Scientists analyzed 117‑year‑old Maria Branyas’s DNA, biology, and lifestyle—including her Mediterranean diet and daily yogurt—to uncover clues to her exceptional longevity, concluding that genetics, gut microbiome, metabolism, and lifestyle factors together likely contributed to her remarkable lifespan.
Maria Branyas Morera, an American‑born Spaniard, became one of the longest‑lived people ever reliably documented, passing away in August 2024 at 117 years and 168 days old. Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco,…
On Christmas Day 2025, President Trump announced that the U.S. carried out “powerful and deadly” airstrikes against ISIS‑linked militants in northwest Nigeria’s Sokoto State in coordination with Nigerian authorities, targeting extremists responsible for regional violence; no casualty figures were released.
On December 25, 2025, the United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State‑linked militants in northwest Nigeria, marking a notable moment in ongoing counterterrorism efforts in West…
A long‑standing Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled after its longtime host withdrew in protest of the venue’s controversial rebranding to include Donald Trump’s name, drawing backlash from performers and fueling cultural debate
In a highly unusual development, the annual Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — a beloved cultural tradition that has brought…
President Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after medical evaluation for mild leg swelling, a common and non‑serious circulatory condition. Doctors found no heart or arterial disease, and the White House says he remains in good overall health.
In mid‑July 2025, the White House publicly disclosed that President Donald Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) after noticeable swelling in his lower legs…
Authorities confirmed the body found is that of the previously missing person after forensic identification. Officials say there’s no ongoing threat to the public, and the investigation continues to determine the circumstances surrounding the individual’s death
When attempting to verify the dramatic narrative of a Chicago father returning home to find six family members, including two children, killed inside a house with no…
Weather alerts affecting nearly 60 million Americans warn of hazardous conditions like heavy snow, ice, and flooding after Christmas. Experts say these storms could disrupt travel with dangerous roads, flight cancellations, and delays during one of the busiest holiday travel periods
A powerful winter storm system is sweeping across large parts of the United States just as millions of Americans are traveling after Christmas. The storm — which…
President Trump said potential $2,000 tariff dividend payments to Americans depend on economic conditions, tariff revenue, and Congressional approval, with no official timeline or approved program yet; experts note no federal $2,000 payment is scheduled for 2025.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly promoted a plan to issue $2,000 payments to millions of Americans funded by revenue from tariffs on imported goods. He has presented…
Rhode Island Democratic chairwoman Maria Bucci reportedly asked an arresting officer “You know who I am?” during a DUI traffic stop. The viral encounter drew criticism and sparked renewed debate about accountability, privilege, and equal treatment under the law.
A prominent Rhode Island Democratic official, Maria Bucci, 51, was arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge following a traffic stop in East Greenwich on December 18, 2025….
The U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to weaken the Voting Rights Act by signaling it may limit or overturn Section 2’s protections against racially discriminatory voting practices in Louisiana v. Callais, potentially reducing tools for challenging unfair district maps.
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue a landmark decision that critics say could significantly limit how federal courts enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights…
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign from the bureau in January, ending his brief and sometimes controversial tenure. Bongino, appointed by President Trump earlier in 2025, thanked Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and FBI Director Kash Patel for the opportunity to serve. President Trump told reporters he thinks Bongino “wants to go back to his show,” suggesting a return to his media and podcasting career may be a key reason for the departure. The move has drawn national attention as Bongino transitions from a former conservative commentator and podcaster back toward media work.
Dan Bongino has confirmed that he will resign as FBI Deputy Director in January 2026, ending a brief and sometimes turbulent tenure as the bureau’s No. 2…