Gail Slater, DOJ’s deputy antitrust chief, stepping down

Gail Slater stepped down Thursday as head of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, ending a short and contentious tenure at a pivotal moment for major corporate mergers. Her departure took effect immediately. Multiple officials familiar with the
Trump administration announces end to Minnesota immigration operation

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is ending its large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota. Border czar Tom Homan confirmed the decision during a press conference in Minneapolis, saying the operation known as Operation Metro Surge
Utah Jazz center Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes season-ending surgery knee surgery

Utah Jazz announced that center Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 NBA season after doctors identified a localized pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) growth in his left knee, a finding made during a routine
BYU receiver Parker Kingston arrested on first-degree felony rape charges

BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape following a months-long investigation in Washington County, Utah. Jail records show Kingston, 21, was arrested Wednesday afternoon. He is being held without bail
Country Music Cruise reveals 2027 lineup including Clint Black, Wynonna Judd and more

The Country Music Cruise has announced the lineup of performers for its 13th annual cruise in 2027, setting sail from Fort Lauderdale, FL on the Celebrity Silhouette from February 7-14, 2027, making stops at San Juan, Puerto
Rodeo Houston reveals 2026 lineup including Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, Lizzo and more

RODEOHOUSTON returns to NRG Stadium in Houston, TX this year from March 2–22, and organizers have revealed the lineup of performers. Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, said in a statement: “We