The Thai Royal Palace announced that Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition has deteriorated because of several infections affecting different organs. She is 47 and the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn. The princess was first admitted to a hospital in December 2022 after she fainted due to a h
Indian leaders are telling people to marry in their own country instead of traveling abroad. The reason is the cost of oil and gas that India imports from the Middle East. When tensions rise near the Strait of Hormuz, prices go up and the rupee weakens. A weaker rupee makes it harder for pe
In a quiet suburb, police were on the lookout for something else when they found a dead dog in a hotel parking lot. The owner, a 55‑year‑old man from North Carolina named Garland Norris, had been staying at the Econo Lodge in Shorewood. While officers were investigating a different crime near Pizza
A California physician has been found guilty of filing false Medicare claims that totaled about $45 million. The case involves a doctor who ran a cosmetic clinic in Glendale and claimed that patients needed Botox for chronic migraines, even though most received the treatment for purely cosmetic r
Los Angeles is getting more than just fans on the streets; it’s becoming a main character in its own right. In early 2026, the city saw nearly ten percent more filming days than the previous year, thanks to new tax breaks and lower fees that keep crews in town. But money isn’t the only reason
China has announced that it will lower duties on American food items as part of a larger trade agreement, but the details are still fuzzy. The decision came after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing last week, during which the U. S. said China would buy $17 billion of
The city is rethinking a plan that would have turned the school district’s office into a family shelter. The proposal, which would cost about $14 million to renovate, was dropped by the finance committee last week. The building on Cumberland Avenue is 56 000 square feet and currently houses the d
The University of New Mexico’s faculty union is standing up against a planned 13. 1% rise in health‑insurance premiums that could cut into teachers’ paychecks next year. The union says the hike would make it harder for staff to afford their own coverage, especially those with families. One assist
Families face tough choices when a teen’s mental health or substance use problems no longer improve with regular counseling. In Boise, many turn to a residential program after other options fail. These centers are not just overnight stays; they provide a structured setting where teens live, learn, a
Trader Joe’s has said the idea that its staff are taught to flirt is simply a myth, according to the chain’s chief executive. The statement came during a podcast where the CEO made it clear that no such training exists. Yet people still keep asking why their checkout experience feels so lively. The
