US President Donald Trump has called for a one year cap on credit card interest rate charges at 10% – around half of the average current US rate – starting from January 20. Vanderbilt University analysis from September last year found there were “astronomical profit margins in the [US] credit card market”. It concluded a

Last week, United States health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr released the government’s revamped dietary guidelines for 2025 to 2030. These recommendations on healthy eating are updated every five years and help shape food policy and education for millions of Americans. Under the slogan “eat real food”, the new guidelines recommend people “prioritise protein at

1 of 5 | Travis Hunter Jr. (R) spent most of his time as a wide receiver during his 2025 rookie campaign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars expect Travis Hunter Jr. to resume two-way playing duties in 2026, despite his injury-shortened

1 of 7 | Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer for "Man on the Run," a documentary charting the career of Paul McCartney following the break-up of the Beatles. Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer and poster for Man on the Run, a documentary charting

The UK government has just announced the results of its biggest-ever auction for new offshore wind projects. By doubling the budget at the eleventh hour, it managed to award contracts for a massive 8.4 gigawatts of new capacity. Energy secretary Ed Miliband described it as “a monumental step towards clean power by 2030”. But despite

Netflix may change its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Netflix is considering raising its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to a cash offer, making the vote to accept it come months earlier, reports said. The amended offer would

Daniel Yaakob broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon controlling a football (male), managing the feat for 28 hours, 21 minutes and 2 seconds. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Jan. 14 (UPI) -- A Swedish soccer enthusiast broke a Guinness World Record when he juggled a ball -- using only his knees

1 of 3 | Gino is looking for love on "90 Day: The Single Life." The new season premiere February 9. Photo courtesy of TLC Jan. 14 (UPI) -- 90 Day: The Single Life will return to TLC on Feb. 9 with a new season featuring franchise favorites Gino, Colt, Cortney, Pedro, Kim, Sophie, Liz

Activists protest the Wednesday shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis at Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday. Thousands converged in Minneapolis and across the country following federal officer-involved shootings of Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday and two others in Portland on Thursday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) --

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that Somalis in the United States with temporary protected status must leave the country by March 17. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- The Trump administration said Tuesday it's ending the temporary protected status for Somali immigrants, giving those with

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has overseen the deaths of at least 1,850 anti-government protesters across Iran since December 28, and President Donald Trump on Tuesday told protesters that help is coming. Photo by Iranian Leader's Press Office/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian protesters to continue challenging the

1 of 3 | BTS members, from left to right, V, Jung Kook, Jimin, RM, Jin, J-Hope and Suga, join the White House briefing at the White House in Washington, in 2022. BTS is embarking on a tour this year. File Photo by Oliver Contreras/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- BTS members RM