The U. S. government has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major airports after the federal agency faced a shortage of paid TSA staff. The move came as travelers encountered wait times that sometimes reached three hours, a problem intensified by unpaid workers and a partial shutdo
The Iranian court system has begun carrying out sentences for people caught during the January protests. A senior judge told a state‑run outlet that many cases have moved from trial to execution. Some verdicts were just issued and are now being enforced, with more expected in the coming days. The J
Lionel Jospin, once France’s top leader, stepped away from politics after a surprising loss in 2002. The election saw the far‑right candidate Jean‑Marie Le Pen advance to a second round for the first time, shaking up French politics. Jospin accepted full blame for the defeat and announced his retire
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o
Cencora has agreed to purchase the retina division of EyeSouth Partners for a total of $1. 1 billion, adding a group of specialists who focus on diseases of the eye’s back wall to its own eye‑care arm, Retina Consultants of America. The new team will help treat conditions that can lead to vision los
A sudden shift in weather is coming to eight counties in Massachusetts. The change will happen before dawn on Monday, so people should plan ahead. The National Weather Service said that rain will turn into a mix of sleet and light snow between 2 and 4 a. m. The storm will ease off by mid‑morning, a
Recent data shows that the heat from climate change is sparking more wildfires, especially in the western part of the country. These fires release large amounts of reactive nitrogen into the air, which can travel far and settle on soils and water. Scientists used a long‑term study from 2002 to 2021,
Chicago residents enjoyed warm 70‑degree days on Friday and Saturday, but a sudden shift will bring cooler temperatures by Sunday. City readings are expected to drop into the low 40s, while farther south suburbs may stay around 50 degrees. Strong winds from the north will make it feel even colder,
Emanuel Sharp grew up between two continents, moving from Tel Aviv to Tampa at a young age. He now plays for the Houston Cougars, but his roots trace back to both Israel and America. Born in Israel, he spent most of his childhood in Florida where basketball became a daily routine. Sharp’s fam
Three clergy members, each from a different faith tradition, participated in a controlled experiment to see how a hallucinogenic mushroom affects religious feelings and actions. The study’s main goal was safety, but it also looked at how the experience might change a person’s view of the divine over
