Nebraska has become the first U.S. state to receive a federal waiver allowing it to prohibit the purchase of soda and energy drinks using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This policy change, announced on May 19, 2025, by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, will affect approximately 152,000 SNAP recipients in the state and is…
The tale of two of the planet’s oddest animals just took an even stranger turn, thanks to clues from a single fossil that scientists believe belonged to a long-extinct ancestor. This remarkable discovery could reshape our understanding of the evolution of today’s most primitive mammals, shedding new light on their ancient origins and surprising connections….
Max Verstappen delivered a superb victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, seizing the lead with a bold overtake on Oscar Piastri at the first corner and maintaining it to the finish, despite late-race drama caused by a safety car. Piastri, who started on pole, initially held Verstappen at bay. But the reigning world…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced SwaRail, a new mobile application that brings together nearly all railway-related services under one digital platform. Created by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), SwaRail is currently in its testing phase (version v127) and is available on the Google Play Store for Android users….
Starting May 19, hundreds of World Health Organization (WHO) officials will meet with donors and diplomats in Geneva, all focused on one pressing question: how they will manage crises from mpox to cholera without support from their main funder, the United States. The annual assembly, with its week of sessions, votes, and policy decisions, usually…
Intense clashes rocked the Libyan capital, Tripoli, for a second consecutive night and continued into Wednesday, following the killing of a key militia leader on Monday, according to witnesses. The renewed fighting may strengthen the position of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the UN-recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey. Since…
Jannik Sinner powered into the Italian Open semi-finals on Thursday with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 straight-sets win over Casper Ruud, while Coco Gauff edged past China’s Zheng Qinwen in a grueling three-set clash to reach the women’s final. American Gauff will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s title match after pulling through 7-6 (7/3), 4-6,…
Tornado sirens echoed across Minneapolis on Thursday as a powerful storm moved through Minnesota, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Tornado Warning for Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Blaine until 2:45 PM. Tornado Watch 251 remains in effect for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT on Thursday, according to an alert…
Over the past two decades, Qatar has made strategic investments worth billions of dollars to build and expand its influence in the United States. By leveraging its vast financial resources, Qatar has strategically shaped key areas such as diplomacy, education, and politics. These carefully planned efforts reflect a broader strategy to secure long-term partnerships and…
Tom Cruise made a striking return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2025, commanding attention at the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Departing from his adrenaline-filled entrance for Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, the 62-year-old star took a more unconventional route this year. First, he delighted fans with a rare daytime appearance….
