Devastating floods in central Texas, triggered by a confluence of heavy rainfall, mountainous terrain, and proximity to the Gulf, resulted in over 120 deaths and at least 160 missing persons over the July 4th weekend. The Guadalupe River, known as "flash flood alley," experienced a record surge, overwhelming Camp...
President Trump's threat to increase import taxes on Brazilian goods by 50% could significantly raise prices of coffee and orange juice in the US. This move, announced Wednesday, is seen as politically motivated, targeting former Brazilian president Bolsonaro. Brazil's President Lula da Silva vowed to reciprocate. The...
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr's wife, Vivian Spohr, is under investigation in Italy following a fatal accident. A 24-year-old woman died after being struck by an SUV driven by Spohr in Sardinia. Spohr initially left the scene but returned after being flagged down by bystanders. She expressed deep...
Belkin announced it will end support for most of its Wemo smart home devices on January 31, 2026. This means core functionality, cloud features (remote access, voice assistants), and app updates will cease. Affected users with devices under warranty may receive partial refunds. While most devices will lose...
A federal appeals court overturned plea deals for three men accused in the 9/11 attacks. The court ruled that former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had the authority to cancel the agreements, which would have resulted in life sentences. The decision, met with mixed reactions from 9/11 families, could...
Reports suggest Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may resign, a move welcomed by some who believe it would benefit the US economy. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees major players in the US mortgage market, issued a statement expressing optimism regarding this potential change. The FHFA regulates...
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed mayoral nominee, plans to collaborate with the DSA for governance. His ambitious platform, including free buses and universal childcare, requires state legislative approval, particularly tax increases on the wealthy. The DSA intends a 'co-governance' strategy, mobilizing supporters to pressure state lawmakers...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a plan to provide cash assistance via cards to families affected by recent immigration raids. The funds, totaling a "couple hundred" dollars per card, will be distributed within a week by immigrant rights groups using money from philanthropic partners, not city funds. ...
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon agrees with President Trump's decision to postpone sweeping tariffs but warns against complacency. Dimon acknowledges market complacency based on Trump's past backtracking, but believes this pattern might not continue. Trump recently reaffirmed his intention to impose tariffs on imports from several countries, starting...
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran, has reportedly received threats of "physical elimination" from Iranian agents. The Norwegian Nobel Committee issued a statement expressing alarm over the threats, highlighting that Mohammadi's security is at risk unless she ceases all public engagement...
