A Guide to Experiencing D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
Spring in Washington, D.C., is synonymous with cherry blossoms. Every year, the nation’s capital transforms into a pink-and-white wonderland, attracting visitors from around the world. The peak bloom of the cherry trees, especially those around the Tidal Basin, offers a…
Southwest Airlines Abolishes Free Checked Bags
A Turning Point for Southwest Southwest Airlines, whose iconic “Bags Fly Free” policy has been a brand mainstay for nearly 60 years, is taking the dramatic step of charging for checked bags. Beginning May 28, customers will pay extra for…
Trump’s Tariffs Fuel Retaliation, Escalating Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports from Canada, Mexico, and China spurred a round of retaliation from trading partners, promising a rapid escalation of the existing trade tensions. The move is part of the…
Pope Francis Recovers After Respiratory Crisis
Rome, Feb. 23, 2025 – Pope Francis, 88, spent a calm night recovering at Gemelli Hospital after struggling with a grave respiratory crisis brought about by pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican affirmed on Sunday. After a severe…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Decrease IVF Price
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday evening to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and more widely available to families. The order calls for policy recommendations within 90 days to decrease the eye-popping out-of-pocket expenses…
South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Dead at 24
Seoul, South Korea – South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who impressed audiences with her work in such films as A Brand New Life and The Man from Nowhere, was found dead in her home in Seoul on Sunday. She was…
Google Maps Renaming Gulf of Mexico and Sparking Debate
A recent update on Google Maps has set tongues a-tingling, with debate rife over the body of water historically identified as the Gulf of Mexico, which is now appearing as the “Gulf of America” to U.S.-based users. This change, prompted…
FBI Issues Warning on Toll Payment Text Scam Nationwide
Cybercriminals have returned with another wave of fraudulent text messages in a bid to hoodwink unsuspecting Americans. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has sounded an urgent alarm in regard to a highly proliferating scam wherein recipients are tricked into paying…
Irv Gotti, Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Mogul, Dead at 54
Irv Gotti, the Grammy-winning producer and music executive behind an era-defining run in hip-hop and R&B music, died on Wednesday at age 54. A cause of death has yet to be released. According to Def Jam Recordings label where he…
Selena Gomez Sweeps in a Video Over the Immigration Policy
Selena Gomez, the popular Mexican-American singer, and actress, took to social media last weekend with an impassioned response to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations, which were launched over the weekend and have arrested more than 1,000 people thus far…