The Trump Administration said recently that China conducted a nuclear explosive test and tried to conceal it from the world. The press doubts the story and insists President Trump is courting nuclear war if he tests America’s nuclear arsenal. So credit the Administration for adding details to the record and educating the public about the
It was a typical quiet Sunday morning in the Pacific coast city of Puerto Vallarta—until the gunfire rang out. Violence erupted across Mexico after drug lord El Mencho was killed. (AP) Jim Vawter, a 76-year-old Iowan who is one of thousands of American retirees living in Puerto Vallarta, was lounging with a coffee at the
The United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, and his imposition of a 15% global tariff in response to the verdict, have concerned the world and its trade order. India and China seem to be among the biggest winners, while the United Kingdom appears to be the biggest loser
Iran-US tensions: Student-led protests in Iran entered a second day at some universities on Sunday even as the country remains engaged in talks with the US to reach a nuclear deal. On that front, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi has reportedly confirmed that the next round of talks would take place in Geneva on
A travel ban has been issued starting at 7 p.m. tonight by Gov. Dan McKee for Rhode Island drivers ahead of blizzard that is expected to wallop the state with more than 20 inches of snow. In addition to the travel ban, the state has also closed four key bridges – Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge, Mount Hope
PEORIA – The Eddie Bauer store situated in The Shoppes at Grand Prairie has shut down. A “store closed” sign hangs in the windows, and up above, only a faint shadow of the brand’s moniker remains. The Shoppes at Grand Prairie management did not return multiple Journal Star phone calls or emails regarding future plans
A Weather Alert Day remains in effect for Monday, as the fire threat continues to increase across Central Florida. Very dry and cool air is quickly rushing into Central Florida behind a cold front, leading to a very high fire danger. A Red Flag Warning continues for the majority of Central Florida this evening and
home charging Octopus, the UK’s largest energy supplier, has launched a system that automatically invoices employers for the cost of home-charging company cars for business trips – even if they’re not a customer. At home is by far the cheapest place for electric car drivers to plug in, thanks to an Ofgem-capped rate of 27p/kWh and utility companies
Snow has blanketed central and southern Delaware already, and snow is starting to overtake rain in northern Delaware. It’ll take some time before snow is measurable in the Wilmington area, but we have a good idea of how much snow southern Delaware communities have now. This storm has the potential to drop 18 inches of
Making plans in advance means you can save some money on better deals and promotions. Marriott knows many travelers do this, and that’s why at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 it has dropped several special offers and promotions. In November, as part of its “Cyber Sale” promotion, the luxury hotel giant
El Paso businessman and philanthropist Fred Loya Sr., who built a national auto insurance company and was known for his charitable efforts and amazing, extraordinary Christmas lights displays, has died, according to news reports. Loya was one of El Paso’s most-prominent business leaders, building Fred Loya Insurance from a single-person office into one of the
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Mount Vernon Fire Department had a busy Saturday afternoon battling a massive structure fire. Around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, crews were dispatched to investigate white smoke near the County Road Department Maintenance Garage. Read more of the latest Kentucky news According to officials, when they arrived at
Updated on: Feb 23, 2026 2:48:20 AM IST Armed civilians blocked several roads in the state of Jalisco, in western Mexico, following an operation by federal forces in the town of Tapalpa, local authorities reported. Mexico news LIVE updates: Massive security operations in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, killing drug
Violent clashes erupted in parts of western Mexico on Sunday amid a military operation that led to the death of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader, triggering widespread security concerns throughout the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” during an operation in the western state of Jalisco,
A group of people gathered in Marion County to demand justice for Paisley Brown, a 3-year-old girl found dead on Thursday in Citra. Investigators are conducting a homicide investigation and have arrested Jeroen Coombs, the boyfriend of the child’s mother. The community gathering included questions from residents about charging more people, with some suggesting Brown’s
One man’s mistake has turned into a massive payday. Ron from Malaga, Ohio, had intended to purchase a Mega Millions ticket after a recent lucky streak winning several 50/50 raffles and $500 on the Super Bowl. His brother-in-law also spoke about playing the lottery game, piquing Ron’s interest. He went to a Walmart to make
Singapore-based Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has liquidated its entire BTC treasury, abandoning the industry’s standard holding strategy. This drastic move comes as plunging mining profitability forces the company to restructure its debt and accelerate its AI pivot. On February 20, the crypto mining company disclosed it held zero Bitcoin, completely draining its reserves. Notably, this excludes
Tucked between the 9-Line trail and the Smith’s Ballpark redevelopment area, Jefferson Park could be considered the heart of the Central Ninth and Ballpark neighborhoods’ outdoor scene. It’s one of the few current green spaces in the neighborhood, but even city leaders admit it’s forgettable. “I’ve driven by it a thousand times, and I never
Although San Antonio’s biggest health care system is in the midst of the largest expansion in its 30-year history, it’s still not enough – even its newest hospital already is operating at full capacity. Methodist Healthcare is rapidly expanding to meet the increasing demand for patient care across South Texas. Since 2019, the health system
In what can be termed as humanity-first approach, Denmark’s military reportedly evacuated a crew member of a US submarine off the coast of Greenland for urgent medical treatment despite the strained ties between the two sides over the territorial control of Greenland. The Danish military Offshore Patrol Vessel sailing near Nuuk’s old harbour, Greenland. (Photo
