Author: Aamir Khan

[ad_1] Ruben Gallego, a child of immigrants who found his way to Harvard, Iraq and Congress, was projected to defeat Republican Kari Lake on Monday night and in January will become Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator.The Associated Press, NBC and CNN called Gallego’s victory Monday after another batch of Democratic-heavy votes from Maricopa County confirmed Lake could not plausibly overtake him, handing her consecutive high-profile statewide losses.Gallego, 44, posted a message on the social-media platform X that simply said: “Gracias, Arizona!”Asked at a Monday night news conference to reflect on becoming Arizona’s first elected Latino U.S. senator, Gallego said he…

[ad_1] Two months after suing President-elect Donald Trump and his campaign for the unauthorized use of their song “Seven Nation Army,” the musical duo behind The White Stripes has dropped the lawsuit.According to a Sunday filing in New York federal court that was reviewed by USA TODAY on Monday, Jack and Meg White — who dissolved the band in 2011 — voluntarily dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit. A reason was not stated.A representative for Jack and Meg White declined to comment.On Aug. 29, Jack White threatened legal action against Trump after the deputy director of communications for his 2024 presidential campaign,…

[ad_1] Shrimp lovers will notice a key item missing from Red Lobster’s new menu.In an interview with TODAY that aired Monday, CEO Damola Adamolekun announced that the seafood chain’s revamped menu will include nine new items from a lobster bisque to bacon-wrapped sea scallops. However, he confirmed that the $20 endless shrimp deal has ended permanently.”Relevant, compelling and exciting is what we want Red Lobster to be for the future, and so we’re working on that now,” Adamolekun told TODAY.Last year the seafood chain made all-you-can-eat shrimp a permanent menu item after two decades of offering it for a limited…

[ad_1] Krispy Kreme is feeling generous this week.The bakery chain is offering a free dozen original glazed doughnuts to eager customers on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in honor of World Kindness Day.The offer applies to the first 500 guests in store and or at the drive-thru at participating U.S. locations.”World Kindness Day is a reminder that we can all make a positive impact in people’s lives, including through small gestures like sharing a sweet treat. We hope that each dozen Original Glazed doughnuts we give away enables and inspires many dozens of small acts of kindness,” Krispy Kreme Global Chief Brand…

[ad_1] Karol G is speaking out after a lyric from her latest song sparked backlash for allegedly promoting the sexualization of minors.The reggaeton superstar’s new song “+57” − intended to be a party anthem − was released Thursday, and is jam-packed with features from fellow Colombian singers J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd, DFZM and Karol’s boyfriend Feid.However, one of the song’s lyrics has drawn scrutiny for its perceived sexual connotation. The line in question, which describes a woman’s physical attractiveness, sees Feid and Maluma sing, in Spanish, “A mamacita since she was 14.””As artists, we are exposed to public…

[ad_1] No team can wreck a quarterback, and the future of the franchise, quite like the Chicago Bears.Given how abysmally Caleb Williams’ rookie season is going, there ought to be a healthy level of concern about whether the overall No. 1 pick is destined for the same downward spiral as Justin Fields and Mitch Trubisky. Or pretty much any other promising young QB the Bears have gotten their hands on.Over the last 20 years, the Bears have drafted four “franchise” quarterbacks, only for each one to flame out. (Save it, Rex Grossman apologists. That Super Bowl season was despite him,…

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[ad_1] Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are having a baby!The actress, 38, in an Instagram post on Monday revealed she is pregnant with her fourth child, her first with Machine Gun Kelly, 34.The “Jennifer’s Body” star shared a photo of herself naked and cradling her belly, covered in what appeared to be black paint. A second photo showed her holding a pregnancy test with a positive result. Fox tagged Kelly in the post.”Nothing is ever really lost,” she wrote. “Welcome back.”Megan Foxreveals ectopic pregnancy loss before miscarriage with Machine Gun KellyNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword…

[ad_1] — Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission.Finding the best holiday gift for your wife can be a challenging task. What do you buy for the woman who does pretty much everything for everyone in her life? To help you out, we’ve put together a thoughtfully curated guide to the most popular gift ideas for wives. From trending products and new releases to helpful gadgets and splurge-worthy jewelry, we think you’ll find something really special for your loved one. Shop our favorite gifts for…

[ad_1] The men’s college basketball season is just getting started. But there were a few high-profile matchups during the first week of the campaign that caused significant changes in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.Kansas retains the top spot after staving off North Carolina at home in one of the week’s marquee contests. The Jayhawks received 21 of 31 first-place votes, while the Tar Heels were demoted just one position to No. 11. Alabama remains No. 2 overall, claiming four No. 1 nods after a 2-0 start. Two-time defending champ Connecticut also holds at No. 3 with three first-place votes.The…