Is Juneteenth a federal holiday today? Here's what’s open, what’s closed, and whether Walmart, Costco and banks are operatingJuneteenth 2026: Are Walmart, Target, Costco and banks open today? As Americans observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, millions are a...
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...
Trump's 80th birthday: White House cage fight spectacle amidst war and controversyUS President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a unique cage-fighting event at the White House. This spectacle occurs as the presid...
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
'You should feel lucky you got 35 because I've been given a life sentence...': Austin Metcalf’s mother blasts Karmelo Anthony after verdictA Texas court sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf. The victim's mother told Anthony he should feel lucky...
Who is Karmelo Anthony? Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for murder of Austin Metcalf in Frisco track meet stabbingA Texas teenager, Karmelo Anthony, received a 35-year prison sentence for murder. He fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco...
Maine sex scandal, Trump's sway: What to watch in Tuesday's US primariesVoters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota cast ballots today. Key races include a Democratic Senate primary in Maine where ...
In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
US, Iran appear far from peace deal 100 days since war beganTensions rise as US and Iran struggle for an interim deal. Fresh attacks test a fragile ceasefire. Frozen Iranian assets and the Lebanon co...
US: First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councilsA new phase of redistricting is unfolding across America. States like Georgia are redrawing electoral maps for Congress and state legislatu...
SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in controlSpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars. The sky-high valuation for SpaceX...
Arrested, bailed, and now sentenced: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Actor Nick Pasqual learns his fate for attempted murder of ex-girlfriendActor Nick Pasqual received a 32-year prison sentence for attempting to murder his ex-girlfriend, Allie Shehorn. Pasqual broke into Shehorn...
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court ...
Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from CongressPresident Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government "weaponization" victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congre...
ICE agent arrested in Texas over Minnesota shooting during controversial immigration crackdownAn ICE agent, Christian Castro, has been arrested in Texas. He faces multiple felony charges. These charges are connected to the shooting o...