President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday plans to issue "major pardons" for individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The event occurred as Congress convened to certify President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck near Mount Everest on Tuesday, leaving at least 126 people dead and 188 injured in Tibet, according to reports from China's state media.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), is meeting with Senate Democrats on key health committees to discuss his nomination
As New York City’s congestion toll system takes effect, reports have emerged of drivers altering license plates to evade the fee. The toll, which charges $9 during peak hours and $2.25 during off-peak hours for vehicles entering Manhattan’s central business district, officially began on Sunday.
Chicago and New York City tied for the title of the U.S. cities with the worst traffic congestion in 2024, according to INRIX's annual Global Traffic Scorecard.
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.
The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.
Mayor Linda Gorton declared a snow emergency in Lexington, Kentucky this week as the city continues to experience heavy snowfall, with more expected in the coming days.