The latest tragedy in Johannesburg’s shanty town shows how crime, poor policing and a flood of illegal guns combine to make the poorest neighborhoods the most dangerous. Twelve people were killed and more than a dozen hurt when gunmen opened fire on a crowded block, but no suspect has been caught ye
The coming weekend looks bright, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine expected across the state. On Saturday, temperatures will climb from the low‑to‑mid 60s in the morning to highs in the lower 70s by late afternoon, thanks to a dry air mass that follows a cold front. While most areas will
The Georgia baseball team was ready to face Texas in the College World Series, but a storm put the game on hold. A weather delay began before the scheduled start at 8 p. m. , pushing the kickoff to 8:45 p. m. At 7:20 p. m. , officials announced the delay, and a tarp was laid over the field abo
The medical examiner said that a Haitian woman’s death after leaving federal custody was a homicide. She died on March 2 and was found at a bus stop in Pittsburgh. The examiner’s report listed hypothermia as the cause of death and added that someone’s actions or lack of action led to it. Th
The first World Cup match on U. S. soil since 1994 drew a crowd of stars and sports fans alike to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The U. S. men’s team shocked everyone with a 4‑1 win over Paraguay, and the excitement spilled onto the sidelines where celebrities mingled with players. While Brazil’s fan
In Illinois, the last day of high‑school baseball brings four finals that decide state champions. The Class 1A final is in Champaign, where the Tremont Turks try for their first title against Granville Putnam County. Both teams are aiming to win a championship they have never captured before.
Fans of NASCAR’s Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway have one less thing to complain about after the event’s start time was pushed up by an hour. The shift from 3 PM ET to 1 PM ET might seem small, but it’s a move that addresses a long-standing frustration among followers of the sport. Rain delays and
North Texas kicked off the weekend with intense heat as temperatures hit 95 degrees, making outdoor plans feel like a workout. The air felt even heavier with a heat index pushing 103 degrees, so staying hydrated became a must for anyone spending time outside. Wind gusts up to 20 mph added a slight b
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just zipped past the sun for the 28th time, matching its own speed and distance records set earlier this year. The spacecraft hit 430, 000 miles per hour and came within 3. 8 million miles of the sun’s surface—close enough for its heat shield to reach 1, 700 degrees Fahrenh
Around 130, 000 legally blind American veterans now have access to a life-changing tool—AI-powered smart glasses provided for free nationwide. The technology helps users identify objects, read text aloud, and control devices with voice commands. But beyond just handing out gadgets, the program inclu
