The government has condemned an activist’s “abhorrent” social media posts which sparked a backlash after his return to the UK from detention in Egypt. Alaa Abd El-Fattah, a British-Egyptian citizen, was detained in Egypt in September 2019. In December 2021, he was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of spreading fake news. His … Read more
Once a mall mainstay and department store for generations of families since 1902, JCPenney has endured turbulent years marked by bankruptcy, mass store closings and restructuring efforts. Now, as the retailer continues its long road to recovery, another major setback has emerged. In July 2025, JCPenney entered into a $947 million deal with private equity … Read more
Newly declassified documents have revealed White House concern over a possible photo of Bill Clinton shaking hands with Gerry Adams during his landmark 1995 visit to Belfast. The papers, published annually by the National Archives in Dublin, detail extensive diplomatic efforts between Irish and American officials to meticulously plan Clinton’s trip to the island of … Read more
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guineans are voting Sunday to elect a new president in the country’s first election since a 2021 coup, as analysts say a weakened opposition will lead to a likely victory for junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. Sunday’s election is the culmination of a transition process that began four years ago after … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW April Martinez and Shawnpail Fields of Jarrell, Texas, became parents to quadruplets Artemis, Curtis, Denahi and Eudora on July 13 It is one of the rare cases where quadruplets were conceived naturally without fertility treatments “I just started crying. I couldn’t believe it,” Martinez told PEOPLE when a doctor told her … Read more
According to AccuWeather forecasters, the second of a one-two punch of winter storms in the Midwest and Northeast will turn out to be the most significant, bringing a host of weather hazards that can squeeze post-holiday travel. “Across the Midwest and Great Lakes between Sunday and Monday, a strong storm will take shape,” said AccuWeather … Read more
People are rarely made overnight. Instead, it usually happens gradually as a series of bad financial decisions accumulate. Few of us can afford to make many financial mistakes. This includes relatively high incomes. According to YouGov, 36% of US adults earning more than $100,000 a year struggle to make ends meet. (1) Meanwhile, a Harris … Read more
Since launching in 2016, Nicola Elliott, pictured with the world’s best marmalade, has built a turnover of £1.6m. There couldn’t have been a better validation for Nicola Elliott to launch her food business in 2016 than winning a gold award just a month after producing her first batch of Seville marmalade. “It gave me the … Read more
The Camry’s rapid rise as Toyota’s best-selling hybrid has caught a lot of people off guard — especially since the RAV4 is as popular as it is. It seems that many buyers still want an old-fashioned sedan, even though there are no shortage of flashy SUVs on the lot. A big part of the Camry’s … Read more
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity in many parts of the United States, but adoption rates tell a fascinating story of regional differences. While some states have enthusiastically embraced battery-powered transportation, others are taking a slower approach to the EV revolution. The reasons behind these disparities are as varied as the landscapes themselves, ranging from … Read more