WASHINGTON — A partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security is now underway after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on funding, leaving parts of the sprawling agency operating under shutdown rules while political negotiations continue. The immediate impact is uneven: some frontline functions continue because they are deemed essential, but the longer the stoppage…
MUNICH, Germany — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that U.S.-brokered negotiations set for Geneva next week risk stalling if Kyiv is treated as the primary source of concessions, arguing Russia must face clearer pressure — including sanctions and military costs — if there is to be any movement toward a ceasefire. Speaking on the…
Most homeowners know they should not overload outlets or ignore a tripping breaker, yet a quieter safety rule sits inside the panel door: every circuit must be clearly and accurately labeled. When you skip that step, you are not just inviting confusion, you are drifting out of compliance with basic electrical standards that expect you…
KYIV, Ukraine — Drone attacks killed civilians in both Ukraine and Russia as diplomats prepared for a new round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week, underscoring how the war continues to grind forward even as negotiators attempt to revive a stalled diplomatic track. In Ukraine, officials said a Russian drone struck a residential building…
When the lights finally flicker back after an outage, the instinct is to rush to the panel and flip everything on. That impulse can cost you appliances, damage wiring, or even put you in the path of a serious electrical fault. A few deliberate checks before you reset anything dramatically lower the risk. By walking…
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee erupted into sharp exchanges this week as lawmakers from both parties pressed the Justice Department over its handling of materials tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — and over allegations that survivors’ identities were exposed while other names were redacted. Bondi testified…
Every time the lights cut out, you probably worry about the food in your fridge or the charge on your phone, not the long‑term health of your appliances. Yet the quiet way you handle power outages can either protect that equipment for years or slowly shave time off its life. The most common mistake is…
NEW YORK — With an annular solar eclipse set for Feb. 17, NASA and astronomy groups are again emphasizing a basic rule that trips people up: if you’re seeing anything other than a total eclipse’s brief “totality,” you need proper eye protection the entire time. NASA’s eclipse safety guidance says it is never safe to…