Republicans Are Livid About … the Fed Lowering Interest Rates

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced it is cutting interest rates by half a percentage point. Its the first cut since 2020 and a long-awaited decrease to historically high interest rates. Trump suggested the Fed may be playing politics during an event in New York on Wednesday. Trump in Uniondale, New York, on Sept. 18DAVID DEE DELGADO/AFP via Getty Images The economy would be very bad, or theyre playing politics....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Briana Marquez

Sabrina Carpenter to Spread Christmas ‘Nonsense’ in Netflix Variety Special

The special will also include comedic guests, as well as some unexpected duets, cameos, and surprises. This summer, she toldRolling Stonethat shes happy the world is laughing along with her. My mom has been like, Do you feel crazy right now? Sabrina CarpenterGilbert Flores/Billboard/Getty Images I just love that people get my sense of humor. A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenterwill stream at 9PM EST/ 6PM PST, only on Netflix.

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Lauren Hopkins

Sean Combs’ Alleged Witness Tampering: ‘Gaslighting’ and Dangled Rent Payments

I cant even talk on the phone. Like, yo dont send no texts or do nothing. People misread and shit. Combs on Sept. 15, 2023Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty Images

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 27 words · Jenna Kaiser

Sierra Ferrell Wins Album and Artist at 2024 Americana Honors

It beat out projects byBrandy Clark, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Tyler Childers, and Jason Isbell. AndLarkin Poe, the dynamic sibling duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell, triumphed in the Duo/Group race. Sierra Ferrell at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards on Sept. 18 in Nashville, TN.Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 49 words · Shelly Wood

Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ Trailer: Panic and Partying in London Under Siege

McQueen wrote, directed and producedBlitz, the British filmmakers first feature since 2018sWidows. Saoirse Ronan in ‘Blitz.‘Parisa Taghizadeh/Apple TV+

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 18 words · Kelli Morgan

Stevie Wonder Sets Pre-Election Day Tour to ‘Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’

Stevie Wonderhas announced a fall tour that he has dubbed Sing Your Song! Stevie Wonder performs at the Democratic National ConventionSaul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 25 words · Elizabeth Sanders

Sublime Biopic Casts Riverdale Star KJ Apa as Bradley Nowell

We know Bradleys talent and spirit will be part of this incredible journey. I look at it as like a custodial role, JakobtoldRolling Stoneof stepping into his fathers role. My uncles Bud and Eric are Sublime. Steve Eichner/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/Getty Images My dad never got to step on that stage, man. If you were a father, what would you want? And I know what I would want to have happen in that situation....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Jennifer Medina

Teamsters Won’t Endorse a Candidate, So Local Unions Back Harris

Trumpboastedover the numbers during a campaign rally in New York that same day. However, joint councils and local unions, including the Long Island chapter, have endorsed Harris. This November we will work with millions of union workers across the country to defeat Donald Trump once again. Harris in Atlanta on July 30Julia Beverly/Getty Images Thejoint statementalso highlighted Walz signature on a bill banning forced captive audience meetings. She has our back, and together with every union in this state, Nevada has hers....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Brandon Johnson

The Dominican Republic Is Revitalizing Merengue Típico. The World Is Following Its Lead

This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month.Read more here. IF THE STACCATO gallop of Dominicantamboraseems especially prevalent lately, it might be becausemerengueis having a moment. In June,Karol Greleased Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido, which is now vying for song-of-the-summer status. Maria Mejia; Courtesy of Saleta Group; Alfonso Galasso** You dont study [merengue tipico], shes said in thepast. True tipico of accordion, guira, and tambora, you’re able to only learn by ear....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Evelyn Kelley

The Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos on Never Being ‘Invisible’ Again

People dont see you anymore. Youre not as significant as when youre young. He, too, relates to feeling invisible at his age. ABC’s ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ stars Joan Vassos.Brian Bowen Smith/Disney He looks so young, he looks like hes in his forties. It shocked me to hear that he felt that way. So many people DMed me and messaged me and said, You verbalized the way Ive been feeling forever....

September 19, 2024 · 2 min · 228 words · Donald Allen

The Rise of Reggaeton Mexa: How Mexican Perreo Became Massively Popular

This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month.Read more here. Reggaeton mexa is particular to Mexico City and Mexico state, says Fernando Hernandez Flores, a.k.a. Using ournerismo[or cadence] and codes of our barrios. Antonio Noriega a.k.a Directony; Courtesy of Bellakath; Nina Rodrigues. So that became the concept behind my album,Nerostars, or barrio stars. Right now, my target audience is the Dominican Republic, she says. I went to the club there and built my album around dembow de calle....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Johnny Garrison

The Story Behind Latin Music’s Viral Summer Smash ‘Gata Only’

This story is part of our Sondio Latino series for Hispanic Heritage Month.Read more here. NOBODY REALLY SAW the dark, low-fi reggaeton hitGata Onlycoming. He first dropped Gata Only as a solo track last December. Adrian Mainou* FloyyMenor says he came up with the song after going through a personal experience. It was the first time I tried something more commercial. Cris MJ was instantly game to become part of the track....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Lori Durham

Trump Grasps for Votes in New York: ‘What Do You Have to Lose?’

Donald Trumpvowed to winNew York in the 2024 presidential election during a campaign stop in Uniondale on Wednesday. What the hell do you have to lose? What do you have to lose? Trump in Uniondale, New York, on Sept. 18DAVID DEE DELGADO/AFP via Getty Images In a post shared to social media, Rep. Adam Schiff replied: Years of progress on climate. The return of high tech manufacturing. Our standing around the globe....

September 19, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Mrs. Judith Harrison DVM