U.S. Supreme Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal, allowing a $5 million civil judgment in favor of journalist E. Jean Carroll to remain in effect. The…
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballot Counting Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Mississippi election law allowing officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after polls close. The ruling preserves…
U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Move to Remove Fed Governor
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from immediately removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a decision that reinforces the independence of the nation’s central bank while…
Rare Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Cases Rise Across the U.S.
Health officials in the United States are closely monitoring a rise in reported cases of Powassan virus, a rare but potentially serious tick-borne disease. Recent infections in states including New…
Nationals Bounce Back With Series Win Over Orioles
The Washington Nationals responded strongly after a difficult series against the Philadelphia Phillies by defeating the Baltimore Orioles in an important series victory. Following three heartbreaking losses in four games,…
Declaration of Independence Shows Signs of Time and Neglect
The United States’ Declaration of Independence, one of the world’s most significant historical documents, continues to attract millions of visitors each year at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. However,…
Stock Market Risks Rise as Borrowing Hits Record Highs
A sharp increase in borrowing by investors is raising concerns that global stock markets may be entering a riskier phase. Analysts say the rapid growth of leveraged investments and margin…
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Sex-Abuse Verdict
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal in the civil case involving writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving a lower court’s verdict in place. The…
London Heatwave Tests if Pavements Can Fry an Egg
London’s intense summer heatwave has sparked an unusual experiment as journalists attempted to find out whether the city’s scorching pavements were hot enough to fry an egg. With temperatures soaring…
Lightning Strikes Eiffel Tower During France’s Intense Heatwave
A dramatic lightning strike near the Eiffel Tower lit up the Paris sky during a powerful thunderstorm that followed an intense heatwave across France. Videos of the spectacular moment quickly…