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

NASA engineers are working to restore contact with the MAVEN spacecraft, a long-running Mars mission that has helped scientists understand how the Red Planet lost most of its atmosphere. On December 6, 2025, MAVEN went behind Mars as part of its normal orbit. Before it slipped out of view, the spacecraft’s systems looked healthy and … Read more

A new mutation of the influenza A(H3N2) virus is driving an early rise in flu cases across Texas. Doctors are seeing more people in clinics and emergency rooms, and hospitalizations are climbing faster than usual for this time of year. Health officials are watching the situation closely, especially for older adults and people with health … Read more

Flights in and out of Denver International Airport faced big delays on Friday after an equipment outage at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility. The problem affected how air traffic controllers manage incoming planes, which slowed the entire system and created a ripple effect for travelers. According to an FAA advisory, flights arriving into Denver … Read more

Central Illinois faces a blast of extreme cold tonight and into Sunday morning, with life-threatening wind chills expected across much of the region. Residents in communities such as McLean, De Witt, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Christian, Macon, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, and Shelby counties should prepare for some of the coldest conditions seen this early in … Read more

Mortgage rates in the United States ticked slightly higher this week, but they are still close to their lowest levels of the year. For buyers and homeowners, this small move can still impact monthly payments, affordability, and timing decisions. According to the latest data from Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage … Read more

The Game Awards 2025 delivered big reveals, emotional speeches, and a few surprises. Millions of players watched live streams, reacted on social media, and searched online for winners and trailers. If you missed the show, this recap will walk you through the main highlights in a clear and simple way. This year proved that gaming … Read more

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates again. This is the third straight cut, and the main goal is to support the job market and protect the economy from slowing down too fast. At the same time, the Fed also sent a clear message. They may be done cutting rates for now. That shift in … Read more

A powerful winter storm is moving into the mid-Atlantic region, and the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued blizzard warnings for several states. Forecasters warn that travel could become nearly impossible once the storm is in full force, with people at risk of getting stranded if they are on the road. This system is expected … Read more

Reddit users across the world reported fresh outages, with many saying they could not load posts, comments, or even sign in. Reports spiked on third-party outage tracker Downdetector, which showed hundreds of complaints within a short window of time. In this article, we look at what happened, what Downdetector data reveals, how this compares to … Read more