President-elect Donald Trump announced his strong support for Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday, stepping into a heated battle over the House gavel set to be decided by a vote later this week. “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hardworking, and deeply religious man,” Trump declared in a lengthy social media post. “He will do the
When Jimmy Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981, LGBTQ rights were barely on the political radar. Same-sex intimacy was still illegal in over two dozen states, gays and lesbians were barred from obtaining government security clearance, and the idea of gay marriage seemed like a distant dream. Political support for LGBTQ causes was
When the iconic ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to mark the start of 2025, many countries across the globe will already have celebrated the New Year. The first to welcome 2025 is Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific. Its largest island, Kiritimati, kicks off the celebrations when it’s still just
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement after an eight-year legal battle, her lawyer has confirmed. The couple, who married in 2014 and share six children, were once one of Hollywood’s most celebrated pairs, widely referred to as “Brangelina.” Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Subsequent legal proceedings revealed
Jimmy Carter’s passing marks not only the loss of a devoted peacemaker but also the end of a notable chapter in American religious history: progressive evangelicalism. Rooted in the Second Great Awakening of the early 19th century, this tradition shaped much of the era’s social and political reform, driven by evangelicals striving to align society
Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves had a night to remember on and off the field. After the Commanders secured a thrilling 30-24 overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons, clinching their first playoff berth since 2020, Reaves made the moment even more special by proposing to his long-time girlfriend, Mikaela Worley. Amid the cheers at Northwest
What is the Age Gap Between Nick and Noah in My Fault? Explained The age gap between Nick and Noah in the movie My Fault is a key detail that adds depth to their dynamic. While the story focuses on their complex relationship, the age difference isn’t explicitly highlighted as a major plot point. Nick,
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever. The winning ticket was sold in Shasta County at the Circle K on 3505 Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, California, and matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing. The
South Korea’s acting leader has called for an emergency safety review of the nation’s entire airline operations, following a devastating plane crash that claimed the lives of 179 people—the deadliest in the country’s history. The Jeju Air aircraft erupted in flames upon crash-landing at Muan International Airport, leaving only two crew members alive. Acting President
Four people have died as a powerful storm system, producing multiple tornadoes, tore through the South. In Mississippi, 18-year-old Tykeria Rogers lost her life in Adams County when a tree fell on her home, according to Adams County Emergency Management. Another fatality was reported in Lowndes County. In Brazoria County, Texas, one fatality was reported.