Trump Orders Review and Release of UFO Files Amid Renewed UAP Debate

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is directing the Pentagon and other federal agencies to identify and release files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, citing what he called “tremendous interest” in the issue. The announcement came hours after Trump criticized former President Barack Obama over podcast remarks about the statistical likelihood … Read more

California avalanche near Lake Tahoe kills six women identified by families

SUMMARY  TRUCKEE, California — Families have identified six women killed in a powerful California avalanche near Lake Tahoe earlier this week, as search and recovery crews continued efforts to reach victims still on the mountain amid hazardous winter conditions. In a statement issued Thursday, families of the Castle Peak victims named the skiers as Carrie … Read more

Alysa Liu wins Olympic figure skating gold, first US woman in over 20 years

SUMMARY  MILAN, Italy — Alysa Liu captured Olympic figure skating gold Thursday night, becoming the first American woman in more than two decades to win the sport’s most prestigious title, capping a comeback that began after a brief retirement from competition. Skating to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park Suite” in a shimmering gold dress at the … Read more

Toy Story 5 Recasts Key Roles as Pixar Balances Legacy and Continuity

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — Pixar Animation Studios is reshaping part of its iconic ensemble for Toy Story 5, recasting several established characters following the deaths of longtime voice actors and amid shifting production needs, according to studio representatives and publicly released casting information. The casting changes mark one of the most significant voice transitions in … Read more

Winter Storm Warning Hits 5 Freeway North of Los Angeles; Up to 4 Inches of Snow Expected

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES — A winter storm warning has been issued for the 5 Freeway corridor north of Los Angeles, including Santa Clarita, Santa Barbara County interior mountains, and southern Ventura County mountains, with hazardous conditions expected through Friday morning.  The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the alert Thursday at 1:13 AM, warning of heavy … Read more

Chicago Bears stadium bill advances in Indiana as team signals support for Hammond site

SUMMARY  HAMMOND, Indiana, — The Chicago Bears stadium proposal in northwest Indiana moved closer to reality Thursday after a key Indiana House committee unanimously advanced amended legislation outlining financing and governance for a potential new venue near Wolf Lake in Hammond. The Chicago Bears said in a statement that passage of the bill would mark … Read more

Sarah Ferguson’s Whereabouts Unclear After Prince Andrew Arrest

SUMMARY  LONDON — Questions are mounting over the whereabouts and future role of Sarah Ferguson following the arrest of her former husband, Prince Andrew, at his residence in Sandringham, England, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. Andrew, sixty six, was taken into custody earlier this … Read more

Prince Andrew Arrested in UK on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office Linked to Epstein Case

SUMMARY  LONDON — Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of misconduct in public office as part of an investigation linked to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, police and Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday. Thames Valley Police said officers detained “a man in his sixties … Read more

Mikaela Shiffrin Claims First Olympic Slalom Gold Since 2014 at Milan-Cortina Games

SUMMARY  CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier in history, won her first Olympic gold medal in slalom since 2014, capturing the top podium at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.  The American skier finished with a combined time of 1:39.10, edging Switzerland’s Camille Rast by 1.5 seconds, while Sweden’s Anna Swenn Larsson … Read more