United States
TikTok Down in the US: Thousands Report App Failures as Platform Faces Critical Test
Thousands of users across the United States faced unexpected disruptions on TikTok as the popular video-sharing app suffered a widespread outage, leaving feeds frozen, videos unplayable, and profiles showing zero views. The technical disruption triggered confusion and frustration, particularly among creators who rely on the platform for work and daily ...
Historic Winter Storm Batters U.S., Heavy Snow, Sleet and Ice Paralyze Life Across NY, NJ, Philly, DC and Chicago
A powerful winter storm swept across large parts of the United States, delivering heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Midwest to the East Coast. Millions of residents across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Chicago faced dangerous travel conditions, mass flight cancellations, school closures and widespread ...
Elizabeth Smart’s Story Revisited: Inside Netflix’s ‘Kidnapped’ and the Life She Rebuilt After a Nine-Month Ordeal
More than two decades after one of America’s most harrowing kidnapping cases, Elizabeth Smart is reclaiming her story in Netflix’s documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart. Abducted at knifepoint from her Salt Lake City home in 2002, Smart endured nine months of captivity before being rescued in March 2003. Now 38, she ...
US Supreme Court Defers Ruling on Trump’s Global Tariffs, Decision Expected January 14
The US Supreme Court did not issue a ruling on Friday in a closely watched case challenging the legality of sweeping global tariffs imposed by Donald Trump under emergency powers. The decision, which will determine whether the president acted within his statutory authority, remains pending, with the court indicating that ...
US Expands H-1B, H-4 Visa Vetting; Embassy Flags Interview Delays and Rescheduling
The United States has expanded online presence reviews for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants worldwide as part of its standard visa screening process, triggering widespread interview delays in India. The US Embassy in India has advised applicants to apply early and expect additional processing time, even as thousands of ...
Epstein Files Due for Release as US Faces Long-Delayed Reckoning Over Secrecy
Epstein Files: The United States is set to release long-suppressed records linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Donald Trump. The disclosure comes amid mounting political pressure, survivor demands, and renewed scrutiny over Epstein’s vast network of powerful associates. ...
Dan Bongino to Step Down as FBI Deputy Director After Less Than a Year
Dan Bongino has announced that he will step down as the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in January, ending a tenure of less than 10 months. Bongino confirmed his decision in a post on X on Wednesday, thanking President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and ...
Trump’s $1M Gold Card Visa: Benefits, Price Breakdown and How to Apply for Fast-Track US Residency
The United States has opened applications for President Donald Trump’s Gold Card visa, a high-value immigration pathway that promises record-time permanent residency to wealthy foreign nationals. Rolled out through Executive Order 14351 and promoted heavily online, the programme introduces a $1 million investment requirement for individuals seeking expedited green cards, ...
John Roberts’s Long Game: How One Justice Reshaped Voting Rights, Executive Power and American Democracy
For more than four decades, Chief Justice John Roberts. has been at the center of a quiet but far-reaching transformation of American law. From his early work in the Reagan Justice Department to his current leadership of the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority, Roberts has pursued a consistent vision: limiting federal ...
Healthy Man Suffers Stroke After Excessive Energy Drink Use
A shocking medical case from Nottingham, England, has reignited global concern over the hidden cardiovascular dangers of energy drinks. A healthy, athletic 54-year-old man — with no history of smoking, alcohol, or drug use — suffered a stroke so severe that it left him with lifelong numbness, despite appearing perfectly ...
