A massive winter storm is threatening much of the U.S., with 13 states declaring emergencies and an estimated 230 million people in the path of extreme cold, snow, ice, and power outages. The storm, originating in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, is expected to hit the southern states first and move across the Midwest and East Coast, reaching Maine by Sunday. Officials warned of … Continue reading Monster winter storm threatens half of US
Five people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Indiana home of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, who were injured but are now in stable condition. The suspects, from Indiana and Kentucky, face charges ranging from attempted murder and aggravated battery to obstruction of justice, following a multi-state investigation. Police said the attack occurred after someone knocked on the couple’s … Continue reading 5 arrested in connection with shooting of judge, wife in Indiana
Ryan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested by Mexican authorities in cooperation with the FBI, ending a months-long manhunt. Wedding, 44, was accused of running one of the world’s most violent and prolific drug-trafficking organizations, moving nearly 60 metric tons of cocaine annually from Mexico into Los Angeles. He is also charged with ordering multiple murders, including that of … Continue reading Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged cocaine kingpin in custody
The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid threats from President Trump to strike Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protesters. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has moved from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean, with additional cargo planes, tankers, and missile defense systems arriving in the region. Trump has emphasized that the buildup is both a … Continue reading U.S. Military Buildup In The Middle East Continues
A shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales, left three people dead and another seriously injured, with a gunman still at large. Police said the victims, all locals, included the suspect’s former partner, two of her relatives, and her new partner. The town of about 1,500 people was cordoned off, and authorities urged residents to stay indoors while heavily armed police searched for the mobile … Continue reading Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded
France’s navy has seized the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean, suspecting it of being part of Russia’s sanctions‑busting “shadow fleet.” The vessel, traveling from Murmansk and flying a Comoros flag, was intercepted between Spain and Morocco with support from the UK. French authorities said the tanker was subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag, and a judicial investigation has … Continue reading France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
The U.S. has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a process initiated by President Trump’s executive order a year ago. The Department of Health and Human Services criticized the WHO for straying from its mission, delaying its COVID-19 response, and unfairly criticizing U.S. pandemic measures. Public health experts warn that leaving the WHO will weaken U.S. efforts to track infectious diseases, respond to … Continue reading US officially exits World Health Organization
Ukrainian, US, and Russian negotiators held talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday, marking the first known trilateral meeting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting followed lengthy discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, which the Kremlin described as substantive but underscored that territorial disputes remain a major obstacle to peace. Russia reiterated that it would continue military … Continue reading US joins Russia and Ukraine in first known trilateral talks of war
NASA’s SPHEREx mission has detected a dramatic surge in sublimation on the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas following its close approach to the Sun. Observations show carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water vapor emissions spiked as previously insulated ices beneath the comet’s surface became active inside the solar system’s ice line. Earlier in 2025, the comet’s activity was dominated by large icy grains releasing mainly carbon dioxide, … Continue reading SPHEREx Detects Dramatic Ice Activity on Interstellar Visitor 3I/Atlas
NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after 27 years, concluding a career that included three missions to the International Space Station and a total of 608 days in space—the second-longest cumulative time in NASA history. Williams, a former Navy pilot, joined NASA in 1998 and logged 62 hours and 6 minutes of spacewalks, the most by any female astronaut and fourth-most overall. Her final mission … Continue reading NASA astronaut Suni Williams, who stayed in space for 9 months after spacecraft problem, retires
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced plans Wednesday to deploy 5,408 satellites for a high-speed communications network called TeraWave, targeting data centers, governments, and businesses. Deployment is set to begin in late 2027, with the network aiming to deliver data speeds up to 6 Tbps and serve about 100,000 customers. The constellation will use optical communications and is designed to support large-scale AI data processing, which … Continue reading Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites for new communications network
Jersey City is launching a pilot program for Coco Robotics, a California-based company that delivers pizza, groceries, and other items using autonomous robots. Coco, a 100-pound, zero-emission robot with AI navigation and remote human oversight, can carry up to four grocery bags or six extra-large pizzas and travel at up to 15 mph in bike lanes, though it will stay on sidewalks in Jersey City. … Continue reading Introducing ‘Coco,’ Jersey City’s new delivery robot
Japan is preparing to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, more than a decade after the 2011 Fukushima disaster forced a nationwide reactor shutdown. Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) plans to bring one of the plant’s seven reactors online Wednesday, with full operations eventually generating 8.2 gigawatts of electricity. The move reflects Japan’s shift back to nuclear power to improve energy security and … Continue reading Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown
U.S. stocks surged Wednesday after President Trump announced that the U.S. and NATO had “formed the framework of a future deal” on Greenland and called off threatened tariffs on European nations. The Dow Jones jumped about 1.2% (550+ points), while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each gained roughly 1.2%, pushing the S&P back into positive territory for the year. Trump’s announcement followed a calmer tone … Continue reading Dow surges 550 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting large Wall Street investors from buying and owning single-family homes, aiming to make housing more affordable for American families. The order cites competition from corporate investors as limiting access to homeownership, particularly for first-time buyers, and calls for Treasury, Justice, and other agencies to define “large institutional investors” and enforce antitrust rules against coordinated pricing or vacancy … Continue reading Trump signs executive order barring Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes
Congress faces uncertainty over a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill expected to be voted on this week, threatening efforts to prevent a government shutdown by Jan. 30. Progressive Democrats argue the bill lacks meaningful reforms to curb ICE confrontations with the public, while some Republicans say it doesn’t fully support President Trump’s immigration priorities. The bill includes body cameras for ICE officers, new … Continue reading ICE funding bill draws fire from left and right as shutdown deadline nears
The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Republicans on the panel argued the Clintons repeatedly refused to appear despite being given multiple opportunities, while the Clintons called the subpoenas legally invalid and said they had shared all relevant information. … Continue reading House Oversight panel votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress
Tensions between President Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, where Trump criticized Newsom’s leadership while Newsom urged world leaders to resist Trump’s policies. Trump suggested California could benefit from federal intervention, claiming his administration has helped Los Angeles and hinting that the state could face investigation for alleged fraud. Newsom mocked Trump’s remarks on social media and … Continue reading Trump & Newsom clash in Switzerland as potential California fraud probe looms
President Donald Trump said the U.S. should control Greenland to build a large-scale “Golden Dome” missile defense system, claiming it would also protect Canada. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he argued that Canada benefits from U.S. security and should be grateful, though it is unclear if Canada will participate in the project. The Golden Dome, unveiled in May, is estimated to cost … Continue reading Trump challenges Carney at Davos, asserts Canada should be ‘grateful’ for Golden Dome missile defense
President Donald Trump has abandoned his threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his plan to take control of Greenland and ruled out using force to seize the territory. The decision came after Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Davos, where they agreed on a “framework” for future cooperation on Greenland and the Arctic, though details were not disclosed. The framework reportedly … Continue reading Trump drops tariff threat, says he won’t use force to take Greenland
A federal agent fired shots Wednesday in Compton, California, after a criminal illegal immigrant, William Eduardo Moran Carballo, allegedly used his vehicle to ram law enforcement while trying to evade arrest. Carballo, from El Salvador, was targeted for involvement in human smuggling and prior domestic violence arrests. The DHS said the agent fired in self-defense, and while Carballo was unharmed, a CBP officer was injured. … Continue reading DHS alleges criminal illegal alien ‘rammed law enforcement’ in California operation, agent fired weapon
A massive winter storm is expected to sweep from Central Texas to the Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The National Weather Service warned of dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and tree damage, urging residents to avoid travel and prepare. Cold air from Canada mixing with warmer southern air could produce significant snow and ice, with wind chills dropping below minus … Continue reading A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend
A federal judge has temporarily barred the FBI from reviewing electronic devices seized from the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson. The ruling orders the government to preserve but not examine the materials until the court can further review the case. Natanson and the Post argued the seizure of her phone, laptops, and other devices threatens press freedom and confidential newsgathering. The judge … Continue reading FBI can’t examine devices it took from Washington Post reporter, judge rules
An 18-year-old, Austin David Thompson, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for a 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, that killed five people, including his older brother and a police officer. Thompson, who was 15 at the time, admitted to five counts of first-degree murder along with attempted murder and assault charges, avoiding a trial that was set to begin soon. Prosecutors said … Continue reading Man pleads guilty in North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5
A jury acquitted former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales on Wednesday of all 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment related to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting. The verdict came after about seven hours of deliberations and stemmed from charges tied to Gonzales’ actions in the early minutes of the attack, which killed 19 children and two adults. Gonzales did not testify, and his … Continue reading Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges
