Karoline Leavitt is preparing to leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, bringing a major change to President Donald Trump’s communications team just weeks after she returned from maternity leave. President Trump announced Leavitt’s planned departure on Wednesday, August 12, saying she would step away from the high-pressure White…
A Guatemalan man who was detained at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, in July has died following a medical emergency, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. His death is now the third involving a person who had recently been detained at the immigration facility, bringing renewed attention to medical care, detention oversight…
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, one of the most influential figures in China’s economic transformation during the late 1990s and early 2000s, has died at the age of 97, according to China’s official Xinhua news agency and reports from Reuters. Zhu died in Beijing at about 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026,…
New Jersey is moving ahead with a major expansion of protections for children who use social media and other online services, putting more attention on privacy, addictive platform features and the way technology can affect young people’s health. The state legislature passed three measures on June 30 that form a broader approach to children’s online…
Travel scams are becoming an increasingly expensive problem for Americans, with reported losses reaching $297 million in 2025, according to an analysis of Federal Trade Commission data highlighted by Locals Insider. The figure shows how the risks associated with planning a vacation can extend far beyond delayed flights, expensive hotels or unexpected fees. Consumers can…
Friendships are often built on mutual support, but that balance can become difficult when one person starts treating the other as a constant source of help. A recent Miss Manners advice column highlights how a simple favour can gradually turn into an expectation — and why saying no does not automatically make someone rude. The…
Air travel across the United States faced another difficult day Tuesday as thunderstorms and weather-related restrictions disrupted flight operations at several major airports. More than 1,797 flights were delayed and 291 were cancelled, creating problems for passengers travelling through some of the country’s busiest aviation hubs. The disruption was particularly noticeable at Chicago O’Hare International…
An emergency response at Sandy Hook’s Beach C ended in tragedy after a person was pulled from the water and later died at a local hospital, according to the National Park Service. The incident happened Sunday at Beach C, where lifeguards, park rangers, emergency medical personnel and members of Sea Bright Fire Rescue responded after…
The horoscope for Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026, puts a strong focus on judgement, communication, personal boundaries and thoughtful decision-making. While some zodiac signs may find the day favourable for partnerships, creative projects or financial opportunities, others are encouraged to slow down and gather more information before making important moves. For Taurus, the message of the…
The White House is facing questions after a newly reported security operation revealed that President Donald Trump secretly left Turkey on a different military aircraft following the NATO summit last month. The unusual travel arrangement reportedly came as U.S. officials were dealing with a serious threat against the president linked to Iran. The incident took…
