The recent grounding of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stirred up concerns about potential delays in holiday shipping. This decision came after a tragic crash involving a UPS MD-11 plane in Louisville, Kentucky, which resulted in 14 fatalities. The FAA's emergency directive prohibits all MD-11 flights, citing saf...
SNL didn't hold back on politics this week. They kicked off with a spoof of a recent event where someone passed out in the Oval Office. James Austin Johnson, playing Trump, joked about it, saying, "Someone was dying in my office. " He also made fun of the idea of lowering drug prices, saying it was so shocking it almost killed someone. The sketch didn't stop there. ...
This week, politics stirred the pot with a mix of bold ideas and fiery critiques. Let's dive in. First up, a shake-up in the housing market. The government is cooking up a new 50-year mortgage plan. The goal? To make buying a home easier on the wallet. Bill Pulte, a big shot in housing, says it's a work in progress. Could this be a game-changer? Maybe, but it's too ...
A year after a crushing defeat, Democrats are making a comeback. They're winning big in key states, showing they're not the same old party. But can they keep this momentum going? It's been a tough year for Democrats. After losing big in 2024, they've been trying to figure out what went wrong. But lately, they've been winning. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger became t...
Korean content is making waves worldwide, and a recent forum in Taiwan put the spotlight on how these stories travel from creation to global screens. The event, Stories in Motion, brought together industry leaders to discuss the journey of Asian stories in today's market. Sean Saeyoon Shim, CEO of Mr. Romance, and Yungsun Soh, senior VP and MD of A+E Global Media, K...
In a bold move, Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican figure and close ally of former President Donald Trump, has announced her candidacy for New York's governorship in 2026. This sets the stage for a high-stakes battle against the current Democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul. Stefanik, known for her strong conservative stance, took to social media to launch her campa...
In a surprising turn of events, Cambridge has elected its youngest councilor ever. At just 24 years old, Al-Zubi has made history, breaking records set by her predecessor, Burhan Azeem. She is now the youngest person to hold this office, beating Azeem by a narrow margin of eight months. Al-Zubi's journey to victory was not an easy one. She first ran for city council...
A cargo plane's crew fought to regain control just before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shared this detail during a recent update. The incident happened earlier this week, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The flight, operated by UPS, began like any other. However, things took a turn just 37 seconds after take...
New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a close watch on Mamdani's administration. The ADL's CEO, Jonathan Gr...
Elon Musk just got a huge payday. Tesla shareholders said yes to a plan that could make him the first trillionaire. This happened just after New York chose a mayor who wants to tax the rich more. These two events show a big split in how people see money and success. Tesla is all about big rewards for big wins. If Musk hits certain goals, he could get shares worth al...