Hurricane Milton has rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm, threatening major population centers in Florida, including Tampa and Orlando. With maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 kph), the storm is currently barreling through the southern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to maintain its intensity over the coming days
The wait for a U.S. passport has just gotten significantly shorter. The State Department announced on Thursday that the processing time for passport applications is now down to just 4 to 6 weeks.
In a stunning development, New England Patriots’ safety and team captain, Jabrill Peppers, was arrested on Saturday in Braintree, Massachusetts. The 29-year-old NFL player faces a series of charges that include strangulation, assault, and drug possession.
The University of California (UC) is now at the center of a lawsuit filed over its decision to prevent undocumented immigrants from securing paid campus jobs.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring a developing weather system, Invest 92-L, which formed late Friday in the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists predict that the system could intensify into a tropical depression or even Tropical Storm Milton by the weekend.
In a significant boost to the U.S. economy, the September jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics has far surpassed projections, adding 254,000 new payrolls.
Authorities in Texas have issued a statewide Blue Alert following the shooting of a police officer in Hall County, with Seth Altman, a 33-year-old man, identified as the suspect.
While McIntyre reflects on Batista’s overdue recognition, he is also carving his own path in WWE. The Scottish wrestler is set to face CM Punk at the upcoming Bad Blood event, solidifying his standing as one of WWE’s top stars.
The COLA is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which measures inflation by tracking the cost of essential goods and services.
Borrowers with federal student loans are eligible for forgiveness if their individual income is less than $125,000 or less than $250,000 for married couples. Those who received Pell Grants can qualify for up to $20,000 in forgiveness, while others may receive up to $10,000.