DeAnna Brandon, a 48-year-old blood cancer survivor, cherishes the simple moments of splashing in a kiddie pool with her grandchildren. Yet, these precious afternoons are […]
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NTSB says fiery 2024 North Dakota derailment proves the need to replace flawed tank cars
A fiery North Dakota derailment that happened two years ago demonstrated yet again why the National Transportation Safety Board has been urging the rail industry […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu to address Nigerians Friday
The speech is scheduled to air on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) network at 7:00 a.m. President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national address on […]
Nearly 5,000 ‘Americans’ renounced their citizenship last year – the highest mark in years
Nearly 5,000 people renounced their status as Americans in 2025, according to data from the Internal Revenue Service, marking the highest number of people to […]
Lockdown lifted at Pentagon after ‘air quality’ alarm sparked hazmat response
The Pentagon was placed on lockdown for several hours Thursday as first responders rushed to the US defense building for a hazmat situation. A false […]
Giant ‘8647’ message left on the National Mall triggers police investigation
Someone appears to have written the anti-Trump slogan ”8647” into the grass of the National Mall, prompting an investigation from federal officials. Park Police arrived […]
‘Fisherman or fisherwoman?’ Trump turns seafood order signing into a pile-on about Obama and political correctness
President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office to watch him sign a proclamation rolling back longstanding environmental regulations to permit more aggressive […]
Cardoso receives 2026 Central Banking Central Bank of the Year Award in London
Mr Cardoso dedicated the award to the board, management and staff of the CBN, acknowledging their steadfast commitment to institutional reforms and economic stability. The […]
EFCC arrests aviation security officer, two others over alleged attempt to smuggle gold worth N4.4bn
EFCC said the aviation security officer was caught trying to smuggle N4.4 billion worth just not gold at Kano airport. The Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Pentagon evacuation: Lockdown lifted after false alarm prompted hazmat response
Normal operations resumed at the Pentagon after the building went into a lockdown Thursday over an “air quality issue.” Hazmat teams responded after the defense […]
Man tied to a 2023 murder now a suspected serial killer as officials link him to three more cases
An elderly California man who is already in jail on suspicion of a 2023 killing has been charged with three additional murders. Dwight William Rhone, […]
How a US hospital is working to solve a hometown housing shortage with first-of-its-kind funding
In an unprecedented move, a small hospital in South Dakota nestled in the southern Black Hills is spearheading a subdivision project to address a critical […]
Trump cancels planned strike on Iran
Mr Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he called off the strike because negotiations with Iran had been taken to the “highest level […]
Iran-US war latest: Trump drops threat of more airstrikes tonight claiming ‘final points’ of deal agreed in ‘great detail’
US President Donald Trump walked back his threat to strike Iran “hard” tonight, citing progress being made in peace negotiations. “Based on the fact that […]
Warri Crisis: Ijaw, Urhobo leaders ask protesters to leave oil facilities after Tinubu’s intervention
Ijaw and Urhobo leaders have ordered protesters to vacate occupied oil facilities in Warri after President Tinubu’s intervention aimed at resolving tensions over INEC’s controversial […]
Prisoner at San Quentin may have hantavirus, authorities say
A prison in California said on Wednesday that an inmate has possibly contracted hantavirus. The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center confirmed that a 38-year-old inmate at […]
US imposes sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company in latest pressure campaign
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, Cupet, a move anticipated to escalate tensions between Washington and Havana. U.S. […]
EFCC arraigns three over alleged attempt to defraud bank N10 billion
EFCC said the defendants allegedly conspired to obtain N10 billion from Fidelity Bank by presenting forged documents and making false claims intended to facilitate the […]
Cop threw his body cam into a lake to cover up he was having sex in his patrol car, authorities say
A cop threw his body camera into a lake to cover up that he was having sex in his patrol car, according to authorities. Samuel […]
Years after oil pipeline protests, North Dakota and the federal government settle policing lawsuit
The federal government will pay North Dakota nearly $28 million to settle a lawsuit over the costs of policing massive protests against the Dakota Access […]