Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, left a legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. In the U.S., many states are establishing Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, highlighting her career and commitment to improving literacy.
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.
A cooldown in oil prices on Friday helped release some of the pressure that’s built up on Wall Street, and U.S. stocks are rising toward the finish of a winning week.
Adam Wurtzel got to chat with one of the cast members, and Co-Executive Producer of the PBS Kids series "Donkey Hodie," inspired by "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Local officials have designated Friday, 9/25 – or "9 to 5", as a day of remembrance honoring the late country music icon's philanthropic legacy and global literacy efforts.
Taylor Swift has announced “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an extended version of her 2025 album with four new tracks. Those include the single “Patient Zero” as well as “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.” “The Encore” will arrive Friday.
More than 83 tons of meat are being recalled across the country because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out from a North Carolina facility with false inspection stickers.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases.
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico returned to the White House hours after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s ban of the three news outlets. The judge said early Thursday that the news outlets must have their access restored.
President Donald Trump is hailing the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit at the White House. Xi is pressing for the world’s two biggest economies to work more closely together to avoid friction as they compete.
Three people who went to California's Six Flags Magic Mountain have filed lawsuits saying they were left with traumatic brain injuries from the park's famed X2 roller coaster that is advertised as a rite of passage for the “ultimate daredevil.”
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the locations targeted either aren’t delivering acceptable financial results or can’t provide the experience Starbucks wants for customers and employees.
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Rachel Dyckman, MS, RDN, CDN and Registered Dietitian about the best foods you can eat to support gut health.
A judge has heard arguments but did not rule from the bench in a case on President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from White House grounds. Wednesday's hearing marked the latest development in an extraordinary showdown between Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world — or at least its people.
An attorney for former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown says he plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison. Brown is scheduled to appear in court next Wednesday to make the deal final.
The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group’s claims that it had stolen “very sensitive data” belonging to thousands of agents and applicants and that it had compromised the bureau’s jobs website. The bureau said in a statement Wednesday that it was aware of the claims, but didn't know the “point of breach.”
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced in Manhattan to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar are introducing legislation that would ban artificial superintelligence, pause development of advanced AI systems and create a new Department of Artificial Intelligence.
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Jaclyn Stapp, who shared the stage with Dolly Parton as her Brand Ambassador.
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