Kayaking : Two Illinois kayakers who went missing during a trip in Lake Michigan have been found dead near Washington Island, Wisconsin. David Thalman and Francesca Warick, both 20, were reported missing after they went kayaking over the weekend. Their bodies were recovered Monday morning, according to local authorities. Kayakers Went Missing Near Dangerous Strait … Read more
New York City homeowners are taking legal action over the rollout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new pied-a-terre tax. The lawsuit does not challenge the tax itself. Instead, the homeowners argue that the city has handled the early implementation incorrectly and placed too much responsibility on property owners to prove they should be exempt. Homeowners Say … Read more
In the darkness of the Antarctic winter, an Australian aviation crew undertook an extraordinary medevac mission to evacuate a seriously ill American from one of the most remote research stations on Earth. On July 31, a Skytraders Airbus A319 Long Range, known as Snowbird 1, flew from Hobart, Australia, to the U.S. McMurdo Station after … Read more
Trump senate budget agreement delay : President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate conservatives have reached an agreement aimed at moving past a Republican standoff over the budget and the SAVE America Act. The deal comes after weeks of disagreements over how to advance President Trump’s priorities before lawmakers leave Washington for … Read more
Puerto Rico water crisis is deepening as drought, aging infrastructure and repeated breakdowns in the island’s aqueduct system leave residents across the territory struggling to secure reliable water supplies. For thousands of people, the problem is no longer simply an inconvenience. Extended interruptions have made it difficult to drink, cook, shower and flush toilets, forcing … Read more
Vikram mubayi : An Indian-origin PhD student who went missing during a hiking trip in the United States has been found dead, bringing a tragic end to a search effort that involved authorities, rescue teams, and concerned family members. The student, identified as Vikram Mubayi, had disappeared while hiking, prompting a search operation in the … Read more
Tax : Texas shoppers can begin taking advantage of the state’s annual tax-free weekend, giving families an opportunity to save money on back-to-school essentials before the new school year begins. The temporary sales tax holiday allows eligible clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks to be purchased without paying state and local sales taxes, helping reduce … Read more
Trump bbc discovery order pause : A U.S. federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a court order that required President Donald Trump to provide financial records as part of his ongoing defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The ruling pauses the disclosure while the court considers Trump’s request to amend his legal complaint. The lawsuit … Read more
Threats against federal judges: A federal judge has spoken publicly about the threats and intimidation he faced after issuing a ruling that temporarily blocked a key Trump administration policy. The judge said the experience highlights the growing risks faced by members of the judiciary handling politically sensitive cases. According to reports, the judge received multiple … Read more
Trump hegseth camp david meeting : President Donald Trump has rejected reports claiming that the United States is facing a shortage of military munitions, arguing that the country’s weapons supplies remain strong. His comments came after growing discussions about U.S. military stockpiles and the pressure placed on defense resources due to international conflicts and support … Read more