Category: Hot News

Beyoncé’s exceptional achievements at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she became the first Black woman to win Album of the Year this century and the first ever to win Best Country Album, highlight her remarkable talent. She didn’t seek permission or campaign for inclusion; she created a masterpiece that demanded recognition. This exemplifies a new […]

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. A petition to remove her, signed by over 215 legislators—many allied with President Marcos Jr., with whom she has a significant political rift—exceeded the required threshold. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco announced to the lower chamber that the impeachment petition, […]

President Trump will issue an executive order on Wednesday prohibiting individuals assigned male at birth from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The order, to be signed at an afternoon ceremony, represents a significant policy shift regarding transgender individuals and their rights under the Trump administration. Last month, on his first day in office, the […]

Following proposals to purchase Greenland and admit Canada as a state, Donald Trump has suggested U.S. acquisition of the Gaza Strip. On Tuesday, the President proposed that the U.S. “own” the Gaza Strip, raze it, and redevelop the area, explicitly advocating for the displacement of 2 million Palestinians amid ongoing efforts to maintain a fragile […]

In late January, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) scientists identified the first U.S. cases of H5N9 avian influenza on a California duck farm. Public health experts aren’t surprised by this latest strain, as influenza constantly mutates and manifests differently across species. However, H5N9’s emergence is concerning, particularly given ongoing H5N1 outbreaks in chickens […]

With avian flu affecting animals across all 50 states and nearly 70 human cases confirmed, public health officials are actively seeking improved surveillance methods. Wastewater analysis offers a promising approach. This technique’s effectiveness in COVID-19 monitoring, particularly given reduced self-reporting, highlights its potential for tracking infection trends. Scientists are now adapting this method to detect […]

Recent news reports detailed a devastating collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., resulting in significant casualties. My background includes 25 years in civilian aerospace with Rolls Royce and Airbus, followed by a decade teaching aerospace probability analysis and developing unmanned rotorcraft, frequently sharing airspace with military helicopters. While […]

In Pavlohrad, eastern Ukraine, a former concert hall now serves as a temporary shelter for civilians displaced by the ongoing conflict, offering food, warmth, and sanitation facilities. Recent Russian military advances have intensified fighting in the region, necessitating the use of the concert hall as a refuge from relentless shelling. One resident, 83-year-old Kateryna Odraha, […]

Following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas, a plane carrying several members of the figure skating community collided with a helicopter. There are no survivors. The news is incredibly difficult to process, especially given a similar tragedy in our sport’s history. In 1961, a plane carrying figure skaters and […]

BEIJING — In response to President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods, China implemented its own tariffs on various U.S. imports on Tuesday. Simultaneously, China announced an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade actions. These retaliatory tariffs include a 15% levy on coal and liquefied natural gas, and a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural […]

WASHINGTON — On Monday, the billionaire tech entrepreneur tweeted that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency involved in projects like the IRS’ Direct File program. This caused confusion regarding Direct File’s availability, but the free filing program remains accessible, at least for the upcoming tax season. Although Musk’s tweet suggested the team’s elimination, a […]

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive, as the new energy secretary on Monday. This key role will support President Trump’s pursuit of U.S. energy dominance globally. Wright, Liberty Energy’s CEO, has been a prominent industry voice opposing climate change mitigation efforts. He contends that increased fossil fuel production alleviates global […]

U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Kate Cole, a 34-year-old transgender woman, currently desires continued military service, despite post-retirement plans to work as a climbing guide in Colorado. She values her military community and career. Cole, one of six transgender service members suing the Trump Administration, emphasizes the importance of her military service and community. The […]

In Washington, D.C., Presidents Trump and Sheinbaum agreed to a one-month delay on planned tariffs, allowing further negotiations. Mexico pledged to deploy 10,000 National Guard members to combat drug trafficking. Tariffs against Canada and China remain scheduled for implementation, leaving uncertainty about the long-term impact and potential for wider trade conflict, as President Trump has […]

WEST ORANGE, N.J. — The American bald eagle, a national symbol, is experiencing a resurgence, both ecologically and culturally, after a period of endangerment. Eagle populations have significantly rebounded since the early 2000s, leading to their removal from the endangered species list at the federal level and in several states. This ecological recovery is mirrored […]