The former U. S. president announced that the United States might consider a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, stirring fresh controversy as diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana reach new heights. He said the Cuban government is in a difficult situation and that talks are underway, hinting a
A visit to the Children’s Museum in La Habra lets kids explore a world of hands‑on play. The space is 10, 000 square feet and split into seven themed rooms where almost every item can be touched. The museum opened in 1977 inside a former train depot built in 1923. It targets children from t
Jontay Porter’s name has become a warning sign for players who mix sports with gambling. Yet, the 6‑10‑year‑old power forward is not finished playing basketball. After a federal court sentenced him to life in the NBA, Seattle’s new United States Basketball League team, the SuperHawks, announced th
The Washington, D. C. , police have decided to close the case that was opened against Dr. Shawn DeRemer, an anesthesiologist from Portland who is married to the U. S. Labor Secretary. The investigation began on January 24, after a report said that an alleged sexual act occurred on December 18 at the
A federal judge in San Francisco stopped the Trump administration from cutting off money to 22 states that run food stamp programs. The move came after the Department of Agriculture (USDA) asked those states to hand over personal data on millions of people receiving aid. The judge said the USDA’s
The state’s new “Bluebonnet” reading guide, meant to add more religious ideas into schools, has been found full of mistakes. Teachers and officials spotted hundreds of errors after the books hit classrooms in 2024. Because of these problems, the Texas Board of Education approved a package of corr
The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp
The idea of merging college sports television contracts has been praised by some lawmakers as a way to boost money for schools. A recent study from the SEC and Big Ten says that this plan would actually bring in less cash than keeping each conference’s deals separate. The research looks at how th
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E‑40 created the group Mount Westmore in 2020. They signed a licensing agreement with Westside Merchandising, a company that promised large earnings through retail and concert sales. The rappers later accused Westside of making false statements that led them to ch
Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se
