New Zealand has ordered 1,292 square feet of skin to treat patients injured in Monday’s volcanic eruption on White Island, authorities said Wednesday. A total of 47 people were on White Island, off the coast of North Island, when the eruption occurred. Six have been confirmed dead, while 25 people are currently hospitalized in critical…… MORE
Saudi Aramco shares increased 10% when they began trading on Wednesday, capping a stock market debut that shattered records but failed to achieve the $2 trillion valuation sought by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia’s giant state-owned oil monopoly last week pulled off the biggest IPO in history, raising $25.6 billion by selling 1.5%…… MORE
Investors are betting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will sweep to victory in Thursday’s election. If he doesn’t, the pound and UK stocks are poised to plunge. The pound has strengthened about 2% since the general election was called in late October, and on Wednesday was trading near a seven-month high around $1.31, and way…… MORE
A strong cold front bringing rain, snow and freezing temperatures could make for a messy commute for a large swath of the south and East Coast on Wednesday. The rain and cold air that hit much of the east on Tuesday is turning into snow in parts of the south and in the Northeast, forecasters…… MORE
A man accused of plotting a terrorist attack at an Ohio bar with his girlfriend was sentenced to six years in prison Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced. Vincent Armstrong, 24, previously pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his participation in the plot. His girlfriend, Elizabeth Lecron was sentenced to 15 years in prison in November. “This…… MORE
In 2019, people across the country turned to Google for all the answers. Now, Google has unveiled its 2019 Year In Search, a look at the top trending searches of the year. From the viral sensation of Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” to Billy Porter’s extravagant red carpet ensembles, the year’s most popular…… MORE
A woman who says she was the victim of sex trafficking in 2012 and 2013 at multiple hotels in Oregon and Washington is suing six major hotel chains in federal court, saying they neglected trafficking happening “openly on hotel properties” and failed to intervene “to continue earning a profit.” “Rather than taking timely and effective…… MORE
Lauren London has released a heart-wrenching advertisement with PUMA for her “Forever Stronger” campaign with the athletic and footwear company. The video features a poem that pays tribute to London’s late boyfriend, rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed in March. The two shared a son, 3-year-old Kross Asghedom. “Lauren London is proud to…… MORE
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer depicted some of his fellow lawmakers as a “conspiracy caucus” and criticized Fox News by name on the Senate floor on Tuesday. Here are four of the standout quotes from…… MORE
The Federal Reserve has erased nearly half of all the rate increases of the past two years since July — but now the central bank is expected to halt any further cuts even as President Donald Trump continues to push for more. The reason: It’s still not clear where the global economy may be heading…… MORE
