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Texas GOP wins big: 5 things to know
In the end, it wasn’t close at all. On election night, Texans handed sweeping victories to the Republican Party that controls the state, and in particular its ascendant MAGA faction. As Vice ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Nvidia earnings are on deck. Here are the 5 big things to know.
Nvidia’s fiscal third-quarter report is due out after Wednesday’s closing bell.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Five things to know about Israel's attack on Iran
Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks by carrying out a series of airstrikes against the Islamic RepublicWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.
The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
5 things to know about Elise Stefanik
President-elect Trump nominated Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, further elevating her seismic rise in the Republican Party. It is a major ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Five things to know about Germany's government crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early election in FebruaryWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
5 things to know about Trump’s FCC pick
President-elect Trump has tapped Brendan Carr to be the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), teeing the agency up for a likely clash with Big Tech and media companies he has ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Four things to know from Kamala Harris' latest podcast interviews
Kamala Harris recently went on two podcasts in hopes of reaching more voters as Election Day approachesEntertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day
More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
5 things to know about Tom Homan, Trump's new border czar
President-elect Trump has announced Tom Homan as his new administration’s border czar, putting a 30-plus-year immigration enforcement veteran at the head of his mass deportation pledge. Homan, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee
President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
3 important things to know if your credit card debt goes to collections
If your credit card debt is delinquent and is now in the hands of a debt collector, here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
5 things to know about Sean Duffy, Trump pick for Transportation secretary
President-elect Trump’s latest Cabinet announcement came Monday evening, when he tapped Sean Duffy to be his Transportation secretary. Since he was elected earlier this month, Trump has named to ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
5 things to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary
President-elect Trump intends to nominate Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from his first term, to lead the Department of Education, which he has long threatened ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
21 MORE Things You STILL Didn't Know In The Zelda Series
We've spread our search across multiple Zelda games, this time we show a musical secret behinds Nott's song in Breath of the Wild, a wide variety of naming conventions across the newest Zelda ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
One big thing to watch in every Division I conference in 2024-25
From John Calipari's wardrobe to Gonzaga's impending conference change, what to know across all 31 leagues.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Four big things the winners of Congress will have to tackle in 2025
Control of the House and Senate are up for grabs in Tuesday's 2024 elections, with the next Congress facing key deadlines on taxes, health care, government funding and the debt ceiling.Politics - NBC News - November 3 -
Welcome to the world of JuJu Watkins, the next face of women's basketball
The center of the college basketball universe has shifted from Iowa City to Los Angeles.Sports - ESPN - 10 hours ago -
Meet OpenAI’s first chief economist—3 things you may not know about him
Dr. Aaron "Ronnie" Chatterji has been named OpenAI's first chief economist. He will lead the company's research on AI's potential economic impact.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
5 things to know about the new airline-refund rules that just went into effect
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said passengers ‘deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them’Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
2025 Super Bowl: 100 things to know, key storylines, top contenders, predictions, crucial games
The hunt for the Lombardi will kick off before you know itSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Rapper Young Thug is a free man. Here are things to know about his plea.
Rapper Young Thug is a free man after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun chargesEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
Top 68 storylines and things you need to know about the 2024-25 college basketball season
The questions, observations, predictions and other things to get excited about as the season tips off MondaySports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Top 5 things to know about NASCAR Cup season finale at Phoenix Raceway
A season that started Feb. 4 and has covered 12,421.5 miles on the track comes to a close Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Who is Lee Zeldin? Six things to know about Trump’s selection for EPA chief
President-elect Trump on Monday announced former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) as his nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Zeldin has a fairly thin track record on environmental ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Five things to know about Mike Waltz, Trump's national security adviser pick
President-elect Trump has selected Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) as his next national security advisor, picking a retired Army Green Beret with years of experience on defense and foreign policy. ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' Tampa spring training stadium: Three things to know about new arrangement
Steinbrenner Field also hosts the Yankees in spring trainingSports - CBS Sports - November 14 -
2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: 8 things to know, including Ichiro Suzuki's shot at a unanimous selection
Inductions will be announced in January with the ceremony in July in CooperstownSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Still undefeated! 15 things to know about the 15-0 Cavaliers ahead of their Celtics clash
Here's a rundown of how Cleveland has gotten off to an undefeated start.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
5 things to know about Dr. Oz, Trump’s pick to oversee Medicare, Medicaid
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of celebrity doctor and failed Senate candidate Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) marks the latest potential shakeup of ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
5 things to know about North Carolina GOP's effort to strip power from Democrats
A bill to significantly restrict the North Carolina governor’s office could further reduce the power of the incoming Democrats, including Gov.-elect Josh Stein, before they even take office. The ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn’t matter? Here are five things you should know
Who pays how much to fund the switch from fossil fuels, what to do about nuclear power, and who hosts Cop31 are key questions. The UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, scheduled to finish Friday local ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
One big thing is missing from the GOP campaign to reclaim Michigan's state House: Trump
WYOMING, Mich. — As he made his case for a Republican revival here at a neighborhood steakhouse, former Michigan Gov.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Big issues, surprise races and ticket-splitting: 5 things to watch in the battle for Congress
The close and uncertain battle for the White House has taken center stage this year.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul at weigh-in ahead of highly anticipated fight
In their final faceoff prior to the bout, Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul before security jumped in to separate the opponents.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
Should you buy gold from a big retailer? Pros and cons experts say to know
Buying gold from a big retailer could make sense for some investors, but it won't be the right move for everyone.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Jonathan Quick Is Making Things Interesting
Jonathan Quick has earned himself a larger role with the Rangers as he continues to play at an elite level.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night
Declaring a winner may take some time.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Pants from High Sport, Pleats Please & More Are Status Symbols
Wearing these pants, to some fashion enthusiasts, is akin to carrying “it” bags.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5