U.S. Surgeon General’s Office Issues Advisory on Screen Time’s Impact on Children and Teens

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a surgeon general’s advisory that raises concerns about excessive screen use among children and adolescents. The advisory, titled “Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use,” highlights potential negative effects of prolonged device use on young people’s sleep, mental and physical health, and … Read more

U.S. Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Over 1996 Shootdown

The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed a federal indictment charging former Cuban President Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft, and murder tied to the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes operated by an exile humanitarian group. The move was announced by federal officials in Miami, marking an unusual legal … Read more

Former Federal Prosecutor Charged for Sending Confidential Jack Smith Investigation Documents to Personal Email

A former Department of Justice prosecutor in Florida has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly sending herself confidential internal government files related to former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. The indictment was unsealed this week and has drawn wide attention because the documents in question were … Read more

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Seeks to Flip Pennsylvania’s 8th District in Key House Contest

In a closely watched 2026 midterm election, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is the Democratic nominee running to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, a seat considered among the most competitive in the nation. Cognetti’s campaign has drawn national interest because of her reputation for challenging political norms and her … Read more

Knicks Pull Off Historic Comeback Behind Jalen Brunson in Game 1 Overtime Win

In a stunning turn of events at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks erased a 22‑point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115‑104 in overtime in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The rally marked one of the most dramatic reversals in recent postseason history and energized fans across the league. Trailing 93‑71 … Read more

Tennessee Man Awarded $835,000 After Being Held Over Facebook Post

A retired Tennessee law enforcement officer, Larry Bushart, has reached an $835,000 settlement with local officials after being held in custody for more than a month over a social media post he shared following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Bushart, 61, was arrested in September 2025 by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office after … Read more

Xi Jinping Gives Putin Grand Welcome During Beijing Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing with a high-profile state ceremony that highlighted the growing partnership between China and Russia. The visit included military honors, formal meetings, and strong public messaging about cooperation between the two countries during a time of rising global tensions. Beijing Sends Strong Diplomatic Message Xi … Read more