California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65

Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented Northern California in Congress for more than a decade and built his political career around agriculture and water policy, has died at age 65, his office announced Tuesday. No cause
Trump admin. moves to suspend $10B in federal aid to social programs in five Democratic states

The Trump administration has ordered a sweeping pause on roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about fraud. The decision affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
Jason Aldean to release new album ‘Songs About Us’

Jason Aldean is previewing his new studio album, Songs About Us, with the release of three new surprise tracks — “Help You Remember,” “Hard To Love You,” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long.” Songs About Us follows the
Lainey Wilson joins Aerosmith and Yungblud for reimagined version of ‘Wild Woman’

Lainey Wilson has shared her reimagined version of ‘Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version),’ reworking the Aerosmith and Yungblud track from their collaborative EP ‘One More Time.’ The collaboration was sparked after Tyler and Wilson performed “Dream On”
Former Venezuelan Pres. Maduro and wife plead not guilty to federal drug trafficking, other charges

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking, weapons, and narco-terrorism charges during their first appearance in a Manhattan federal courtroom, days after being seized by U.S.
CDC revamps childhood immunization guidance, recommends fewer shots

On Monday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a sweeping revision to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children and shifting several shots to a more
Stream the EP ‘Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park’

Thomas Rhett surprised fans last month with the release of the live EP, ‘‘Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park’. The artist posted on Instagram with a reel that teases the new music, featuring performances from his concert
Brett Young to embark on 2026 ‘2.0 Tour’

Brett Young will bring his new era to fans on his 2026 ‘2.0 Tour’, in support of his latest album 2.0. The ‘2.0 Tour’ launches Jan. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, running 18 dates before concluding Feb.
Ousted Venezuelan Pres. Nicolás Maduro and wife to appear in NY federal court on alleged drug charges

Ouster Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Manhattan federal court following a dramatic U.S. operation that resulted in his capture and transfer to the United States, according to a spokesperson for the
Teenagers among those identified in deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland

Swiss authorities have now confirmed the identities of 24 people who died in a devastating fire at a New Year’s Eve celebration in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, as families continue to wait anxiously for news of