US congressional leaders are bracing themselves for a potential government shutdown as the spending standoff between Democrats and Republicans intensifies. The four top leaders – Senator John Thune, Speaker Mike Johnson, Representative Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer – are each facing high stakes and competing political incentives. Senator Schumer is under pressure … Read more
A 13-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing on April 5, 2024, and her body was found decomposing in a car belonging to singer D4vd, whose real name is David, in early September. Authorities believe she likely died several weeks before the body was discovered, as the Tesla had been parked for an … Read more
Europe retains the Ryder Cup after a thrilling conclusion to the team competition at Bethpage Black in New York. The final point was secured by Shane Lowry, who tied his match against Russell Henley with an eight-footer on the 18th hole. This victory secured Europe’s 14th point and put them ahead of America 14-11, despite … Read more
A 40-year-old Marine veteran from Michigan has been identified as the suspect in a deadly mass shooting at an LDS church in Grand Blanc. Thomas Jacob Sanford was known for his distinctive pickup truck, which often flew two American flags behind him. However, in recent weeks, locals reported that he had changed his behavior, asking … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is a step in the right direction to attract top talent to the US. However, he warns that the high cost may deter some foreign workers from applying. Huang said the increased fee “sets the bar a little too high” and … Read more
Hackers are trying to break into the cloud backup service of SonicWall, a company that provides firewalls. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has warned that hackers may be able to access sensitive information on devices that use SonicWall’s service. According to SonicWall, hackers have already gained access to 5% of the company’s firewall preference … Read more
Gov JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to reports of federal agents being spotted in downtown Chicago on Sunday. The agents were seen near Millennium Park and possibly along the Chicago River. It’s unclear what prompted their presence or if anyone was detained. Earlier, President Donald Trump shared a video clip from Saturday night’s … Read more
President Trump’s campaign of retribution against his enemies may set a precedent for future administrations to target those who opposed them, potentially destabilizing the US democracy. The F.B.I.’s indictment of former Director James Comey has sent fear through the intelligence community, but another person who should be concerned is Kash Patel, the current F.B.I. director. … Read more
A new rule by President Trump has ruined the lives of many young Indians who had plans to work in the US. To get a visa, they have to pay a $100,000 fee. Many students rely on this visa to pursue their careers and improve their families’ lives. Sai Jagruthi is an 17-year-old engineering student … Read more
Oregon officials filed a lawsuit against President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after the Trump administration deployed 200 National Guard members to Portland for 60 days. The state claims that the deployment is an “overreach” and will escalate tensions, while the city’s law enforcement resources are already stretched thin. … Read more