The clash with Iran has made the United States look weak on the world stage, says Italy’s Defence Minister. He worries that fighting could grow into a nuclear war, echoing the horrors of World War II. Italy refused to let U. S. planes land at a Sicilian base on their way to the Middle East, showi
The film “No One Cares About Crazy People” is a short documentary that will play at Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema on Saturday. After the screening, a panel with director Gail Freedman will discuss the movie’s message and its ties to Chicago. The soundtrack is written by Jeff Tweedy, a singer
The U. S. is facing a decision that could change the lives of many citizens. A new proposal would push defense spending beyond $1 trillion, a level not seen since the Cold War. The plan would require cutting money from programs that help families—health care, housing, schools and efforts to pr
The Yankees began the season with an unexpected advantage: no new major injuries after spring training. While their rivals struggled early, the Yankees kept key players healthy and ready to play. The Mets also started well, but in recent weeks they faced setbacks. Jorge Polanco played through Achil
Leslie Kuhn, who once worked as an executive assistant for Howard Stern and his wife Beth, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the famed radio host created a hostile work environment. According to Kuhn, Stern pressured her to move into their 20, 000‑square‑foot Southampton home, a demand she says was
The study looked at six different amine‑rich pollutants that often show up in sewage sludge. These chemicals have various types of nitrogen groups—primary, secondary, tertiary and even quaternary ammonium. Researchers found that the first reactions these pollutants undergo are mainly adding a hydrox
The U. S. administration is asking Congress for the biggest defense budget hike in 75 years, aiming to reshape the military’s industrial base and introduce cutting‑edge systems. The proposal includes a 44 % rise in the overall budget for fiscal year 2027, starting this October, and a 77 % jump in
A red Volkswagen Beetle shell has been dangled from a cliff overlooking a British Columbia road, and authorities say engineering students likely pulled the stunt. The provincial government has asked people to keep their distance from the exposed rock face while park officials plan to recover the car
In Wisconsin, voters will choose a new justice for the state Supreme Court while Georgia’s 14th District holds a runoff to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The outcomes could signal how the political climate is shifting ahead of the midterms. The Wisconsin contest pits Democrat
The United States is on the edge of a new crisis. President Donald Trump has announced that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a specific deadline, Washington will launch an extensive bombing campaign targeting Iranian infrastructure. The strike would include bridges and power plants that
