Interstate 85 reopened late Saturday night after more than five hours with 100-plus vehicles stranded, and 15 inches of snow fell at the beach in one of North Carolina's most significant winter storms in a decade or more. No deaths were reported on the highways by
AI:A massive winter storm has paralyzed parts of North Carolina, dropping a staggering 15 inches of snow at the coast and leaving over 100 vehicles stranded on Interstate 85 for more than five hours during one of the state's most significant weather events in over a decade. While no fatalities have been reported on the highways following the closure, the heavy accumulation has caused major travel disruptions across the region.Open
Kansas and South Dakota will have measures on the ballot to formalize citizenship requirements in each state’s constitution.
AI:Kansas and South Dakota are set to hold votes on ballot measures that would formally codify strict citizenship requirements into their respective state constitutions, representing a significant move toward securing election integrity alongside ongoing national efforts to combat noncitizen voting and end birthright citizenship.Open
The resolution marks the first time the Senate has called on an attorney general to step down, according to the Senate’s Republican majority.
AI:In a historic move for the state, the Arizona Senate Republican majority has passed a resolution calling for the resignation of Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. This resolution marks the first time in history that the Arizona Senate has formally called on an attorney general to step down from office.Open
The investment worth a reported $500 million gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.
AI:The Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has finalized a massive deal selling a 49 percent stake to an investment firm backed by the United Arab Emirates for approximately $500 million. This significant infusion of capital from Emirati-backed investors marks a major development for the company following its recent acquisition of a banking charter via the Treasury Department. The move highlights the growing intersection between international finance and the Trump family's business interests as they continue to expand their presence in the digital asset sector.Open
As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.
AI:NASA is conducting a critical wet dress rehearsal as part of the final preparations for the Artemis II mission, which aims to send astronauts on their first flight around the moon since 1972. This high-stakes testing phase involves simulating launch conditions and fueling the spacecraft to ensure all systems are operational before the actual moonshot. These maneuvers follow recent delays caused by extreme temperatures at the launch site and reflect a broader period of intense activity in the space sector as private entities like Blue Origin shift focus toward lunar exploration.Open
AI:Danish veterans gathered to stage a protest outside the United States Embassy in response to recent comments made by President Trump regarding their service and presence alongside U.S. troops.Open
Stuttgart dominates at qualifier meet held in Vilseck, but other schools send hopefuls to next week’s season-ending championships as well.
AI:Wrestlers competed at a qualifying meet held in Vilseck, where Stuttgart showed dominant performance. Other participating schools sent athletes into the competition with the goal of securing spots for next week's season-ending championships.Open
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) vowed to continue his campaign against the detention of children after picking up 5-year-old Liam Ramos from ICE detention and escorting him back to Minnesota Sunday. Why it matters: After Ramos' release, Democrats are now focusing on other children that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained and the condition of detention centers. - ICE routinely detains children whose parents are arrested and targeted for deportation and creating detention space for families before they're deported has been a priority of the second Trump administration, Axios' Brittany Gibson notes . - There's no direct data on the number of children in immigration custody, but nonprofit news outlet the Marshall Project's…
AI:Following the release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos from ICE custody, Democrats are intensifying their campaign against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement and detention practices. Representative Joaquin Castro personally escorted Ramos and his father back to Minnesota, vowing to continue fighting for the release of all detained children and families. Democratic leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar, have criticized the administration's tactics, with some calling the detention conditions "dangerous" and "chaotic." As part of a broader political push, Democrats are targeting DHS funding in an effort to obstruct the current administration's deportation agenda and its focus on clearing detention space for…Open
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
AI:A devastating winter storm continues to wreak havoc across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, leaving more than thirty people dead as the crisis enters its second week. Thousands of residents remain trapped in darkness without electricity, fueling growing waves of fear and public anger throughout the affected Southern regions. This latest catastrophe follows a string of extreme weather events that have repeatedly exposed the fragility of regional infrastructure during intense seasonal shifts.Open