Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here's what to know
Changes to federal student loans that are expected to affect millions of student loan borrowers are taking effect as of July 1.
2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Two people have gotten to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” before starting to descend.
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man,” has died at age 74.
Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states. Intense heat and humidity are baking the regions with no immediate relief. The National Weather Service says conditions are “dangerous.” The heat index is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas.
Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon in her 1st singles match in nearly 4 years
Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.
Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history
The Supreme Court has held that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.
Krispy Kreme® introduces $10 Original Glazed® Clean Sheet Dozen for USA game Wednesday
Krispy Kreme® is sweetening fandom and watch parties for America’s big soccer match. This offer is available beginning at 5pm Wednesday, featuring the all-new “Red, White and Goooaaal” Original Glazed doughnut.
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next year in Virginia. Five years ago, Virginia became the South’s first state to legalize possession of the drug but until now had failed to set up a retail market.
Ford recalling more than 741,00 vehicles because of park system issue
Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury. The recall includes certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles with model years between 2018 and 2021.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
John Carter Cash releases new album and animated video
Adam Wurtzel invited the son of Johnny Cash, John Carter Cash onto Rising to discuss his new album, "Pineapple John" and animated video.
Wings guitarist Laurence Juber on working with Sir Paul McCartney
Adam Wurtzel welcomed Wings guitarist Laurence Juber onto Rising to talk about the band's new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit, his own music, and what it was like working with Sir Paul McCartney.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.
Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he's back in court for hearing on his murder retrial
Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder charges in the killings of his wife and son has begun with a pretrial hearing. Monday's hearing aims to set deadlines for evidence exchange and schedule future proceedings. Media outlets have flocked to cover the case again after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his convictions and life sentence.
Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS
Johnson, 40, spent 10 seasons in the league and last played in 2017 for the Arizona Cardinals.
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
Monday's 5-4 decision leaves in place laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted days after an election, provided they're postmarked by Election Day.
In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office
In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office.
Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the US this week, weather service says
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week.
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