The Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to reopen the Bunia airport, a key transport hub in an area that has suffered heavily from the latest Ebola outbreak. This move comes after a period when flights were suspended, leaving many residents worried about getting essential supplies. The governm
The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor
A man in Virginia says Amazon’s Ring doorbell cameras violated his privacy by using facial recognition to capture and keep photos of people who simply passed by. He filed a federal suit in Seattle, hoping the case could become a class action that would award at least $5 million to those affected. Th
The National Weather Service has issued a strong thunderstorm warning for several counties in southeastern Oklahoma. The storms are moving quickly toward the southeast at about 35 miles per hour and will linger until early Tuesday morning. The areas under alert include Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Sand S
Southern California is buzzing with free events this June. Start the month by stepping aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for happy hour drinks and live music. Reserve a spot online; parking is cheaper if you pay early. In Riverside, the ArtsWalk lights up downtown on the first Thur
The National Weather Service is now sending storm alerts to 69 million people in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Samoan. This shift comes after researchers used artificial intelligence to speed up translations of forecast messages. In the past, bilingual fore
A 31‑year‑old man in Oakland now faces two new vehicle theft accusations. He already has 13 felony convictions, six of them for stealing cars. Police say the latest incidents happened on May 19. On that day, a 76‑year‑old truck owner was unloading furniture when the suspect saw an empty car parked
The Skid Row Care Campus, located on Crocker Street in downtown Los Angeles, was built with county money to help people who are homeless. It offers showers, laundry, short‑term beds and health services aimed at reducing drug harm. County documents say the site costs about $26 million each year and i
In a Tuesday primary, voters in New Mexico chose the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor while the state’s economy felt a fresh boost from higher oil prices. The surge in global oil costs, linked to the conflict in Iran, has increased state revenue and enabled programs such as universa
The police were first alerted to a house on Park Avenue around noon, where they discovered four victims who had been shot. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, a 52‑year‑old resident of Muscatine. He escaped the scene but was later found on Riverfront Trail near a pedestrian bridge,
