A tropical storm named Chantal has formed near the South Carolina coast, causing concern for residents and beachgoers. This storm, with winds reaching 40 mph, is moving slowly northward and is expected to strengthen before making landfall. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring its progress clo
The recent tax bill signed into law has some surprising twists for private colleges. While big names like Princeton, MIT, and Harvard will see higher taxes on their endowment earnings, smaller schools with significant wealth are getting a break. This shift comes from a change in the rules that now e
Michael Douglas was at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival to show a restored version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. " He took the chance to share his worries about democracy in the U. S. He thinks the country is at risk of becoming an autocracy. He believes democracy is fragile and needs constant
The U. S. is offering some sweet deals on car tax credits, but you need to act fast. If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, there are two main credits to consider. The first is the Inflation Reduction Act credit from the Biden administration, which gives you up to $7, 500 off a new electri
In Gaza, a tense situation unfolded when two American aid workers were hurt during a distribution event. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which started working in May, has faced criticism for making people walk through dangerous areas to get supplies. The injured workers are now getting medic
Big screens on wheels are becoming a thing. It started with LG's StanbyME, a $1, 000 27-inch tablet that runs on webOS but lacks a TV tuner. It's like a portable TV for your home. Now, other brands like Samsung and smaller ones are making similar devices, mostly running Android. One such device is
Julian McMahon, a beloved actor known for his roles in "Nip/Tuck, " "Fantastic Four, " and "Charmed, " has passed away at the age of 56. His wife, Kelly McMahon, shared the sad news, stating that he died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer. She highlighted his love for life, family, friends,
Senator Thom Tillis' decision not to run again has changed the game in North Carolina's Senate race. This move has big effects on who might win control of the Senate in the next elections. Democrats need to win four more seats to take charge, and North Carolina is a key place for them to start. In
Japan is no stranger to earthquakes, but recent tremors have sparked quite a stir. Over 1, 000 quakes have shaken the Kagoshima prefecture in just two weeks. The strongest so far was a 5. 5-magnitude quake near Kyushu island. This has led to some people getting worried and even evacuating. Rumors a
The political landscape is heating up as President Trump's sweeping tax-and-spending bill takes center stage. Democrats are seizing the moment, focusing on the bill's substantial cuts to Medicaid, a program that supports millions of low-income and elderly Americans. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeff
