Court Seals Luigi Mangione Hearing, Judge Gives No Explanation
A judge this week ordered a hearing involving Luigi Mangione to be sealed at the request of his defense team, and declined to provide a public explanation for keeping the proceeding confidential. The sealing prevents reporters and the general public from accessing transcripts and filings related to the closed session. Court officials said the action […]
Heat wave strains U.S. power grids, spurs emergency steps
A prolonged heat wave sweeping large swaths of the United States this summer pushed electricity systems toward capacity limits, prompting utilities and grid operators to issue conservation alerts and activate emergency measures. Officials said high temperatures and sustained demand for air conditioning forced some utilities to implement rolling outages and open community cooling centers to […]
Browns GM Explains Reversal on Myles Garrett Trade
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said he recently reversed an earlier inclination to explore a trade involving star defensive end Myles Garrett, citing a shifting roster picture and what he called an unrepeatable opportunity to build a championship-caliber defense around the pass rusher. Berry told team media that discussions with coaches and evaluators, plus […]
News sites hit by ‘undefined’ headline glitch
On Tuesday, multiple news websites and mobile apps temporarily displayed the word “undefined” in place of article headlines, confusing readers and prompting emergency responses from digital teams. The incident, reported by users and noted by site monitoring tools, unfolded during the morning publishing cycle and affected a range of regional and national outlets. Site administrators […]
DOJ Says New Documents Found in Unused Room, Lawyer Reveals
Todd Blanche, an attorney representing former President Donald Trump, told a federal court this week that prosecutors uncovered a cache of documents connected to Special Counsel Jack Smith in what he described as a previously unused room. The disclosure came as part of a dispute over discovery and access to evidence in one of the […]
U.S. Sees Renewed Surge in Migrant Encounters at Border
U.S. border authorities reported a fresh uptick in migrant encounters in recent months, renewing debate over immigration policy, enforcement capacity and humanitarian response. Officials say the increase has stretched processing centers and prompted new coordination between federal agencies and border states. Immigration advocates and state leaders offered contrasting accounts of the situation, while analysts pointed […]
Serena Williams to return at HSBC Championships in London
Serena Williams is set to make a return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships in London, organizers and her representatives announced Thursday. The planned appearance marks a high-profile comeback for the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion after stepping away from full-time competition in recent seasons. Williams’ entry into the London event is expected to […]
Congress unveils bipartisan framework to regulate AI
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday introduced a proposed framework aimed at regulating advanced artificial intelligence systems, seeking to address safety, transparency and national security concerns as AI capabilities expand rapidly. The proposal outlines new requirements for testing high-risk systems, mandatory disclosures about training data and model capabilities, and measures to bolster federal oversight […]
Organized Logistics Outside Delaney Hall Ahead of Protests
City officials and law enforcement said an organized logistics operation was established outside Delaney Hall in Newark in the hours before a series of planned demonstrations earlier this week, supplying materials and coordinating movements for participants. The presence of tents, supply caches and communication equipment was documented by police and independent observers before protests began […]
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final Still Holds Intrigue
The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes opens a best-of-seven series this week, offering a championship matchup that carries both competitive drama and questions about national television viewership. While some analysts have raised concerns that the pairing lacks the broad national draw of a matchup involving an Original Six […]