Trump Signs Greenland Security Pact After Scaling Back Ownership Talk

September 23, 2026 | Politics

President Trump signs a U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security pact at the UN, expanding Arctic bases after stepping back from earlier purchase talk.

EU Invites Canada as First Associate Member; Trump Threatens Tariffs

September 17, 2026 | Politics

Ursula von der Leyen invited Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. Donald Trump called the idea laughable and threatened heavy tariffs.

Sanders Unveils Bill to Ban Superintelligent AI and Create a New Federal Department

September 23, 2026 | Technology

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar introduce a bill to ban artificial superintelligence, pause advanced AI, and create a Department of AI.

EU Proposes Ban on Social Media for Children Under 13

September 16, 2026 | Technology

European Commission proposes EU Kids Act banning social media for children under 13 and restricting access for 13- to 14-year-olds with parental mini-accounts.

Lyme Disease Research Bill Heads to the President’s Desk

September 17, 2026 | Health

US Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Fall as Exemptions Hit Record High

August 17, 2026 | Health

US kindergarten vaccination rates decline again while personal-belief and religious exemptions reach a new national high according to latest CDC figures.

49ers Activate George Kittle Off PUP List Ahead of Australia Trip

August 23, 2026 | General

San Francisco 49ers activate star tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list ahead of the team’s trip to Australia.

Human-Caused Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Near Reno

August 23, 2026 | General

Nevada Hawk Fire, human-caused and uncontained, burns over 10,500 acres near Reno, prompting evacuations for tens of thousands and a state of emergency.

Dolly Parton Accepts Lifetime Award in Final Video Message

September 18, 2026 | Entertainment

Dolly Parton posthumously accepts the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in a video recorded before her death in August 2026.

Actor Michael Wright, Star of The Five Heartbeats, Dies at 70

August 23, 2026 | Entertainment

Actor Michael Wright, known for roles in The Five Heartbeats, Streamers and Oz, has died at the age of 70.

Texas Freezes New Data Center Permits Until Grid and Water Audits Finish

September 23, 2026 | Business

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered TCEQ to halt new data center permits until ERCOT and water-board audits finish.

Fed Hikes Rates for First Time in Three Years as Inflation Holds Firm

September 17, 2026 | Business

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying White House pressure as inflation remains above target.