Arizona flash floods wash away bridge, trigger evacuations as months worth of rain falls in days

Floodwaters collapsed a bridge in Pinetop-Lakeside, stranded residents across Arizona and prompted mandatory evacuations in Sedona, Camp Verde and Gisela. (Representational) (Unsplash)

Heavy rain triggered widespread flash flooding across Arizona on Sunday, collapsing a bridge in the mountain town of Pinetop-Lakeside. The collapse led to mandatory evacuations in several communities and leaving emergency crews carrying out water rescues as officials warned the dangerous weather would continue. Floodwaters collapsed a bridge in Pinetop-Lakeside, stranded residents across Arizona and … Read more

In 1997, a 23-year-old climbed 180 feet into a 1,000-year-old redwood; 738 days later, she won permanent protection for Luna and 3 acres around it

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Eleven Hours of Trump: What We Saw on the Ground at Seven Rallies in Seven Days

President Trump at a campaign rally in Fort Myers, Fla.

Joe Douglas knew what to expect when he drove 90 minutes to see President Trump in Wichita, Kan., this week. “I’ve heard everything he is going to say,” the 70-year-old retired pipeline worker said, sporting the red MAGA hat he bought in 2016. President Trump at a campaign rally in Fort Myers, Fla. So why … Read more

Pentagon prepares US military bases to operate for 90 days without outside support amid war fears

The Pentagon wants US military bases to run on their own for at least 90 days. (Bloomberg)

The Pentagon is preparing US military bases to operate for 90 days without outside help in case of a major war. The FORTRESS plan aims to protect military operations from power cuts, supply shortages and disruptions to key infrastructure. Here is eveyything we know. The Pentagon wants US military bases to run on their own … Read more

Ilhan Omar hires Bidens former lawyer amid federal probe, days after asking supporters for legal fees

Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation. (Getty Images via AFP)

US Representative Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation into her immigration history and financial disclosures, days after asking supporters to contribute towards her legal expenses. Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation. (Getty Images via AFP) The Minnesota … Read more

Nvidia launches new AI data center system to cut setup time from six months to 14 days

Nvidia unveils DSX POD to cut AI data center setup time from six months to 14 days. (AFP File)

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI data center system called DSX POD that aims to help companies start using their artificial intelligence (AI) systems and earn revenue faster. The company wants to reduce the time customers spend waiting for their AI infrastructure to become operational. Nvidia unveils DSX POD to cut AI data center setup … Read more

Kyle Kennedy and Liam Kerr's one of two twin kids died days after birth: All you need to know about their 3 children

Kyle Kennedy devoted her career to early childhood education and improving schooling for underserved children. (Burke Funeral Homes)

Kyle Francis Kennedy, the granddaughter of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, passed away on September 21, 2026 at her residence in Westwood, Massachusetts. She was 42 years old. Kyle Kennedy devoted her career to early childhood education and improving schooling for underserved children. (Burke Funeral Homes) According to her obituary published by Burke … Read more

President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio

President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio

Washington, US President Donald Trump wants to take a 60-day period to analyse what imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries would mean for the global economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said here. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio Rubio was responding to questions on Saturday … Read more

Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job: Reports

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia stands behind US President Donald Trump as he departs the White House in Washington DC, October 13. (REUTERS)

Katie Zacharia, political commentator turned White House Press Secretary, has been let go of her role in the Donald Trump administration on Friday, the New York Times reported. New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia stands behind US President Donald Trump as he departs the White House in Washington DC, October 13. (REUTERS) The NYT … Read more

'It was an honor to work for Trump': Katie Zacharia after quitting White House job in 5 days

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it “was an honor to work for” President Donald Trump. (REUTERS)

Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after five days, following scrutiny over her professional background and criticism of her first press briefing. Her departure comes after US President Donald Trump suggested she reconsider the job, saying he wanted her to be happy and avoid intense media criticism. Katie Zacharia is … Read more