The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
The U. S. government has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major airports after the federal agency faced a shortage of paid TSA staff. The move came as travelers encountered wait times that sometimes reached three hours, a problem intensified by unpaid workers and a partial shutdo
Chicago residents enjoyed warm 70‑degree days on Friday and Saturday, but a sudden shift will bring cooler temperatures by Sunday. City readings are expected to drop into the low 40s, while farther south suburbs may stay around 50 degrees. Strong winds from the north will make it feel even colder,
Big breweries are hiring famous older actors and influencers to win over young drinkers. Miller Lite’s newest ad shows 82‑year‑old Christopher Walken advising a young man to meet people in real life instead of just liking them on an app. The commercial ends with the line “Legendary moments start
The Iranian forces have shut down the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to hurt America by pushing up fuel costs. But the U. S. relies on oil that passes through this waterway only a little, so American gas should stay stable. Most of the oil that moves through the strait is headed to China, India and Japan,
A bright summer night brought a competitive match between the University of San Diego and Northern Colorado in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. The game kicked off with both teams eager to prove themselves, but San Diego’s defense kept the score close early on. Northern Colorado pus
Help Now, the local group that supports people affected by domestic violence, hosted its yearly “Tapas With a Purpose” event this Saturday at Osceola Heritage Park. The evening was built around small plates from neighborhood chefs, giving guests a chance to try many flavors in one night. In ad
Mantle’s total value locked (TVL) has jumped past $755 million, a level that puts it above platforms like Avalanche and Sui. The rise is impressive because it happened during a tough market phase that many projects struggled through. Back in September 2025, the network’s TVL hovered between $1
The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a
Micron Technology is riding a wave of strong cash flow from its booming memory chip sales. The company’s earnings report for the second quarter shows free cash generated in the last three months jumped by 76. 6 % compared with the prior period, even as it spent more on capital projects. Because of
