Humbling run for Republican candidate Nikki Haley after losing primary to ‘None of These Candidates’ in Nevada

Humbling run for Republican candidate Nikki Haley after losing primary to ‘None of These Candidates’ in Nevada

US President Joe Biden easily won Nevada’s Democratic presidential primary after dominating his party’s first nominating contest in South Carolina on Saturday.

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Non-monogamy? Relationships texture from monogamy, polygamy, polyandry to polyamory

Non-monogamy? Relationships texture from monogamy, polygamy, polyandry to polyamory

The dating climate is not what it was yesterday and who knows exactly what tomorrow will bring. Today, though, couples are exploring new dimensions with more of a liberated mindset, using social media to freely talk about what does and doesn’t work for them, and there is no shortage of apps that cater to their desires.

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Judge in Trump records fiddling case wants answers following reports key witness may plead guilty to perjury

Judge in Trump records fiddling case wants answers following reports key witness may plead guilty to perjury

In an email posted to the trial docket on Tuesday, Judge Arthur Engoron asked lawyers in the case to provide him with a letter “detailing anything you know” about the situation involving Allen Weisselberg, the former longtime finance chief at Trump’s company, the Trump Organization.

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US appeals court decline Trump’s immunity claim but could pardon himself he wins presidency

US appeals court decline Trump’s immunity claim but could pardon himself he wins presidency

The judges concluded there was no “functional justification” for giving former presidents full protection from federal prosecution even over actions related to their formal responsibilities.

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World’s largest automaker Toyota adjusts profit growth upwards to $33 billion, rivals forecast drop

World’s largest automaker Toyota adjusts profit growth upwards to $33 billion, rivals forecast drop

Toyota CFO Yoichi Miyazaki said that efforts to adjust production to better respond to demand for popular models had helped the automaker sell vehicles without resorting to the usual discounts and incentives.

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Emerging market debt sales hit January record despite elusive flows, will rise to $165b this year

Emerging market debt sales hit January record despite elusive flows, will rise to $165b this year

According to JPMorgan calculations, adding coupons to maturities and comparing to gross issuance should have left dedicated emerging markets hard currency funds with a $78 billion cash pile to invest over the past two years. But taking into account outflows, that would have shrunk to just $8 billion, the bank said in a recent note to clients.

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Taylor Swift takes Grammy Award for ‘Midnights’ and with it makes history with fourth album of year win

Taylor Swift takes Grammy Award for ‘Midnights’ and with it makes history with fourth album of year win

Winners were chosen by the musicians, producers, engineers and others who make up the Recording Academy. The group has worked to diversify its membership in recent years by inviting more women and people of color to its ranks.

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Grammys 2024: Miley Cyrus, Boygenius win as Taylor Swift chases album record

Grammys 2024: Miley Cyrus, Boygenius win as Taylor Swift chases album record

Cyrus won best solo pop performance for her empowerment anthem Flowers and was handed the gold trophy by Mariah Carey. Cyrus said she got stuck in traffic during heavy rain in Los Angeles and nearly missed the moment her name was called.

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US intends further strikes on Iran-backed groups in Middle East, national security adviser says

US intends further strikes on Iran-backed groups in Middle East, national security adviser says

Iran has so far avoided any direct role in the conflict, even as it backs those groups. The Pentagon has said it does not want war with Iran and does not believe Tehran wants war either. Sullivan declined to be drawn on whether the United States might attack sites inside Iran, something the US military has been very careful to avoid.

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Taylor Swift chases album of the year record but faces stiff competition from R&B artist SZA at female-focused Grammys

Taylor Swift chases album of the year record but faces stiff competition from R&B artist SZA at female-focused Grammys

Swift is not a lock for the album award. Industry pundits said it could go to SOS from R&B artist SZA, who would be the first Black woman since Lauryn Hill 25 years ago to win the category as a lead artist. SZA, singer of dark ballad Kill Bill, leads all Grammy nominees this year with nine nods.

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