KINGSTON — Jamaica just took a hit from nature at its fiercest. Hurricane Melissa roared ashore Tuesday afternoon as a monstrous Category 5 storm — the strongest ever to strike the island of 2.8 million. Near the town of New Hope, about 62 kilometers south of Montego Bay, Melissa unleashed sustained winds of 185 mph
Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, didn’t just welcome Donald Trump — she rolled out the imperial red carpet. A full military guard, gold-leafed palace halls, and even “American rice with Japanese flair” set the stage. Trump called it the dawn of a “beautiful friendship.” The two leaders sealed a deal on rare earth minerals
What happens when the people keeping planes in the sky stop getting paid? America is finding out. As the government shutdown drags into its 26th day, air traffic controllers are deemed “essential.” They are forced to work without pay and are reaching their breaking point. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that many are calling
Who writes a $130 million cheque to the Pentagon—and asks for no credit? That’s the question sparking debate in Washington, after an unnamed donor stepped in to help pay US troops during the ongoing government shutdown. The Pentagon confirmed the gift, saying it would cover shortfalls in paying America’s 1.3 million service members. President Donald
New York Attorney General Letitia James—the same prosecutor who once took Donald Trump to court—now finds herself on the other side of the bench. She pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The brief hearing took place in Virginia on Friday. Standing outside the courthouse,
An NBA player and coach have found themselves at the center of a jaw-dropping FBI sting that sounds more like a Hollywood script than real life. Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were both arrested in separate cases. The arrests are tied to illegal sports betting and mafia-run poker
A dramatic immigration arrest in Los Angeles turned violent Tuesday. A well-known TikTok creator and a US marshal were both injured by gunfire. Federal officials say 44-year-old Carlitos Ricardo Parias—known online as “Richard LA”—allegedly rammed his car. He crashed into law enforcement vehicles. He was trying to escape an immigration arrest. Shots were fired. Parias
What happens when hiring top global talent suddenly costs $100,000 per person? For Walmart, the answer is simple—pause. The retail giant has decided to stop hiring candidates who need H-1B visas. This comes after President Trump’s latest executive order slapped a hefty new fee on the program for skilled foreign workers. The H-1B system, long
For the first time in Japan’s history, a woman is calling the shots at the top. Sanae Takaichi, 64, has just been elected prime minister — a landmark moment in a nation long dominated by male leaders. Winning comfortably in parliament with 237 votes in the Lower House and 125 in the Upper, Takaichi takes
Who holds the keys to the world’s most important materials? Right now, it’s China — but the U.S. and Australia just teamed up to change that. In a new deal announced this week, both countries agreed to boost supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals. These are the stuff that powers everything from fighter
From New York’s buzzing Times Square to the streets of Los Angeles, millions of Americans poured out on Saturday for the “No Kings” protests. It was a sweeping rebuke of President Donald Trump’s policies and expanding powers. Crowds carried signs reading “Democracy, Not Monarchy” and “The Constitution Is Not Optional.” They chanted in unison, “This
In one of the most sweeping military purges China has seen in decades, the Communist Party has expelled nine top generals. The move is sending shockwaves through Beijing’s power corridors. The men, accused of serious financial crimes, include some of the country’s most senior military figures. Among them is He Weidong, China’s second-highest-ranking officer after
