A major dispute has erupted over a respected climate research center in Colorado, with its leaders accusing the federal government of targeting the lab as political revenge. The center, known for tracking weather patterns and atmospheric changes, was founded by a group of 129 universities across Nor
Susie Wiles, the first woman to lead the White House staff, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 68 and says the tumor was caught early. Wiles will keep her job and does not plan to take a break. The disease is common; about one in eight women in the U. S. will encounter it. Wiles to
The Oscars’ tribute to those who died in 2025 and early 2026 left out several well‑known actors, sparking criticism on social media. James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were among the names omitted, even though both had notable film roles in addition to their TV fame. Van Der Beek lost his battle
In a tragic event last week, six U. S. military members died when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran. The incident happened over friendly airspace and is still under investigation. One of the victims was Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, a 34‑year‑old fr
Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav
After the Oscars wrapped, Teyana Taylor found herself in a tense moment on the sidewalk. A security guard tried to keep her from heading back up the stairs for a photo with the Best Picture winners. The man pushed against her, and she shouted at him for touching a woman’s right side. The confront
Peloton has stepped out of the home‑studio corner and into busy gym floors with its latest line of bikes and treadmills. The company says the new gear is built to stand up to heavy use, thanks to a partnership with Precor that began when Peloton bought the brand in 2021. The move follows years of
A 59‑year‑old man from River Forest was walking to the Harlem Avenue stop on December 1, hoping to catch a train to Rush University Medical Center where he volunteered. He had no car and used the CTA because he could move around on his own, even though he has an intellectual disability. A man who ha
Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr
Every week, high school boys across Southwest Florida get a chance to shine. A local newspaper team picks standout athletes from the previous week, sending their names and stats to readers for a quick online poll. The winner earns a t‑shirt from a sports brand and a tote bag, both sponsored by the n
