Tropical Storm Barry, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to move into Mexico. However, it will bring heavy rain to Texas, particularly the Houston area. While the storm's center will remain south of Houston, its moisture will increase rain chances. Another area of...
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the Senate's revised version of President Trump's tax bill will increase the national deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion from 2025-2034 and leave 11.8 million more Americans uninsured. This is a significant increase from the House bill's projected impact. Republicans face internal divisions over...
Severe weather and hailstorms caused over 400 flight cancellations at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Saturday. Delta Air Lines, with a major hub in Atlanta, was most affected, experiencing 542 cancellations and 684 delays nationwide. American Airlines also canceled 223 flights due to weather disruptions. Around 100 Delta aircraft...
North Carolina's Medicaid expansion, benefiting over 600,000 residents, is threatened by proposed Republican cuts. Enid Rodriguez, a North Carolinian, exemplifies the program's life-saving impact, accessing vital specialist care previously unaffordable. However, the "One Big Beautiful Bill," aiming for nearly a trillion-dollar reduction in Medicaid over ten years, jeopardizes...
Following Israel's military operations in Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that opportunities have arisen, including the potential return of hostages held in Gaza. This marks a shift in his previously stated priority of defeating Hamas. Netanyahu's comments follow increasing pressure from US President Trump for a ceasefire...
Senator Mark Warner alleges the Trump administration threatened the University of Virginia (UVA) with job cuts, research funding reductions, and student aid/visa cancellations if President Jim Ryan didn't resign. Ryan, who championed diversity initiatives, resigned Friday, citing the threat to UVA employees and students. Warner condemned the administration's actions,...
Australian police are searching for the head of Julian Story, 39, after his dismembered remains were found in a South Australian apartment. His partner, Tamika Chesser, a former "Beauty and the Geek Australia" contestant, has been charged with his murder. Police released CCTV footage of Chesser and appealed...
Cannes, France, is implementing strict new regulations on cruise ships starting January 1st, 2024. Only vessels carrying under 1,000 passengers will be allowed in the harbor, with a daily limit of 6,000 disembarking passengers. This decision follows a global trend of addressing overtourism and aims to balance economic...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) decisively defeated Inter Miami 4-0 in the Club World Cup. João Neves scored twice, with an own goal by Tomás Avilés and a strike by Achraf Hakimi adding to PSG's lead. Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi, struggled to match PSG's superior skill and relentless pressure....
Thousands of Norwegians were mistakenly notified of hugely inflated lottery winnings due to a currency conversion error by Norsk Tipping. A misplaced decimal point multiplied Eurojackpot prizes by 100 instead of dividing them, leading to notifications of millions in winnings. While no incorrect payments were made, the error...
