Blog Verité

Stocks rose through much of last year, powered by a stronger economy than anticipated.

After the controversial final four picks, the day of their matchups is here: Michigan will meet Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington plays Texas in the Sugar Bowl. (Image credit: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The new benefits take a cue from a pandemic success story — when an expanded U.S. child tax credit briefly cut child poverty in half. Some states include immigrants and index credits to inflation. (Image credit: Steve LeBlanc/AP)

A 1928 movie featuring the first appearance of Mickey Mouse enters public domain on Jan. 1. But creative and commercial access to the character is complicated by both copyright and trademark law. (Image credit: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)

Here is how the president has fared on his major 2020 campaign proposals.

Kali Uchis, Green Day, Brittany Howard and the Radiohead side project the Smile are among the artists with promising releases in 2024.

Video Phones Could Land Donald Trump in Big Trouble  Newsweek

Japan’s Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures and issued tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of the western coast of Japan’s island of Honshu. (Image credit: Eugene Hoshiko/AP)

Special counsel Jack Smith pushes back on Trump’s immunity claim  CNN Special counsel urges appeals court to reject Trump immunity defense  NBC News Donald Trump Stung by Legal Filing Hours Before New Year’s Eve  Newsweek

Why Donald Trump should be hoping for high voter turnout  CNN