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White House investing $1 billion to boost competition in meat-processing industry and lower consumer prices
The White House on Monday announced it would allocate $1 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan to independent meat and poultry producers as part of an effort to boost competition in the meat-processing industry and lower prices for consumers.
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This woman could topple the French President
As France gears up for a presidential campaign amid a savage fifth coronavirus wave sweeping the country, for the first time in the nation's history, female candidates occupy three of the principal axes of the political spectrum and may hold the key to the nation's future.
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Don't worry, Snoop Dogg; Ben Affleck says people have messed up his last name in worse ways
Ben Affleck has no hard feelings toward Snoop Dogg. The actor on Monday appeared on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and opened up about the rapper's accidental mispronunciation of his name while announcing the Golden Globe nominations last month.
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Boosters could make all the difference against Omicron
The Omicron coronavirus variant is now spreading at warp speed. It has become the dominant coronavirus strain, accounting for 59% of all new cases as of Christmas Day, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A Covid-19 survivor came out of a coma after 65 days. Now she supports vaccinations
After spending two months in a coma due to Covid-19 earlier this year, a California woman is urging people to get vaccinated.
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2021: The year of space tourism
When future generations write about the history of space travel, 2021 may well get its own chapter. "The year of the billionaires," it might be called.
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Access Consciousness Celebrates the 9th Annual Global Access Bars® Day on January 15th
One of the largest personal development companies to offer complimentary stress relief sessions plus 10 hours of free inspirational livestream content on January 15th
Access Consciousness® is inviting members of the community to experience one of the fastest growing forms of self-care on January 15th for its 9th Annual Global Access Bars Day, a day for people to discover new possibilities for growth and happiness as they embark on a new year.
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Tech's biggest event starts this week. Here's what to expect
CES, typically one of the year's biggest tech trade shows, is moving forward with plans to host an in-person component this week despite looming threats of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.
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Ariana Grande's improvised lyrics in 'Don't Look Up' are perfect for 2022
Ariana Grande improvised part of her singing performance in "Don't Look Up," director Adam McKay reveals.
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Ryan Reynolds responds to Betty White saying he can't get over her
Betty White said Ryan Reynolds just couldn't quit her. The two starred in the 2009 movie "The Proposal," and ever since Reynolds had been publicly calling White his "ex-girlfriend."
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Ryan Reynolds and more pay tribute to Betty White
Betty White is being remembered for her light, humor, charm and friendship. Ryan Reynolds posted a loving tribute to longtime friend and "The Proposal" costar, who died Friday at the age of 99.
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Kodak Black arrested for trespassing on New Year's Day
Kodak Black was arrested Saturday in Pompano Beach, Florida, on a misdemeanor trespassing charge, according to Broward County Court records.
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'Crikey! It's the Irwins' Season 4 is the Irwin family's gift to us
Terri Irwin and her children Robert and Bindi are grateful to America. That's because Americans have been so supportive of their conservation work through both the Australian wildfires and the more recent global pandemic.
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Joe Gatto is leaving 'Impractical Jokers' for personal reasons
Comedian Joe Gatto has announced that he will be leaving the popular television series "Impractical Jokers" after nine seasons to focus on fatherhood.
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Alec Baldwin addresses 'Rust' tragedy in New Year's video
In a video looking ahead to 2022, Alec Baldwin reflected on the fatal shooting on the set of his film "Rust."
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Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Launches $2M Grant to HBCU Scholarship Program
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black, African and African American students, including those at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
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Rockets Jae'Sean Tate makes impressive return against the Heat
Rockets Forward Jae’Sean Tate made sure to return the love he was receiving as he waived to the crowd before being handed a basketball to begin his drills. It was the first time that Tate had been seen in a Rockets uniform in over eight days, having played his last game on December 23 against the Indiana Pacers.
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The 21-Day Challenge Everyone Should Try
If you log on to social media around this season, you are bound to see a few “challenges” to get yourself together in the year. From the 21-day squat challenge to the money challenge where you save a dollar every day of the year, challenges are popping up in hopes to make this year the best year ever.
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The Cultural Moments That Defined 2021
Year two of the pandemic was, in many ways, just as challenging and weird as the first. That said, in-person events made a tentative comeback, as did socializing outside our homes -- albeit with masks on our faces and hand sanitizer in our pockets. More so than in 2020, we adapted to living with the virus.
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Desmond Tutu, Anti-apartheid Leader and Voice of justice, Dead at 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Anglican cleric whose good humor, inspiring message and conscientious work for civil and human rights made him a revered leader during the struggle to end apartheid in his native South Africa, has died. He was 90.