ABC News, Author at Akamai Daily News

Trump says he got a CT scan instead of an MRI

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- For weeks, President Donald Trump has said that he received an MRI at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in October, but when asked about the procedure by the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday, Trump and his doctor said... Read More.

White House delays new tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the latest reversal of his signature economic policy, President Donald Trump is rolling back tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities.Higher tariff rates on those goods that were set to take effect Jan. 1 will now be delayed for another year,... Read More.

Russia downs 4,300 Ukrainian drones in December, setting new record, Moscow claims

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- December saw a new record number of Ukrainian long-range drones shot down by Russian forces, according to statistics published by the Russian Defense Ministry and analyzed by ABC News, with Moscow claiming to have destroyed more than 4,300 over the course of... Read More.

Around 40 killed, 115 hurt in Swiss resort bar blaze on New Year’s Day, police say

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) Around 40 people were killed and 115 others were injured early on New Year's Day, when a fire ripped through a popular bar in a resort town in the Swiss Alps, police said.The Swiss president said the fire caused one of the worst... Read More.

Snow, bitter cold temperatures ring in 2026 in the Northeast while Southern California under flood threat

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(New York) New Year's Day was met with snow and cold temperatures from the Northeast to the Great Lakes while much of California braces for heavy rains.Rochester and Buffalo received six inches of snow while Pittsburgh received four inches and Cleveland up to two... Read More.

US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors — now a search-and-rescue operation

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in undisclosed international waters -- leaving "narco-terrorists" as survivors after they jumped overboard, according to a social media statement.The strikes occurred on Dec. 30, according to the post on X."Three... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Welcome back — and other news

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

2025 saw some artists release long-awaited new music:-- In October, Mariah Carey released Here For It All, her first album of original material since 2018. It featured a cover of the Paul McCartney and Wings song "My Love," and collaborations with Anderson .Paak, The... Read More.

The Year in Music: 2025: Pop girlies continued to rule

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Female artists took over the charts in 2024, and in 2025 they continued their winning ways - and added a new star to their lineup.Tate McRae was the year's new It girl, thanks to her album So Close to What. Upon its release in... Read More.

Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dead at 77

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at the age of 77. His team confirmed the news in an email to ABC, stating that he passed away Tuesday at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center due to complications from kidney failure.His family later... Read More.

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ performers Goo Goo Dolls are manifesting ‘less chaos, more peace’ for 2026

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Goo Goo Dolls are one of more than two dozen artists who'll be performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, airing on ABC Dec. 31. During rehearsals, lead singer John Rzeznik recalled the first time the band performed on the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Trump says he got a CT scan instead of an MRI

White House delays new tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities

Russia downs 4,300 Ukrainian drones in December, setting new record, Moscow claims

Around 40 killed, 115 hurt in Swiss resort bar blaze on New Year’s Day, police say

Snow, bitter cold temperatures ring in 2026 in the Northeast while Southern California under flood threat

US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors — now a search-and-rescue operation

The Year in Music 2025: Welcome back — and other news

The Year in Music: 2025: Pop girlies continued to rule

Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dead at 77

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ performers Goo Goo Dolls are manifesting ‘less chaos, more peace’ for 2026

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