In his battle to retain the gavel, President-elect Donald Trump wrote on social media that he fully and completely supports House Speaker Mike Johnson. Mike, the speaker John Son is a decent, diligent, and devout man. Trump stated on Truth Social Monday that "we will continue to WIN and he will do the right thing." With promises for a comprehensive reform agenda centered on immigration and other issues, Trump, who will take office for a second term on January 20, urged his party to remain together as he moves into 2025. He wrote, "Let's not waste this fantastic opportunity that we have been given." In response, Johnson pledged to expeditiously implement the agenda of the new president. When the new Congress convenes on Friday, the speaker election will take place. A few days later, on Jan...

There are benefits to exercising at home. No membership fees, no crowded parking lots, and no crowds. There are many excellent options for home gym equipment, and we've spoken with experts to learn more about what makes the greatest stationary bikes, dumbbells, treadmills, indoor rowers, and more. However, for whom is an elliptical a suitable home gym option? We talked to fitness professionals about why ellipticals can be a better option for you than other exercise equipment and how to choose one. Based on their recommendations, we have also put together a list of the best ellipticals for you to think about. GO Ahead and SkipWhich ellipticals are the best? How can I choose one? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best overall Sole ...

When Alexis M. Herman first met Jimmy Carter in the 1970s, she had no idea how their paths would cross or how successful their careers would become. "I had just graduated from college when he became governor of Georgia," Herman added. The Xavier University graduate and native of Alabama was volunteering for civil rights activist Andrew Young's congressional campaign when Andy introduced me to Jimmy Carter and informed him of my work. Herman was working on a pilot project at the time to establish a minority women's employment program in Atlanta. She recalled that it was the height of the women's movement. However, some options were not available to women of color. Through her efforts, the first Black women were hired for technical and professional positions at large companies like Delta A...

At South Korea's Muan International Airport, a Jeju Air jet belly-landed without its landing gear down, killing all but two of the 181 persons on board before exploding in flames in the country's worst air tragedy in decades. The reason of the incident is being investigated by accident investigators. An immediate inspection of South Korea's Boeing 737-800s, the aircraft type flown on the tragic Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, was ordered by acting President Choi Sang-mok. One of the most widely used aircraft in the world, the Boeing 737-800 has a solid safety record. It predates the Boeing 737 Max, the model that murdered all 346 passengers on board two deadly disasters in 2018 and 2019. Nearly two years were spent with the 737 Max grounded. The aviation statistics firm Cirium reports that around ...

Author E. Jean Carroll's $5 million legal judgment against President-elect Donald Trump has been affirmed by a federal appeals court. In 2023, a jury found Trump guilty of sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and then defaming her after she came out with her claims. Trump has refuted the accusations and filed an appeal, arguing that the judge who oversaw the nine-day trial rendered unjust decisions and that the verdict was "grossly excessive" and ought to be overturned. A 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel was in disagreement. "We come to the conclusion that Mr. Trump hasn't proven the district court made a mistake in any of the contested decisions. According to the judges' verdict, he has also failed to prove that any one of the alleged errors—or a combination of them—affected his s...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On Monday, six former Florida State basketball players filed a lawsuit against Leonard Hamilton, the Seminoles coach, claiming he had not fulfilled his pledge to provide them with $250,000 in name, image, and likeness money each. Darin Green Jr., De Ante Green, Josh Nickelberry, Primo Spears, Cam Ron Fletcher, and Jalen Warley were the plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit in Leon County Circuit Court. The 20-page complaint was sent to The Associated Press by their lawyer, Darren Heitner of Fort Lauderdale.The case was initially reported by Yahoo Sports. The former players claim that Hamilton's business associates promised them the money. According to the lawsuit, they planned to boycott a game against Duke on February 17 after leaving a practice last season due to unpaid i...

On January 9, the New York Stock Exchange will observe a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter by closing its doors. In observance of the president's death, the NYSE usually closes trade. George Herbert Walker Bush's passing in December 2018 was the most recent instance of this. On that day, the Nasdaq will likewise close for trade. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has recommended that the bond market close early at 2:00 p.m. ET. More from CNBC A review of the stock market headwinds into 2025 and what could potentially end the bull Ad revenue should stabilize for media companies in 2025 if they have sports Google CEO Pichai tells employees to gear up for big 2025: The stakes are high Carter, the 39th presiden...