A major fire that broke out Friday evening on Portland’s Custom House Wharf is now under control, according to officials. The blaze drew a large emergency response to one of the city’s busiest waterfront areas, just off Commercial Street in the Old Port, and caused heavy damage to at least one building on the wharf. … Read more

The day after Christmas is staying active in the weather department across parts of Pennsylvania, with a messy mix of precipitation expected. When temperatures hover near freezing, the type of precipitation you get can change fast, even from one town to the next. That is why winter “mix” days often cause the biggest travel problems. … Read more

Steam users ran into problems on December 24, when parts of Valve’s platform went down and made it harder to browse the store, load community pages, and play some online games. The disruption began at around 1PM ET and triggered a wave of reports from players who could not connect, could not load pages, or … Read more

Christmas Eve is here, and it is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. If you are grabbing a final gift, picking up ingredients for dinner, or making a quick run for wrapping paper and tape, the biggest thing you need is a plan. Hours can be shorter than normal, parking lots fill … Read more

President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing The New York Times after a recent report that revisited his past proximity to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the newspaper a “serious threat” and accused it of publishing “lies” and “purposeful misrepresentations.” The comments are the latest escalation in a … Read more

Gold and silver started the week with a bang, jumping to new record highs as investors piled into precious metals. The move extends a powerful run that has already made 2025 a standout year for both markets. For anyone watching inflation, interest rates, or global risk, these price moves are more than a headline. They … Read more

Some employees at Apple and Google who work in the U.S. on work visas are being advised to avoid leaving the country, even for short trips. The reason is simple: returning may not be simple anymore. According to internal memos reviewed by NPR, both companies have warned certain visa holders that international travel could result … Read more

Flu activity is rising across the United States, and health officials say the peak may still be ahead as holiday travel and gatherings increase. According to reporting from ABC News, at least 1,900 deaths have been reported so far this season, along with more than 49,000 hospitalizations. Those numbers are a serious reminder that influenza … Read more

Federal employees will get an extended break around Christmas in 2025. President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting the federal workforce time off on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26. Since Christmas Day falls on Thursday, Dec. 25, the move creates a five-day weekend for many federal workers (from Wednesday through Sunday). This … Read more

A 24-year-old man has been charged with committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, and dozens of other offenses after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities say the attack, carried out alongside his father, has become one of the most shocking acts of violence in recent Australian history. … Read more