A major runway at Newark Liberty International Airport, which had been closed for renovations since mid-April, has reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Runway 4L-22R, primarily used for departures, was part of a construction project initially estimated to take 60 days, completed 13 days early. Airport authorities stated that
Wildfires in Manitoba, a central province in Canada, have prompted the evacuation of approximately 17,000 residents as flames continue to spread across the region. In response, provincial authorities declared a 30-day state of emergency, which may be extended depending on how the situation evolves. Authorities describe this evacuation as the
A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon from implementing an executive order aimed at closing the U.S. Department of Education. The court also directed the administration to reinstate approximately 1,300 employees who had been informed in March that
An animal shelter in Delaware has taken in more than 8,000 chicks that were found abandoned inside a U.S. Postal Service truck, where they remained for three days without food, water, or temperature regulation. According to state agricultural authorities, the shipment originated from a Pennsylvania-based hatchery and was intended for
A powerful explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday morning resulted in one fatality, injured four people, and caused widespread property damage across several blocks. Authorities identified the main suspect, Guy Edward Bartkus, as the person who also died in the explosion. The 25-year-old California resident
Guy Joseph Guidry fondly remembers the moment he first encountered a bonsai tree three decades ago. He noticed a cluster of these miniature trees in his neighbor’s backyard in New Orleans. Neglected, the trees were adopted by Guidry, who became passionate about learning how to care for bonsai. Over the
The United States Supreme Court appeared divided on Thursday as justices spent over two hours debating how lower courts should manage rulings related to former President Donald Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship. The policy, introduced through an executive order, aims to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S.
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized judges he labels as “activists,” accusing them of obstructing his agenda. However, Trump is not the first U.S. president to express frustration with the judiciary. Since the country’s founding, various presidents have questioned court decisions, including those of the Supreme Court, when they
Taylor Carty, a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, has spent her life pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. Inspired by the healthcare professionals who supported her, she was accepted in 2022 at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. However, her path to becoming
On Monday night, Newark Liberty International Airport’s airspace was monitored by as few as three air traffic controllers at a Philadelphia radar center, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is despite an agreement between the FAA and the air traffic controllers’ union that sets a target of 14
Federal agency expands use of surveillance and AI-based monitoring tools U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is deploying advanced technology to strengthen its ability to identify and monitor individuals within the country. The new tools include mobile applications that allow federal agents to scan a person’s face through a phone
The Los Angeles rapper leads the field with his album “GNX” and hit single featuring SZA Kendrick Lamar’s dominance in the music industry shows no sign of slowing. The Los Angeles rapper received nine nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking another milestone in his celebrated career. His name appears
The White House reinstates nomination after previous withdrawal President Donald Trump has once again nominated tech entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator, months after initially withdrawing his name over concerns related to political affiliations. The earlier withdrawal, announced in May, followed what Trump described as a