Crippling winter storm slams U.S., bringing deadly cold and leaving over 1M without power

A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity
Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage

Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal
Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band to join Garth Brooks in London’s Hyde Park next summer

Zac Brown Band and Ashley McBryde will be joining Garth Brooks for his blockbuster 2026 BST Hyde Park concert, taking place on June 27th. A social media post reads: “We’re excited to announce that special guests @zacbrownband
Bonnaroo 2026 to feature headliners Noah Kahan, The Strokes, Skrillex, RÜFÜS DU SOL

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be back in 2026 after three of the four planned dates in 2025 were forced to be cancelled after severe weather and flooding impacted festival grounds. Bonnaroo revealed its 2026
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies at House hearing regarding Trump investigations

Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday for the first time, forcefully defending his investigations into Donald Trump and warning that the rule of law in the United States must
First trilateral talks between US/Russia/Ukraine to be held in UAE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first-ever trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates this week, marking a potentially significant step in efforts to end
2026 Country Thunder Florida festival to feature headliners Kane Brown, Zach Top, Gavin Adcock

Country Thunder Florida has announced its 2026 lineup, set to take place May 8-10 in St. Pete Beach on the 40-acre grounds of TradeWinds Resort. The festival location is a first for Country Thunder, which already hosts
Tracy Lawrence to headline Ryman Auditorium for third consecutive year

Tracy Lawrence will headline the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for his third consecutive annual headlining performance at the venue. Lawrence’s last two shows sold-out at the Ryman in May of 2024
House Oversight Committee to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee plans to depose Ghislaine Maxwell on Feb. 9 as part of its ongoing investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a source familiar with the planning,
E.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump escalates Greenland tariff threats

European lawmakers have indefinitely suspended work on a long-negotiated trade agreement with the United States, deepening tensions after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs tied to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. The decision was made