The government shutdown has left many TSA officers unpaid for a month. Because of this, about ten percent of them skip work each day. On Tuesday the problem grew. At three major airports—New York JFK, Pittsburgh and Houston‑Bush—around thirty percent of officers were absent. At Houston‑Hobby the num
Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f
The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and
Go Asia Entertainment Philippines is showing off five fresh titles at FilMart 2026 in Hong Kong, proving Filipino filmmakers can mix genres without stepping on tired clichés. Instead of relying on familiar action or romance tropes, the lineup leans into genres rarely seen from the country: a cross-c
The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat
The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air
The 2026 college basketball playoffs are almost here, with all 68 teams already chosen. The opening round, called the First Four, starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Big names like Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are seeded first and are the clear favorites to win their early games. In the First Four
A warning for heavy lake‑effect snow was announced by the National Weather Service, covering Onondaga and Madison counties until 8 a. m. on Wednesday. The forecast calls for 6 to 12 inches of snow along and north of Interstate 90, with the heaviest amounts in Clay, Cicero and Brewerton. Areas south
Corn prices nudged up early in the morning, moving a few cents higher as farmers and traders reacted to fresh market data. May corn saw a small rise, while soybeans also edged up slightly; the byproducts of soy—meal and oil—displayed mixed movements, with meal falling and oil climbing. Wheat showed
The boss of a leading DAO‑tool maker said the Biden years helped crypto, but now his company will close to show how much the rules have changed. DAO governance lets people who own tokens decide on everything from fees to software upgrades, but only a few active voters often steer the biggest proj
