Nebraska will open an immigration detention center, dubbed "Cornhusker Clink," in McCook, repurposing an existing minimum-security prison. The facility, initially housing 200 detainees with plans to expand to 300, will serve as a Midwest hub. Governor Jim Pillen stated the center prioritizes public safety, while critics raised concerns...
Former Bachelor Nation stars Kaitlyn Bristowe and Colton Underwood co-host Hulu's new dating show, "Are You My First?", featuring virgin contestants seeking love and intimacy. Bristowe and Underwood, having contrasting experiences with sex on their respective Bachelor seasons, bring diverse perspectives. They emphasize their open communication and mentorship...
The Trump administration revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials, citing "politicization of intelligence" and other unspecified misconduct. The memo from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard lacked evidence. Many targeted officials served years ago, some working on matters infuriating Trump, like the Russia...
President Trump escalated his criticism of the Smithsonian Institution, extending it to other US museums. He accuses these institutions of promoting a 'woke' agenda, focusing on negative aspects of American history. The White House plans audits of eight Smithsonian museums to enforce a focus on 'American exceptionalism'. This...
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis announced Switzerland would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attended a peace conference in the country, despite an ICC arrest warrant. Cassis stated Switzerland's neutrality and Geneva's role as a UN hub allow for such a meeting, despite the warrant. However,...
A Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger was seriously injured in a stabbing at Staunton State Park on Tuesday. The suspect, described as a white male in his early 30s, fled the scene. A massive manhunt ensued, involving ground and air searches, along with multiple agencies and a temporary...
A new study suggests a possible link between marathon running and colorectal cancer. Researchers found that endurance athletes had a significantly higher rate of advanced adenomas, precancerous polyps, than expected. While the study, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology, requires further confirmation, it highlights a potential risk...
A new study refutes claims by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that vaccine advisory panels had widespread conflicts of interest. Research from the USC Schaeffer Center, published in JAMA, shows conflict rates were at historic lows before Kennedy restructured the panels. The study found that income from...
Kelly Clarkson returns to The Voice for Season 29, "Battle of Champions," reuniting with Adam Levine and John Legend. She missed a previous rehearsal due to the recent death of her ex-husband. Meanwhile, filming for Season 28, featuring coaches including Reba McEntire (Clarkson's former stepson's mother), continues as...
Oregon firefighters are battling a fire in a giant 325-foot-tall Douglas fir tree, one of the tallest non-redwood trees globally. The fire, which started last week east of Coquille, is still burning approximately 280 feet up the tree. Helicopter crews have worked to suppress the flames, but due...
