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The rise of the influencer as rap artist

The YouTube star PlaqueBoyMax built his following the usual way, livestreaming opinions on music and news. What's unusual is his latest move, which tests the modern meaning of the word "creator."

Russell Vought, seen on Jan. 22, is now in charge at the country's consumer finance watchdog. Vought is one of the architects of Project 2025, and was recently confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget.

New CFPB chief closes headquarters, tells all staff they must not do 'any work tasks'

The edict comes as Russell Vought takes over at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Vought has ordered work to halt at the consumer finance watchdog and is cutting off new funding.

Trump's tariffs may be targeted at others -- but they could impact you too

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

The city room of The New York Times is pictured on June 15, 1971. From left are Times editors James L. Greenfield, foreign editor; Max Frankel, chief Washington correspondent; and Fred P. Graham from the Times Washington bureau. Frankel went on to be the paper's top editor.

Max Frankel, former New York Times top editor, dies at 94

Frankel was The New York Times' executive editor from 1986 to 1994. He remained with the newspaper for nearly half a century, ushering it through different eras.

A protest at the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 5. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress)

Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.

What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt

The Department of Education says it will resume collections on May 5 and send wage garnishment notices "later this summer." Here's how to know — and what to do — if you'll be affected.

First known cookbook by a Black American woman gets new edition 160 years later

Malinda Russell's A Domestic Cookbook was first published in 1866. It contains least a hundred recipes for sweets, plus recipes for shampoo and cologne – and remedies for toothaches.

Donatella Versace to step down as brand's chief creative officer after nearly 30 years

Donatella took over the brand after the murder of her brother, Gianni Versace, its founder, in 1997. Her bold creative vision and unique style have been instrumental in preserving the Versace legacy.

The Eaton Fire destroyed more than 9,000 homes and buildings across Altadena and Pasadena. For many, the fire was unexpected and choices about what possessions to take while evacuating was rushed — or in some cases, not made at all.

The Eaton Fire forced them from their homes. Here's what residents took with them

Many residents in Altadena, Calif., evacuated not knowing it would be the last time they would see their homes standing. Their decisions about what possessions to take were rushed — or not made at all.

President Trump speaks during a press conference Tuesday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies

The executive order would affect agencies like the SEC and FDIC, but it excludes the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors and Open Market Committee.

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