A new Iranian offer suggests the country would open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane that carries about 20 % of global oil and gas, and lift the U. S. blockade. In exchange, Iran would pause nuclear negotiations until a later stage, hoping to secure a more favorable climate for talks. The
China’s rail network saw an unprecedented surge on the first day of the spring holiday, transporting 24. 8 million passengers in a single day – a record for any one day in the country’s history. The national railway authority released this figure, highlighting how busy the system becomes when people
A former Fugees star, Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, turned himself in to a low‑security federal prison in Arizona on Thursday. He will start serving a 14‑year sentence after a 2023 conviction for illegally routing foreign money into the 2012 re‑election effort of former President Barack Obama. Michel, n
In China, the rise of artificial intelligence has turned the long‑time process of making short dramas into a fast, cheap production line. Instead of hiring actors and crews, some companies now generate entire episodes in a few minutes with software that can write scripts, voice lines and create vis
The Justice Department released new footage that shows a police dog and its handler approaching the stairwell entrance the alleged shooter, Cole Allen, used to try to reach the White House Correspondents Dinner. The dog stops at the doorway for about three seconds before the handler pulls it back. M
When someone in the ICU has a breathing tube, their voice box often gets damaged. This can cause big problems like food or liquid going down the wrong way or weak coughs. Normally, doctors check these issues with stethoscopes or guesswork, which isn’t always reliable. But new tools like tiny scopes
Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen
A store worker in Chicago narrowly escaped a brutal robbery last month that set off a violent chain of events ending in a police officer’s death. The manager at a local Family Dollar store described hiding in fear as two men forced their way in, demanding money while waving a gun. One suspect report
A man who entered the Jefferson County jail in February died just three days later, with toxicology reports later confirming methamphetamine as the reason. The 31-year-old had been taken into custody on February 16 following an arrest, but his health rapidly declined in the days that followed. Staf
Every May, food lovers in the South Shore area get a chance to try dishes from some of the best local kitchens—all while supporting a good cause. This year’s food festival, happening on May 6 at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, isn’t just about eating. It’s a fundraiser where 34 restaurants and bever
