No telescope needed: Jupiter, Venus will appear to nearly touch this week
This week will offer one of the great opportunities in June to take in a special celestial event – a Venus-Jupiter planetary conjunction.
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NASA’s moon base might be nothing like science fiction's predictions
NASA officials expressed several reasons for making the moon base, in effect, a small city.
Russian drone hits nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl: Ukraine
Ukrainian officials on Sunday said a Russian drone struck a nuclear fuel facility near Chernobyl, the site of the 20th century's biggest nuclear disaster. The facility was hit by a Shahed drone, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called the strike "extremely vile." He said Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Energy and...
Manhunt underway after at least 12 people were shot near Toledo festival: Police
A manhunt is underway in Ohio after at least 12 people were injured in a Saturday shooting at a neighborhood festival in Toledo. Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joseph Heffernan said at a Saturday press conference that there were at least two shooters, who law enforcement officials believe were aiming at one another. Shots were first...
Deadline to file for payment in Trader Joe's receipt settlement approaching
Payments could be around $100 per person.
Trump: Iran has not agreed on peace deal because they're 'strong,' 'proud'
President Trump said Iran has not agreed to a deal to end the war because they are “strong” and “proud” but noted they have “no choice” but to reach an agreement. “They’re strong, they’re proud, there are things they never thought they’d be doing that they’re going to have to do,” Trump said during an...
Intoxicating hemp industry seeks rescue in Congress as ban looms
The intoxicating hemp industry and its allies are quickly running out of time to convince Congress to delay or stop a looming ban on their products. Without action, a ban on hemp-derived intoxicants will take effect in November. There's bipartisan interest in disrupting the ban — which was championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and included the last fall's government funding...
Democratic confidence surges with Turek's Iowa Senate primary
Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination on Tuesday. They consider it their best chance to compete for the seat in years. Turek — a 47-year-old, two-time Paralympic gold medalist with a history of winning in conservative areas — defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls, 34,...
Trump drags feet on drone deal with Ukraine, mystifying experts
The Trump administration’s hesitancy in signing a major drone deal with Ukraine is slowing the U.S. military down in an area where it’s already trying to play catch-up. Even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Washington to make a deal, with talks between the two nations stretching back to at least September, the U.S....
Mamdani: Democratic Party has ‘lost its focus on working people’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said Saturday that Democrats have lost sight of the important economic issues facing working-class Americans as the party works to rebuild itself after a devastating loss in the 2024 presidential election. “The party, as a whole, has lost its focus on working people,” Mamdani said in an interview...
Sunday shows preview: Trump faces GOP headwinds as midterms near
President Trump is sitting down for an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” following a turbulent week marked by new lows in his approval ratings and growing tensions with Senate Republicans that have spilled into public view. As midterm elections loom, the president has faced mounting political pressure on key issues including the economy...
Multiple people injured after tent blows over at West Virginia ball park
Multiple people were taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon following what 911 officials called a "mass casualty event" at Kendrick Family Ball Park in Morgantown.
Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles spearheads wave of reality stars running for office
A new wave of celebrities are appearing on ballots across the country, showing just how far a famous face can carry a candidate to office with no political experience. Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality, is in second place in the Los Angeles mayor's race. Another reality television star, Luke Gulbranson, has announced his run...
