A long spell of wild weather has kept the Midwest and South on edge for days now. Power cuts and fallen trees have already caused problems in places like Michigan, where one person lost their life when a storm toppled a tree. Now, the next round of storms is moving south, and Dallas is in the crossh
The Valley of the Sun is set to become a hub for fresh fun in 2026, with a mix of rides, restaurants and science spots that promise to change the local scene. A giant 80‑foot Ferris wheel, called the Boardwalk SkyWheel, will soon spin near Scottsdale. Riders inside its 18 air‑conditioned gondolas
In 2026, the Magic Kingdom will host its annual Halloween party with fresh twists on classic favorites. Guests can meet spooky characters such as Jack Skellington, Sally, and a host of Disney villains that will wander the streets for the first time this season. Classic couples like Ariel and Eric, a
Robert Spillane hurt his ankle early in the Patriots’ AFC title win over Denver. He tried to stay on the field, but had to leave when pain got worse. The injury could have hurt him in the Super Bowl two weeks later, so he was listed on the injury report. Yet he played against Seattle and made four t
A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat
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The recent court ruling has opened a new front in Colorado’s election debate. A judge found that the rule allowing political parties to decide whether or not to hold primaries is too strict, saying it unfairly limits a party’s right to choose its own members. This decision could let the far‑right wi
The picture that surfaced before CBS aired President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview has sparked a flurry of online chatter. The image, shared by the White House’s communications team on X, shows Trump in a close‑up that many viewers found intriguing. What drew people’s attention was not just the fr
The German club Bayern Munich has been on a winning streak all season, securing the Bundesliga title early and moving into the German Cup final. In Europe, they dominated their group stage with seven victories and only one loss, then crushed Atalanta 10‑2 in the round of sixteen before beating Real
A new challenge looms for Romania’s pro‑European government. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who leads a minority cabinet, may lose power in early May after a coalition partner and the far‑right opposition filed a no‑confidence motion. The Social Democrats, once part of Bolojan’s coalition, resigned la
