When Russia announced a brief ceasefire for its World War II memorial events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called it out as deeply inconsistent logic. He pointed out that Moscow wanted just one hour of temporary peace on May 9 while still planning more attacks right after. "They ask to ho
The city’s latest mayoral debate was far from a calm discussion. Instead, it turned into a heated exchange over how Los Angeles handles wildfires, crime and people without homes. The main topic was whether the current mayor should stay on the job, but the night’s drama centered on the recent w
The air over New Jersey is set to cool down after a sweltering start to May, as a cold front moves in from the west. The front brings much‑needed rain that will help ease the drought that has gripped the state since early December. A half‑inch of precipitation is forecast for southern New Jersey, wi
Four counties in Michigan now face higher fire risks because of strong winds and very dry air. The warning lasts until Tuesday at noon. Mason, Lake, Osceola, and Clare counties are under this alert. The weather service points to winds blowing from the west and northwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour, w
When President Trump spoke at a small‑business summit, the area around the White House briefly went on lockdown after shots were heard. Journalists were moved from the North Lawn into a secure press room while Secret Service agents responded to gunfire at 15th and Independence. The exchange began w
A major research center in Florida took a serious hit when a fire broke out during a storm. The building, known for its work in marine science, was heavily damaged. Luckily, no one was hurt, and nearby areas weren’t put at risk. Experts are now trying to figure out what sparked the blaze. Firefight
Early morning showers over eastern Massachusetts and the Cape will be gone by mid-morning Sunday as a cleaner, drier wind blows in from the northwest. The clouds break up through the afternoon and evening, leaving behind cooler air and gusty northwest winds that top out around 25 mph. Valley towns m
A frost warning covers five counties tonight, from Hunterdon to western Passaic. The alert starts at 11 p. m. Saturday and ends at 9 a. m. Sunday, when temperatures will fall to the mid‑30s. On Sunday, the sky clears and the air dries out. Winds pick up to 15‑20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. D
A major energy company just won a legal round that could change how wildfire lawsuits work. In a decision that surprised many, an Oregon court decided wildfire victims can’t sue as one big group. This means individual cases must be handled separately instead of bundling them together. The company, P
China’s U. N. envoy said it is critical to keep the pause in fighting between Iran and its rivals intact. He urged that the Strait of Hormuz be opened again, warning that a closed passage would become a key topic when U. S. President Trump visits Beijing later this month. The ambassador expressed w
