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Northern Lights Update: Here’s Where Aurora Borealis May Be Visible Tonight Amid Geomagnetic Storm
The northern lights may be seen in states like Maine, Minnesota and Michigan.
Judge Overturns Illinois Assault Weapons Ban As Gov. Pritzker Vows To Appeal Ruling
The ban was signed into law in January 2023 and prohibited the sale or transfer of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in Illinois.
Republicans Now 6 Seats Away From Keeping House Control—But Key Races Too Close To Call
The future of partisan government control appears to be leaning Republican several days after polls close. Still, less than 40 races will decide how powerful Trump will be when he takes office.
Pelosi Says Election Could Have Been Different If Biden Stepped Aside — As Dems Pile On
"The country is headed in a very dangerous direction and it’s due in part to his arrogance," veteran Democratic aide Jim Manley told Politico.
Cheeses And Turkey Sandwiches Latest To Be Recalled For Listeria Concerns
Soft cheeses, frozen breakfast foods, smoked salmon and other products have been recalled for potential listeria contaminations in the last month.
Who Will Help Shape Trump’s Policy Agenda? Here Are The Key Groups And Players
Conservative organizations and their leaders are likely to help guide Trump’s policy choices—but it’s still unclear if Project 2025 will play a role.
Stocks Tally Best Week This Year As Banks And Tesla Lead Trump-Boosted Rally
The potential for lower corporate taxes and a friendlier dealmaking environment have stock prices up big this week.
Lil Durk Hit With New Charges In Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot—And Could Face Life In Prison If Convicted
Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested Thursday on murder-for-hire charges, according to arrest records.
Hallmark Beat CNN In Primetime Last Week — Here’s A Supersized Guide To Ratings And All 32 New Holiday Films
Everything to know about the holiday movie lineup at Hallmark—including the football love story surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs.
Musk Reportedly Joined Trump’s Call With Ukrainian President: Here’s Everything They’ve Said About Working Together
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent more than $100 million to get Trump reelected.
U.S. Files Charges Over Iranian Plot To Assassinate Donald Trump Before Election Day
The president-elect, who was targeted in two unrelated assassination attempts, claimed earlier this year there were threats against his life coming from Iran.
S&P 500 Tops 6,000 For First Time Ever Following Trump Election Surge
Up 26% year-to-date, the S&P is on track for one of its best years since the turn of the millennium.
Here’s Who Trump Might Pardon—From Hunter Biden To Jan. 6 Rioters And Eric Adams
Jan. 6 protesters and others Trump has suggested he might pardon have made public pleas to Trump in the wake of his victory Tuesday.
Jack Smith Asks Court To Pause Trump Election Case After Ex-President’s Win
Reports suggest Smith is planning to wind down the prosecutions against Trump before Inauguration Day.
Abortion Ballot Measures May Have Helped Trump In Key States—Here’s Why
Polling suggests many voters were willing to back abortion ballot measures, but also Trump.
‘Melania,’ ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ And ‘Hillbilly Elegy:’ Books About Tyranny And Trumps Appear To Be Booming After The Election
Donald Trump’s reelection has boosted memoirs and dystopian fiction across marketplaces.
Trump Says He Has No Intention Of Selling Trump Media Shares
Trump said “fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumors” that he is seeking to sell his shares of Trump Media & Technology Group are false and called for people saying that to be investigated.
Bill Ackman Wants Firm’s Listing On Amsterdam Stock Exchange Dropped After Antisemitic Attacks
The hedge fund billionaire said “events” in Amsterdam were an “appropriate tipping point,” after dozens of people were arrested for antisemitic attacks in the city.
Tesla Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap—Musk Becomes $300 Billion Man After Trump Win
Shares of the Musk-led EV firm are up almost 30% since Tuesday as investors responded aggressively to the Musk-backed Trump’s victory.
Cybercriminal Ross Ulbricht’s Family Says He’ll Be Freed In January—Here’s What We Know
Ross Ulbricht has been in jail for more than a decade after creating an underground website called Silk Road, which was used for illegal criminal activity .
Northern Lights Forecast: These States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight After Latest Solar Flare
The northern lights may be seen in states like Washington, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Levi Strauss Heir Wins San Francisco’s Mayoral Race—Here’s How Much He Spent On His Run
Local filings showed Daniel Lurie spent millions of dollars of his own money to help fund his mayoral run against fellow Democrat and incumbent mayor London Breed.
Racist Texts Sent To Black People Across The Country, Federal Investigation Underway
The racist text messages were sent to Black men and women across several states and told them they had been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Program Offering Legal Status To Undocumented Spouses Of U.S. Citizens
Federal Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled that the Biden administration lacked "statutory authority” to implement such a law.
Can Trump Fire Jerome Powell? Fed Chairman Says He Won’t Resign If Trump Asks
Powell, who was appointed by Trump in 2017, will end his term as the Federal Reserve’s chairman in 2026.