President Trump has long claimed that his wealth and business experience give him a special ability to help ordinary Americans. Recently, however, he has said that the economic pain people feel from his war with Iran will not change his approach. In a brief interview, he answered that the figh
A new movie called The Mandalorian and Grogu will open in theaters on May 22, 2026. It follows the adventures of Din Djarin and his child after three seasons on Disney+. This is the first new Star Wars film in theaters since 2019. The head of Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni, talked about how the fra
The Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors will gather in Paris next week to discuss a surge in long‑term borrowing costs that has rattled global markets. The meeting comes as the conflict between Iran and its rivals continues to disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a
Mercedes has chosen to push technology ahead of looks in its newest S‑Class, GLE and GLS cars. The company has decided not to wait for a full redesign cycle. Instead, it is giving the models new “brains” and engines while keeping most of the outside shape. The move comes as car makers face chang
Disney’s streaming platform has long been a haven for science‑fiction lovers, boasting fan favorites from the Star Wars universe and Marvel. Yet when it comes to a show that can be finished in one go, the latest addition stands out. This anthology drops three seasons of bite‑sized adventures, eac
Two women who have quietly shaped the Highland Local Schools experience for years will finally get their moment in the spotlight. Kristine Nerlich, a high school science teacher with nearly two decades under her belt, and Koula Makris, a community volunteer since 2014, were named winners of the 2026
A top Iranian filmmaker recently shared strong feelings about events back home. He had just been in Tehran last week and right now, those memories and headlines still weigh on him. The problems he's talking about – protests crushed in January and new conflicts that started in late February – aren’t
For months, tensions near Belarus’s borders have been rising. Belarus sits next to Ukraine and three NATO members: Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Reports now suggest Russia is considering using Belarusian soil for military moves—not just against Ukraine, but possibly against a NATO country. Ukraini
Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha
The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the
