Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Big Island of Hawaii

A federal appeals court upheld an order for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a deported Venezuelan man, referred to as "Cristian," to the U.S. after a violation of a settlement protecting unaccompanied minors seeking asylum. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher mandated a status report from the government detailing Cristian's location and steps taken for his return by May 27, following previous unsuccessful attempts by the administration to challenge her ruling. The Department...

House Democrats are set to introduce legislation aimed at preventing further cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding and staffing, particularly in light of recent severe storms that highlighted staffing shortages in the National Weather Service (NWS). The amendment will be attached to a Republican budget bill and seeks to protect NOAA from being dissolved, having its work transferred, or its resources degraded. Despite the urgency due to upcoming hurricane season and existing...

For some travelers, Newark Liberty International Airport has become a no-fly zone due to reports of air traffic control issues, resulting in a 20% drop in daily travelers compared to last year. Meanwhile, LaGuardia and JFK airports have seen increases in passenger numbers. The FAA has proposed limiting Newark's flight operations amidst ongoing controller shortages and runway construction, with a recent reduction in flight cancellations, but concerns about controller morale and staffing persist, indicating potential...

The fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death is approaching, yet Congress has not enacted any federal reforms regarding qualified immunity, a legal doctrine that protects law enforcement from civil lawsuits. Despite multiple Supreme Court cases challenging this doctrine being declined, there are renewed efforts at the state level to address qualified immunity issues. Meanwhile, other key topics include the investigation of Rep. McIver for assaulting ICE agents during a protest and Kentucky Governor Beshear's update...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed concerns from farmers and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith regarding his upcoming report on pesticides and childhood chronic diseases, emphasizing that it would not jeopardize farmers' reliance on glyphosate. The report, part of the "Make America Healthy Again Commission," aims to identify environmental toxins and other factors harming children's health, while Kennedy pledged to avoid targeting American agriculture. Critics, including Hyde-Smith, expressed apprehension over potential bias, given...

George Wendt, famed for his role as Norm Peterson in the sitcom Cheers, passed away at 76, peacefully at his home, as announced by his family. Wendt, who appeared in all 275 episodes of Cheers from 1982 to 1993 and earned six Emmy nominations, was known for his iconic character's entrance and camaraderie with the bar patrons. Beyond Cheers, he featured in films like Dreamscape and the music video for Michael Jackson's Black or White,...