Jannik Sinner topples Daniil Medvedev to reach US Open semifinals

Protesters gathered at Boston Common ahead of President Trump’s address, denouncing his halt on military aid for Ukraine and budget cuts by Elon Musk. Organized by the local chapter of the 50501 Movement, the demonstration featured speeches against executive overreach and support for Ukraine. Signs calling for Trump’s impeachment and criticizing Elon Musk were prominent, with plans for future protests and support for federal workers also highlighted. Full Article

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., will be joined by Marine Corps veteran Andrew Lennox during her rebuttal speech to President Trump's Congress address, focusing on the sharp reductions to the federal workforce, including veterans like Lennox who were abruptly fired by DOGE. Lennox, a former Marine with deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, was among roughly 1,000 VA employees let go by DOGE, sparking criticism for the lack of proper notification and potential impact on veterans'...

Stocks on Wall Street continued to decline as the U.S. escalated trade tensions with key partners, wiping out S&P 500 gains since Election Day. The S&P 500 fell 1.2%, with financial stocks hit hard, while tech stocks helped pare losses. Concerns about the impact of tariffs on consumer prices and inflation have weighed on the market, with retailers like Target and Best Buy warning of profit pressures. Full Article

Country music star Jelly Roll, real name Jason DeFord, served time in jail at 23 for drug dealing while expecting his first child with then-girlfriend Felicia Beckwith. After release, he worked to build a relationship with his daughter Bailee Ann, who was born while he was incarcerated, and is now 17 and close with her dad. Jelly Roll is also a father to son Noah, 8, with his wife Bunnie XO, and has openly discussed...

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi expressed confidence in President Trump's ability to broker peace in the Middle East as Egypt presented a $20 billion reconstruction plan for war-torn Gaza, proposing to build 200,000 houses without displacing its people. The Arab League nations supported the plan, which also called for elections in Gaza within a year and garnered praise from the UN chief and Palestinian authorities, while Hamas indicated willingness to abide by the reconstruction plan that...

Fans of "White Lotus" were shocked on Twitter when it was hinted that Kate, played by Leslie Bibb, was a Trump supporter in the latest episode of season three. The revelation led to mixed reactions, with some feeling seen while others felt the show had taken a wrong turn by introducing politics. Viewers praised creator Mike White's foresight in addressing a timely issue, but opinions on the scene varied among fans, with some feeling alienated...