In a surprise move that’s raising eyebrows across Washington and beyond, former President Donald Trump has fired three top officials from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—all Democrats, all appointed during the Biden administration. These are the people who help keep unsafe toys off shelves, push for stricter e-bike battery standards, and make sure the…
For weeks, Rümeysa Öztürk sat behind bars wondering if she’d ever return to her research, her friends, or her future. The 32-year-old PhD student at Tufts University had come to the U.S. to study and teach. Instead, she found herself in a Louisiana detention center—far from home, far from campus, and far from the life…
Americans are already feeling the pinch at the grocery store, gas pump, and nearly every other place they spend money. Now, according to Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, there’s more reason to brace for economic pressure. In a speech this week, Barr warned that the U.S. could soon feel the sting of…
In a stunning twist that could have major political and legal ripple effects, New York Attorney General Letitia James is reportedly the subject of a federal criminal investigation led by the U.S. Department of Justice. James, who rose to national prominence for her legal battles against former President Donald Trump, is now facing questions over…
A breathtaking day turned heartbreaking at one of America’s most iconic national parks this week, when a 77-year-old German tourist lost his life after a tragic fall along the Windows Loop Trail at Arches National Park in Utah. Rudolf Peters had traveled all the way from Haltern am See, Germany, to experience the red rock…
What started as a quiet afternoon in Jennifer Aniston’s upscale Bel-Air neighborhood turned into a scene of chaos and fear when a car crashed through the front gates of her private residence on Monday. Behind the wheel was a man who, according to police, had been stalking the beloved actress for over two years—sending her…
For nearly four decades, Hayley Dylan says she carried a memory too heavy to speak aloud—a moment frozen in time, a life-altering trauma she says happened behind a locked door in a Los Angeles high school. Now, after years of silence, she’s ready to talk about it—and the name at the center of her accusation…
If you’ve flown recently, you probably didn’t notice that the plane guiding you across the country was being directed by a system that, in some places, still uses technology from the 1990s—or earlier. But that may finally be about to change. On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stood in front of a packed press conference…
If you’ve suddenly heard that people are getting $1,702 stimulus checks and you’re wondering if you’re one of them—you’re not alone. It might feel like money is magically appearing out of nowhere, but for over 600,000 Americans, this unexpected financial help is very real. The checks are part of the 2025 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend…
If you’ve seen social media posts, text messages, or YouTube videos lately claiming that Americans will receive a $2,500 stimulus check this month, you’re not alone. The rumor has been spreading fast—and understandably, it’s gotten people hopeful. With rising prices, higher rent, and everyday costs pushing families to the edge, the idea of a big…