Naomi Osaka once again proved that tennis and fashion can share the same spotlight as she made a dramatic entry at the Australian Open 2026. Ahead of her first round match against Antonia Ruzic, the four time Grand Slam champion walked onto the court wearing an ocean blue tie dye tracksuit jacket, paired with flowing white wide leg trousers, a wide brimmed hat, and a white umbrella. The look immediately caught the attention of fans, photographers, and commentators, with videos of her entrance

WASHINGTON — A political art collective known as The Secret Handshake has installed a large-scale protest display near the U.S. Capitol, featuring a 10-foot-tall birthday card referencing an alleged message sent by President Donald Trump to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The installation appeared overnight along 3rd Street Northwest, across from the Capitol grounds between Madison Drive and Jefferson Drive, and is timed to coincide with Epstein’s birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Central Ohio’s luxury real estate market closed out 2025 with several high-value residential transactions, as Franklin and Delaware counties recorded notable home sales during December. Property records show that the most expensive single-family home sold in Franklin County reached $2.45 million, while Delaware County’s top transaction closed at $1.2 million, reflecting continued demand for upscale housing across the region. In Franklin County, December’s highest-priced reside

Several people are feared dead and multiple others were injured after a powerful explosion struck a popular bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland early Thursday, according to local police. Authorities said the blast occurred during New Year celebrations, when the venue was crowded with revellers welcoming the start of the year. Police in Wallis canton confirmed that the explosion took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time at Le Conste

For nearly a century, humanity has imagined a future where cars drive themselves. From early cinematic visions to ambitious lab experiments, the idea of autonomous vehicles has fascinated engineers, filmmakers, and everyday commuters alike. In 2025, that long-standing dream has finally reached public roads at scale. Driverless robotaxis are no longer experimental concepts hidden behind research labs. They are active, revenue-generating services operating in major global cities, marking a majo

WASHINGTON — The first day of Kwanzaa was observed in Southeast Washington with a gathering that brought together multiple generations to reflect on culture, history, and community. Nearly 150 people filled two rooms of the Anacostia Community Museum as families assembled to mark the start of the weeklong celebration, which runs from December 26 through January 1. The event centered on storytelling led by Mama Ayo, a longtime cultural educator who has spent decades teaching the pr

Waymo, the self-driving technology company owned by Alphabet, may soon introduce a new digital co-passenger inside its robotaxis. The company is reportedly experimenting with integrating Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its autonomous vehicles, allowing riders to converse with an onboard assistant that ca

The killing of a 20-year-old Indian student near a major Canadian university has sparked widespread shock, fear, and concern among international students, particularly those from India studying in Canada. Shivank Avasthi, an Indian doctoral student, was shot dead in a fatal incident close to the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, an area that students routinely use for commuting and recreation. According to the

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Taiwan’s southeastern coastal region on Wednesday, sending strong tremors across multiple cities and causing buildings to sway in the capital city of Taipei. The earthquake originated near Taitung County and was felt across large parts of th

Workers on Friday added President Donald Trump’s name to the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, marking the latest visible step following a recent decision by the institution’s board to adopt a new name. The change comes one day after the board voted to rename the landmark venue as the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” a move that has quickly drawn attention in Washington and beyond due to the center’s national prominence and its statutory ties to Congress. The r

President Donald Trump has introduced a strikingly unconventional transformation to the White House’s historical displays, turning a traditional walkway honoring former presidents into a sharply worded political statement. Along the West Colonnade near the Rose Garden, newly installed plaques beneath presidential portraits present blunt assessments of Trump’s predecessors while offering an expansive portrayal of his own record in office. The changes have drawn immediate attention from vis

WASHINGTON — A symbolic farewell is being planned in the nation’s capital this weekend as residents gather to mark the end of US penny production, following the federal government’s decision to stop minting the one-cent coin. The event, scheduled for Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial, reflects a mix of civic ritual, historical reflection, and public response to a monetary change that closes a chapter stretching back more than two centuries. Organizers describe the gathering as

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has told a federal court that construction of a new White House ballroom must proceed, arguing that national security concerns and presidential authority outweigh objections raised by a historic preservation organization seeking to halt the project. The position was outlined in a detailed court filing submitted Monday in response to a lawsuit challenging the demolition of the East Wing and the planned expansion of the Executive Mansion. The la

Culver’s has officially opened a new restaurant in northeast Columbus, marking the latest expansion of the fast-casual chain in central Ohio after several delays pushed back its original launch timeline. The restaurant began welcoming customers on December 8 at 6000 Old Hamilton Road, located within the Hamilton Quarter shopping center near the Gahanna and New Albany communities. The opening follows months of anticipation after the company initially targeted an October debut. Whil

The District of Columbia is preparing to close the DC Streetcar after years of delays, significant investment, and ridership levels that never returned to pre-pandemic levels. City officials confirmed that the streetcar, which operates along H Street NE and Benning Road NE from Union Station to Oklahoma Avenue NE, will end service on March 31 due to budget pressures and consistently low demand. The announcement marks a major shift in Washington’s transit strategy, coming nearly a decade aft

Japan issued a tsunami alert on Monday evening after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, underscoring once again the intense seismic activity that defines the region. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was recorded 73 kilometres east-northeast of Misawa city. The tremor occurred at 7:45 pm local time and was measured at a depth of 53.1 kilometres, placing it within the shallow earthquake category that often results in stronger g

US President Donald Trump asserted on Friday that all documents signed through an autopen during the tenure of former president Joe Biden have been terminated and will no longer carry legal effect. The declaration, made during a public address on Nov 28, marks Trump’s latest attempt to challenge actions taken under his predecessor and introduces considerable uncertainty about the status of numerous executive documents issued in the previous administration. Trump claimed that nearly 92 per c

United States President Donald Trump issued an unusually direct intervention in Honduras’s national politics on Friday, stating that Washington could withdraw financial support for the Central American nation if his preferred presidential candidate, Nasry “Tito” Asfura, does not win the upcoming election. The remarks were posted on his Truth Social platform just two days before Hondurans head to the polls on Sunday. Trump simultaneously revealed that he intends to grant a pardon to form