This week in U. S. politics had it all—a cancelled foreign trip, a gunshot scare in a room full of reporters, and a soldier who made a fortune betting on a secret raid. The biggest story began when a former president cancelled plans to visit Pakistan, saying Iran’s leadership was too divided to talk
Zach Bryan’s outdoor show in Nebraska hit a snag when thunderclouds rolled in fast. Instead of pushing through the risky weather, the musician decided to wrap up early—missing six songs. He shared the setlist online the next day, joking that the lightning made for an exciting finale. But not everyon
A powerful storm swept through Wise County, Texas, on Saturday, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service later confirmed it was an EF-2 tornado, meaning it packed winds strong enough to uproot trees and tear apart buildings. Damage was heaviest in Runaway Bay, a small comm
East Lansing begins another phase of road repairs starting April 27, but drivers should brace for slowdowns through mid-May. The city plans single-lane closures along Haslett Road between Saginaw Highway and Hagadorn Road. A bigger headache comes May 4–8 when the intersection of Haslett and Hagadorn
It’s not your usual Hollywood story. When two people get divorced, you’d expect fireworks—tabloids, grudges, maybe even a dramatic court battle. But a growing number of celebrities are proving that separation doesn’t have to mean the end of a good relationship. Jennifer Aniston liked her ex-husband
Matvei Michkov, once a top prospect for the Philadelphia Flyers, is now watching games from the press box instead of playing. That’s the harsh reality as the team prepares for Game 5 against their rivals. The Flyers had a strong regular season, but Michkov’s role has shrunk dramatically. Instead of
A town near Mali’s capital woke up to heavy gunfire on Sunday, signaling that clashes from the day before were far from over. Witnesses reported ongoing firefights in Kati, despite claims from the military that they had regained control. The sudden violence followed one of the biggest joint attacks
On Sunday, clashes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians, according to local health workers. An Israeli airstrike in the central village of Al-Mughraqa took one life, while two others died near Gaza City due to gunfire and tank shelling. In a separate incident, a 40-year-old w
Peru’s upcoming presidential runoff is shaping up to be a nail-biter. Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sanchez are locked in a tie at 38% each, according to the latest Ipsos Peru poll. The vote count has dragged on since the first round, fueling accusations of foul play
The scene on Friday showed that the world of Bitcoin is becoming more professional. A new type of contract linked to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, called IBIT, is trading almost as much on Nasdaq as the older, offshore market on Deribit. In just two years, IBIT options have caught up to a platform that
