When a government budget standoff occurs, the people who keep flights running and passengers safe often go unpaid. This has happened many times in recent years, leaving air‑traffic controllers and TSA agents stuck with unpaid hours. Politicians have drafted bills that would protect these workers’ sa
A hefty 12‑ton load of Nestlé’s KitKat bars vanished during a European delivery, sparking fears of empty shelves just before Easter. The stolen shipment contained 413, 793 units of the brand’s newest chocolate line. It was en route from a factory in central Italy to a distribution hub in Poland whe
Iowa entered the Elite Eight as a 9‑seed, having stunned several top teams to reach this stage for the first time since 2018. They knocked out a No. 1 seed and beat higher‑ranked opponents like Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska along the way. Illinois arrived as a 3‑seed after a solid defensive perform
About 70 million people got their Social Security checks in February, and most of them are retirees who depend on those payments to survive. Studies over the past two decades show that 80‑90% of retirees use these benefits to make ends meet. This shows how vital it is for lawmakers to keep the progr
The Sweet 16 round is in full swing, and eight matchups will decide who moves forward. First up, Louisville faces Michigan in a game that could hinge on how well the Cardinals defend the perimeter. Michigan’s stars, Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, have been hard to stop this season, so Louisville m
Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered
The film “Project Hail Mary” has surprised many by pulling in $53. 1 million in its second weekend, a figure that tops the performance of well‑known franchises such as “Oppenheimer” and “Dune: Part Two. ” Even the historic $75. 6 million earned by a non‑franchise film in 2009, “Avatar, ” is eclipse
A sudden crash on Jupiter Island has put the famous golfer in a new spotlight. At nearly 2 p. m. , a Range Rover driven by Tiger Woods spun sideways after hitting a pickup truck that was towing a pressure‑cleaner trailer. Police said the driver of the truck saw the Rover speeding ahead and tri
In the first month of fighting with Iran, President Trump has sent mixed messages that have left Republican lawmakers and allies confused about the country’s next steps. He has spoken of peace talks while also ordering more troops to the region, a contradiction that worries officials who fear an
The 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is almost finished, with the Elite Eight set to decide who moves on to the Final Four. Saturday night kicks off in the South Region, where the third‑seeded Illinois team will take on the ninth‑seeded Iowa squad at 6:09 p. m. Eastern Time. Later that ev
