SportsLine’s Jose Onorato reveals his picks for the 2025 Australian Open women’s final of Aryna Sabalenka vs. Madison Keys on Saturday morning SportsLine’s Jose Onorato reveals his picks for the 2025 Australian Open women’s final of Aryna Sabalenka vs. Madison Keys on Saturday morning USATSI No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 19 seed Madison Keys will face off in the 2025 Australian Open women’s final on Saturday, with the world’s top-ranked player trying to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in the 21st century. Sabalenka is looking to become the first woman to win three straight Australian Open titles…
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The promotion of two women takes to 11 the number of women in Peter Dutton’s alternative cabinet, the same number as Labor, though the opposition has far fewer women backbenchers. The promotion of two women takes to 11 the number of women in Peter Dutton’s alternative cabinet, the same number as Labor, though the opposition has far fewer women backbenchers. Breaking Politics Federal Liberal Party By Paul Sakkal January 25, 2025 — 2.10pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement…
Hosting one of the four grand slams is a fragile privilege. It’s under ever-growing threat from ambitious and cashed-up rivals. Hosting one of the four grand slams is a fragile privilege. It’s under ever-growing threat from ambitious and cashed-up rivals. Sport Tennis Australian Open Opinion Malcolm Knox Journalist, author and columnist January 25, 2025 — 2.30pm January 25, 2025 — 2.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement The genuine magnetism of the Australian Open is that it’s the biggest…
Marriage rates are declining across China. But at a pop-up market in Shanghai, parents sit for hours every weekend, advertising their single children’s key attributes. Marriage rates are declining across China. But at a pop-up market in Shanghai, parents sit for hours every weekend, advertising their single children’s key attributes. , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. By mid-morning on a Saturday, the People’s Park in Shanghai is abuzz with people from across the city wandering through the main gates to…
Attorney Wilfredo O. Allen said he is concerned about the migrants who will be getting caught in the middle of the presidential transition. Leer en español Allen was admitted to the Florida Bar when Ronald Reagan was president and he has been representing fearful immigrants in Miami for seven presidencies. Allen said the shift from former President Joe Biden to President Donald Trump is changing lives radically. “It’s the first time we’re learning that people in the country legally could face deportation,” Allen said adding that the changes affect the 1.5 million migrants who were protected under a humanitarian parole.…
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth, particularly for such a high-profile role atop the U.S. military. But the Republican-led Senate was determined to confirm Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran who has vowed to bring a “warrior culture,” rounding out President Donald Trump’s top national security Cabinet officials. Vice President…
President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization for responding to disasters. In fire-ravaged California, the state’s Democratic leaders pressed Trump for federal assistance that he’s threatened to hold up, some setting aside their past differences to shower him with praise. Trump, in turn, pressured local officials to waive permitting requirements so people can immediately rebuild, pledging that federal permits would be granted promptly. Instead of…
The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after seven more of their staff were detained by the rebels. The Houthis have already detained U.N. staffers, as well as individuals associated with the once-open U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, aid groups and civil society. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres late Friday demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the seven, as well as all other U.N. who are being held by the Houthis, some since 2021. “Yesterday, the de facto authorities in Sanaa detained additional U.N. personnel working in areas under their control,”…
To celebrate an upcoming milestone, Alyssa Math could think of nothing more fitting than front-row tickets to “Onyx Storm” author Rebecca Yarros’ appearance at The Town Hall in Manhattan. “I’m getting married next weekend, so this is my bachelorette party,” said Math, an accountant who traveled with friends from her home near Annapolis, Maryland. She has been one of millions of admirers of Yarros’ work and a year ago drove two hours to Reston, Virginia, to see the author. “It’s a huge cult following,” said Math, wearing a white veil in homage to one of Yarros’ characters. “The drama (of…
Ties between China and the Philippines are at a new starting point, and Beijing is ready to work with Manila to bring more benefits to its people, President Xi Jinping told his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Saturday. Ties between China and the Philippines are at a new starting point, and Beijing is ready to work with Manila to bring more benefits to its people, President Xi Jinping told his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting…
Thursday’s unveiling of nominations for the 97th Oscars by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott was about as seamless an affair as we’ve seen in a long time. Until, that is, they got to naming the 10 Best Picture nominees. That’s the moment where producers who actually made the movie see their names broadcast globally. Only, […]Thursday’s unveiling of nominations for the 97th Oscars by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott was about as seamless an affair as we’ve seen in a long time. Until, that is, they got to naming the 10 Best Picture nominees. That’s the moment where producers who…
EXCLUSIVE: Nadia Fall, a noted artistic theatre director — she’s just moved from the Theatre Royal, Stratford East to run the mighty Young Vic — has directed her first feature film. It’s called Brides and is about two Muslim schoolgirls who leave their disruptive homes to travel via Turkey to Syria, where they join the Islamic state and […]EXCLUSIVE: Nadia Fall, a noted artistic theatre director — she’s just moved from the Theatre Royal, Stratford East to run the mighty Young Vic — has directed her first feature film. It’s called Brides and is about two Muslim schoolgirls who leave their disruptive homes to travel via…
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who had a Top 10 pop single with “Walk It Out” in 2006 and followed with the R&B hit “2 Step,” died Friday. He was 42. His wife Sherkita Long-Platt posted the news on social media but did not provide a cause or place of death. “Please respect me and […]DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who had a Top 10 pop single with “Walk It Out” in 2006 and followed with the R&B hit “2 Step,” died Friday. He was 42. His wife Sherkita Long-Platt posted the news on social media but did not provide…
EXCLUSIVE: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds aren’t holding back at all today on why a so-called gag order is necessary for “extrajudicial statements” by Justin Baldoni’s lead lawyer in the ever-deepening dispute between the It Ends With Us stars over what happened during filming of the Sony-distributed domestic violence film and what happened before it […]EXCLUSIVE: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds aren’t holding back at all today on why a so-called gag order is necessary for “extrajudicial statements” by Justin Baldoni’s lead lawyer in the ever-deepening dispute between the It Ends With Us stars over what happened during filming of…
UPDATED with additional details: After some contentious moments in which he blamed state and federal officials over water and forest management as contributors to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, President Donald Trump on Friday told a gathering of local L.A. elected officials that “I’m going to give you everything you want.” “I’m going to give […]UPDATED with additional details: After some contentious moments in which he blamed state and federal officials over water and forest management as contributors to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, President Donald Trump on Friday told a gathering of local L.A. elected officials that “I’m going…
EXCLUSIVE: Tim McGraw will no longer headline Netflix’s upcoming rodeo series. The untitled drama’s pickup was unveiled at Netflix’s upfront presentation in May with McGraw attached to star and executive produce. A source close to the actor-musician indicated that he needed to undergo back surgery which would require recovery time. McGraw is coming off an […]EXCLUSIVE: Tim McGraw will no longer headline Netflix’s upcoming rodeo series. The untitled drama’s pickup was unveiled at Netflix’s upfront presentation in May with McGraw attached to star and executive produce. A source close to the actor-musician indicated that he needed to undergo back surgery…
SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the finale of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3. Another semester at Essex College has come to an end in the finale of Season 3 of The Sex Lives of College Girls. Showruner Justin Noble directed the Season 3 finale, which ends on a very different note compared […]SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the finale of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3. Another semester at Essex College has come to an end in the finale of Season 3 of The Sex Lives of College Girls. Showruner Justin Noble directed the Season…
Selling the OC is returning for a fourth season on Netflix. The reality series has been renewed for Season 4 at the streamer and give viewers more drama from the Orange County real estate world. “A lot has changed in the real lives of those agents since Season 3, so it’s exciting to get back […]Selling the OC is returning for a fourth season on Netflix. The reality series has been renewed for Season 4 at the streamer and give viewers more drama from the Orange County real estate world. “A lot has changed in the real lives of those…
Hamas has released the names of the next four hostages that will be freed today as part of the fragile ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war.
Here’s why Schottenheimer made sense for Jones Here’s why Schottenheimer made sense for Jones Getty Images Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, as unpredictable as he can be at times, made a move to choose familiarity with the team’s newest head coaching hire. Dallas has promoted Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Scottenheimer to be the franchise’s 10th head coach — and the ninth under Jones’ ownership that began in 1989 — the team announced Friday night. Schottenheimer’s contract will be for four years, per The Dallas Morning News. “Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said, via…