Performers at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, including those who bring beloved characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy to life, have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with the Actors’ Equity Association. The union announced the results of the vote over the weekend, with 953 performers in favor and 258 against, surpassing the required 50% plus … Read more
After nearly two years of grounding, Blue Origin successfully launched six tourists to the edge of space early Sunday. The mission, known as NS-25, took off at 9:36 a.m. local time from Launch Site One, a private facility owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, located approximately 30 miles north of Van Horn in West Texas. … Read more
On Monday, the Supreme Court chose not to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over Maryland’s ban on assault weapons, allowing the current law to remain in effect. This decision means that the legal challenge to Maryland’s legislation will continue to play out in lower courts. Legal Proceedings Continue The challengers had hoped the Supreme … Read more
In a devastating incident, three people, including a 6-year-old boy, lost their lives when an Amtrak train collided with a vehicle in Upstate New York near Buffalo. The North Tonawanda Police reported the fatal accident on their Facebook page, stating that it occurred around 7:56 p.m. on Friday. The victims were in a Dodge pickup … Read more
Thousands of Houston-area residents were left enduring sweltering heat without power on Saturday following severe storms that claimed at least seven lives, according to local media and the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS predicted temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 Celsius) and warned residents on the X social media platform about the risk of … Read more
President Joe Biden initiated a new effort on Friday to strengthen his support among African American voters, a crucial demographic that helped him secure victory over Republican Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Biden visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., where he greeted attendees by declaring, “Black history … Read more
California’s largest teachers union, the California Teachers Association (CTA), escalated their opposition against Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget plan on Friday. The union announced a public campaign aimed at blocking part of Newsom’s proposal, which they argue would severely impact school funding in the long term. Union’s Campaign Against Budget Proposal Newsom’s plan involves a complex … Read more
The skeletal remains of a man, colloquially known as “Chimney Doe,” have been identified nearly 35 years after they were found in a chimney at a music store in Wisconsin. The remains were discovered in September 1989 by the owners of Good ‘n Loud Music store in Madison. During routine boiler maintenance, a human skull … Read more
A 17-year-old girl was rescued and a man arrested after the girl was allegedly trafficked into the United States from Mexico, authorities in Southern California announced on Thursday. The girl managed to text authorities, describing enough landmarks for police to locate her. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Communication Center received the text message around 3 a.m. … Read more
In a disturbing revelation, four employees of a daycare in Manchester, New Hampshire, have been arrested for allegedly spiking children’s food with melatonin, a sleep supplement. Allegations and Investigations The arrests come after a six-month investigation initiated in November 2023 following reports of unsafe practices at the facility, located about 30 minutes from the state … Read more