Chicago Public Schools (CPS) issued layoff notices to 1,458 teachers and staff due to enrollment changes and budget constraints. This is the second round of layoffs this summer, totaling nearly 1,600 job cuts. CPS aims to maintain similar school-level spending as last year, but still faces a $734...
Vermont is experiencing its third consecutive summer of severe flooding, with heavy rainfall causing significant damage in rural areas. Up to 5 inches of rain fell in hours on Thursday, leading to flash floods that inundated homes and roads in Sutton. Nearly 20 homes were isolated, requiring swift-water...
A Texas family narrowly escaped death during a devastating flash flood on July 4th. Jane Towler, her son Alden, and family friend Shabd Simon-Alexander, along with Shabd's toddler, were forced onto their roof as floodwaters rapidly rose. They documented their ordeal with photos and videos, showing the house...
A new study analyzing the 140,000-year-old Skhūl I skull from Israel challenges its classification. Using CT scans, researchers found a blend of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens features, suggesting a potential hybrid or a distinct group. The study highlights the skull's complex morphology, particularly its inner ear structure and...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the detention of French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos, 18, in Iran for an unspecified offense. French Prime Minister François Bayrou also confirmed the arrest, stating that France is in contact with Iranian authorities but refraining from further comment to avoid jeopardizing the situation. ...
The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritizing Luka Doncic over LeBron James, signaling a shift in franchise leadership. A dinner meeting between Doncic, his agent, the Lakers' GM, and coach excluded James, highlighting the team's focus on securing Doncic's long-term future. James, whose contract is expiring, reportedly feels overlooked...
Justin Bieber's new album, "Swag," has rekindled "Bieber Fever" among AP journalists, many of whom openly admit to being long-time fans. The album includes a track, "STANDING ON BUSINESS," referencing a recent viral video of Bieber confronting paparazzi. Journalists shared nostalgic photos and anecdotes from their teen years...
John Goodman revealed in a recent interview that he hasn't spoken to Roseanne Barr in seven or eight years and doubts she wants to reconnect. Their successful collaboration on the original 'Roseanne' series ended after Barr's controversial 2018 firing, leading to 'The Conners' spinoff. Goodman expressed surprise at the...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar rejected US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees and third-country prisoners, citing Nigeria's large population and existing challenges. He referenced Public Enemy's Flava Flav to illustrate Nigeria's inability to assist. Instead, Nigeria seeks economic deals with the US, leveraging its resources. While the US...
Russia's June aerial attacks on Ukraine were the most intense of the war, resulting in the highest civilian casualty count since 2022. Over 23,000 drone and missile strikes occurred between January and June 2025, a 605% increase from the same period in 2024. The UN reported 6,719 civilian...
