Tensions are once again flaring on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea launched more than a dozen rockets Thursday morning from an area near Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s military. These were believed to be short-range projectiles fired from multiple rocket launchers and landed in the Yellow Sea. The rockets were launched from the Sunan area,…
In a decision that’s already drawing heavy criticism, the Trump administration is shutting down a key part of the national suicide prevention system that specifically served LGBTQ+ youth. Starting July 17, young callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer have the option to “Press 3” and speak directly with counselors trained…
In a major shift in its border strategy, Texas has decided to stop putting new money into building its state-funded border wall. The decision comes after spending over $3 billion and finishing just 65 miles of wall—far short of what was originally promised. The move wasn’t announced with a press release or a big debate….
For the first time since the crash that changed so many lives, former NFL wide receiver Henry Ruggs faced the public—and addressed the family of the young woman he killed. Standing before a crowd at a “Hope for Prisoners” event in Las Vegas, Ruggs, now 26, gave a quiet, emotional apology. It’s the first time…
Terry Luttrell, the original voice behind REO Speedwagon’s first album, is recovering after a scary car crash just hours after taking the stage for the band’s farewell concert in Champaign, Illinois. The 78-year-old rock veteran was driving alone when he dozed off behind the wheel, causing his car to flip on Interstate 57 early Sunday…
In a recent interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dropped a surprising bit of news: Meta has been trying to recruit top OpenAI engineers with some jaw-dropping offers — we’re talking $100 million signing bonuses. Yes, you read that right. Altman shared this detail on the Unconfuse Me podcast, hosted by his brother Jack Altman. He…
In a dramatic conclusion to one of Massachusetts’ most talked-about trials, Karen Read was found not guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The jury delivered its verdict on Tuesday after four days of deliberations, clearing her of all major charges—including second-degree murder and multiple manslaughter counts. Read, 45, was only found…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was rushed to the hospital in Washington, D.C., on Monday after suffering an unexpected allergic reaction. Emergency responders transported her by ambulance from a federal building just blocks from the Capitol. Noem, 53, was reportedly alert and talking to medical staff during the ride. According to a Department of Homeland…
Jay Monahan, who has led the PGA Tour through some of its most challenging and controversial years, has announced he’ll be stepping down as commissioner when his contract ends in 2026. The decision comes as the Tour makes a bold move by bringing in longtime NFL executive Brian Rolapp to take over as its first-ever…
The man once trusted with every word Shohei Ohtani spoke on and off the field is now behind bars. Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani’s longtime interpreter and close friend, reported to federal prison on Monday to begin serving a 57-month sentence for stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar. For years, Mizuhara was always at Ohtani’s…