YouTube down for thousands of US users as outage disrupts streaming access

YouTube down reports surged across the United States early Friday after thousands of users said they were unable to access the popular video streaming platform, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.  The disruption affected both mobile and desktop users and appeared to peak during morning hours on the East Coast, raising concerns about the reliability … Read more

Taylor Swift politics Eras Tour docuseries captures rare election season reflection

As the United States approached one of its most closely watched presidential elections in recent history, global pop star Taylor Swift offered a rare glimpse into how she navigated the political moment behind the scenes of her Eras Tour.  In Episode four of her Disney+ Eras Tour docuseries, Swift briefly addressed the national climate, framing … Read more

Roblox down as thousands of US users report disruption and login failures

Roblox, the popular online gaming and game creation platform, experienced a significant service disruption late Thursday and into Friday, leaving tens of thousands of users in the United States unable to log in, access the website or play games smoothly.  The outage triggered a surge of complaints across multiple regions, raising questions about the platform’s … Read more

Trump announces ‘Patriot Games’ as part of US 250th anniversary celebrations

President Donald Trump announced plans for a new nationwide youth athletic competition called the Patriot Games, positioning it as a central feature of the United States’ upcoming two hundred fiftieth anniversary celebrations in two thousand twenty six. In a video released Thursday by Freedom 250, a newly launched organization coordinating the administration’s semiquincentennial efforts, Trump … Read more

Trump highlights economic gains and military support in national address

Washington — President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night, emphasizing economic achievements, military support, and domestic policy initiatives, while labeling the United States as the “hottest country in the world.” Trump credited his administration with improving the economy, curbing the influx of illegal drugs, and supporting US service members, while attributing many of the … Read more

Trump primetime address on economy highlights first year, sets tone for 2026

President Donald Trump delivered a Trump primetime address on economy Wednesday night, using a nationally televised speech to highlight what his administration described as key accomplishments during his first year back in office and to outline priorities heading into the 2026 election cycle.  Speaking at nine p.m. from the Diplomatic Room at the White House, … Read more

Aiden Ross emerges as frontrunner in ‘The Voice’ Season 28 finale

Los Angeles — Season 28 of NBC’s singing competition “The Voice” has reached its climax, with six finalists competing Tuesday night for a $100,000 prize and a recording contract.  Among them, predictions and viewer engagement point to Texas native Aiden Ross as the potential winner. The two hour finale, airing Tuesday, will determine the season’s … Read more

Fallout Season 2 premieres tonight, taking Prime Video’s hit sci-fi series to New Vegas

Fallout Season 2 premieres Monday night on Prime Video, continuing the post apocalyptic drama that emerged as one of streaming’s biggest successes of the past year.  The new season launches at nine p.m. Eastern, a day earlier than originally scheduled, and shifts the narrative from the ruins of Los Angeles to the iconic desert city … Read more

Nick Reiner not medically cleared to appear in court after parents’ deaths

Los Angeles — Nick Reiner, the younger son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was not medically cleared to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday, his attorney said, days after being arrested in connection with the deaths of his parents. “Hopefully he’ll be cleared tomorrow and we can get him here,” attorney … Read more

Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ trailer sparks renewed interest in UFOs

LOS ANGELES — Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film, Disclosure Day, marking the director’s return to the UFO genre more than four decades after his landmark science fiction films.  The 78 year old Oscar winner last explored extraterrestrial themes with 2005’s War of the Worlds and previously in classics … Read more