U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear negotiations approach

The United States Department of the Treasury announced a fresh wave of sanctions Wednesday, targeting more than 30 individuals, companies and vessels accused of helping Iran generate oil revenue and advance its missile and weapons programs. The
Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from Harvard University amid Epstein-related review

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers announced that he will leave his faculty and academic roles at Harvard University at the close of the academic year, as scrutiny continues over his past association with disgraced financier Jeffrey
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reveals 2026 nominees spanning multiple music genres

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 artists nominated for its 2026 induction class, showcasing a wide cross-section of genres and eras. Among those on this year’s ballot are The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley,
Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley joining ‘American Idol’ Season 24 as special guest mentors

American Idol is bringing in two high-profile mentors to guide its remaining contestants, announcing that Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley will step in during the pivotal Top 20 round filmed in Hawaii. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the
President Trump touts “golden age” as he delivers State of the Union address

In a speech that set a new personal record at 1 hour and 48 minutes, President Donald Trump painted a triumphant picture of the country during his first official State of the Union address of his second
Ingrid Andress shares the song ‘Now I Know’

Ingrid Andress returns with a new single, “Now I Know.” Andress co-wrote the song alongside longtime collaborators Derrick Southerland and Sam Ellis, with Andress also working with Ellis as co-producers of the track. A press release shares that
Craig Morgan to headline Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in November

Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan will return to Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium on November 7 for a headlining hometown performance. Morgan last played the historic venue in 2022, a night that featured surprise
Savannah Guthrie makes public plea, family offering $1M reward for recovery of mother Nancy Guthrie

More than three weeks after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is making a heartfelt appeal to the public — and backing it with a substantial reward. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she
Nick Reiner enters not guilty plea in fatal stabbings of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Nick Reiner has entered a not guilty plea in the fatal stabbings of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, during a brief arraignment in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 23. The
Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith’s final report on Trump classified documents probe

A federal judge in Florida has permanently blocked the Justice Department from making public former special counsel Jack Smith’s final report detailing his investigation into President Donald Trump’s handling of classified records at Mar-a-Lago. Smith, who has