A Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas has claimed a $1.817 billion jackpot, transforming the Christmas Eve drawing into one of the most consequential moments in U.S. lottery history. The prize, which accumulated after nearly three months without a top winner, now stands as the second-largest lottery jackpot ever recorded nationwide
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather
The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has reached a historic turning point after more than a century of advocacy, as the U.S. government has formally granted the tribe full federal recognition. The decision marks the culmination of a 137-year effort that began in the late nineteenth century and has significant
Investigators say a detailed Reddit post from an eyewitness became a decisive factor in identifying the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University and the fatal killing of an MIT physics professor days later. Law enforcement affidavits outline how online community vigilance, combined with traditional investigative methods, helped
Jack Smith, the former special counsel appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice, defended his investigations into President Donald Trump during a closed-door appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that every prosecutorial decision he made was grounded exclusively in evidence and the rule of law. According to his prepared
President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, escalating his legal strategy against international media organizations and placing a major British public institution under scrutiny in a U.S. court. The lawsuit alleges that a documentary segment edited by the broadcaster presented a misleading and damaging
Growing Use of AI Detection Software in Classrooms The use of AI detection software in schools has expanded rapidly as educators attempt to respond to the widespread availability of generative artificial intelligence tools. Across middle schools and high schools, teachers are increasingly relying on automated systems that estimate the likelihood
The investigation into a deadly shooting at Brown University remains active as authorities confirmed that no suspect is currently in custody, intensifying concern across the campus and the broader Providence community. The attack occurred inside an academic building during final exams, a moment when campus foot traffic was unusually high
Digital Screening Set to Expand for Visa-Waiver Travelers The United States is preparing to introduce new requirements that would significantly expand the type of personal information collected from visitors who enter the country through the Visa Waiver Program. The proposal, currently open for public comment for 60 days, would require
As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the
US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with
Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115