Updated data indicates a rising concern among Americans regarding their financial situation, with a marked decrease in feelings of security compared to last year. This is part of a worsening view of the U.S. economy, where ratings have dropped to levels comparable to 2023. A significant 75% of surveyed individuals state their incomes are not...
Sandpoint, Idaho — Visitors to an anti-abortion pregnancy center in this Idaho Panhandle town encounter a Bible verse on the wall of its waiting area: “Come to me & I will give you rest.” The 7B Care Clinic, operational since 2001, is part of the Christian evangelical Care Net network and provides various pregnancy-related resources...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a public health emergency of international concern for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda. This declaration follows the identification of over 250 suspected cases and 80 deaths linked to Ebola. WHO officials caution that the actual extent of the outbreak might be greater than reported due to...
Christopher Nolan has directed his latest film, “The Odyssey,” with the same dedication seen in his previous works such as “Memento,” “Inception,” “Oppenheimer,” and “The Dark Knight.” Nolan consistently pushes cinematic boundaries. “The Odyssey” is noteworthy for being the first theatrical release entirely shot with IMAX film cameras, with Nolan using 2 million feet of...
Two American nationals were detained in Japan after an incident at a zoo. Police reported that one of them entered a monkey enclosure where a baby macaque named Punch had gained worldwide fame. The incident occurred on a Sunday, with the arrest announced on Monday. The Ichikawa Police Department identified the individuals as Reid Jahnai...
Updated on: May 17, 2026 / 11:31 AM EDT / CBS News Washington — CBS News projects that Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana state Treasurer John Fleming have progressed to a runoff in the Louisiana Senate Republican primary held on Saturday. They managed to defeat incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy. Cassidy, aged 68, faced challenges...
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuters are adjusting to substitute transportation options due to a shutdown of the largest commuter rail system in North America. Shuttle buses and subways are becoming the primary means of transit into New York City. The National Mediation Board, which manages rail labor relations, summoned both parties for negotiations on...
In 2020, the Almeda Fire devastated the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon, destroying thousands of homes and intensifying an existing housing shortage. Among those who felt compelled to act were Jacob and Elize Fry. Although their home was unharmed, they were determined to provide housing for those displaced by the fire. The Frys used a...
Alex Cooper, host of the prominent podcast ‘Call Her Daddy,’ revealed on Sunday she is expecting her first child. Cooper shared the news in an Instagram post, which featured a photo of her wearing a white crop top and sweatpants, looking at her husband, producer Matt Kaplan. The couple married in April 2024. In the...
By May 17, 2026, an assemblage of actors and directors inside a Los Angeles warehouse focused their attention on complex ‘Star Wars’ props. Among the figures was Grogu, the beloved alien from ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ popularly referred to as Baby Yoda. Director Jon Favreau offered insight into Grogu’s unique appearance, describing it as a...