Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected move earlier this month to abandon his bid for a third term, opening the door to a wide-open …

Senate Democrats block funding bills as they press for DHS changes

The Senate failed to advance a government spending package on Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown set to begin just after midnight Friday. Democrats blocked a package of six spending bills, as the White House worked on a deal to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security from other departments. …

John Grisham’s ‘The Rainmaker’ returning for Season 2 at USA Network

USA Network has renewed John Grisham’s The Rainmaker for a second season, set to premiere in 2026. The courtroom drama debuted in August with a 10-episode freshman season, with USA Network sharing that the show was its most-viewed freshman series in seven years. USA released a video on Instagram of the cast sharing the news …

HBO Max teases Season 3 of ‘Euphoria’ with new trailer

HBO has dropped the first trailer for the long-awaited third season of “Euphoria,” returning after a four-year hiatus. Season 3 will premiere on Sunday, April 12. The trailer teases the time jump following the events of Season 2, with Zendaya’s Rue shown to be in trouble as drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly) turns up saying …

Two federal agents that fired guns in shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave

Two federal officers involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave while investigations continue. The decision follows an internal review by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and contradicts earlier statements suggesting the agents had remained on duty in another city for safety reasons. Pretti, 37, …

Amazon to cut 16,000 positions as it restructures around AI and efficiency

Amazon announced Wednesday it will eliminate about 16,000 positions across the company, marking its second major round of layoffs in three months as it continues to streamline operations and invest heavily in artificial intelligence. In a memo to employees, Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, said the cuts aim to …

See the trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for its animated adventure The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is now set for theatrical release on April 1 (the film was previously slated to open on April 3.) Nintendo also shared a first poster for the movie featuring Mario and Princess Peach observing the shooting stars. The voice actors …

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse among performers at 2026 Grammy Awards

Justin Bieber will perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards, airing live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah, on February 1st. The two-time Grammy winner is up for four Grammy Awards this year for Album Of The Year for Swag, Best Pop Solo Performance for “Daisies,” Best Pop Vocal Album for Swag, and …

Shooting involving Border Patrol near Arizona border leaves one person critically injured

One person was critically wounded Tuesday morning in a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD). The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near milepost 15 on West Arivaca Road, close to the U.S.-Mexico border and about 10 miles from the community …

South Carolina measles surge becomes largest U.S. outbreak in decades

South Carolina is now facing the largest measles outbreak in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated more than 20 years ago, with confirmed cases climbing to 789, surpassing the major Texas outbreak of 2025 that sickened 762 people and claimed the lives of two young children. State health officials reported that 89 …