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- Yahoo TV UK
The Traitors final live: BBC show winner to be crowned after The Seer twist
Follow our live updates as Charlotte, Frankie, Alexander, Jake and Leanne battle to win series 3 of the BBC show.
- Associated Press
Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. With votes expected late in the evening, the Republican-led Senate is determined to install Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran, and round out President Donald Trump's top national security Cabinet officials.
- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stall as investors weigh earnings, Trump on China
Wall Street stocks are on track for weekly wins as markets ride the Trump roller-coaster.
- USA TODAY
Firefighters continue battling LA fires as rain expected to come soon: Live updates
Firefighters continue to battle fires across Southern California as the area prepares for a presidential visit Friday and rain in the weekend forecast.
- BBC
Some face night without power after 93mph winds
Energy networks have said they will be working through the night to restore power
- USA TODAY
Marilyn Manson won't be charged after LA officials' investigation into assault claims
Controversial musician Marilyn Manson will not be charged for domestic violence or sexual assault, the Los Angeles DA's office confirmed.
- Yahoo Finance
To ease veterans' transitions, help military spouses: Hiring Our Heroes VP
"Transition is a family game," Hiring Our Heroes vice president Elizabeth O’Brien said on a new episode of Warrior Money.
- Reuters
US FDA drops web pages on improving clinical trial diversity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pulled draft guidance from its website requiring companies to test medicines and devices in diverse populations as part of a purge of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at U.S. health agencies. The move, first reported by health website STAT, follows President Donald Trump's executive order on Tuesday directing government agency chiefs to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies largely relating to employment at federal agencies, federal contractors and in the private sector. The FDA's Diversity Action Plan draft guidance to drug and medical device companies stems from the 2022 Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act.
- Reuters
Slovak protests grow in rebuke of PM Fico's Russian tilt
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital on Friday, waving banners opposing Prime Minister Robert Fico's policy shift closer to Russia, after tensions between the government and the opposition rose. Organisers estimated 60,000 people attended the demonstration in Bratislava's Freedom Square, about four times more than in the last demonstration two weeks ago. The protests were nearing levels seen in 2018 when the murder of an investigative journalist caused mass demonstrations and forced Fico's resignation.
- Associated Press
Middle East latest: 4 Israeli women soldiers will be next hostages freed from Gaza
The second batch of Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas this weekend are four female soldiers, an advocacy group representing the captives' family members confirmed Friday. Hamas had announced the names hours earlier. Under the terms of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, fighting will be halted in Gaza for at least six weeks.
- USA TODAY
Trump criticizes FEMA during tour of North Carolina storm damage: Live updates
Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first second term trip. Follow along for live updates.
- CBC
Ottawa lending $1B to cash-strapped Canada Post
The federal government will lend $1 billion to Canada Post for the 2025-26 fiscal year so that it can continue operating while dealing with "significant financial challenges," the postal service said Friday.Canada Post says that Ottawa is making the funds available within the regulations of the Canada Post Corporation Act, but that the money offers only a temporary financial boost and will not fix the Crown corporation's structural issues.The postal service is working with the government "on a p
- The Canadian Press
Travis Kelce says he 'used to dream' of playing QB the way Josh Allen does
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are a lot of people that would love to be living Travis Kelce's life these days. He's a bona fide NFL star for the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. He's appearing everywhere from TV shows to advertisements, and he just happens to be dating the biggest pop star on the planet.
- Insider Monkey
Is Constellation Brands (STZ) the Best Falling Stock to Invest in Right Now?
We recently published a list of 10 Best Falling Stocks to Invest in Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) stands against other best falling stocks to invest in right now. The overall stock market has been in an uptrend, as depicted by major […]
- Yahoo Celebrity
Marilyn Manson won't face sexual assault, domestic violence charges in L.A.: DA
After a four-year investigation, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced Marilyn Manson will not be charged in sex abuse case.
- The Canadian Press
Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles
OTTAWA — The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges."
- USA TODAY Sports
Pete Carroll hiring winners, losers: Tom Brady, Raiders land proven winner
The Raiders missed out on Ben Johnson during the 2025 NFL hiring cycle but landed a proven alternative in former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.
- People
Khloé Kardashian Just Revealed a Dramatic Hair Transformation to Kick Off 2025 — See Her New Soft Bob
The reality star and mogul debuted a short-hair look on Instagram
- Fortune
Wealthy Trump appointees are flocking to Washington, D.C., and looking for luxury homes
President Donald Trump’s rich Cabinet picks are either buying or looking for lavish houses in the capital, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- People
How JoJo Ended an On-and-Off Romance After a Decade and Found 'More Respect for Myself Than I've Had' (Exclusive)
"I'm happy that I'm at a point in my life where I can recognize what I need," JoJo, whose new 'NGL' EP is out now, tells PEOPLE