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President Donald Trump is facing new political pressure after recent opinion polls showed his approval rating falling to a record low. The results arrive just weeks before voters head to the polls in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. A new national survey found Trump’s approval rating at 32%. The figure represents the lowest level recorded for the president during his current term. The poll also showed declining support among independent voters and Latino voters, two groups closely watched by both major political parties. The latest numbers have increased concerns within Republican circles as the party works to…

The Supreme Court opened its new term with a major case tied to climate change. The dispute could shape the future of lawsuits filed by cities and counties against large oil companies. The case comes from Boulder, Colorado. Local leaders say climate change has increased costs for the community. They point to rising spending on wildfire prevention, emergency planning, and other climate-related challenges. Boulder filed a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. The city and county claim the companies misled consumers about the climate impact of greenhouse gases linked to their products. The case was brought under state law.…

Tom Cruise’s latest film has delivered one of the biggest surprises of the year at the box office. The actor’s drama Digger opened to just $8 million in North America, falling well below industry expectations and creating a major setback for Warner Bros. The film debuted in about 3,300 theaters across the United States and Canada. Before release, the studio had expected an opening weekend between $12 million and $15 million. Earlier tracking estimates had suggested the movie could start closer to $30 million, but audience interest weakened in the days leading up to its release. The disappointing debut makes…

Federal authorities have arrested a California woman accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government without proper registration and carrying out surveillance linked to the family of Taiwan’s president. The FBI announced the arrest of 34-year-old Wanying “Heather” Zhang on Sunday. According to federal officials, Zhang faces charges related to acting as an unregistered foreign agent in the United States. Investigators allege that Zhang gathered information and conducted surveillance activities targeting a close family member of a senior Taiwanese government official. Federal authorities later identified the individual as the son of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and his family. The…

The Supreme Court is set to begin a new term on Monday, opening a period that could bring major decisions on some of the nation’s most debated issues. The court’s schedule already includes cases involving gun rights, climate change, immigration, religious liberty, and election law. Although President Donald Trump is not the central figure in the current group of cases, legal experts expect matters connected to his administration to remain an important part of the court’s work during the months ahead. The new term follows a year in which many of the court’s most significant decisions involved presidential powers and…

Cornell University has announced a major review of fraternities and sororities after a lawsuit brought renewed attention to campus safety and student wellbeing. The Ivy League university said it will closely examine the role of Greek life following allegations made by a student who claims she was drugged and raped in 2024 by several members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The lawsuit, filed last month, has sparked debate across the campus community and raised questions about accountability and student protection. In a message shared with students and staff on Saturday, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the university is committed to…

More than one million Americans could be forced to choose new health coverage after several major insurers announced significant reductions to their Medicare Advantage offerings for the 2027 enrollment year. The Medicare Advantage Plan Cuts come as health insurers face rising medical expenses, higher drug costs, and growing pressure on profit margins. Industry leaders say the changes are necessary as operating costs continue to increase across the healthcare system. UnitedHealth Group and Humana are leading the reductions. Together, the two companies are discontinuing plans that currently serve nearly one million Medicare Advantage members. UnitedHealth confirmed that about 390,000 members are…

A large search operation continued off the coast of Massachusetts on Saturday after crews discovered debris from a missing medical transport aircraft that disappeared while traveling from Bermuda to Boston. The Nantucket Plane Crash Search entered a new phase after the United States Coast Guard confirmed that a debris field located in the Atlantic Ocean was connected to the missing aircraft. Search teams are continuing efforts to locate the plane and the six people who were on board. The aircraft, a Gulfstream G100 medical transport jet, departed from L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda and was scheduled to arrive at…

A debate over the future of clock changes in the United States has moved back into the spotlight as President Donald Trump and Senator Tom Cotton publicly disagree over a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent. The dispute centers on the Daylight Saving Time Bill, known as the Sunshine Protection Act. The legislation would end the practice of moving clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall. Supporters say the change would simplify daily life and provide more evening daylight throughout the year. The House approved the measure in July, but its path through the Senate remains…

Tennessee is preparing for a major leadership transition in its prison system after a failed execution drew national attention and renewed questions about the state’s death penalty process. Governor Bill Lee announced on Saturday that Frank Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, will leave his position later this month. The announcement came only days after the state failed to carry out the execution of death row inmate Christa Pike. The governor also ordered an independent review of the incident. Former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton will lead the investigation and examine what happened during the execution attempt. The case…