US Government Shutdown Ends, Air Travel Operations Recover

After a 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, air travel operations across the nation have largely recovered from disruptions caused by domestic flight cancellations and delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) canceled an emergency order that reduced air travel by 6% on Monday, allowing normal operations to resume. The US Department of Transportation … Read more

Stargate Revival on Prime Video with New Series

Amazon-owned Prime Video is reviving the beloved sci-fi franchise Stargate. The new series, titled Stargate, has been ordered and comes from Amazon MGM Studios and creator Martin Gero. Gero worked on the previous live-action shows and expressed his excitement to guide the franchise into its next phase. The show will be a “bold new chapter” … Read more

Trump’s Loyalist Admits Indictment Not Seen by Full Jury

A federal judge grilled prosecutors pursuing charges against James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, on Wednesday, questioning irregularities in the case, including that the full grand jury did not see the indictment it was supposed to have approved. Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. attorney handpicked by Mr. Trump to bring the case, admitted she never … Read more

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Embroiled in Epstein Scandal

Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President, is facing a public backlash after it was revealed that he maintained a decade-long friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite warnings from colleagues, students, and donors, Summers continued to engage with Epstein, even seeking advice on how to prolong an affair with a … Read more

Car Sinks into Baltimore Harbor, Driver in Critical Condition

Emergency responders rushed to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after a car plunged off a pier and sank. The driver was rescued but in critical condition, officials said. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Eastern Avenue, near Piers 4 and 5. Firefighters from the Baltimore City Fire Department helped recover the vehicle … Read more

Flags at Half-Staff Honoring Late US Vice President Dick Cheney

Flags across the US, including Delaware and Pennsylvania, are flying half-staff to honor former US Vice President Dick Cheney, who died on November 3 at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac disease. The flags will remain lowered until his funeral on November 20, with no clear plan yet for where … Read more

Mavs’ Franchise in Crisis After Cuban’s Departure of Harrison as GM

The Dallas Mavericks are reeling from the sudden dismissal of President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Nico Harrison, a move that came after a tumultuous season marked by controversy over the trade of Luka Doncic. Mark Cuban, who had grown increasingly frustrated with Harrison, has taken a new role within the organization but it’s … Read more

21 Markets Where Homebuyers Have Gained Leverage Amid Housing Slowdown

US housing markets with high inventory levels have slowed down in recent years, while those with low inventory have experienced strong home price growth. Among the top 50 largest metro areas, 21 major cities now have more homes for sale than pre-pandemic 2019 levels. These cities are experiencing weaker home price growth or declines. Examples … Read more

Texas School Districts Must Remove Ten Commandments Displays by Dec. 1

A federal judge has ordered five school districts in Tarrant County, Texas, to remove Ten Commandments displays from classrooms by December 1. The order blocks a new state law requiring the display of the religious text in every public school. The injunction affects Fort Worth ISD, Arlington ISD (which is not impacted), and four other … Read more