Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo
In several U. S. states, lawmakers are drafting bills that would bar people who join Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a specific window from working in state jobs later on. The proposals would touch everything from police work to teaching, and some even aim at the entire civil servic
A quiet road in Southaven, Miss. , turned into a nonstop roar when Elon Musk’s company installed 18 methane turbines last summer. The machines, meant to feed the electricity demands of new AI data centers, started humming day and night, upsetting residents who had never heard such loud machinery in
The 79th Cannes Film Festival, set for May 12–23, will be guided by South Korean director Park Chan‑Wook as jury president. He joins the ranks of past leaders such as Juliette Binoche, who chaired 2025’s jury when Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or after a fifteen‑year absence.
The U. S. Treasury market cooled on Thursday, with the 10‑year yield falling more than two basis points to 4. 023% and the 30‑year dropping under two basis points to 4. 675%. Even the short‑term 2‑year note slipped slightly, ending at 3. 452%. These moves show investors are waiting for a big inflati
The Pentagon is reconsidering a long‑standing partnership with Scouting America after a series of controversial proposals. For years, the U. S. military has supported Scout troops on bases and offered special ranks to young Eagle Scouts who join the armed forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cook, posted a teaser on social media that hinted at a “big week ahead, ” sparking speculation about the company’s next set of releases. The post featured a colorful Apple logo and a short clip that ended with the symbol on a Mac’s lid, suggesting new hardware is on the
The new series “Marshals” starts on March 1st and will air on CBS. It follows Kayce Dutton, played by Luke Grimes, after the last episode of “Yellowstone. ” Fans who loved the original show will see a different style here. Grimes says the tone is faster and more action‑heavy. “It’s a ver
Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love
The Cuban coast guard stopped a speedboat that had come from Florida near the El Pino canal. The boat carried weapons and a crew of ten Cuban nationals who lived in the U. S. When Cuban border guards asked for identification, shots were fired from the boat. The guard commander was hurt but
