The town council in a small north Georgia community has called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss reinstating their police department, and to consider a request for the mayor's “immediate resignation.”
Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was lifted by FIFA, allowing him to start for the US against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from U.S. President Trump to FIFA president Infantino, has drawn strong criticism from UEFA.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid following a sexual assault allegation from a former girlfriend. Several Democratic lawmakers have rescinded endorsements, and the Maine Democratic Party is urging him to withdraw. Platner denies the claims, calling them false and politically motivated.
The FCC will vote to remove a rule requiring ISPs to list "passthrough" fees on broadband price labels. This change, supported by ISPs, could make price information harder for consumers to find and understand, potentially worsening "junk fees" and the digital divide.
A UK think tank report suggests Russian-linked ships, including 'shadow fleet' vessels, may be behind coordinated drone flights over European military bases and airports between August 2024 and February 2026, probing air defenses and normalizing airspace violations.
The grandfather of Tyrin Johnson, 20, who was fatally shot by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding answers and video footage of the incident. Johnson's family disputes the police narrative that he turned toward guards with a gun while fleeing.
Several football icons, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Guillermo Ochoa, and Manuel Neuer, played their final FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, marked by emotional goodbyes and reflections on their careers.
