U.S. Lawmakers Vacation as DHS Shutdown Deepens Federal lawmakers have drawn intense criticism for taking leisure trips and public engagements while a major portion of the U.S. government remains in a prolonged partial shutdown that has left thousands of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees unpaid. With no consensus reached in Congress on how to […]

Florida Governor Signs Bill to Rename Airport After Trump But FAA Approval Still Required Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport as the “President Donald J. Trump International Airport.” However, crucial conditions remain before the change can take effect, including sign‑off from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and completion […]

Trump Threatens to ‘Obliterate’ Iran’s Energy Sources as Tehran Rejects US Deal US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could “obliterate” Iran’s energy infrastructure if a deal to end the ongoing war is not reached, as Tehran dismissed Washington’s proposals as “unrealistic.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric amid a […]

Surprising New Theory Suggests Why Boys Are Diagnosed With Autism More Often Than Girls A new study published in the journal Nature Genetics has put forward a compelling biological explanation for a long‑observed pattern in autism diagnoses: boys are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) much more frequently than girls. Researchers from the Whitehead Institute […]

‘Burn Notice’ Star Jeffrey Donovan Moves to Colorado After Meeting Wife, Says He’s ‘Never Leaving’ Denver, Colorado Veteran actor Jeffrey Donovan, best known for his starring role in the hit television series Burn Notice, has officially left Los Angeles behind and made Colorado his permanent home a decision he says was driven by family life […]

Hundreds of Protesters Swarm Controversial Homeless Shelter Site in Brooklyn Hundreds of community members in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn gathered Sunday evening to protest the city’s plan to build a 150‑bed men’s homeless shelter at the intersection of 86th Street and 25th Avenue, with demonstrators physically blocking construction trucks and attempting to impede work crews amid reports […]

Fraud Whistleblowers Could Make Millions as U.S. Cracks Down on Health Care and Social Benefit Scams The U.S. Department of the Treasury, under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, has launched an aggressive new whistleblower reward program aimed at combating widespread Medicaid, Medicare and social benefit fraud that federal authorities say costs taxpayers tens of billions of […]

Trump Praises Iran Leaders as Pakistan Prepares to Host Peace Talks U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday signalled a willingness to pursue a diplomatic path with Iran, even as the month‑long Middle East war continues to escalate and global leaders push for negotiations. Pakistan has stepped forward as a potential host for peace talks between […]

Cover Story NYPD Officer’s Partner Breaks Down in Court as 2024 Shooting of Jonathan Diller Is Recounted Queens, New York In a heartbreaking moment in Queens Supreme Court this week, an NYPD detective broke down in tears while recounting the fatal shooting of his close friend and fellow officer, Detective Jonathan Diller during testimony in […]

U.S. immigration crackdown under Trump’s second term adds deportation risk for Ukrainian men Under President Donald Trump’s second term, the United States has dramatically tightened immigration policy, embarking on a broad deportation campaign that has created deep uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of foreign‑born residents and asylum recipients. For some Ukrainian men of fighting age, deportation […]

Trump extends ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz amid diplomatic efforts and conflict U.S. President Donald Trump has, for a second time, extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz or face renewed threats against Iranian infrastructure citing ongoing peace talks and indirect negotiations. Trump announced a 10‑day extension of the […]

US lawmaker asks Sarah Ferguson to provide information on Prince Andrew and Epstein A US lawmaker has publicly urged Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, to share any information she may have regarding her ex-husband Prince Andrew’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein’s operationsRepresentative Jerry Nadler (D-New York), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent […]

Oscars to leave Dolby Theatre after 2028 centennial ceremonyThe Academy Awards will depart from its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood following the 100th ceremony in 2028, marking the end of an era for one of cinema’s most iconic stages. The Dolby Theatre, located in the Hollywood & Highland Center, has hosted the […]

Dispute grows over Maduro couple’s legal defence funding in US court A key issue has emerged in the high-profile US prosecution of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, as prosecutors argue the couple should not be allowed to use Venezuelan government funds to pay for their legal defence. The couple appeared […]

Trump extends pause on strikes against Iranian power plants as talks continue US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on planned military strikes targeting Iranian power and energy infrastructure by 10 days, saying negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and progressing positively. Announcement of the pause Mr Trump said the United States would delay attacks […]

Florida woman pleads not guilty after alleged shooting at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home A 35-year-old Florida woman accused of opening fire at the Los Angeles home of Rihanna has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and more than a dozen related charges. Court appearance and chargesThe suspect, identified as Ivanna (or Ivana) Lisette Ortiz, entered […]

IOC to restrict women’s Olympic category to biological females from 2028 The International Olympic Committee has announced a major change to eligibility rules for women’s events at the Olympic Games, stating that only biological females will be allowed to compete from the 2028 Games in Los AngelUnder the new policy, all athletes wishing to compete […]

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has signaled a willingness to forgo nuclear weapons as negotiations between Washington and Tehran intensify. Speaking at a press briefing, Trump said Iran’s stance reflects both international pressure and the impact of weakened Iranian military capabilities. The announcement comes amid high-stakes diplomacy following months of regional tensions […]

Trump schedules China visit for May 14–15 after delay caused by Iran war US president to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing as conflict reshapes high-stakes diplomatic agenda US President Donald Trump has confirmed plans to visit China on May 14 and 15 for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a delay caused by the […]

Historic verdict holds tech giants responsible for addictive design, awarding millions to young woman A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media trial that accused the tech giants of harming a young woman’s mental health through addictive platform design. The case, heard in Los Angeles, centred on a 20-year-old […]

Stephen Colbert Lands New Role Ahead of ‘Late Show’ Exit American comedian and late-night host Stephen Colbert has already secured a major new role ahead of the end of his 11-year run on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with reports confirming he will move into Hollywood film production. Colbert, whose show is set to […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has said negotiations with Iran to end the escalating Middle East conflict are underway “right now,” even as fresh hostilities continue between Iran and Israel. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump insisted diplomatic efforts were actively in motion, signalling a possible push to de-escalate tensions despite ongoing military exchanges. […]

Philadelphia Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the former Philadelphia abortion clinic physician convicted of multiple murders, has died at the age of 85 while serving life sentences in a Pennsylvania prison. Gosnell died on March 1, 2026, at a hospital outside the prison system, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections confirmed. He had been incarcerated at […]

President Trump Says Deal With Tehran “In Sight,” Flags Vance, Rubio in Negotiations Day 26 As the 26th day of the heightened U.S.–Iran military conflict continues, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that a diplomatic resolution with Tehran might be attainable even as combat operations and regional tensions persist. Trump said key U.S. officials, including Vice […]