Former senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell dies at 92
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former U.S. senator and respected Native American leader, has died at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy in politics and Native American advocacy.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former U.S. senator and respected Native American leader, has died at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy in politics and Native American advocacy.
President Trump has issued his first vetoes since taking office again, rejecting two bills related to a water pipeline in Colorado and a tribal village project in the Everglades.
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl from Arizona has revealed his diagnosis of dementia, leading to his decision to step away from public life.
Nike announces the upcoming release of the Dylan Harper Zoom GT Cut 1 “Unseen Hours” PE basketball sneakers, part of its Greater Than series for guards and wings. The low-cut model features Zoom Air cushioning, React foam, and traction built for quick cuts, with a design that highlights Harper’s training work away from public view. The player-exclusive edition will launch in limited quantities through select Nike outlets and the Nike app in the United States, with more release details to follow.
Nick Kyrgios defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a light-hearted “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Organizers staged the mixed-gender singles contest as entertainment rather than a ranking event, with both players joking, using underarm serves and engaging the crowd. The match formed part of a broader exhibition program in Dubai and did not affect ATP or WTA rankings, but it drew attention by placing two high-profile professionals from the men’s and women’s tours on the same court.
Philippine National Police forensic experts report that former Public Works undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral most likely slipped and fell into a 16.9-meter ravine along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet, and was not pushed. Using 3D scene scanning, autopsy findings, and toxicology results, investigators conclude her injuries match a single fall near the base of the ravine. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla orders an autopsy despite family identification, while fingerprint records confirm Cabral’s identity amid ongoing scrutiny of her links to alleged flood control project irregularities.
The Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon committee has launched a formal investigation into 15 major flood control contractors previously flagged by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., examining contracts, audits, technical reports and testimonies from agencies, local governments and firms. Lawmakers are reviewing procurement processes, project execution and alleged irregularities in national flood control projects and have scheduled further hearings, ordered document submissions and sought special audits as they prepare a committee report that may recommend legislative, administrative or legal actions based on the evidence collected.
The Philippine Embassy in Rome launched the Italian editions of José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere” and Nick Joaquin’s “Tropical Gothic” at a cultural event attended by diplomats, Filipino community members, Italian guests, and literary stakeholders, highlighting efforts to promote Philippine literature in Italy through translation, distribution, and cultural diplomacy.
Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating a near-collision involving two departing flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on December 18, 2024, after one plane reportedly deviated from air traffic control instructions. The inquiry focuses on pilot actions, controller communications, radar data, and departure procedures to determine how close the aircraft came, whether safety rules were breached, and what changes may be needed to prevent similar incidents in the busy Houston airspace.
The Department of Health and Human Services has suspended federal child care funding for Minnesota due to allegations of widespread fraud following a viral report.