A recent fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo might cause gas prices in Southern California to go up. The fire damaged a part of the refinery that makes jet fuel, but the rest of the facility seems okay. This refinery is important because it makes a lot of the fuel used in cars and planes in t
A person who tried to harm a Supreme Court judge got a big punishment. But it wasn't as big as some wanted. The judge in the case, Deborah Boardman, gave Sophie Roske about eight years in prison. This was much less than the 30 years that prosecutors wanted. Roske had a gun and other tools when they
The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple
The Supreme Court is about to dive into some big cases that could change how much power the president has. Starting in October, they will look at whether President Trump can do things like put tariffs on imports and fire people from important jobs like the Federal Reserve. These cases could have hug
In a small town near Phoenix, Arizona, something unexpected happened. Two Amazon delivery drones crashed into a crane. This happened on a Wednesday morning, around 10 a. m. The drones were flying close to each other when they hit the crane. One drone fell near the crane, and the other landed in a di
In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This ha
Connelly Early, a rookie pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is set to face the New York Yankees in a crucial Game 3 of the wild-card series. This is a big moment for Early, who has only pitched a few games in the major leagues. He will be the first pitcher ever to start a deciding playoff game so soon
Kierstan Bell's journey in the WNBA is a story of growth and resilience. Her performance has significantly improved, with her scoring average jumping from 2. 8 to 4. 2 points per game in just one season. This progress is a testament to her hard work and the opportunities she has seized. Despite her
The G7 nations are stepping up their game to tackle those buying more Russian oil since the Ukraine invasion. These countries, including the US, UK, and Germany, want to squeeze Russia's cash flow for the war. They're not just talking; they're planning actions. The group agreed to focus on countrie
Bermuda is getting ready for a powerful storm. Hurricane Imelda is heading towards the island. It is expected to be very close to Bermuda early Thursday morning. As of Wednesday at 11 a. m. EDT, Imelda was about 340 miles west-southwest of Bermuda. It was moving east-northeast at 20 mph with winds o
