Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over anti-Trump protest at city council meeting

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe called for "peaceful civil disobedience" and "no kings" Thursday in the wake of his highly publicized arrest at a Southern California city council meeting earlier this week.

Kluwe was taken into custody Tuesday night after appearing at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting and labeling President Donald Trump and his "Make America Great Again" supporters a fascist movement.

2 teenage girls accused of planning pipe bomb attack at Houston area high school

Two teenage girls accused of planning a "mass casualty attack" to bomb and shoot up a Houston-area high school were arrested, authorities said.

The girls, 15 and 16, were taken into custody Tuesday, about 30 minutes after law enforcement was made aware of the threat, said Spring Branch Independent School District Police Chief Larry Baimbridge.

American Sports & Culture

Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

4 Nations revitalizes hockey betting ahead of final

The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a resounding success, attracting massive viewership and surprising cultural relevance, which has extended to the sports betting realm.

Feliciano retires but open to return for playoffs

Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday but kept the door ajar slightly if a team needs help late in the 2025 season.

American Business & Markets

Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow

Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.

OpenAI tops 400 million users despite DeepSeek's emergence

OpenAI now has 400 million weekly active users, up from 300 million in early December, OpenAI's chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, tells CNBC.

Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects

Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.

American Fact of the Day!

On February 21, 1789, the first national commercial bank in the United States, the Bank of the United States, was founded in Philadelphia. It was instrumental in stabilizing the country's economy after the Revolutionary War, although it eventually faced controversy and was shut down in 1811.

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