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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Bondi Faces Capitol Hill Over DOJ Shifts

Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, where lawmakers are set to probe her decade‑long changes at the Justice Department. Her testimony comes a year into her term, a period marked by sweeping departures from traditional DOJ practices. Bondi has ordere

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Tactics Backfire: When Blame Games Lose Their Edge

A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Staff Shocked by Manager’s Plan to Shut Down the Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center, a landmark in Washington, has been hit by a sudden announcement from its new chief. The manager, who was appointed by former President Trump, sent an email to 2, 000 employees saying the building will close for two years. He said this is part of a “renovation” that would reduce m

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

A New Fighter for Congress

J. P. Cooney, once a key aide to the special prosecutor who charged former President Trump twice, is set to announce his bid for a House seat in Virginia. He says he will be the first Democrat with real courtroom experience against Trump. Cooney left his federal job in January after Trump removed a

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

NHL Players Return to Olympic Ice After a 12‑Year Hiatus

The NHL’s comeback to the Winter Games in Milan Cortina is a story of perseverance and change. After skipping the 2018 Olympics to avoid disrupting its season, and withdrawing from the 2022 event because of COVID‑19, the league finally decided to send its athletes back. Now every one of the 32 teams

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

A Quiet Moment Before the Speed

At 2, 000 meters high, a small wooden hut sits quietly beside the roaring crowd. It is warm and offers a break from the wind for skiers waiting to race. Some see it as a calm pause; others feel their nerves grow louder. The countdown starts with beeps: 30 seconds, then 10, and finally a rapid count

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Hope, Ice and Courage: A Skater’s Message for All

A 24‑year‑old skater from Boston found a way to honor his lost parents by stepping onto the Olympic ice. After the tragic crash that took his mother and father, he drew strength from their memory to compete in the 2026 Games. During his short program, he held a photo of them close to his heart an

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Closing of Oakland’s Athletic Club: A Last Game

The Athletic Club in Oakland has closed its doors after eight years of serving fans and friends. The final day coincided with the Super Bowl, adding a bittersweet note to its farewell. A post on Instagram announced the closure and thanked patrons for their support. Co‑owner Miles Palliser expressed

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Feb 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Stars Speak Up as Agency CEO Faces Epstein‑Related Scrutiny

Casey Wasserman, the chief of a major talent agency and chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Committee, has found himself in the spotlight after his name surfaced in recently released documents tied to former financier Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation prompted a wave of criticism from entertainer

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Crime Trends Drop Across Major U. S. Cities in 2025

A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.

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