Measles Crisis: US Measles Cases Reach 35-Year High
The CDC confirms 2,318 measles cases in 2026, the most in 35 years, as vaccination rates continue to decline nationwide.
Houthi Missiles Slam Saudi Oil Hubs — Red Sea Truce Shatters After Years of Calm
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia early Saturday, striking at facilities tied to oil giant Aramco in a dramatic escalation that marks the first exchange of fire between the Saudi-led coalition and the…
Meet Ms. Lauren Mitchell, a dedicated Houston teacher
Meet Ms. Lauren Mitchell, a dedicated Houston teacher known for making every student feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving more. After more than a decade in the classroom, she has become respected for turning ordinary lessons into meaningful…
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Makes History as First Feature Shot Entirely on 70mm IMAX
Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey” has made film history as the first feature-length movie shot entirely using 70mm IMAX cameras, a technical milestone made possible by newly engineered, quieter camera housings that finally…
LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract
LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract that includes a player option, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Friday. The agreement brings an end to weeks of speculation surrounding James’ future after the…
Minnesota Lawmaker’s Killer Sentenced to Two Life Terms Plus 40 Years — ‘Longest Sentence’ Judge Has Ever Given
A federal judge in Minneapolis on Wednesday sentenced Vance Boelter to two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years for the June 2025 assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their suburban home. The…
Army Veteran Charged With Arson After Attack Outside Manhattan Federal Building
A 43-year-old Army veteran was arrested and charged with arson after federal officials say he attacked a Manhattan office building that houses ICE, the FBI and other federal agencies, igniting a fire and firing an airsoft rifle at the building before he…
Arizona Primary Sets Up Fall Faceoffs for Governor, Key House Seats
Arizona voters went to the polls Tuesday in primary elections that will shape several of the state’s most competitive races this fall, including a wide-open Republican contest for governor and a pivotal U.S. House primary. Vote counting continued…
Deadly Wildfires Explode Across Southern Europe — Three Firefighters Dead, Thousands Flee Near Bordeaux
Wildfires tore through southern Europe this week, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands of residents and tourists to flee their homes and campsites as an intense heatwave fueled fast-moving blazes across France, Italy and Spain. Emergency…
Trump Touts $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ in Georgia Push Ahead of Midterms
President Trump traveled to Georgia on Wednesday to promote his new “Trump Accounts” savings program, framing it as a centerpiece of his economic message to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking at Wheeler High School in the…
Tropical Storm Bertha Slams Louisiana — Gulf Coast Braces for Flooding
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, early Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and dangerous storm surge to a stretch of the Gulf Coast still recovering from an active hurricane season. The storm’s center pushed inland…
U.S. Launches 12th Straight Night of Strikes on Iran — Tensions Are Exploding
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase after the U.S. military completed its 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets. The continuing campaign, ordered by President Donald Trump, comes as both…