The US and UK have advised their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place due to heightened security concerns. The US embassy cited an abundance of caution, following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran's subsequent threat of retaliation. While the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged...
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving Louisiana prison officials who forcibly cut the dreadlocks of Rastafarian inmate Damon Landor in 2020, violating his religious beliefs. Landor is seeking monetary damages under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Lower courts ruled against Landor, denying...
Barbra Streisand, at 83, releases a new album of duets, "The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two," featuring collaborations with artists like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Sam Smith. This follows her recent memoir and a forthcoming documentary. Despite claiming to be "lazy" and dislike commitments, Streisand credits her...
Existing home sales in May reached their slowest pace since 2009, declining 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors. Chief Economist Lawrence Yun attributes the sluggish sales to affordability issues, with median home prices up 52% since 2019 compared to a 30% wage increase. While inventory...
The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on a significant increase in defense spending, a key demand of US President Trump. This aims to rebalance the alliance and appease Trump, though it's a highly ambitious goal facing resistance from some European nations. Spain secured an exemption, while...
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across 32 New York counties due to severe thunderstorms and a heatwave. The storms caused downed trees, power outages, and potential flash flooding, particularly in Central and Southern Tier regions. A multi-day heatwave, with feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, is...
Apple's ambitious "all-screen" iPhone, lacking any front-facing cutouts, is projected for release around 2030. This design overhaul, marking the iPhone's 20th anniversary, will be achieved in phases. The iPhone 18 series in 2026 will feature a smaller pill-shaped cutout, with further refinements expected in subsequent years. Achieving a...
Leaked renders reveal Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE. The Z Flip 7, featuring the Exynos 2500 chipset, will come in jet black, blue shadow, and coral red. The budget-friendly Z Flip 7 FE, resembling the Flip 6, will offer extended software support and...
Marine veteran Adrian Clouatre's wife, Paola, was detained by ICE despite seeking a green card. Paola, a Mexican national, was unaware of a prior deportation order stemming from her mother's missed hearing. The detention occurred during a green card appointment, leaving Clouatre to care for their two young...
Paramount+ renewed the hit drama series "MobLand" for a second season. Starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren, the show's premiere episode garnered over 26 million views in its first 70 days, making it a top performer for the streaming service. The series consistently ranked in Nielsen's...
