GE cites ‘manufacturing deviation’ for wind turbine failure off Nantucket

SummaryThe federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs features testimony from three women who describe him as a charismatic yet abusive figure, highlighting a duality in his personality as both a supportive boss and a predatory partner. They recounted experiences of manipulation, sexual abuse, and emotional distress, illustrating the severe impact of their relationships with him while acknowledging the opportunities he provided. Combs faces serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, and has pleaded not guilty,...

In 2013, musician Jack Conte created the successful music video "Pedals," but felt undervalued after earning only $166 from YouTube, leading him to launch Patreon.com to help creators earn money directly from fans. This platform allows creators like artist Caro Arévalo, who earns about $700 monthly from patrons, and podcasters Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle, who transformed their podcast "True Crime Obsessed" into a full-time job, to connect and receive funding from supporters. Twelve years...

Carla Hayden, the first woman and first Black person to serve as Librarian of Congress, was abruptly terminated via an email from President Donald Trump on May 8, marking the end of her ten-year tenure. Despite her claims of no prior issues with the Trump administration, her dismissal has been viewed as part of a larger trend of targeting leaders in cultural institutions. Supporters gathered to defend the values of free access to information, while...

This weekend, severe weather is impacting over 40 million Americans across the South, from Texas to the Carolinas, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Following heavy rains and flash flooding in Arkansas, multiple severe thunderstorms are causing wind damage in Mississippi and Alabama, leaving over 430,000 customers without power. The severe weather threat continues into Sunday, particularly in southern Oklahoma and northern Texas, where very large hail and destructive winds are...

In the first half of 2025, five notable terrorist attacks in the U.S., with four linked to the Gaza conflict or ISIS, have raised concerns among counterterrorism experts about the federal government's shifting focus from preventing terrorism to mass deportation. Former DHS official Elizabeth Neumann warns of repeating past mistakes reminiscent of the 9/11 era, while law enforcement agencies issue warnings about rising extremist violence, particularly targeting the Jewish community. Despite claims from the DHS...

With the rise of job hopping post-Great Resignation, the number of forgotten 401(k) accounts has surged to 29.2 million, totaling about $1.65 trillion in assets, according to Capitalize. Nearly half of employees leave funds in old plans, unaware of potential fees that can accumulate over time, which may lead to significant losses in retirement savings; 33% of workers opt to cash out despite tax penalties. To locate forgotten accounts, workers can utilize the Department of...