Most people leave Las Vegas a little lighter in the wallet — but not Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The billionaire Democrat reportedly walked away from the blackjack table last year with a cool $1.4 million in winnings. Not bad for a holiday with friends. Pritzker, whose family fortune comes from the Hyatt hotel empire, confirmed
After days of deadly border clashes, Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit pause. They agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire that took effect Wednesday afternoon. But can two uneasy neighbors really keep the peace? The fighting erupted after explosions ripped through Kabul and Afghanistan’s Paktika province last week. The Taliban blamed the attacks squarely on Pakistan. Islamabad
The US has struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Tuesday. He described the boat as belonging to “narcoterrorists” and claimed it was “trafficking narcotics.” This marks the fifth such strike since September. A total of 27 deaths have been reported, though the
More than 150 unvaccinated children in South Carolina are spending the next 21 days in quarantine after being exposed to measles. The disease is one the U.S. had once nearly wiped out. The exposed students, from two Spartanburg County schools, are now stuck at home during the virus’s contagious window. It’s the latest chapter in
A night meant for laughter and music turned into chaos on South Carolina’s St. Helena Island. A mass shooting at a packed bar left four people dead and at least 20 others injured. It happened in the early hours of Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill — a local favorite known for its Gullah-inspired food
What was meant to be a night of community pride ended in tragedy. Four people were killed and 12 others injured — four critically. A mass shooting rocked the small town of Leland, Mississippi, just after midnight on Friday. “It’s devastating,” said Mayor John Lee, describing his town of 3,700 as one where “everybody knows
What happens when a place built to handle explosions becomes the site of one? That’s the grim reality facing Bucksnort, Tennessee, after a massive blast tore through a military explosives plant on Friday. Nineteen people are missing and several are feared dead. “There’s nothing to describe, it’s gone,” said Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, his
In a stunning twist, New York Attorney General Letitia James — the woman who took on Donald Trump in court — now finds herself in the defendant’s seat. A federal grand jury has indicted her on charges of bank fraud and making false statements tied to a Virginia mortgage loan. According to prosecutors, James allegedly
Madagascar’s president thought a new prime minister might calm the storm — but the streets of Antananarivo aren’t buying it. After weeks of deadly protests, President Andry Rajoelina appointed Major General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa. Zafisambo is the new prime minister. He hoped to project control. But for many, the move felt more like a power
America’s airports are in turmoil — again. For the second straight day, thousands of US flights have been delayed or canceled. The ongoing government shutdown pushes the nation’s air traffic control system to the brink. By Tuesday evening, major hubs like Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, and Newark were all feeling the strain. At one point, Chicago’s
The U.S. Supreme Court is back in session — and this year, all eyes are on one question: how far can Donald Trump stretch presidential power? Since returning to the White House eight months ago, Trump has pushed boundaries. He has cut budgets, reshaped agencies, and asserted control over institutions once considered independent. Now, his
France’s political merry-go-round is spinning faster than ever. Sébastien Lecornu has resigned — just 26 days after becoming prime minister — plunging the country into yet another leadership crisis. Lecornu, once seen as President Emmanuel Macron’s last loyal fallback, quit barely a day after unveiling his cabinet. His lineup, almost identical to his predecessor François
