles has been appointed the 32nd White House Chief of Staff, taking office on January 20, 2025, under President Donald Trump. The move places a longtime Republican operative at the center of a White House team that includes deputies such as Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, James Blair, Taylor Budowich, Beau Harrison, and Nick Luna, … Read more
Australian actress Rachael Carpani died on December 7, 2025, after a long battle with a chronic illness, according to a statement shared by her family. The news was confirmed by her sister Georgia in a social media post, and a private funeral is expected to be held, the family said. Carpani was 45 years old. … Read more