A dynamic weather pattern is set to unfold this weekend, with the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley bracing for potential severe thunderstorms. An anomalous upper-level low digging into northern Mexico will slowly move southeastward over the next couple of days, setting the stage for unsettled conditions across the region. Forecasters are closely monitoring the evolution […]
One of the most significant airlifts in Alaska history is underway as the National Guard races to evacuate hundreds of residents from coastal villages devastated by high surf and strong winds from the remnants of Typhoon Halong. The storm, which struck last weekend, has left at least one person dead and two others missing, officials […]
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have left a trail of destruction across western Alaska, claiming at least one life and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,000 residents from flood-ravaged communities. The storm surge inundated coastal areas, leaving homes and critical infrastructure uninhabitable. In the Alaska Native village of Kipnuk, most of the community remains […]
If it feels like your phone never stops buzzing, you’re not imagining it. Americans are getting more robocalls and scam texts than ever before, according to a new report from consumer watchdog PIRG. The group found that robocalls have jumped 20 percent, reaching a six-year high in 2025—translating to 420 million more calls each month. […]
Despite volatile markets and rising consumer costs, the nation’s largest banks continued to report strong profits in their second-quarter earnings, underscoring the resilience of the banking sector even as economic concerns persist. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon used the occasion to warn of hidden financial risks lurking beneath the surface, particularly in the realm of […]
As the AI boom propels stock market records, Wall Street strategists are increasingly drawing parallels to the late 1990s internet bubble. Every major equity strategist is running the same mental comparison, asking where we are in the cycle. The debate has intensified as combined spending on AI-related equipment in the past two quarters padded GDP […]
In a heated debate on Thursday night, the three men vying to become the next mayor of New York City—the largest city in the United States—went head-to-head on critical issues including the war in Gaza, public safety, and housing costs. The atmosphere was tense from the start, with personal jabs and charged exchanges dominating the […]
Bundled up against a bitter fall wind, demonstrators lined up along an intersection and bridge in Orono, Maine, one of many scenes unfolding across the country as millions are expected to join the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against the Trump administration. The demonstrations, organized by a coalition of grassroots groups and national organizations, are set […]
The government shutdown has entered a critical phase, with negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House at a standstill. At the heart of the impasse is a demand from Democrats to address expiring Obamacare subsidies, a move that political analysts describe as a shrewd strategy to energize their base. Senate Majority Leader John Thune […]
As the partial government shutdown stretches on, Senate Republicans are considering a new bill that would ensure pay for federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors, even as efforts to reopen the government remain stalled. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has repeatedly held unsuccessful votes on the Republican continuing resolution (H.R. 5371), which would extend funding […]
The partial government shutdown entered its 17th day on Wednesday as the Senate rejected a Republican-led stopgap spending bill for the 10th time, with no resolution in sight. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has repeatedly forced votes on the House-passed measure to reopen the government through November 21, but Democrats have remained united in […]
A federal grand jury has indicted former National Security Adviser John Bolton on 18 counts related to the mishandling of classified information, according to the Justice Department. The charges, announced today, mark a significant escalation in the legal scrutiny surrounding the longtime conservative foreign policy hawk. Bolton, 76, of Bethesda, Maryland, is accused of improperly […]
