Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Hawaii experienced its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains hit already saturated soil, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people on Oahu’s North Shore. Muddy waters damaged homes, cars, and infrastructure, with the cost of the storm estimated to exceed $1 billion, including airports, schools, and a Maui hospital. No deaths were reported, though 10 people were hospitalized with hypothermia, and 72 children … Continue reading Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renews attacks on Tehran

Iran launched widespread drone and missile attacks across the Gulf, striking Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and causing fires but no casualties. The attacks came in retaliation for an اسرائیلی strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and also targeted sites in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. Severe damage to Ras Laffan and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy … Continue reading Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renews attacks on Tehran

At least 14 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

A devastating factory fire in Daejeon killed 14 people and injured nearly 60, with all missing workers later accounted for. The blaze spread rapidly through the three-story building, forcing some workers to jump from windows to escape. Firefighters faced delays due to collapse risks and the presence of hazardous chemicals, including sodium, which complicated efforts to extinguish the fire. Many victims were found in a … Continue reading At least 14 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

Iran says a strike hit a key nuclear facility as Mideast war enters week 4

An airstrike hit Iran’s main nuclear facility at Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, though officials reported no radiation leakage. Israel Katz warned that attacks by Israel and the U.S. would intensify, while missile debris also struck near Tel Aviv without causing casualties. Heavy strikes were reported in Tehran, and a separate drone attack in Baghdad killed an intelligence officer. Iran also attempted to strike a joint … Continue reading Iran says a strike hit a key nuclear facility as Mideast war enters week 4

Missile strikes near Temple Mount as Iran targets Jerusalem

An Iranian missile barrage struck areas around Jerusalem, with one impact reported just 350 meters from Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, though no injuries were reported at that site. Tensions were already high after Israel closed the compound during Eid al-Fitr—a rare move that drew widespread criticism and led to clashes between worshippers and police. Other missile impacts caused damage and minor injuries in … Continue reading Missile strikes near Temple Mount as Iran targets Jerusalem

Pentagon making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

The Pentagon has prepared detailed plans for potentially deploying U.S. ground forces to Iran as President Trump considers options in the ongoing conflict. Military leaders have submitted requests and held planning meetings, including scenarios for detaining Iranian personnel if troops are deployed. Although Trump publicly denied plans to send ground troops, he left open the possibility. The White House emphasized that these preparations are routine … Continue reading Pentagon making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

Artemis II rocket set to roll back to launch pad

NASA’s Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft are set to roll out to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, aiming for a launch as soon as April 1. The rollout was moved up after an electrical harness issue in the rocket’s flight termination system was resolved sooner than expected. Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of the Artemis program, sending … Continue reading Artemis II rocket set to roll back to launch pad

Exploding Comet Is Spotted by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured the rare moment a comet, K1 (C/2025 K1 ATLAS), broke apart while under observation, an event considered extremely unlikely. The comet, about 5 miles across, began disintegrating roughly eight days before Hubble imaged it from November 8 to 10, 2025. During the observations, one of K1’s smaller fragments also broke apart, allowing scientists to reconstruct the comet’s breakup timeline. Hubble’s … Continue reading Exploding Comet Is Spotted by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope

Robot Goes Berserk in Restaurant, Dragged Away by Staff After Smashing Tableware

Humanoid robots are increasingly appearing in public spaces, but incidents highlight the challenges of coexisting with them. At a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in San Jose, California, a dancing robot knocked over plates and sent chopsticks flying during a promotional event for Zootopia 2. Staffers struggled to restrain the robot, ultimately requiring three workers to control its waving, sauce-covered arms, raising concerns about the lack … Continue reading Robot Goes Berserk in Restaurant, Dragged Away by Staff After Smashing Tableware

Fed votes to hold rates steady, notes ‘uncertain’ impacts from Iran war

The Federal Reserve voted 11-1 to hold its benchmark interest rate at 3.5%-3.75%, citing mixed economic signals, persistent inflation, and uncertainty from the war in Iran. Fed officials projected slightly faster economic growth and higher inflation for 2026, while signaling one possible rate cut this year and another in 2027, though timing remains uncertain. Rising oil prices and energy disruptions from the Middle East conflict … Continue reading Fed votes to hold rates steady, notes ‘uncertain’ impacts from Iran war

Powell: Job creation is near zero

Job creation in the U.S. has effectively stalled, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noting “zero net job creation” in the private sector over the past six months. Despite slightly higher economic growth projections, the Fed sees little change in the unemployment rate, which rose to 4.4% in February. Powell said the economy may not need as many new jobs due to low labor force … Continue reading Powell: Job creation is near zero

Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged classified leaks

The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over allegations that he leaked classified information, with the probe reportedly beginning before his resignation. Kent stepped down Tuesday, citing opposition to the U.S. war against Iran, which he argued was unnecessary and violated the administration’s prior non-interventionist approach. A senior official described Kent as a “known leaker” who had been excluded from intelligence … Continue reading Former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged classified leaks

China dismisses U.S. Hormuz request as Trump’s Beijing trip is delayed

China has declined U.S. requests to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid President Trump’s war with Iran, while analysts say Beijing likely welcomes the delay of Trump’s planned state visit to Beijing. The Iran conflict has disrupted oil flows, strained U.S. allies, and forced Washington to request help from its strategic rival, exposing limits to U.S. power. Chinese officials have signaled willingness to reschedule … Continue reading China dismisses U.S. Hormuz request as Trump’s Beijing trip is delayed

Gabbard fends off questions about Fulton County election raid

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced questioning over her presence at an FBI raid on a Georgia election office, which was seizing 2020 voter records. Senators, including Mark Warner and Jon Ossoff, pressed her on her authority and oversight during the operation, raising concerns it could signal federal interference in elections. Gabbard said she was there at President Trump’s request to “ensure the integrity … Continue reading Gabbard fends off questions about Fulton County election raid

Trump’s DHS pick Markwayne Mullin gets grilled on ‘anger issues’ and foreign travel

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump’s nominee for DHS Secretary, faced a tense confirmation hearing amid questions about his past comments, aggressive behavior, and classified foreign travel as a House member. Senators Rand Paul and Gary Peters pressed Mullin for details on “classified” trips and criticized his past remarks suggesting he understood or condoned violence against political opponents. Mullin defended his record, saying he had nothing … Continue reading Trump’s DHS pick Markwayne Mullin gets grilled on ‘anger issues’ and foreign travel

JD Vance at center of Iran war rupture after closed-door meeting with spy boss

Donald Trump’s National Counterterrorism Center director, Joe Kent, resigned over the Iran war, accusing Israel of pressuring the U.S. into a conflict built on lies and claiming he could not support the war in good conscience. Kent had privately confided in his ally, Vice President JD Vance, and Tulsi Gabbard before submitting his resignation, highlighting a rift between the non-interventionist Gabbard-Vance faction and hawkish Republicans … Continue reading JD Vance at center of Iran war rupture after closed-door meeting with spy boss

Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

A Utah woman, Kouri Richins, was convicted of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022, while also self-publishing a children’s book about grief. Prosecutors said she was $4.5 million in debt and sought to inherit her husband’s $4 million estate while planning a future with another man. She was also found guilty of attempted murder, … Continue reading Utah woman who wrote a book on grief after husband’s death found guilty of murdering him

At least 1 dead as Nebraska wildfires scorch nearly 800,000 acres

Historic wildfires in Nebraska have burned nearly 800,000 acres, causing at least one death, and are considered the largest in state history, Gov. Jim Pillen said. The most severe blaze, the Morrill Fire, has consumed over 572,000 acres and remains only 18% contained, while three other fires — Cottonwood, Road 203, and Anderson Bridge — are also burning across the western part of the state. … Continue reading At least 1 dead as Nebraska wildfires scorch nearly 800,000 acres

Florida sheriff blames spring break ‘promoters’ as arrests climb

Authorities in Florida are cracking down on spring break gatherings after social media-promoted “takeover” events in Volusia County led to over 100 arrests and multiple medical emergencies. Thousands flocked to popular beaches like Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach, prompting the sheriff’s office to issue cease-and-desist letters to online event organizers. Law enforcement also seized six guns and handled incidents involving minors under the influence. … Continue reading Florida sheriff blames spring break ‘promoters’ as arrests climb

FBI buying data that can track people, Patel says

The FBI has resumed purchasing Americans’ data and location histories from commercial data brokers to support federal investigations, Director Kash Patel testified. This marks the first public confirmation since 2023 that the agency is actively buying such data, which is often collected from consumer apps and games. Senator Ron Wyden criticized the practice as a circumvention of Fourth Amendment protections, since no warrant is required … Continue reading FBI buying data that can track people, Patel says

FBI, IRS to investigate nonprofits for ‘domestic terror’ links

The FBI and IRS are launching a joint initiative to investigate nonprofits suspected of links to domestic terrorism, particularly targeting antifa and other extremist groups. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s December memo directed federal agencies to prioritize investigations of individuals and groups using or threatening violence to advance political agendas. The initiative will use IRS expertise in financial investigations and is centered at an FBI “mission … Continue reading FBI, IRS to investigate nonprofits for ‘domestic terror’ links

Brazilian police operation in Rio favelas leaves at least 8 dead

A major police operation in Rio de Janeiro killed seven suspected drug traffickers, including gang leader Cláudio Augusto dos Santos of the Red Command, along with a civilian caught in the crossfire. The raid involved about 150 officers targeting several favelas and resulted in the seizure of weapons. In retaliation, criminals set a bus on fire and blocked roads, leading to multiple arrests for vandalism. … Continue reading Brazilian police operation in Rio favelas leaves at least 8 dead

Iran launches ‘revenge’ missile attack on Israel after assassinations

Iran launched cluster missile strikes on central Israel, including the Ramat Gan area near Tel Aviv, killing two people and injuring several others. The attack was described by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as retaliation for the killing of senior official Ali Larijani in an Israeli strike. The use of multi-warhead missiles heightened concern as they can evade defense systems and caused significant damage to … Continue reading Iran launches ‘revenge’ missile attack on Israel after assassinations

Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian naval vessels in Caspian Sea

Israel carried out its first-ever strike in the Caspian Sea, reportedly hitting multiple Iranian naval vessels near the port city of Bandar Anzali. The attack marks a major expansion of Israel’s military campaign against Iran, targeting an area about 1,300 km from Israel. Israeli officials said the strikes were part of “Operation Roaring Lion,” signaling further escalation in the conflict. The targeted site is believed … Continue reading Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian naval vessels in Caspian Sea

Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo

A Thai man was arrested after entering the enclosure of Moo Deng, a popular pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Security footage showed him briefly inside the enclosure, apparently filming Moo Deng and her mother, Jona. Zoo staff quickly intervened, and the man was later charged with trespassing before being released on bail. Moo Deng, who became a viral sensation after her birth in … Continue reading Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo