Mayor Mamdani Announces 15 MPH School Zone Speed Limits in Major Safety Initiative Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a sweeping safety policy on Monday that will significantly reduce speed limits in neighborhoods surrounding schools across New York City. The new regulation will lower speed limits to 15 miles per hour (mph) at hundreds of school zones as part […]

Palestinian Activist Leqaa Kordia Released After More Than a Year in U.S. Immigration Detention Leqaa Kordia, a 33‑year‑old Palestinian woman who had been held by U.S. immigration authorities for over a year following her arrest at a 2024 pro‑Palestinian protest at Columbia University, has been released from detention after an immigration judge approved her bond. […]

HOLLYWOOD, United States Veteran American actress Amy Madigan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 98th Academy Awards, defeating strong competition including Nigerian‑British nominee Wunmi Mosaku. The ceremony took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by television presenter Conan O’Brien. Madigan received the award […]

US cardinals never expected to elect a pope until history was made The idea that no cardinal from the United States could ever become pope was long ingrained in Vatican thinking. Just before the conclave that would elect a new pontiff, Robert Prevost wrote to a friend, reflecting the prevailing sentiment: For centuries, the papacy […]

Hollywood’s biggest stars honoured at the Oscars Hollywood’s best and brightest have been recognised with the film industry’s most prestigious honours at the Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars. The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre, where actors, directors and filmmakers gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in cinema over the past year.During the […]

Hollywood stars arrive for Oscars red carpet in Los Angeles Hollywood’s biggest stars are walking the red carpet in Dolby Theatre ahead of the film industry’s most prestigious event, the Academy Awards.Actors, directors and producers from across the global film industry have gathered in Los Angeles for the ceremony, widely regarded as the biggest night […]

Everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars It’s Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, as the film industry gathers in Los Angeles for the latest edition of the Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars The 98th Oscars ceremony celebrates the best films and performances of 2025, with stars, filmmakers and fans watching […]

US military names six crew killed in refuelling aircraft crash in Iraq The United States military has named all six service members who were killed when a refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. The aircraft, a KC-135 Stratotanker, went down on 12 March 2026 while supporting operations linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. All […]

ld NASA Spacecraft Re‑Enters Earth’s Atmosphere Nearly 14 Years After LaunchA NASA scientific satellite, Van Allen Probe A, made an uncontrolled re‑entry into Earth’s atmosphere on 11 March 2026, nearly 14 years after it was launched to study the planet’s radiation environment, U.S. military space authorities confirmed. The U.S. Space Force reported that the spacecraft descended back to […]

Florida Nurse Arrested in Brutal Birthday Murder of Married Co‑Worker Lover A 38‑year‑old Florida nurse has been arrested and charged with first‑degree murder after brutally killing a married colleague whom he had been having a two‑year extramarital affair with, authorities said. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the victim, Linda Campitelli, a 35‑year‑old married […]

HERO COMMUTER SAVES ELDERLY VETERAN AFTER SHOCKING NYC SUBWAY INCIDENT A dramatic act of bravery at a subway station in New York City has made headlines worldwide, as bystanders rushed to the rescue of an 83‑year‑old Air Force veteran after he and another man were suddenly pushed onto subway tracks in an unprovoked attack. The […]

WORLD‑RENOWNED CHEF OF NOMA RESIGNS AMID ABUSE ALLEGATIONS the head chef and co‑founder of Noma, one of the most highly‑rated restaurants in the world, has stepped down from his role following a firestorm of allegations that he mistreated staff and fostered a toxic work environment. The celebrated Danish chef announced his decision on social media, […]

Unruly Southwest Airlines Passenger Arrested After Violent Altercation with Officer Aboard Plane A 32‑year‑old man was taken into custody after a video‑captured brawl broke out on a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Denver. The altercation began during boarding when the passenger became combative and culminated in a physical confrontation with an off‑duty U.S. Department of […]

Ex‑University of Kentucky Cheerleader Indicted on First‑Degree Manslaughter After Newborn’s Body Found Hidden in Closet A Fayette County grand jury has returned an indictment charging Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky student and cheerleader, with first‑degree manslaughter and related felonies in connection with the death of her newborn baby, authorities said.The grand jury on March 10, 2026, […]

Lead Investigator in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Faces Scrutiny Over Resume and Past Police Career The chief law enforcement officer leading the investigation into the disappearance of 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie the mother of Today show co‑host Savannah Guthrie is now under intense public scrutiny over discrepancies in his professional résumé and questions about his early policing […]

US Military Strike Hits Iranian Elementary School, Killing Over 180 People The United States military has reportedly accidentally struck an elementary school in southern Iran, killing at least 168 children and 14 teachers, in what investigators say may have been caused by outdated intelligence about a nearby naval base According to preliminary findings from an […]

Rapper Kanye West Ordered to Pay $140,000 in Malibu Mansion Lawsuit Kanye West, the American rapper also known as Ye, has been ordered by a Los Angeles jury to pay $140,000 to a handyman who sued him over unpaid work carried out during renovations of his luxury Malibu mansion. The lawsuit was filed by Tony […]

Moscow Reportedly Giving Iran Specific Advice on Drone Tactics to Hit U.S. and Gulf Targets Western intelligence sources have told CNN that the Russian Federation is providing the Islamic Republic of Iran with specific tactical guidance on the use of attack drones to strike United States and allied targets in the Middle East, marking a […]

Georgia Teen Charged After Beloved Teacher Killed in Prank Gone Wrong; Student Vows to Honor His Memory A 40‑year‑old high school math teacher and coach, Jason Hughes, was fatally struck and killed by a student’s vehicle during what was intended to be a harmless prank, prompting widespread grief in his north Georgia community and a […]

NYPD Chief Hailed as Hero for Chasing Down Bomb Suspects Outside Gracie Mansion A senior officer with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been widely praised after a dramatic confrontation with suspects believed to have thrown explosive devices outside Gracie Mansion the official residence of New York City’s mayor during a protest. Assistant […]

Old style Fakes and New AI Created Visuals Fiood Social Media Amid Iran Conflict social media platforms are being inundated with a wave of deceptive content related to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, ranging from traditional fake images and mislabeled videos to highly realistic artificial intelligence‑generated visuals an evolution in misinformation not seen during earlier […]

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Firing a Semiautomatic Rifle at Rihanna’s Los Angeles Mansion A 35‑year‑old Florida woman, identified as Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, has been charged with attempted murder and multiple felony counts after allegedly firing a semiautomatic rifle at the Los Angeles mansion of global music star Rihanna (Robyn Fenty) on Sunday afternoon.According […]

About 140 US troops wounded since start of military operations against Iran, Pentagon says Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the beginning of the United States military’s operations against Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, marking one of the clearest public disclosures yet of the toll on American forces in the widening […]

Uber launches women-only ride feature across the United States Ride-hailing company Uber has introduced a new feature in the United States that allows women drivers and passengers to request trips with other women through the app, in a move aimed at improving safety and comfort for female users. The feature, known as “Women Preferences”, enables […]