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A former cargo ship captain has pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually assaulting a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet during a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, bringing an historic end to a case that exposed vulnerabilities in the maritime industry’s…
In Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, a group of mothers united by the loss of their sons to police violence are demanding the federal government implement a nationwide policy to support families devastated by state violence. Their plea represents one of…
Warren Buffett, the 95-year-old billionaire investor, has announced a sweeping overhaul of his philanthropic plans, redirecting nearly his entire fortune away from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to charitable organizations controlled by his three children. In an interview Wednesday,…
In a move that addresses one of air travel’s most universally disliked features, United Airlines announced this week that it will offer passengers the ability to pay extra for an empty middle seat on some of its newest aircraft. The…
Norah O’Donnell is launching a fresh project just months after stepping away from the CBS Evening News anchor chair. The longtime broadcaster is not disappearing from view. Instead, she is returning in a different format, while continuing to work for…
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 commemorative coin bearing President Donald Trump’s face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department announced Wednesday. The coin, which features a gold-like finish, is already in production and will…
Meta and YouTube have formally appealed a landmark California jury verdict that held them financially liable for their role in a young woman’s social media addiction and mental health decline, marking the companies’ next step in fighting a ruling that…
A coroner has heard that England World Cup winner Norbert ‘Nobby’ Stiles died from a brain condition linked to his time in soccer. The inquest at Stockport Coroner’s Court came after years of campaigning by Stiles’ family for greater recognition…
— On June 24, Venezuela was struck by two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, devastating the country’s central coast and leaving thousands of families with nothing. For the nation’s young baseball players, many of whom dream of…
If you’ve ever seen a message from a friend and instantly thought, “What now?”, you may be dealing with a ‘crisis friend’. On the other hand, someone in your own life might see you that way too. Even strong friendships…
Donald Trump’s planned commemorative $1 coin for the United States’ 250th anniversary has sparked a legal debate, with critics questioning whether a living president can appear on a U.S. Coin at all. On July 15, 2026, the Treasury Department and…
Donald Trump offered a surprisingly upbeat reaction after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen arriving in Florida with their dog at the recently renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs star recently married…
Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault which some readers may find distressing. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly sold one of his Star Island homes from prison for a major profit. The waterfront mansion at 1 Star Island measures…
U.S. Wholesale prices fell unexpectedly in June, offering a brief respite from months of elevated inflation. The producer price index dropped 0.3% from May to June, marking the largest monthly decline since April 2025 and a sharp reversal from May’s…
Experts say women on death row can face harsher treatment than men, especially during the notorious ‘death watch’ period, with some warning that the process may inflict additional trauma on female prisoners. Christa Gail Pike is scheduled to become the…
Chuck Schumer had an uncomfortable moment while addressing Donald Trump’s role in the Iran conflict, after an apparent fart drew attention in the middle of his remarks. The awkward clip surfaced as the Senate was debating the annual National Defense…