News & Politics

Cuban Santería Priests Forecast Rising Violence and Conflict Risks for 2026

Religious leaders caution against war while highlighting health and governance challenges ahead

Cuba's leading Santería priesthoods have jointly announced their 2026 Letra del Año, or annual forecast, signaling a year marked by increased danger...

California's Effort to Regulate Data Center Energy Use Diluted to Study Mandate

Legislative push to shield residents from rising data center energy costs pared back amid industry opposition

California's attempts to regulate the growing energy demands of data centers, critical to artificial intelligence development, have been significantly...

Country Music Artist Zach Bryan Announces Marriage to Samantha Leonard

Zach Bryan shares personal milestone alongside successful music career

Country singer Zach Bryan has publicly confirmed his marriage to Samantha Leonard via social media. The couple, who have kept much of their relationsh...

Minnesota Ends Health Coverage for Adult Undocumented Immigrants as of January 1

Approximately 15,000 adult immigrants lose access to MinnesotaCare, with community clinics bracing for increased demand

Minnesota rescinded state-funded healthcare benefits for about 15,000 undocumented adult immigrants starting January 1. The reversal affects enrollmen...

Court Keeps Suspect in 2021 DC Pipe Bomb Incident Detained Ahead of Trial

Federal Judge Cites Public Safety Concerns in Denying Pretrial Release for Brian J. Cole Jr.

A federal magistrate judge has ordered that Brian J. Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs at the headquarters of both major U.S. political parties...

Driver Faces Charges Following Fatal Crash Involving Boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria

Legal proceedings underway after collision on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway results in two deaths and injury to heavyweight champion Joshua

Authorities in Ogun state, Nigeria have formally charged Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in a traffic accident that led to the death of t...

Leadership Shift at Saks Global Amid Financial and Market Challenges

Marc Metrick Departs CEO Role as Company Faces Debt Burden and Industry Competition

Saks Global Enterprises has announced the immediate resignation of CEO Marc Metrick, with Executive Chairman Richard Baker stepping in to lead the com...

Fatal Mountain Lion Incident in Colorado Trails Raises Safety Concerns

Recent predator encounters prompt wildlife officials to track multiple big cats after suspected deadly attack

A fatal mountain lion attack on a Colorado trail on New Year’s Day has brought attention to recent sightings and aggressive behavior of mountain lio...

FBI Thwarts New Year's Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina with Arrest

An 18-year-old suspected ISIS supporter detained before planned attacks on local businesses

Federal authorities intercepted a planned New Year's Eve assault involving a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Th...

Alex Timbers Sets New Broadway Benchmark with Four Productions Running Concurrently

Director Explores Joyful, Boundary-Breaking Theatre Experiences that Resonate with Modern Audiences

Alex Timbers, a prominent theater director now aged 47, has achieved a significant milestone by having four shows running simultaneously on Broadway i...

Strong Earthquake Rattles Southern and Central Mexico Without Immediate Casualties

Magnitude 6.5 Quake Disrupts Press Conference and Triggers Alerts; Authorities Monitoring for Damages and Aftershocks

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central regions of Mexico, centered near San Marcos in Guerrero state, interrupting President Claudia S...

Tesla Overtaken in Electric Vehicle Sales Amid Declining Deliveries and Competitive Pressures

Increasing competition from BYD, policy changes, and political controversies contribute to Tesla's shrinking EV market share

Tesla has experienced a downturn in global electric vehicle sales for the second consecutive year, delivering 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a 9% decr...