Video posted by the former daytime talk-show host Phil McGraw showed him on a ride-along with immigration agents in Chicago on Sunday as authorities stepped up enforcement operations across the United States.McGraw, a former psychologist who rose to fame alongside Oprah Winfrey and hosted “Dr. Phil” for more than two decades, said he had “embedded” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to show what he described as the agency’s targeted efforts to apprehend “known criminals and terrorists.”Speaking to McGraw in a segment broadcast on the network that the former talk-show host founded one year ago — Merit Street Media — Trump administration…
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The world’s largest gathering of mathematicians convened in Seattle from Jan. 8 to Jan. 11 — 5,444 mathematicians, 3,272 talks. This year the program diverged somewhat from the its traditional kaleidoscopic panorama. An official theme, “Mathematics in the Age of A.I.,” was set by Bryna Kra, the president of the American Mathematical Society, which hosts the event in collaboration with 16 partner organizations. In one configuration or another, the meeting, called the Joint Mathematics Meetings, or the J.M.M., has been held more or less annually for over a century.Dr. Kra intended the A.I. theme as a “wake-up call.” “A.I. is…
Revolutions have begun over less. UK lawmakers plan to raise taxes on over four million households to cover a portion of their fiscal mismanagement. Homeowners may see their bills raise by a full 25% in certain areas as councils plan to use a loophole in the law to exploit the people. Local government is not allowed to raise taxes over 4.99% without an election and approved referendum. To bypass the law and will of the people, councils plan to invoke Section 114 to declare themselves bankrupt. Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner of the Labour…
Credit: Gage Skidmore; Jeff Head President Trump announced on Monday night that the United States Military has entered California amid ongoing wildfires to render assistance with turning on the water. For weeks, the fires have burned across Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations, destroying more than 16,200 structures, and killing at least 29 people as of Monday. “The United States Military just entered the Great State of California and, under Emergency Powers, TURNED ON THE WATER flowing abundantly from the Pacific Northwest, and beyond,” the President said on Truth Social. “The days of putting a Fake Environmental argument, over the PEOPLE,…
Iconic singer Madonna entertained fans at a New York comedy club when she performed a surprise standup gig that stunned many.The “Material Girl” songstress was in a good mood and took the opportunity to swipe at newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump.Madonna is no stranger to dominating headlines for her antics, and she caused a stir in December when she shared an AI-generated image of herself and Pope Francis in a suggestive pose.Article continues below advertisementMadonna Graces 150-Capacity New York Comedy ClubMEGAThe 66-year-old pop star was in her comedic era on Saturday when she appeared at the Comedy Cellar. Her good friend…
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump stressed the importance of India buying more American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Jan 27), the White House said. Trump later himself told reporters they also spoke about the issue of immigration and that Modi will visit the US sometime in February. The White House said earlier that plans for a Modi visit were discussed by the two leaders. In what the White House called a “productive call,” the leaders discussed expanding and deepening cooperation and issues including…
United States President Donald Trump has announced he would sign an executive order calling for the construction of an “Iron Dome” missile defence programme. On Monday, Trump addressed a retreat for Republican lawmakers at his south Florida golf resort, the Trump National Doral Miami, where he pledged to bolster US military assets with executive action later in the evening. “We have to have a strong, strong defence,” Trump said from the podium. “And in a little while, I’ll be signing four new executive orders.” The first, he explained, was to “immediately begin the construction of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile…
Outstanding freshman forward Cooper Flagg propelled Duke to a comeback, 74-64, win over upset-minded NC State on Monday.With another excellent performance from the Wooden Award contender, it’s easy to understand why the Blue Devils are the favorites to win the men’s 2025 NCAA Tournament.Flagg, the projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, scored 28 points on 8-of-17 shooting and added seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal.NC State (9-11, 2-7 ACC) led by as many as 13 in the first half, but Associated Press No. 2 Duke (18-2, 10-0 ACC) surged in the second half to…
In today’s Washington, which seethes with partisan acrimony, Democrats and Republicans at least agree on this: Israel has a right to exist. This right has been affirmed by the Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, and his Democratic antagonist, the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries; by the Biden administration’s secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and his Republican successor, Marco Rubio; by Donald Trump’s new secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, and by the Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer. In 2023, the House affirmed Israel’s right to exist by a vote of 412-1.This is not the way Washington politicians generally talk about other…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re new to franchising, the abundance of information can seem overwhelming. How do you know where to start? You may have a generalized understanding of franchising, but part of performing due diligence means moving beyond the general and getting into the nitty gritty.When it comes to understanding different franchise models, there are several categories to be aware of. First, you’ll want to understand the differences between “brick-and-mortar” and “service-based” franchises.Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your lifestyle, interests and budget.Location-based (Brick-and-Mortar)…