Biden moving to ban oil and gas leases for 20 years in Nevada region, just weeks before Trump inauguration

The Biden administration is attempting to implement last-minute restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the west just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. On Monday, the Department of the…

Netanyahu goes against doctor’s orders, appears in Israeli parliament after surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in the hall of the Israeli parliament on Tuesday for a crucial budget-related vote, despite the objections of doctors following prostate surgery on Sunday night, the…

What was ‘Disease X’ and what can we learn from it?

Four weeks after a puzzling outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has identified the cause. (Image credit: pavalena/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair ‘grateful’ to get back to football after suspension for vicious hit

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair released a statement on Monday night as he is set to return to the team following a three-game suspension for a big hit on Jacksonville…

Power outage hits nearly all of Puerto Rico on New Year’s Eve

More than 1.3 million people were plunged into darkness early Tuesday. Failure of an underground power line is believed to be the cause and repairs could take up to two…

$850 for a Table at Applebee’s? Welcome to Times Square on New Year’s Eve.

As revelers throng Midtown Manhattan, some chain restaurants are offering a respite, if a pricey one. Perks include bathroom access and unlimited breadsticks.

The Top Movies of 2024: ‘Wicked’ and Nine Sequels

Box office returns have started to stabilize. But nine of the top 10 box office hits this year were sequels. And the 10th was “Wicked.”

New Year’s Eve: Photos of Celebrations Around the World

See how people across the globe celebrated.

The hardest interview question this 39-year-old executive likes to ask—it can reveal high emotional intelligence

Starface World president Kara Brothers says she uses tough, introspective questions during interviews to assess a candidate’s emotional intelligence.

Across the country, police ramp up security for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Before the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2025, officials across the U.S. have increased security for large celebrations. About 1 million people are expected in New York City for…