President Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana to a less severe drug category. This follows substantial donations from cannabis companies to his political action committee. While Trump personally disapproves of marijuana use, his administration is reportedly exploring the reclassification due to widespread public support for legalization. A reclassification would...
China's plans to build a massive new embassy in London's Royal Mint Court have sparked controversy. The project, costing hundreds of millions of dollars, would create Europe's largest Chinese embassy. Concerns include potential espionage, impact on local residents' safety and security given recent events involving Hong Kong and...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared and endorsed a video featuring Pastor Doug Wilson, who advocates against women's suffrage and holds controversial views on slavery and homosexuality. Wilson, whose church promotes household-unit voting with the husband deciding, is affiliated with Hegseth's church. A Pentagon spokesman confirmed Hegseth's appreciation for...
iOS 26, launching in September, boasts several under-the-radar features. Adaptive Power Mode optimizes battery life on iPhone 15 Pro and later models by subtly adjusting performance. A new Digital ID feature in Apple Wallet allows users to store a digital version of their US passport for domestic travel...
NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch suffered a broken collarbone after a celebratory fall from his car's roof at Watkins Glen International. The 19-year-old driver, celebrating his sixth victory of the season, slipped and fell onto the asphalt. While initially taken to the hospital, Zilisch reported no...
Drone attacks hit an oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, on August 10th, causing a large fire, explosions, and at least one fatality. Footage shows drones and air defense systems engaging. Similar incidents were reported in Lipetsk and Voronezh, with earlier drone attacks affecting Sochi airport and a drone...
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's vaccine chief who resigned two weeks ago under pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer, has been rehired. Prasad, a vaccine skeptic, was appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his short tenure saw limitations on COVID-19 vaccine use. Despite President Trump's...
The sudden death of Indian tycoon Sunjay Kapur, heir to the $3.6 billion auto parts empire Sona Comstar, has sparked a bitter inheritance dispute. His mother, Rani Kapur, alleges suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and claims coercion into signing key documents. She disputes the appointment of Kapur's widow,...
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $30 billion IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially merging them into a single entity called the Great American Mortgage Corporation. Analysts express skepticism about completing the IPO by year's end, citing challenges in determining capital levels and execution risks. ...
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Midwest, central Plains, and Southeast this weekend, bringing heavy rain and potential flash floods. Over 50,000 people in Nebraska already lost power due to early Saturday storms. The National Weather Service forecasts numerous thunderstorms, with some areas potentially receiving up to 9...
