Luii Mangione hearing in New York City

 

Paulette Thompson, wife of late UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, walks outside Manhattan Criminal Court following a hearing in the federal murder trial of Luigi Mangione in New York City. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order

The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump’s allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

USS Abraham Lincoln mental health accusations

 

Family members and lawmakers raised alarms over a mental health and morale crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing an extended deployment spanning over 260 days with minimal port visits, thwarted suicide attempts, and severe living condition complaints.

The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, insisted a wave of reports describing deteriorating conditions and mental health struggles onboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln “completely misrepresented” the situation.

Two German WWII sodiers found in Danube River

 

The bodies of two World War II German soldiers have been found in Budapest's Danube river, due to record-low water levels after an intense drought.

Identification tags of the two soldiers and a German army Wehrmacht motorcycle were also found near the soldiers' bodies.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime partner

 

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. They have been together for 10 years.

Trump family grandchildren

 

Donald and Melania Trump with their family — 11 grandchildren bringing joy, energy, and so many reasons to smile.

Delivery drivers to get $31.30 an hour

 

Delivery drivers in Australia will be paid a minimum rate of $31.30 (US $22.05/£16.35) an hour and insured for injuries on the job under a landmark agreement approved by the industrial umpire that could set a precedent in other countries.