President Trump appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as NASA's interim administrator. This follows the withdrawal of billionaire Jared Isaacman's nomination, a decision stemming from Trump's conflict with Elon Musk. Duffy's appointment comes amidst reports of over 2,100 senior NASA employees leaving due to administration-led staff reductions and proposed...
Devin Booker signed a two-year, $145 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns, securing him through 2030. This maximum extension comes despite a disappointing season for the Suns, including a playoff miss and the trade of Kevin Durant. Suns owner Mat Ishbia reaffirmed Booker as the franchise cornerstone,...
Bishop Alberto Rojas of the San Bernardino Diocese issued a rare decree excusing Catholics from attending Mass due to fear of ICE raids. This exemption, citing Canon 1247, is granted to those unable to attend due to genuine fear of immigration enforcement. While exemptions are given in cases...
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) labeled Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) a "terrorist" on X, sparking outrage from top House Democrats. Fine's comment followed Omar's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson. House Democratic leaders condemned Fine's statement as "unhinged, racist, and Islamophobic," demanding an...
A 67.5-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, the oldest and deepest ever found in Denver, was unearthed during a geothermal drilling project at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The partial-bone fossil, located 763 feet below the surface, belongs to a herbivore similar to a thescelosaurus or edmontosaurus. The discovery,...
Mill Creek High School shortstop Daniel Pierce has risen to No. 13 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Draft prospects. Initially ranked 57th, Pierce's improved strength and speed impressed scouts. A right-handed hitter with a strong batting eye and defensive instincts, Pierce is committed to the University of Georgia...
Pamplona, Spain's controversial San Fermín Festival, featuring the Running of the Bulls, commenced on July 7th. Millions witness hundreds of runners chased by six bulls through narrow streets for roughly three and a half minutes daily. While the tradition dates back to the 16th century and is famed...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a redrawing of the state's congressional map during a special session starting July 21st. This Republican-led initiative aims to bolster their slim House majority ahead of the 2024 midterms. Democrats criticize the move as gerrymandering, particularly given recent devastating floods. The...
Facing deportation, Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are seeking asylum despite the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Many fear returning to Haiti's violence and instability, prioritizing asylum claims over relocating to other countries. While a judge temporarily blocked the TPS termination, the administration plans to...
Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), promised to prioritize restoring staffing at the National Weather Service (NWS). NWS has faced significant personnel cuts under the Trump administration, leading to criticism following recent deadly Texas floods. Jacobs committed to reversing this...
