Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. … [Read more...] about Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Federal judge orders release of sealed Jeffrey Epstein files under new transparency law
A federal judge has approved the Justice Department's request to release sealed files from Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, including materials from the prosecution of his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. … [Read more...] about Federal judge orders release of sealed Jeffrey Epstein files under new transparency law
Latest On Nic Dowd
Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd missed his eighth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury last night, and The Hockey News’ Sammi Silber relayed word from head coach Spencer Carbery who said there is currently no timetable for when Dowd might return. Dowd, 35, has been a reliable fourth-line center in Washington for more than a half-decade, dating back to when … [Read more...] about Latest On Nic Dowd
Craig Smith Announces Retirement
As expected, forward Craig Smith has hung up his skates after 14 years in the NHL. The Magnuson Hockey Agency, which represented Smith, announced the retirement. Smith’s professional career began back in 2009, when he was selected with the 98th overall pick by the Nashville Predators. He spent two years following the draft playing for the NCAA’s University of Wisconsin, scoring … [Read more...] about Craig Smith Announces Retirement
West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says
Coups and attempted coups in West Africa, along with escalating security challenges, have left the region in a state of emergency, a leader of the regional bloc said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about West Africa is in a state of emergency after several coups, bloc leader says