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Romney and Lee react to Silicon Valley Bank collapse, as Biden announces depositors will be protected

Several lawmakers — Republicans and Democrats — said taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook → Read More

What is Holi about? I attended the festival in New Delhi and here’s what I found

Seven years had passed before I would celebrate the festival I grew up cherishing. Here’s a guide to celebrating Holi, the festival of colors. Why is Holi celebrated in India? → Read More

Everything you need to know about the 12-3-30 TikTok treadmill workout

Wondering if the 12-3-30 TikTok treadmill incline workout really works? So did we. Here’s everything you need to know about the TikTok treadmill trend. → Read More

Report: Trump is considering a female running mate — possibly Kari Lake

Although reports say Trump is considering other women as well → Read More

Nevada State Democratic Party removes party chair who aligned with Democratic Socialists

The party elected Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno as chair, seen as aligned with the Harry Reid wing of the party. → Read More

Joe Manchin, Jon Tester join Republicans to pass new anti-ESG rule, Biden says he’ll veto

Proponents of the resolution have deemed ESG investments as ‘woke’ policies that further the liberal agenda. What is ESG? → Read More

The Jonas Brothers on Broadway?!

Spanning five days, each show at the Marquis Theater in New York will pay tribute to one of their albums. Jonas Brothers Vegas residency. Jonas Brothers' musical albums. Jonas Brothers' latest song “Wings”. → Read More

Biden’s approval rating climbs while Trump faces dip, new poll shows

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union this year is driving his influence upward, as the left coalesces around Biden for the 2024 Democrat bid. A new poll indicates his rising approval while former president Donald Trump finds his ratings sinking. The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll quizzed over 1,300 Americans — 570 Democrats and 460 Republicans — after the president’s State of the Union… → Read More

Why we celebrate Presidents Day

Here’s everything you need to know about Presidents Day. → Read More

Try writing a love letter this Valentine’s Day with inspiration from literary greats

Whether it’s Frankenstein author Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin or Poet John Keats, learn from the greatest writers of all time → Read More

From Marvel to ‘Indiana Jones 5,’ Harrison Ford knows how to do it all

Even at the age of 80, the veteran actor is keeping busy. What has Harrison Ford been up to? Harrison Ford latest roles. Why was Harrison Ford de-aged? Did Harrison Ford join Marvel? → Read More

5 last-minute, thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Surrendering to love is full of risks but expressing it is what warms the soul. Here are a few unique ways to show your significant other you care → Read More

Valentine’s Day 2023: Best food deals, from heart-shaped pizza to huge discounts

Here’s a list of all deals to take advantage of during Valentine’s Day → Read More

Adele is nominated for 7 Grammys. Here’s a look at her career

‘I’ve always been obsessed with voices since I was 4 years old,’ said Adele of finding inspiration in Ella Fitzgerald. → Read More

China claims it successfully cloned 3 ‘super cows’

China purchases 70% of its dairy cows from overseas and this research will help the country become more self-sufficient → Read More

George Santos steps down from committee assignments

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told Politico that Santos’ move was ‘an appropriate decision ... until he can clear everything up.’ Why did George Santos temporarily step down from his committees? → Read More

Is Barnes & Noble making a comeback?

The big-box retailer evolved from being the villain to the underdog. Now, the publishing industry is cheering on the comeback of Barnes & Noble → Read More

Top 5 Indian restaurants to try in Salt Lake City

A lot of these options are family-owned spots that are adored by locals → Read More

Reducing emissions: Bill Gates’ latest startup takes on cow burps

Nearly one-third of global methane emissions come from livestock, mostly from dairy cows → Read More

The true meaning of the ‘woke mob’

The term “woke” was published in The New York Times in 1962, but it meant something else back then. Keep reading to learn what the new definition means. → Read More