Casey Dawson Winter Olympics appearance in Milan highlights resilience and Olympic culture

SUMMARY  MILAN, Italy — Casey Dawson delivered a steady performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing eighth in the men’s 5,000 meters on Feb. 8 at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium while drawing global attention for both his result and a symbolic pink backpack. Dawson, a 25 year old from Utah, recorded six minutes, 11.88 … Read more

South Carolina State University shooting leaves two dead at campus residential complex

SUMMARY  Two people were killed and at least one injured in a late night South Carolina State University shooting at a student residential complex in South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, authorities said Friday, prompting a lockdown and renewed scrutiny of campus safety. University officials said the South Carolina State University shooting occurred Thursday night … Read more

Connecticut Native Joins SpaceX Crew-12 Launch to International Space Station

SUMMARY  GUILFORD, Conn. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida early Thursday, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission designated Crew-12.  Among them is Jack Hathaway, a pilot from South Windsor, Connecticut, marking the state’s first direct involvement in a US space … Read more

Nancy Guthrie Investigation: FBI Seeks Gray Truck and Releases Suspect Description as Reward Doubles in Arizona Kidnapping Case

SUMMARY  TUCSON, Arizona — Federal authorities searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, have released a description of a man of interest and a black backpack and are asking residents near her home to check surveillance video for a gray truck.  According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation … Read more

Margaret Qualley Opens Up on Life, Love, and Career With Jack Antonoff

SUMMARY  Margaret Qualley, the Emmy nominated actress known for Fosse/Verdon and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, spoke candidly about her personal life, marriage to musician producer Jack Antonoff, and her approach to fame during a recent interview in Brooklyn Heights, New York.  The conversation offers rare insight into how the actor navigates public attention … Read more

Bangladesh’s BNP Wins Landslide in First Election Since Gen Z Uprising

SUMMARY  DHAKA, Bangladesh — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that ousted long time premier Sheikh Hasina, local television networks reported Friday.  The vote is expected to restore political stability to Bangladesh after months of unrest and economic disruption. The parliamentary … Read more

Pressure Builds in Men’s Figure Skating Winter Olympics as Short Program Shapes Medal Picture

SUMMARY  MILAN — The men’s figure skating Winter Olympics competition enters a decisive phase this week as athletes finalize preparations for the short program, the pivotal opening segment that will shape medal contention at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.  Practice sessions concluding Wednesday revealed tightening technical margins and strategic adjustments ahead of official scoring … Read more

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis legacy revisited as new TV drama renews scrutiny

SUMMARY  The premiere of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette on Feb. 12 has renewed global attention on Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, highlighting her final illness, family dynamics and influence over her son’s public and private life. The television portrayal arrives at a time when public interest in historical figures is increasingly shaped … Read more

EPA Overturns 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Targeting Vehicle Emissions Rules

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — The US Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday formally rescinded its 2009 “endangerment finding” that classified greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to human health and welfare, President Donald Trump announced at the White House.  The move, part of broader efforts to roll back climate regulations, could complicate future federal emissions rules and … Read more

Judge Blocks Pentagon from Demoting Senator Mark Kelly Over Video

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Pentagon from punishing US Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over his participation in a video urging military personnel not to follow illegal orders, citing potential First Amendment violations. The ruling preserves Kelly’s retired Navy captain status while the court considers the broader constitutional implications.  The … Read more