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  • Exclusive: Uvalde mayor vows senior cop who knew children needed rescuing from Robb Elementary will be gone ‘by the end of this week’

    Exclusive: Uvalde mayor vows senior cop who knew children needed rescuing from Robb Elementary will be gone ‘by the end of this week’

     

    Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said he was outraged by the actions of Lt. Mariano Pargas whom a CNN report showed failing to organize help for children he knew were trapped with a gunman.

    ​Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said he was outraged by the actions of Lt. Mariano Pargas whom a CNN report showed failing to organize help for children he knew were trapped with a gunman. 

  • Virginia McLaurin, who became famous after dancing with Obamas, dies at 113

    Virginia McLaurin, who became famous after dancing with Obamas, dies at 113

     

    Virginia McLaurin, who garnered national fame for her dance with then-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in 2016, has died. She was 113.

    ​Virginia McLaurin, who garnered national fame for her dance with then-President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in 2016, has died. She was 113. 

  • Democrats rip Trump and appeal for campaign cash as former president enters 2024 race

    Democrats rip Trump and appeal for campaign cash as former president enters 2024 race

     

    No one in American politics brings Democrats — and fed-up conservatives — together quite like former President Donald Trump.

    ​No one in American politics brings Democrats — and fed-up conservatives — together quite like former President Donald Trump. 

  • FTX fallout hits crypto firms

    FTX fallout hits crypto firms

     

    The lending arm of crypto brokerage Genesis Global Trading suspended redemptions and new loan originations after an “abnormal” number of withdrawal requests that exceeded its current liquidity, citing market turmoil from the failure of rival FTX.

    ​The lending arm of crypto brokerage Genesis Global Trading suspended redemptions and new loan originations after an “abnormal” number of withdrawal requests that exceeded its current liquidity, citing market turmoil from the failure of rival FTX. 

  • After an unrelated threat pauses victims’ statements, judge is set to sentence Waukesha Christmas parade attacker to life in prison

    After an unrelated threat pauses victims’ statements, judge is set to sentence Waukesha Christmas parade attacker to life in prison

     

    The sentencing hearing for the man convicted of intentionally killing six people when he drove an SUV into the 2021 Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, will continue Wednesday after a threat phoned into the court paused proceedings a day earlier.

    ​The sentencing hearing for the man convicted of intentionally killing six people when he drove an SUV into the 2021 Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, will continue Wednesday after a threat phoned into the court paused proceedings a day earlier. 

  • Britain is bringing back austerity. Here’s why

    Britain is bringing back austerity. Here’s why

     

    The last time a British finance minister revealed tax and spending plans, markets went haywire and the country’s prime minister ultimately lost her job. The new government is not looking for a repeat performance.

    ​The last time a British finance minister revealed tax and spending plans, markets went haywire and the country’s prime minister ultimately lost her job. The new government is not looking for a repeat performance. 

  • Taylor Swift tickets listed for thousands on StubHub after millions flood Ticketmaster

    Taylor Swift tickets listed for thousands on StubHub after millions flood Ticketmaster

     

    Taylor Swift fans were seeing red on Tuesday when Ticketmaster was overwhelmed by demand as pre-sales for the singer’s new tour went online. The delays had many fans believing they would never, ever, get tickets (…like ever). But tickets to the pop star’s “The Eras Tour” were available Wednesday via the resale market — with some priced at tens of thousands of dollars.

    ​Taylor Swift fans were seeing red on Tuesday when Ticketmaster was overwhelmed by demand as pre-sales for the singer’s new tour went online. The delays had many fans believing they would never, ever, get tickets (…like ever). But tickets to the pop star’s “The Eras Tour” were available Wednesday via the resale market — with some priced at tens of thousands of dollars. 

  • What is Title 42, and what happens now that a federal judge has blocked it?

    What is Title 42, and what happens now that a federal judge has blocked it?

     

    A federal judge’s order blocking Title 42 raises many questions. But there’s no doubt the ruling has major implications for the Biden administration’s border strategy.

    ​A federal judge’s order blocking Title 42 raises many questions. But there’s no doubt the ruling has major implications for the Biden administration’s border strategy. 

  • Estée Lauder is buying Tom Ford in a deal worth $2.8 billion

    Estée Lauder is buying Tom Ford in a deal worth $2.8 billion

     

    Two of the world’s top luxury icons are deepening their relationship.

    ​Two of the world’s top luxury icons are deepening their relationship. 

  • Donald Trump is no Grover Cleveland

    Donald Trump is no Grover Cleveland

     

    Former President Donald Trump wants to do a full Grover Cleveland and match the only US president to lose a presidential election and then rise from the ashes to regain the White House four years later.

    ​Former President Donald Trump wants to do a full Grover Cleveland and match the only US president to lose a presidential election and then rise from the ashes to regain the White House four years later.