Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑
Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act
Steven Spielberg, a name that many think of as classic Hollywood, has stepped back into the summer movie scene with his new film “Disclosure Day. ” The science‑fiction adventure opened in 3, 824 theaters across the U. S. and Canada from Thursday to Sunday and earned about $44 million, according t
Switzerland’s top prosecutors say that old rules let criminals stall trials for years, hurting the country’s fight against financial crime. The Attorney General says that because evidence can be sealed for long periods, courts sometimes take up to fifteen years before a verdict is reached. In
Switzerland just held a big vote on whether to set a hard limit of 10 million people in the country, a move pushed hard by the biggest party in government. The idea was simple: cap growth to protect Swiss life. But voters across the 26 cantons didn’t buy it. Nearly 54 percent rejected the plan, even
Seven years is how long Los Angeles fans had to wait to see Ariana Grande hit the stage again. The moment the lights went out, the arena shook with screams loud enough to drown out the warm-up playlist of 80s and 90s hits usually played in gyms before big games. Fans say those opening songs felt mor
Spain’s prime minister recently showed up at a major Catholic event, something his party usually avoids. He joined Pope Leo XIV for a week of activities across the country, including blessings for a famous cathedral. While his party has clashed with the church for years, this visit gave him a chance
Summer calls for good books, but where to even start? This year’s list mixes local Chicago stories with gripping plots from around the country. Dawn Turner’s "Majestic Hills" dives into suburban tension when a Black family moves into a predominantly white neighborhood, showing how politeness can mas
Sweden is adjusting its legal stance on young offenders, lowering the age at which a child can be tried for serious crimes from 15 to 14. The change follows an earlier proposal that would have set the age at 13, which lawmakers rejected for lacking sufficient support. The new plan allows children ag
Sterling is hosting a free art gathering for everyone on Saturday, July 11. The event will run from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Grandon Civic Center, where participants can turn ordinary sidewalk squares into bright works of art. Each person receives a chalk‑ready spot and all the supplies needed to
