NASA has opened applications for new astronauts for the first time since 2024. The US space agency announced the recruitment drive on November 7, inviting eligible Americans to apply to join its astronaut team. NASA opens applications for new astronauts as it prepares for future Moon and Mars missions. (AFP) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said … Read more
The Republican Party, led by President Donald Trump, suffered a crushing blow in the 2026 midterm elections as the Democrats regained control of both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. President Donald Trump. (Bloomberg) Surveys conducted both before and after Tuesday’s polling revealed that the major driver of voters’ dissatisfaction with the … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reopening of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday after more than six months of renovation work. He also delivered a roughly 20-minute speech addressing the renovation project, crime and vandalism in Washington, D.C., before turning his attention to the ongoing election. Donald Trump’s remarks were part of a … Read more
Unverified posts on social media have been claiming that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny was one of the nine victims of the Florida Learjet crash. The Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing nine people. Unverified posts on social media claim that Bad Bunny was one of the nine victims of … Read more
Barack Obama’s recent criticism of the Donald Trump administration while campaigning for Democrat candidates has led to the former president’s family coming under attack from the far-right on social media. Sasha Obama celebrating her 23rd birthday with mother Michelle Obama. (instagram/michelleobama) MAGA social media has been especially aggressive towards the Obama family, targeting them with … Read more
Social media posts that have surfaced falsely claim that Michelle Obama is pregnant and was spotted with a baby bump. The 62-year-old former First Lady appeared in manipulated images standing in a public area, sparking baby bump rumors. (L/R) Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former US President Barack Obama attend the 25th anniversary commemoration … Read more
Former Manhattan arbitrator Judy Sheindlin, who became a household name over her appearance on the reality show, Judge Judy, turned 84 Wednesday, October 21. The same day, Sheindlin, the main protagonist of the show that ran for 25 seasons (1996-2021), was subjected to a bizarre death hoax. Judy Sheindlin, the Manhattan arbitrator, turned 84 on … Read more
Multiple school districts throughout Ohio’s Miami Valley region have declared two-hour delayed starts for today due to heavy fog conditions that significantly impair visibility, as per WHIO-TV. Miami Valley schools in Mercer, Auglaize, and Shelby counties are starting two hours late as heavy fog limits visibility. (Unspalsh) The impacted school systems include Celina City Schools, … Read more
A federal judge has mandated that the Trump administration reinstate America’s Green Card Lottery, restoring an avenue to permanent residency that garnered in excess of 20 million applications during its most recent completed registration period. Florida recorded 219,470 new lawful permanent residents in fiscal year 2024, narrowly ahead of California’s 217,420, according to federal data. … Read more
A photo circulating on social media falsely claims that Gypsy Rose Blanchard was arrested at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant for murdering her husband. However, no credible news report or official statement confirms the alleged arrest. A viral Texas Roadhouse photo falsely claims Gypsy Rose Blanchard was arrested for murder, with no credible evidence supporting the … Read more