A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hillsdale, New Jersey on Tuesday, causing minor shaking felt in the surrounding area. No damage or injuries were reported. Residents described the tremor as a brief shaking, similar to a passing train. Seismologist Ken Miller from Rutgers University identified the quake as...
Concerns are rising in Washington that President Trump might make concessions to China to secure a trade deal, potentially harming U.S. interests. Trump's eagerness for a summit with Xi Jinping contrasts with Beijing's perceived reluctance. Critics fear Trump might ease export controls or investment curbs, allowing China to...
The US State Department has implemented a new visa bond program, requiring citizens from Zambia and Malawi to pay up to $15,000 for tourist visas. The refundable bond aims to deter visa overstays, a policy criticized as discriminatory and exploitative of vulnerable travelers. The program, effective August 20th,...
President Trump and Elon Musk reacted to the assault of a DOGE employee, reportedly Edward Coristine ("Big Balls"), in Washington D.C. Trump cited rising crime rates, threatening to federalize the city. Musk, referencing the incident, supported Trump's stance. The employee intervened in an attack on a woman, resulting...
Newly released Texas 911 calls reveal the desperate pleas of residents during deadly July 4th floods. Recordings obtained by ABC News detail frantic calls reporting missing persons swept away by the overflowing Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Callers expressed frustration with being transferred between counties as emergency services...
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield will advance to the November mayoral general election, as projected by the AP. Sheffield, considered the frontrunner, secured a top-two finish in Tuesday's primary. Nine candidates competed for the seat vacated by Mayor Mike Duggan, who opted not to seek reelection and...
Big Blue View website has undergone a redesign, offering a cleaner, faster, and more user-friendly experience. Key improvements include fewer ads for logged-in users, elimination of intrusive video ads and pop-ups, and the launch of 'The Feed,' a new community forum for sharing news and discussions. The Feed...
Oakland A's catcher Shea Langeliers had a historic game, going 5-for-6 with three home runs in a 16-7 win over the Washington Nationals. This was his first career start as a leadoff hitter, a move A's manager Mark Kotsay hoped would spark the team. Langeliers' performance tied a catcher's...
Rams running back Kyren Williams signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension, including $23 million guaranteed. Williams, a fifth-round pick in 2022, exceeded expectations after Cam Akers' departure, rushing for over 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons. His deal contrasts with the situation of Bills...
Disney's ESPN is acquiring NFL Network and related assets from NFL Media, including RedZone and fantasy football products. The NFL will receive a 10% stake in Disney in return. This deal will significantly enhance ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service by adding NFL games and content. The transaction...
