Roanoke, Virginia — Autumn Bushman, a fourth‑grade cheerleader from Salem, was described by family and friends as a lively child who loved to perform. The 10‑year‑old’s sudden death by suicide in early August shocked the community and prompted her mother, Karen Bushman, to speak out about the
The administration announced its endorsement of expanded beef imports, citing rising domestic demand and persistent supply constraints. Officials said the move aims to stabilize market prices and ensure a steady flow of protein for American consumers while the nation grapples with production shortfalls. U.S. beef producers have faced a
Microsoft announced that its Edge browser’s Copilot mode is being upgraded with a broader set of artificial‑intelligence tools, allowing users to perform tasks such as booking restaurant reservations and unsubscribing from unwanted email newsletters directly from the browser. The enhancements, rolled out to Windows, macOS, and mobile versions
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the United States had conducted a maritime strike against a vessel believed to be involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea. The operation, described as part of an ongoing interdiction effort, targeted a ship that authorities said was transporting
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced plans for a new $300 million ballroom in the White House’s East Wing, a project that is being partially financed by contributions from major technology firms and other publicly traded companies. The renovation follows the recent demolition of the East Wing’s
The federal subsidies that lower monthly premiums for millions of Americans under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year, creating a potential “cliff” that could push many into higher‑cost coverage. The subsidies, originally enacted in 2010 and expanded in 2021, are scheduled
On a cloudy morning in southeastern Mongolia, a team of paleontologists led by Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar trekked from their campsite to a remote rocky outcrop dating back roughly 110 million years. While navigating the sedimentary layers of the Cretaceous formation, they uncovered a remarkably well‑preserved dinosaur specimen that glimmered in
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is returning to Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a championship‑filled doubleheader, headlined by UFC 321. The evening’s marquee matchup will see heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defend his title for the first time against former interim champion Ciryl "Bon" Gane. The event
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will halt all ongoing trade negotiations with Canada, citing a television advertisement that he said misrepresented the facts surrounding recent U.S. tariff measures. The president described the ad as “egregiously misleading” and indicated that the decision reflects
Researchers have uncovered evidence that the brain may retain a degree of consciousness even during the deepest stages of sleep. The findings, drawn from the Dream EEG and Mentation (DREAM) database and published in *Nature Communications*, indicate that participants frequently reported dreaming while in non‑rapid eye movement (N3) sleep,
Federal investigators announced Tuesday that former NBA player Damon Jones and former basketball coach Chauncey Billups were arrested in connection with an alleged organized‑crime poker operation that used hidden X‑ray devices to read opponents’ cards, resulting in losses estimated in the millions of dollars. According to law‑enforcement
The U.S. Labor Department released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Friday, showing that annual inflation rose 3.0% in September. The figure was below the 3.2% increase economists had expected, marking a modest easing in price growth. Publication of the data was delayed by nine days