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Housing sales dipped 2.4% last month, but home prices hit a record high of $446,000—making it harder for buyers to enter the market. Sales have stalled near 4 million annually, far below historical norms, as rising mortgage rates and affordability issues push first-time buyers to just 33% of sales. Inventory remains tight at 1.56 million homes, up slightly from last year but still far below pre-pa...

Mexico is escalating its push for justice, preparing to file criminal complaints in the U.S. over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals—14 in ICE custody and 3 during arrests—marking a dramatic shift from diplomacy to legal action. The move follows the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, sparking protests and adding to a grim tally of at least six deaths since January 2025. With U.S...

Purdue is forcing all 10,000 freshmen to take AI courses—no matter their major—embedding AI into 200+ degree plans, using Google’s tools for real-world projects. Across the U.S., AI majors and minors are exploding—from just 5 to 74+ majors and 89+ minors—driven by student demand and employer needs. Schools like Utah and Idaho are launching new AI degrees, minors, and grad programs, emphasizing eth...

Nirav Shah, the former Maine CDC director and progressive governor’s race contender, has officially launched his Senate bid—just days after Graham Platner dropped out—positioning himself as the bold outsider ready to challenge Susan Collins and overhaul Washington’s failed system. With deep public health credibility and a track record of leading Maine through crisis, Shah’s sudden entry electrifie...

Border encounters with people flagged on the terrorist watch list are skyrocketing—up 16x since the Biden era—with over 12,000 projected for fiscal 2026. But it’s not a flood of ISIS or al-Qaeda militants. The real driver? Trump-era policy that labeled major Western Hemisphere cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, automatically triggering their members’ inclusion in the FBI’s Terro...

Senator Mitch McConnell’s month-long hospitalization has sparked widespread speculation, with scant official details from his office—only that he’s “getting better.” President Trump admitted he’s clueless about McConnell’s condition and hasn’t spoken to him since his admission, while GOP colleagues report he’s sounding fine. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demanded transparency, urging McConnell to...

Trump’s security team pulled a surprise move mid-flight in Turkey, switching him from the flashy new Qatar-gifted jet to a decades-old Air Force One amid rising tensions with Iran. While Trump claimed the switch was for troop showmanship, not safety, the White House insisted it was prudent security theater — especially as the president’s “kill list” status and global enemies made every mile risky....

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is convening a global summit of over sixty foreign ministers in Washington to tackle what the U.S. administration calls a resurgent threat from far-left terrorism — a move sparking fierce debate. While officials from Europe, Latin America, and Asia gather to boost intelligence and law enforcement cooperation against politically motivated violence, critics question wh...

Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, 67, faces felony charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—accused of ripping sealant and causing over $1,000 in damage—though he insists he only touched a loose piece while on a bike ride. His legal team calls the prosecution politically motivated, accusing the administration of using the case to deflect blame for the pool’s costly...

Trump flew on an older Boeing jet during a tense trip abroad, sparking security questions after Secret Service urged caution amid Iran tensions — though he claimed it was about letting service members see the new Qatar-donated plane, not safety. The White House insists the new jet is secure, but defense experts wonder if rushed deployment skipped advanced features, while the Secret Service priorit...

Nasdaq futures surged 260 points as chip stocks powered the market higher, despite lingering geopolitical tension—new U.S. strikes in Iran sparked retaliatory attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, reigniting uncertainty and prompting Trump to call the ceasefire “over.” While big tech like IBM and Microsoft dipped, semiconductor ETFs rallied, showcasing sector resilience. Investors now watch jobless claim...

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are confronting former assistant Lesley Groff’s congressional testimony, where she denied ever meeting them or knowing their ages — claims survivors directly refute, recalling frequent interactions with Groff at Epstein’s properties and her involvement in their personal affairs. Groff, who worked for Epstein for 18 years and was once labeled a potential co-conspirator,...

Southern China reels from catastrophic flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Maysak, which dumped record-breaking rain—over 35 inches in some areas—killing 39 people, including 26 in Hengzhou after a dam collapse. Thousands of students and teachers were stranded in schools, while a zoo lost over 100 animals and escaped farm snakes sent authorities into alert mode. Rescue crews are battling to resto...

Americans are losing faith in capitalism, democracy, and patriotism—new poll data reveals less than half believe the system works for them, confidence in the American Dream is fading, and majorities see corporations as too powerful, demanding government intervention. Political trust is at an all-time low, with over half saying democracy isn’t functioning, and partisan divides are deepening. Despit...

Planned Parenthood is unleashing a $47 million election blitz to oust pro-life Republicans who cut off their Medicaid funding, targeting key House and Senate races across ten states in what’s their biggest midterm push ever — while pro-life groups counter with an $80 million campaign to protect GOP candidates and reshape abortion policy nationwide, turning this issue into the defining battle of th...

NATO just pumped over $50 billion into defense upgrades, with major new arms deals and manufacturing partnerships shaking up Europe’s military landscape. Sweden’s Saab eyes $400M+ GlobalEye planes, Lockheed and Rheinmetall will build ATACMS missiles in Germany for the first time, and the U.S. is setting up PAC-3 maintenance hubs across the continent. The U.K. is ordering $254M in precision strike...

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh powerhouse behind the global anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75 after an unexpected hospital stay in Portugal. Known for her iconic husky voice—shaped by throat surgery in 1976—Tyler soared to fame with her 1983 ballad, which has racked up over a billion streams and become a cultural staple during eclipses. Grammy-nominated and honored with a British Empire...

Putin’s defiance is escalating as Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian oil facilities fuel his resolve to keep fighting — not negotiate. Sources say he’s now eyeing a major military push in Donbas, rejecting ceasefire talks and dismissing advisors who suggest holding ground. Meanwhile, Trump claims Putin wants peace, but Zelenskyy hints at discussions with him at NATO. Ukrainian intel warns of immin...

Ebola in Congo is escalating with over 600 deaths and 1,700 confirmed cases, including alarming new outbreaks in Kisangani with no known links to previous hotspots. The Bundibugyo strain—lacking a specific vaccine or treatment—is spreading faster than containment efforts can keep up, while researchers race to deploy new treatments. Compounding the crisis: funding shortages, attacks on health cente...

Meta’s pouring nearly $9 billion into Alberta’s Sturgeon County to build its largest AI data center outside the U.S., powered by a new 932-megawatt natural gas plant backed by Pembina Pipeline. Alberta’s government sees it as a win for local energy independence and economic growth, while Meta promises eco-friendly cooling and $42 million in local infrastructure upgrades. The Greenlight Electricity...

Alaska’s fight over Arctic oil leasing hits a major legal turning point as the Justice Department settles a case accusing the 2024 leasing program of violating the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by skipping a required lease sale and overreaching on environmental restrictions. The settlement clears the way for future leasing while reinforcing national security priorities — a high-stakes clash between energy...

A Maryland college student just got 15 years in federal prison for trying to join ISIS — and he’s not done yet. Michael Sam Teekaye Jr., 22, admitted to plotting to travel to Somalia to fight for the terror group, even securing an e-visa and plane tickets. Authorities say he was actively preparing, buying ammo, practicing at a range, and coordinating with an ISIS fighter — all while on probation f...

Top diplomats from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan convened for their first trilateral meeting since October 2025, reaffirming unified support for denuclearizing North Korea while deepening diplomatic coordination. They’re aligning strategies on North Korea’s cyber threats, expanding global cooperation on economic security and emerging technologies, and launching a new initiative to help countrie...

The Smithsonian is under fire from the White House for allegedly politicizing American history, with a 162-page report accusing the National Museum of American History of promoting divisive social justice ideology instead of fostering patriotism. President’s executive order on historical truth fuels the criticism, claiming museum leadership uses the American story as a tool to split communities. I...

U.S. strikes on Iran escalate tensions as President Trump questions the ceasefire, deepening rifts within Iran between moderates pushing for talks and hard-liners demanding confrontation. President Pezeshkian condemns U.S. actions as bullying, while facing backlash and even physical attacks from his own hard-line rivals during mourning ceremonies. As Iran and the U.S. trade blows — with Iran retal...