WNBA star Napheesa Collier doesn’t hold back while calling out commissioner
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, one of the WNBA’s biggest stars, accused the league of having “the worst leadership in the world” on Tuesday. She did not hold back, calling out Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on everything from officiating to free speech to the amount of money players are paid. “Whether the league cares about the […]
Lawsuit aims to rule potential federal shutdown layoffs unlawful
Several federal unions have filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from conducting any mass layoffs if the federal government shuts down. Members of the Trump administration have suggested that layoffs could happen if the shutdown goes into effect. Lawsuit filed The 31-page lawsuit was filed by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) […]
‘No Name Given’ CDL issued in NY flagged in Oklahoma ICE operation: Stitt
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a partnership between the state and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that led to the apprehension of more than 125 individuals living in the U.S. illegally. The joint enforcement operation, dubbed “Operation Guardian,” was conducted by ICE and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and involved enforcement efforts focused along Interstate 40 […]
US government begins phaseout of paper checks for most payments
The U.S. government started phasing out sending paper checks through the mail for most government payments starting Sept. 30. If you get Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or a tax refund, you might stop receiving checks in the mail and instead get payments electronically. The decision was formally initiated by an executive order signed […]
At 2,000 feet, world’s highest bridge opens in China
The planet’s highest bridge officially opened on Sunday in China, supplanting another bridge in the same province for the title. Chinese state media reports that the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge sits more than 2,000 feet above a river in China’s southern province of Guizhou. Measurements According to NBC News, the structure is more than twice […]
AI actress Tilly Norwood may become first to sign with a talent agency
Hollywood industries have been struggling with artificial intelligence in music and entertainment, as many fear AI could replace human roles. Adding another concern to the mix is AI actress Tilly Norwood.
NATO weighs downing Russian aircraft after airspace violations
NATO leaders are weighing a significant change in their posture toward Russia after a surge of airspace violations across the alliance’s eastern flank. In recent weeks, Russian aircraft — mostly drones but also fighter jets — have repeatedly intruded into NATO territory, from Poland and Romania to Latvia and Estonia. On Sept. 10, Poland shot […]
‘Very, very close’: Trump meets with Netanyahu as Gaza peace deal talks continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump for his fourth official visit since Trump returned to the Oval Office. The two leaders discussed a new peace deal drafted by the Trump administration that they said could end the war in Gaza but also establish a more peaceful Middle East. Hamas has said […]
EV buyers rush to beat deadline as EV federal tax credit set to expire
A $7,500 federal tax credit for buyers of new electric vehicles in the United States is set to end on Tuesday after President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful, Bill phased it out seven years earlier than it was originally scheduled to expire. As the deadline approaches, some customers are reportedly jumping at the opportunity to […]
