The crash of a UPS plane last week in Louisville, Kentucky, brought renewed attention to a little-noticed issue in the aviation world: cargo aircraft safety. While data is often conflicting, pilots and aviation safety advocates say such planes are more likely to crash than passenger aircraft and need attention for safety upgrades. “There’s a number […]
Four months after flash flooding killed 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, victims’ families are suing the Texas camp and its managers – claiming negligence and lack of emergency planning. The families of seven girls and counselors filed three separate lawsuits in Texas state courts this week. They allege Camp Mystic’s leaders waited until […]
New tariffs in 2026 could impact Italian pasta sales in the U.S., forcing consumers to find an alternative. Numerous Italian pasta exporters are preparing for their products to no longer be available to American consumers because of import and antidumping duties totaling 107%, according to The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. Department of Commerce alleged […]
Canada has officially lost its measles-free status after a yearlong outbreak pushed national case numbers past 5,000 — ending more than two decades without sustained transmission. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revoked the designation this week, saying the virus has circulated continuously for over 12 months. Canada first eliminated endemic measles in 1998 and […]
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” shared a Thanksgiving message with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders this week. He offered a mix of gratitude, reflection and advice as he prepares to step down as CEO. Buffett’s message of gratitude and humility In his letter, Buffett reflected on reaching the age of 95, […]
U.S. consumers could start seeing additional fees for using a credit card at the register. A new settlement involving Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants could give businesses more power to charge fees depending on the credit card consumers use. The settlement still requires court approval and could be contested by merchants. However, if approved, it […]
The International Olympic Committee is expected to announce a blanket ban on transgender women competing in women’s Olympic sports. Until now, the IOC has allowed transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports if they had reduced testosterone levels. Officials said they expect to make the decision early next year, according to The Times. They also […]
China is developing a new export system for rare-earth magnets and other sensitive materials, according to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The plan would reportedly fast-track shipments for approved foreign buyers but restrict access for companies linked to the U.S. military. Why it matters for U.S. supply chains China’s dominance in this area is […]
Golfers endured frigid temperatures of around minus 15 degrees Celsius, or 5 degrees Fahrenheit, on Sunday as they competed in the 2025 Antarctic Clock Golf Championship. Experienced and first-time competitors alike utilized an adaptable club for chipping and putting, achieving more consistency on the icy and snowy terrain, with brightly colored balls that were easy […]
Some Democrats are calling for the removal of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., after eight Democratic caucus members broke with the party to pass an agreement that would end the government shutdown despite Schumer’s opposition. Congressional Democrats were at odds on Sunday night following the Senate’s approval of a spending agreement by a 60-40 […]
