WASHINGTON — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nonprofit responsible for allocating federal support to public media. Voted Jan. 5 to dissolve its operations following major federal funding cuts, raising concerns for local PBS and NPR stations across the United States. KEY POINTS The CPB, established by the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, has historically … Read more
LONDON — The identity of the so called “secret traitor” was unveiled in the latest episode of BBC One’s reality series The Traitors on Wednesday, adding a new layer of strategy and intrigue to the competitive psychological game. Contestant Fiona joined fellow traitors Stephen and Rachel in the castle turret to reveal her role, following … Read more
SpaceX is facing renewed resistance at the Federal Communications Commission over its proposal to launch fifteen thousand additional satellites for its cellular Starlink network. A plan that has drawn objections from rival satellite operators, environmental groups and spaceflight companies as regulators weigh how to manage crowded orbits and limited radio spectrum. KEY POINTS The debate … Read more
A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, in which a federal immigration agent shot and killed a thirty seven year old woman during an enforcement operation. Has ignited a sharp political clash over President Donald Trump’s deportation strategy and the expanding role of federal agents in Democratic led cities, according to federal and state … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The 32nd annual SAG nominations 2026 were announced Wednesday by SAG‑AFTRA, highlighting the strongest performances in film and television while also sparking debate over notable omissions. One Battle After Another led the list with seven nominations, setting a record for the ceremony, while acclaimed international productions and several high profile actors were … Read more
DAVOS, Switzerland — US President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday aimed at limiting the ability of large corporations and institutional investors to purchase single family homes, prompting immediate market reactions. Shares of Blackstone Inc., a major player in residential real estate investment, fell sharply in early trading before partially recovering. Trump stated that he wants … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a woman in her vehicle Wednesday morning during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, authorities said. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated the woman allegedly used her car in an attempt to strike law enforcement officers, prompting the agent to fire … Read more
US oil companies are responding cautiously to President Donald Trump’s push to re-enter Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. Weighing political instability, sanctions uncertainty and the high cost of rebuilding one of the world’s most degraded energy industries. KEY POINTS President Donald Trump has framed recent US actions in Venezuela … Read more
North Atlantic — US authorities launched an operation Wednesday to seize a Russian flagged oil tanker connected to Venezuela following a more than two week chase across the Atlantic Ocean, officials said. The vessel, originally named Bella‑1 and now sailing as the Marinera, had evaded US Coast Guard boarding attempts while being monitored near Iceland’s … Read more
A Georgia resident has been identified as the winner of a $983 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever claimed in the state and the eighth largest in the game’s history, according to the Georgia Lottery Corp. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the Nov. 14 drawing and was sold at … Read more
