SUMMARY PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A fire at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur on Monday evening prompted road closures and a shelter in place order, though officials said no injuries were reported and all workers were accounted for after an apparent blast around 6:30 PM. The Valero refinery fire in Port Arthur raised immediate … Read more
SUMMARY SEATTLE — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, has agreed to a four year, $168.6 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest paid wide receiver in league history, sources told ESPN on Monday. The deal averages $42.15 million per year and includes over $120 million guaranteed, … Read more
SUMMARY LONDON — Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian American entrepreneur who owned and led the adult content platform OnlyFans, died Monday at age 43 after a battle with cancer, the company said. Radvinsky’s family has requested privacy, according to an OnlyFans spokesperson. Radvinsky’s death represents a significant moment for OnlyFans, a platform that transformed how creators … Read more
SUMMARY LONDON — Gold prices tumbled sharply Monday as investors retreated from traditional safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Iran conflict, triggering a broader sell-off across precious metals markets. The sharp decline in gold prices highlights a sudden shift in investor behavior as geopolitical instability failed to sustain demand for traditional hedges. Instead, markets … Read more
SUMMARY An Air Canada passenger plane collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, authorities said, with no immediate confirmation of injuries as federal investigators began gathering details. The LaGuardia Airport collision highlights ongoing concerns about runway safety at one of the busiest US aviation hubs. According to the New York Police Department, … Read more
SUMMARY A tense moment in the 2026 NCAA Tournament escalated when Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras and Florida’s Alex Condon were involved in a physical altercation during a first-round game, prompting officials to issue double technical fouls after video review. The Iowa Florida NCAA Tournament altercation unfolded late in the first half, drawing immediate attention from … Read more
SUMMARY A possible meteorite crashed through a home in the Ponderosa Forest area of north Houston on Saturday evening, tearing through the roof and two floors before landing in a kitchen, local fire officials and NASA said. The incident highlights the rare but documented risk of meteorite strikes in populated areas, raising questions about detection … Read more
SUMMARY LOS ANGELES — Actress Amanda Peet revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in a candid essay for The New Yorker, recounting a challenging period in which both her parents were receiving hospice care on opposite coasts. The “Something’s Gotta Give” star described navigating complex medical decisions while supporting her family emotionally. Peet’s essay, titled “My … Read more
SUMMARY SAO PAULO — Professional soccer player Jorginho said his 11 year old daughter was left “extremely shaken” after an encounter with security personnel linked to singer Chappell Roan at a São Paulo hotel ahead of the artist’s Lollapalooza performance on March 21. The alleged confrontation has drawn attention to the balance between artist security … Read more
Key Takeaways WASHINGTON — Robert S. Mueller III, the longtime FBI director who reshaped US counterterrorism policy after the Sept. 11 attacks and later led the Russia investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, has died at age 81, his family said Saturday. Mueller’s career spanned decades of public service, culminating in roles that placed him … Read more
