People plan spring break trips to warm places, but recent fighting in Mexico worries travelers. Usually cartel fights stay inside towns and don’t hurt tourists, yet this time they spread to major spots. Flights stopped in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and the U. S. warned people to stay put near
The House of Commons has moved to demand that documents about a former prince’s decade‑long service as a UK trade envoy be made public. The motion, led by the Liberal Democrats, seeks to uncover how he was selected and whether his ties to a notorious financier affected his work. Trade minister Chri
Robert Carradine, known for roles in films like “Revenge of the Nerds” and TV shows such as “Lizzie McGuire, ” passed away on February 23, 2026, in New York City. Family members confirmed the actor took his own life, a tragic end that has sparked public conversation about mental illness. The late pe
Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre
The United Kingdom is confident that its trade agreement with the United States will remain intact even after President Donald Trump announced a new 10% import tariff. British trade minister Peter Kyle expressed this confidence during a recent parliamentary hearing. He said that after talking
Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a
A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say
A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa
The state’s plan to end extra child‑care payments for foster families on Jan. 1, 2026 has sparked a fierce response from those who care for children in crisis. When the pandemic hit, Alaska covered every dollar of foster child‑care costs. Now it will pay only a small state rate that falls far below
Ernie Johnson, who stepped in to lead CBS and TNT’s March Madness coverage after Greg Gumbel’s passing, has announced he will skip the first two weeks of the tournament. Instead, former NFL wide‑receiver Nate Burleson will take over for those early rounds—his first time calling the NCAA Tournamen
