Israeli naval forces intercepted a British-flagged aid vessel Monday, June 9, that was attempting to breach the blockade of Gaza, detaining climate activist Greta Thunberg and a group of international volunteers. The yacht, Madleen, was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s mission to deliver humanitarian supplies and protest Israel’s restrictions on Gaza. United Nations Special […]
Opportunity is knocking for an entire continent. The 2026 World Cup could change the way 16 regions in North America look and operate for years to come — at least that’s the plan, if organizers can capitalize on it. Why is the World Cup such a rare opportunity for host cities? The 2026 World Cup […]
Tear gas clouds the streets, self-driving cars burn in flames and a confrontation arises between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom regarding who is in charge in California. A boat headed to Gaza was abruptly stopped. Israel calls it a publicity stunt, while activists assert it was a vital lifeline. Among those detained was […]
This Wednesday, June 11, step outside at the right time and you’ll catch the last full moon rise of the spring –– the Strawberry Micro Moon. According to NASA, this is when the moon will be at its farthest point from Earth, meaning it will appear slightly smaller and dimmer. The strawberry name is not due […]
Residential solar company Sunnova Energy filed for bankruptcy Sunday, June 8, after laying off more than half its employees the previous week. The Houston-based company cited mounting debt and declining demand for rooftop solar. While reporting disappointing numbers at a quarterly earnings call in March, CEO John Berger described the end of 2024 as a […]
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged member states to increase air and missile defense spending by 400%, calling it essential to counter Russian threats and meet U.S. expectations. Rutte spoke at Chatham House in London on Monday, June 9, and said Europe needs a major step forward in military readiness and joint defense to prepare […]
A weekend of intensifying protests in downtown Los Angeles turned violent Sunday, June 8, as law enforcement clashed with demonstrators over reported immigration raids. Among those caught in the chaos was 9News Australia’s U.S. correspondent Lauren Tomasi, who was struck by a rubber bullet during a report. Reporter covering LA protests hit by rubber bullet […]
A judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively. The ruling also clears her husband, Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times of defamation and extortion claims. The decision marks a significant legal win for Lively, who has been in a high-profile dispute with her “It Ends With Us” costar since late […]
A supplement that has become a popular health and beauty trend may not actually live up to the hype surrounding it. With tens of thousands of related posts on TikTok and Instagram, taurine has found new popularity among influencers, with many claiming it can slow down the aging process. However, a new study shows that’s […]
The Pentagon knowingly promoted UFO myths for decades to mask secret weapons development programs, especially at classified sites like Area 51. A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that military officials planted false evidence, including doctored photographs, to divert attention from stealth aircraft testing. In one instance during the 1980s, an Air Force colonel gave fake […]
