Entertainment

Why Benson Boone apologized after his jaw-dropping Grammys performance

Feb. 04, 2025

Benson Boone was not just a best new artist nominee at the Grammys, he ended up providing a viral moment. The “Beautiful Things” singer was performing during Sunday’s ceremony, when he stripped off his formal attire to reveal a tight, sparkly-blue jumpsuit that left little to the imagination. Towards the end of his performance, he adjusted the crotch of his jumpsuit before thanking the audience for their roarous applause. The move sparked a some wide-eyed responses from the audience.

Entertainment

Allison Holker book takes unflinching look at husband Stephen Boss’ last days

Feb. 04, 2025

We know that Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ megawatt smile didn’t tell the whole story. The choreographer, who danced beside Ellen DeGeneres as her DJ and then co-executive producer, and broke through with appearances on “So You Think You Can Dance,” died by suicide in December 2022. He is survived by his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, and their three children: Weslie, 16; Maddox, 8; and Zaia, 5. When exchanging wedding vows in 2013, Holker told Boss, “we don’t know what lies ahead, but what I do know is that I have you. And with you, I, you, our family . . . we can conquer anything.” Two years after Boss’ death, she gives a barefaced look at the wake of grief that follows in her book, “This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light” (now available).

Sports

How to watch LIV Golf's 2025 season

Feb. 04, 2025

LIV Golf’s 2025 season will tee off on Thursday when the tour begins the year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will be the debut of LIV Golf in Saudi Arabia with the singles and team events being played at Riyadh Golf Club, but it is far from the only debut that will be happening this weekend.

Entertainment

Reading doesn't need to be expensive. Here's where to find books online for free.

Feb. 04, 2025

Who doesn’t love freebies? On your birthday, you can snag everything from shopping discounts to free coffee. And nearly every other week in the calendar year, there’s a special holiday like “National Croissant Day” where companies dole out free promotional food. Yes, there are ways for readers to get in on the deals too. After all, it can be an expensive hobby. But if you’re an e-reader, you may not have to worry about shelling out $30 for the latest special edition hardcover.

Business

Waffle House announces 50-cent surcharge on eggs because of bird flu

Feb. 04, 2025

Waffle House announced it will be adding a 50-cent surcharge to all egg items sold at its more than 2,000 locations because of soaring egg prices caused by the bird flu. The surcharge went into effect Monday. In a statement, the comfort food franchise said the surcharge was triggered by the highly infectious virus, which has affected the chicken population and caused an egg shortage. More than 13 million hens have been lost or slaughtered since December after the bird flu outbreak, according to the Agriculture Department’s latest egg markets overview. Economists and market analysts have cited the bird flu as the chief reason for the price spike, along with the typical consumer demand for eggs during the winter holiday season.

Sports

Tiger Woods announces death of his mother Kultida Woods

Feb. 04, 2025

Tiger Woods on Tuesday announced that his mother, Kultida, has died. She was 78. The legendary PGA Tour golfer made the announcement in post on X. He attached a statement and a picture of her in the post. He asked for privacy as he and his family grieved

Science & Tech

More than 1,000 EPA employees are told they could be dismissed immediately

Feb. 04, 2025

The Trump administration has notified more than 1,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency that they could be dismissed immediately. Workers who’ve been at the agency less than one year received an email last week notifying them that they had been identified as employees that were likely on a “probationary/ trial period,” according to an email reviewed by NBC News.

Sports

Trump offers Tiger Woods his condolences after death of golfer's mom

Feb. 04, 2025

President Donald Trump reacted to the death of Tiger Woods’ mom, Kultida, on Tuesday. The president’s statement on Truth Social was posted a few minutes after the legendary golfer announced the death of his 78-year-old mother.

Entertainment

FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far

Feb. 04, 2025

The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million. Over 50 million viewers streamed the over six-hour concert Thursday on 28 broadcasting and online outlets. The money raised includes ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise sales and donations from the public, including $1 million from the band U2.

International News

Trump says he will continue funding Ukraine's war effort — but he wants something rare in return

Feb. 04, 2025

President Donald Trump says he wants access to Ukraine’s bonanza of rare earth and critical minerals in exchange for the billions of dollars in military aid Washington has been supplying to Kyiv. It’s an idea previously suggested by Republican senators and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who sought to appeal to Trump’s dealmaker persona as a way of keeping alive Washington’s support of Kyiv.