Iran says the United States is pulling its punches on the talks that could end a long‑standing conflict, and it blames Israeli attacks in Lebanon for making negotiations even harder. The Iranian foreign ministry says the talks have begun with a lot of suspicion and that the U. S. keeps changing its
Trump has long liked to surround himself with well‑known names, from singers to athletes. Yet he also insists that he is the most famous figure in any room. When a list of musicians began to drop from the Freedom 250 lineup, he did not replace them. Instead, he announced that he would take the stage
The South African national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana, is set to travel from Johannesburg to Mexico for their first match of the FIFA World Cup. They were supposed to leave on May 31 on a chartered flight, but a sudden paperwork problem has put the trip in doubt. A report from the South
A baseball game in Alabama took a sudden turn on Sunday when rain forced a delay. Oklahoma State had built a commanding 12-0 lead over USC Upstate, putting the Spartans in danger of being knocked out of the tournament. If Oklahoma State wins, they move on to face Alabama in the regional final. The q
The start of the week in Metro Detroit is shaping up to be bright and calm after a pleasant weekend kickoff. Sunday will bring mostly clear skies with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s—warmer than what was seen on Saturday. This steady rise continues into Monday and Tuesday, with highs reachi
The calendar says spring is in full swing, but most of New England has felt more like late winter lately. After a weekend delivered wind and rain pushed in by an upper-level storm system, a noticeable weather shift is on the way beginning Monday. Earlier forecasts had predicted this week would start
Rain showers will drift through Central New York Sunday afternoon but won’t stick around long. The National Weather Service expects a weak weather system to bring brief, scattered light rain and maybe a stray rumble of thunder. Most spots will see barely enough to wet the sidewalk before the showers
This weekend, Netflix turns three true stories into crime thrillers that ask tough questions about right and wrong. One film dives into a 1970s Indiana house where a desperate man demands money over the phone—while wearing an explosive device. Instead of clear heroes and villains, this story shows h
Back in 2020, health officials pushed masks hard despite little solid proof they stopped COVID. A deep dive into thousands of research papers found something odd: nearly all mask studies came after the pandemic started. That means scientists weren’t testing an old idea—they were scrambling to prove
The Israeli military recently took control of a 900-year-old fortress in southern Lebanon, a spot known as Beaufort Castle, along with the high ground around it. This wasn’t just about old stones—it was about gaining a clear view of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, where Hezbollah has been firi
