In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
In New Jersey, the fight against HIV is getting a boost, especially in Black communities where the impact is felt the most. Gene Huffman, a 34-year-old from Paterson, knows this struggle well. He's been living with HIV for years but has managed to keep the virus under control with daily medication a
In Italy, a massive strike shook the nation as workers voiced their discontent with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2026 budget. The CGIL, Italy's largest trade union, led the charge, claiming that over half of the workforce, both public and private, joined the strike. Major cities saw huge crowds,
Ripple has faced a tough road, but it's not letting that stop its big plans. After a long fight with US regulators, the company is now aiming to combine different financial services using blockchain and stablecoins. Even with all the legal trouble, Ripple has still managed to impress some major play
Wall Street is feeling the heat as tech stocks, once the darlings of the market, are taking a nosedive. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% from its record high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 1. 8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average wasn't spared either, shedding 266 points from its recent peak.
Andrew Schulz, the actor from the upcoming "Street Fighter" movie, stirred up some drama at the Game Awards. He and his co-stars were on stage to show off the first trailer for their film. Schulz, who plays the character Dan Hibiki, decided to have some fun at the expense of the "Mortal Kombat 2" ca
Washington state is in the grip of a severe flood crisis. Heavy rain has caused rivers to burst their banks, swallowing homes and roads. The Skagit River, near Seattle, is one of the worst hit areas. Tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. The governor has declared a state o
GigaCloud Technology (GCT) has been making waves in the cloud tech industry, recently hitting a new 52-week high. This company, valued at $1. 42 billion, is known for its global end-to-end B2B technology solutions. It connects manufacturers, mainly in Asia, with resellers in the U. S. , Asia, and Eu
A tragic fire in Cleveland has left two men dead, and the cause remains a mystery. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of June 15, claimed the lives of Andrew Allen, 57, and Christopher Miller, 45. Firefighters arrived at the scene on East 121st Street just after 4:15 a. m. to find one man
Seven years have passed since Jesse Faden's adventures in the Oldest House. Now, her younger brother Dylan takes center stage in Control Resonant. Dylan is no stranger to the supernatural, having spent his entire life inside the Oldest House. But now, he steps out into a Manhattan that's been twiste
