Bally’s Corporation is feeling the heat, and not just from the roulette wheels. Fitch Ratings just downgraded the Rhode Island-based gaming operator’s credit rating from a ‘B’ to a ‘B-’, throwing some serious shade on the company’s ambitious $1.7 billion Chicago casino project.

President Trump announces plans for significant tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, rattling global markets as stocks plunge. 

Billionaire Jared Isaacman, Trump's nominee for NASA Administrator, outlines vision balancing Mars exploration with lunar missions. 

Trump restored foreign aid to six countries after criticism from aid groups, while maintaining cuts to Afghanistan and Yemen. 

The debate over Donald Trump’s portrait in the Colorado State Capitol raises questions about historical representation, political symbolism, and how public figures should be depicted in art.

After decades of anticipation, the last classified documents on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been made public. More than 60 years later, these files are igniting fresh interest and speculation about the circumstances surrounding one of the nation's most shocking h…

Discover the rise of smishing scams targeting smartphone users and learn how to protect yourself from these malicious text messages.

President Donald Trump has escalated a trade war with Canada, imposing an additional 25% tariff on steel and aluminum products, bringing the total to 50% according to ABC News.

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, faced several waves of outages on Monday, March 10, according to reports from The New York Times. Users began experiencing problems before 6 a.m. Eastern time, with services briefly resuming before more issues arose around 10 a.m. 

The U.S. economy showed resilience by adding 151,000 jobs in February, according to the latest report from the Labor Department; however, the unemployment rate increased from 4% to 4.1%, suggesting underlying economic challenges. The jobs added fell short of the 160,000 economists expected, …

President Trump announced he will suspend new tariffs on most imports from Mexico and Canada until April 2, according to recent reporting from The New York Times that provides updates on the administration's trade policies. The exemptions will cover goods traded under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada …

The United States Department of State has issued a level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, warning travelers to "exercise increased caution" due to crime concerns.

Republicans have pushed forward with a plan to punish Texas Democrat Al Green for interrupting President Donald Trump's speech to Congress, as reported by theBBC. Green stood up, waved his cane, and heckled Trump during the president's address on Tuesday, leading to his removal from the cham…

McDonald's embarked on a digital transformation of its 43,000 restaurants by integrating cutting-edge technology, starting with AI-powered solutions.

The 88-year-old pontiff continues to receive oxygen through a nasal tube and undergo respiratory and physical therapy to support his recovery.

The trade relationship between the United States and Canada has entered a contentious phase as both nations implement trade tariffs on various goods. On March 4, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on several imports from Canada and Mexico, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and address trade …

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an order that will make English the official language of the United States, reported the Wall Street Journal, marking a historic change for a country that has never had a national language in its nearly 250-year history. 

During a tense discussion at the White House on Friday, President Trump and Vice President Vance sharply rebuked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in their Oval Office meeting, according to CNN. The meeting, intended for the signing of a US-Ukraine rare minerals agreement, quickly escal…

Sabrina Carpenter has announced on her Instagram post additional North American tour dates for her "Short n' Sweet" tour, Billboard reports, citing overwhelming fan demand for more shows. The pop star took to Instagram to share the exciting news about what she's calling her "last short n' sw…

President Donald Trump announced that his planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin on March 4, as reported by CNBC.

Amazon has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Alexa digital assistant with new AI features, now called "Alexa+," which will cost $19.99 monthly but will be free for Amazon Prime members, according to CNBC's recent report detailing Amazon's strategy to monetize its voice assistant technology.

A school-aged child has died of measles in West Texas as an outbreak worsens, marking the first measles death in the United States since 2015, The Guardian reports.

Michelle Trachtenberg, the cherished actress known for her iconic roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has tragically passed away at age thirty-nine. According to ABC News, her mother discovered her unresponsive in her apartment earlier this morning. Police sources told ABC…

The Department of Education has abruptly removed online applications for income-driven repayment plans and Direct loan consolidation, according to Forbes,

Scientists have discovered evidence that Mars once had beaches with sand, suggesting the red planet previously had oceans, according to reporting from The Guardian which details how researchers analyzed below-ground imaging data from China's Zhurong rover to reach this conclusion. 

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for hits like "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," died on February 24, 2025, at age 88. According to CBS News, she died peacefully at home surrounded by family, years after announcing in 2022 …

Jeffrey Randall Allen won the biggest cash prize in game show history, $10 million, on Mr Beast's "Beast Games," according to the Daily Mail, which extensively interviewed Allen about his experience inside the record-breaking competition. The show, which broke 44 Guinness World Records, feat…

The Department of Housing and Urban Development faces dramatic staffing cuts that could worsen America's housing crisis, The Washington Post reported, raising serious concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its core functions. Sharp reductions may disrupt housing markets, decrease aff…

Jerry Butler, an influential soul singer and longtime Illinois politician, has died at 85, reported The Guardian, which further described how Butler passed away at home Thursday while battling Parkinson's disease.

The Pentagon has paused a plan to fire thousands of civilian probationary employees until Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and legal counsel can review how these terminations might affect military readiness, reports CNN. 

Amazon MGM Studios will now control the James Bond film franchise after longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson announced they are stepping down, reports BBC News.

Comcast Technology Solutions has unveiled a new centralized Video-On-Demand management and distribution service called Comcast Media Express for premium content providers, according to a recent PR Newswire story that details the company's efforts to simplify content distribution across multi…

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has unveiled its groundbreaking Find N5 foldable phone with a starting price of 2,499 Singapore dollars ($1,867.70), according to CNBC's recent coverage.

The oarfish is a deep-sea creature renowned for its elongated, silver-shining ribbon-like body and serpentine movements.

Apple has announced the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price, according to Apple Inc.'s press release, which provides official specifications. 

As tax season gets into full swing, the Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to use online tools rather than waiting on hold during the traditionally busy Presidents Day period, according to an IRS announcement that aims to help taxpayers navigate the filing process more efficiently. 

Julianne Moore expressed shock in her lengthy Instagram post upon learning that her children's book "Freckleface Strawberry" has been banned from schools serving military families, reports The Guardian. The Defense Department has started examining library books that might be related to gende…

A significant water main break in Skokie is causing distress, as roads flood and residents face a boil water order. The break happened early Friday at the intersection of East Prairie Road and Emerson Street, disrupting the village's water supply. The resulting flood has affected traffic and…

Michigan Stadium, known as "The Big House," will host its first-ever concert featuring Grammy winners Zach Bryan and John Mayer as co-headliners on September 27, reports CBS News.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the secretary of Health and Human Services following a contentious Senate debate focused on his vaccine skepticism. On Thursday, the Senate endorsed his appointment with a 52-48 vote, which largely followed party lines but witnessed notable dissent…