The Trump team asked a judge to let the planned UFC fight on the White House lawn go ahead, saying the event is legal and the people who sued did not act quickly enough. Two local residents filed a request for an order to stop the June 14 bout, arguing that sporting events are not allowed on the
In Arizona, parents of children with special needs are rallying to change the rules around a program that lets families use public money for private schooling. The movement says that too much of the program’s budget is being spent on things that do not truly help students learn, and that public scho
The U. S. trust fund that supports retirement payments is expected to run out of money earlier than thought, with a shortfall projected for late 2032. The change in timing comes after a tax law passed last year that lowered the amount of income taxes collected from Social Security benefits. Earli
A violent knife incident on Kinnaird Avenue in north Belfast left a man seriously injured and reignited public anger about crime, immigration, and policing. The assault happened just after 10:30 p. m. on Monday night, when a man—whose nationality is disputed between Somali and Sudanese claims—sta
Police detectives are still working the scene on Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard after a deadly event that happened around 9 p. m. A Dodge was driven into a beauty salon, and the driver was shot in the process. A 911 call told officers that up to six shots rang out before the car collided with th
In recent years, a former governor of North Carolina has faced criticism for the way he handled criminal justice during his time in office. While campaigning for a Senate seat, observers point out that he appointed several judges who later made decisions that many see as lenient toward serious offen
The heat is on, and that means more walks, hikes, and backyard play for you and your furry friend. But with higher temperatures come extra risks that can hurt pets, especially older animals or those with flat faces. Here’s a fresh take on how to protect them. First, plan a vet visit before the temp
Some grapevines can hide the bacteria that causes Pierce’s disease during winter and show no symptoms when spring arrives. Researchers have seen this happen for more than forty years, both in vineyards and in lab experiments. The effect is not the same for every grape type or location, and it also d
China has begun drawing on its commercial oil stocks to counter the shortage caused by the war in Iran. The country’s biggest buyer of petroleum is also cutting refinery output and limiting fuel exports to keep the situation stable. Experts estimate that China will pull about one million barrels
The new study tackles how cars behave when roads are slick and visibility is low. It looks at five popular driving models, each with its own set of adjustable numbers that dictate how a vehicle follows another. The researchers first list the main variables that matter in winter: how much grip the ro
