The World Cup is getting a musical head start this year. Before any ball is kicked, big names will take the stage in three cities to hype up fans. In California, where the U. S. team opens against Paraguay, Katy Perry will headline a star-studded lineup that also includes Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta,
Streaming services are throwing fresh options at viewers this week, mixing familiar faces with surprising updates. A Texas ranch drama kicks things off Friday on Paramount+. It follows two characters from a popular show as they rebuild their lives one year after a major plot twist. If plotting reven
Plans in Washington D. C. , Maryland or northern Virginia this weekend might hit a few bumps, literally. Weather won’t pick sides—sun and clouds, warm air and sudden chills, dry spells and brief downpours will take turns. The main players are two systems: a warm front drifting up from the south on S
The US President’s recent decisions—like pulling troops from Germany and threatening to reduce forces in other NATO countries—have made allies question whether America will still stand by them in a crisis. These actions come as tensions with Iran escalate, with some European and Middle Eastern partn
In a small-town gathering in Hinckley, Illinois, a local candidate took aim at rising health care costs and federal spending decisions. Jim Marter, running to replace the current representative, shared his views during a public discussion that mixed frustration with questions about government priori
Riding electric scooters and bikes seems like a quick way to zip around town. But doctors who treat kids in emergencies see the dark side of these rides. A recent study counted nearly half a million injuries from these vehicles between 2017 and 2023. The numbers keep climbing, especially among young
A huge settlement of about $400 million is close to being finalized between the U. S. government and TikTok, according to sources familiar with the case. The money comes after a lawsuit that accused the app of gathering private data from children under 13 without parental approval. The case was brou
Anti‑abortion groups plan to sit down with White House staff on Friday, reflecting a growing sense of impatience over President Trump’s pace in pushing tougher abortion limits. The conversation follows comments from Marjorie Dannenfelser, head of Susan B. Anthony Pro‑Life America, who said that a
A brand‑new attraction at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry invites visitors to experience energy in a literal way. The 33‑foot slide, part of the “Powering the Future” exhibit that opened on May 8, lets children glide down a steel tube while learning about the forces that keep our world movi
Ned Rozell, who spent three decades writing about Alaska’s science for the university’s forum, rode a 515‑mile bike trip from Fairbanks to Unalakleet before he retired. During the ride, he was honored with three awards: the Edith Bullock Prize from the University of Alaska Foundation, the Roger Smit
